Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

School of Paper Plate Fish

Bright, cheery paper plates turn into a school of fish in just a couple of easy steps. Easy enough for […]

Yarn Rainbow

Gather yarn in a rainbow of colors and use it to make this beautiful yarn rainbow for St. Patrick’s day […]

Cherry Brooch

Make a darling cherry brooch using red beads and green ribbon. This simple project is easy enough for beginning beaders to […]

Rainbow Pinata Cake

Make this candy-filled rainbow cake for St. Patrick’s Day, a birthday, or any occasion. It’s so much fun to see […]

Cheerios Bird Feeder Sphere

Use pipe cleaners and Cheerios to make a spherical bird feeder. It’s fun to do and a nice treat for […]

Cupcakes for the Birds

These cupcakes aren’t for humans… they’re for birds! Your kids will love mixing up this simple no-bake recipe, but even […]

Yarn-Wrapped Blue Jay

Create a beautiful blue jay using yarn and other common craft materials. What a fun project to honor our feathered […]

Homemade Bird Feeder

Don’t throw away those empty cardboard tubes! Turn them into homemade bird feeders. It’s simple to do and is a […]

Marbled Pottery Painting

This is a new take on the “drip-painting” trend. Let the kids get involved and the result is a gorgeous, […]

Easy Dragonfly Craft

This easy dragonfly bug craft is perfect for even the youngest of crafters. It’s simple, and kids will love flying […]

Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers

Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and they make beautiful decorations as well! Create a bouquet of colorful fingerprint flowers for […]

Stained Glass Kite

Hang stained glass kites in the window to let the sun shine through them. Melt crayons in between wax paper […]

Flower Prints

This fun nature craft will help your children preserve those pretty flowers they love to pick. With some light colored […]

Garden Stepping Stones

  The whole family can work together on this project to create memories that will last for years to come. […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

CD Snail

Don’t throw out that old CD! Use it and some construction paper to make a fun snail. A snail might […]

Pressed Flower Tea Light

Learn how to press real flowers to preserve them for crafts. Then use your pressed flowers to make something beautiful, […]

Colorful Wind Chimes

Terra cotta pot wind chimes play beautiful music as they blow in the breeze. This easy project is done with […]

Magnetic Flower Butterflies

Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to decorate with everyone’s favorite, butterflies. They’re fun and cute and the kids will […]

Cereal Box and Newspaper Tree

Raid the recycling bin for cereal boxes and newspaper, then turn them into a beautiful tree. This fun craft costs […]

Funny Face Paper Fans

When the weather heats up, stay cool with these funny face paper fans! Printables make it so easy. 

Frozen Watermelon Pops

As the weather heats up, these frozen watermelon treats really hit the spot! Pass on the sugary treats and serve […]

Flowers in the Window Craft

This pretty window box flower craft uses aluminum foil in a clever way. Decorate it with your favorite colorful flowers.

Popcorn Sundae Cups

These delicious Popcorn Sundaes are made with marshmallows, popcorn, chocolate, and a gumball cherry. Not only do they look adorable […]

Sno Cone Cupcakes

Sno cones and summer go hand in hand but with the heat, things can get messy. These sno cone cupcakes […]

Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Paper Plate Fans

Turn paper plates into colorful fans that will keep you cool during the hot days of summer. It couldn’t be […]

Paper Flower

Learn how to create beautiful paper flowers. They look really detailed but are rather simple to make. Once you learn […]

Twig and Cereal Craft

This simple craft combines nature elements and food art. It’s a fun project that will really stretch your creativity!

Sunny Sweet Rolls

Paint an orange juice glazed sunshine on a plate and top it with a caramel sweet roll to brighten someone’s […]

Marshmallow Shooters

Guaranteed fun, these shooters are easily assembled from PVC pipe. Challenge your friends and family to see who can shoot […]

Colorful Flower Suncatcher

These easy and colorful flower suncatchers are lots of fun to make. What a great way to preserve beautiful flowers […]

Water Bottle Bubble Fun

Create big bubbles with a homemade blower made from a recycled plastic water bottle. This project makes bubbling blowing easier […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

Make a colorful, bendable flower using scrap pieces of fabric and pipe cleaners. This is a great spring project, perfect […]

Construction Paper Ladybug

This adorable ladybug is made with construction paper. It’s so fun to do that you’ll be brainstorming other animals to […]

Herb Garden Cupcakes

This is one herb garden you’ll want to eat all the way down to the “dirt”! These adorable cupcakes are […]

Bluebird Candies

These bluebird candies can be made with Jordan almonds, M&M’s or other light blue candies. They’re surprisingly easy to make […]

Curly Birds

These beautiful birds are made from loops of construction paper! The kids will want to make a whole flock, full […]

Picnic Blanket Collage

Celebrate your love of picnics with this picnic blanket collage, which combines paper weaving and collage making. It’s the perfect […]

Straw Flowers

These easy Straw Flowers make a beautiful spring bouquet that will never wilt. Make each flower a different color and […]

Cupcake Liner Birds

These adorable birds are made from cupcake liners. Pick different colors and make a whole flock.

Stenciled Votives

Use self-adhesive letters, spray paint and sealant to make these pretty stenciled votives. Spell out a name, sentiment, season, or […]

Rainbow Pudding Pops

Help the kids make beautiful rainbow pudding pops! These tasty treats are so much fun on a warm afternoon. This […]

Ladybug Apples

Three simple ingredients come together to make these adorable, edible ladybugs. This is a fun project to pair with a […]

Paper Plate Bluebird

Make your own flock of birds out of paper plates and paint. Kids will love creating these pretty bluebirds, but […]

Daisy Cakes

These beautiful little daisies are ‘painted’ using cake batter (it’s a surprisingly easy technique!). Add the tiny daisy cakes to […]

Strawberry Cookies

Make sugar cookies that look just like real strawberries. A fun and tasty activity to do with your kids. Great […]

Easy Spring Wreath

Making a cute spring wreath takes barely any time with the handy printable. The tutorial includes options for English, Spanish, […]

Cheesy Bee Appetizers

These cheesy bee appetizers are almost too cute to eat! Not only are they adorable, but they are healthy and […]

Sponge Butterfly Magnets

Turn plain kitchen sponges into adorable butterfly refrigerator magnets. This clever craft is a fun way to celebrate the season.

Daffodil Candy Cups

Fill these cute daffodil candy cups with an easy lemon mousse, candy, pudding, ice cream, or even little cookies. It’s […]

Plastic Bottle Planter

Turn a plastic bottle into a cool hanging garden. It’s very inexpensive way and you can hang your completed garden […]

Dotty Butterfly

Celebrate spring with these colorful dotty butterflies. They’re made from easy-to-use items like paper plates, chenille stems, and pom poms.

Stuffed Felt Bunny

Use felt applique to make an adorable stuffed felt bunny. This easy project is great for kids who are new […]