Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Rainbow Magazine Collage

Use old magazines to create a giant rainbow collage! It’s a fun way to recycle old magazines and teach kids […]

Shoe Trays

Get organized and stay organized with these pretty and fun shoe trays. Children will love selecting and placing the gems […]

California Poppy Magnets

Make these vibrant California poppy magnets with some modeling material and paint! A pretty way to dress up your refrigerator.

Magazine Paper Flowers

This is a fun and easy to make project that’s perfect as a background for a party. Take colorful pages […]

Paper Mache Hats

Make a giant hat from paper mache. They are fun to creatively decorate and great for make believe play.

Ceiling Kite

Make this whimsical kite to hang from the ceiling of your bedroom. Choose whatever colors you like to make it […]

Recycled CD Ladybugs

Cute ladybugs made from recycled CDs or DVDs and felt! A great summer craft, and fun as a group project […]

Pond of Thumbprint Ducks

Paint a lake and make several ducks with your thumbprints. Add beaks and eyes with markers or paint.

Pistachio Shell Flower

Don’t throw out pistachio shells! Turn them into awesome 3-D flowers. Leave them plain or paint them in a variety […]

Lunch Bag Kite

Let your imagination soar and make a flock of paper bag kites. Or make other animal faces. The sky’s the […]

Make Your Own Kite

Make cute mini kites to ‘fly’ behind your children as they run. A fun option for indoors. This kite is […]

Thumbprint Bugs on Leaves

Make cute little bugs from your child’s thumbprints and use paper leaves as your backdrop. A fun project, especially for […]

Duct Tape Butterfly

No more grey duct tape. Decorate a teen room with colorful duct tape accessories. Easy and fun to make and […]

Toeprint Caterpillar

Take off your shoes and socks and make a toe print caterpillar on a leaf. Instructions complete with printable leaf.

Craft Stick Flowers

Brighten up your home or office by making these fun and easy craft stick flowers! They will make great magnets […]

Foil Pan Bird Feeder

This fun and simple bird feeder craft can be made from recycled items from around your home! Aluminum foil pans […]

Tin Can Family Planters

Get your little ones excited about gardening by creating these simple tin can planters–one for each member of the family.

Bunny Bracelet

This adorable bunny bracelet is easy to make, even for a sewing novice. This would be a fun and inexpensive […]

Tiny Yarn Butterflies

Make colorful mini butterflies from yarn leftovers! These beauties are so easy to make and absolutely darling. All you need […]

Burlap Flower Magnets

Learn how to make chalkboard magnets that look like flowers. Adorable additions to your refrigerator, or they will make a […]

Rocket Straws

Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft […]

Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen

Kids love making mud pies! Set up an outdoor mud pie kitchen that will keep your children entertained for hours. […]

Paper Doily Butterflies

Pretty butterflies made from paper doilies and food coloring! A fun springtime project kids will love. Very pretty hanging from […]

Layered Felt Rainbow Magnet

Layering different colors of felt will create this adorable, perfect for springtime rainbow magnet. Loks adorable hanging on the refrigerator!

Picasso’s Flowers

Recreate Picasso’s famous flowers, using the child’s own handprint. This is a wonderful project for the classroom or other group […]

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Eggshell Planters

Start some seeds in a homemade eggshell planter! Parents will need to help young children cut the eggshells, but kids […]

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Rainy Day Watercolor

Here’s a fun watercolor project to go with the April Showers you might be having… or wish you were having! […]

Handprint Bird Card

This adorable bird card is quick, easy, and fun to make. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any occasion. Would […]

Thumbprint Bees & Flowers

Construction paper and paint are all you will need to make buzzing bees & colorful flowers with their thumbprints! A […]

Paper Bag Nest

Repurpose a paper bag to make a cute bird nest this spring. After the season passes, recycle the nest and […]

Coffee Filter Umbrellas

Make cute umbrellas using coffee filters and markers. They’re simple, not very time consuming, inexpensive, and not very messy- the […]

Crustless Veggie Mini Quiches

Welcome in spring with these mini veggie quiches, perfect for a light spring breakfast or snack. Just the right size […]

Bird’s Nest Material Feeder

Stop throwing out tiny fabric scraps- give them to the birds so they can decorate their nests. This project is […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

The perfect Spring craft project to share with your child. You start by taking a nature walk together, then share […]

Egg Alphabet Matching

Upcycle your leftover plastic eggs into a cool alphabet matching game! Challenge your preschooler to match upper case and lower […]

Spring Classroom Display

Make a wonderful spring display with your students! Swallows in their colorful nests, a caterpillar, butterflies and flowers make a […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Make colorful ladybugs with your child’s thumbprints! A fun craft or art project for the kids, and a great way […]

Parts of a Flower

Here’s a fun science craft for your toddler or preschooler to do this spring. Use Do-a-Dot markers to make a […]

Spring Word Search & Puzzles

Get ready for those rainy Spring days. Make the sun shine inside and make learning a fun adventure with our […]

Mod Podge Window Mosaic

Use craft paints and Mod Podge to create a colorful, temporary mosaic on your window. Kids will love to mix […]

Spring Sunburst Wreath

This lovely spring sunburst wreath would be a fun project for a teen to try. Customize it with your favorite […]

Puffy Tissue Paper Butterfly

Make a bright and cheerful butterfly craft from tissue paper or crepe paper. A fun spring craft that can be […]

Doily & Fabric Flower Pin

This pretty flower pin is made from doilies and scrap fabric. It’s can be attached to a plain bag to […]

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Use decoupage medium to apply small bits of fabric to these adorable denim ringed pots. Great for Mother’s Day or […]

Spring Poppy Flower Vase

Great for celebrating spring or giving a lovely gift to your mom on Mother’s Day. This pretty vase is easy […]

Spring Thumbprint Mug

Little ones will love helping to make this adorable mug using their own thumbprints as the bunnies and chicks! Totally […]

Easter Egg Foil Art

Take care when peeling off those Easter egg wrappers! Use the foil wrappers to create unique and sparkly art work.

Nature Journal

Capture the magic of nature on your next family outing by recording your findings and thoughts in your own customized […]

Paper Mache Robin Eggs

Celebrate spring by making an adorable robin in a paper mache egg. Substitute a chick for Easter or make this […]

Rainbow Raindrops

Dye macaroni noodles the color of the rainbow to make Rainbow Raindrops. Simple and fun craft for the kiddos before […]

Spring Tissue Paper Flowers

A super easy way to make big, bold paper flowers and bring spring inside early! Celebrate springtime with this fun […]

Outdoor Color Match

Make an outdoor color matching game using paint chips. Makes a great boredom buster for any time of the year. […]