Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Valentine Foam Roses

Foam Roses Give your special valentine a gift of foam roses that will never wilt! Made from craft foam, these […]

Snowman Thermometer

Snowman Thermometer When the weather is chilly outside, this snowman thermometer is the perfect project for kids stuck indoors. What […]

Valentine’s Hat

Valentine Hat Add some fun and whimsy to Valentine’s Day with our valentine hat that wiggles when you walk. What […]

Finger Cymbals

    Finger Cymbals Don’t throw away those juice can lids! Make fun and musical finger cymbals!   What You […]

Light Bulb Rudolph Ornament

Light Bulb Rudolph Ornament At Christmastime, Rudolph shows up in so many different shapes and sizes – this time we’ve […]

Pony Bead Christmas Tree

Pony Bead Christmas Tree Use colorful pony beads and chenille stems to make these fun and bendable Christmas trees. They […]

Egg Carton Kinara

Egg Carton Kinara During the season of Kwanzaa, make this fun kinara from egg cartons. The colors of the candles […]

Kwanzaa Flag Garland

Kwanzaa Flag Garland Make this flag garland to decorate for Kwanzaa this year. This garland uses the symbolic colors of […]

Snow Family Finger Puppets

Snow Family Finger Puppets Recycle a child’s glove to make these adorable finger puppets. A fun winter project for a […]

Handprint Rudolph

Handprint Rudolph Handprint crafts are so much fun! This cute idea uses a paint-dipped handprint to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed […]

Give Thanks Blocks

  Give Thanks Blocks These “Give Thanks” blocks make for a whimsical mantle piece that is simple, yet elegant. Not […]

Snowman Ball Ornament

Snowman Ball Ornament Here’s an adorable snowman ornament you can make with your kids. Makes a fun homemade gift too! […]

Recycled Can Turkey

Recycled Can Turkey Turn an empty vegetable can into a cute turkey for Thanksgiving. Can be used to hold pens […]

Mosaic Cornucopia

Mosaic Cornucopia This cute craft is made from torn pieces of construction paper. Use it to help explain why we […]

Salt Dough Ice Skates

Salt Dough Ice Skates These pretty little salt dough ice skates are so easy to make, and the dough comes […]

Kids Crafts for Special Days in November

November brings many special crafting opportunities for kids! Whether you’re searching for ideas for traditional Thanksgiving crafts, are celebrating National […]

Spider Crafts & Recipes

Eek! Spiders! Some may get the heeby-jeebies when they see a spider, but most arachnids are beneficial to humans. Teach […]

Fish Crafts and Recipes

Fish crafts are really popular with kids of all ages and there are so many different times to use them. […]

Scarecrow Crafts for Kids

Scarecrows are a classic fall craft. There are so many possibilities! We’ve gathered over 30 ideas for scarecrow crafts and […]

No-Sew Sunflower Pillow

Sunflower Pillow This cute little sunflower pillow is so easy to make. Display it on a bed or couch, or […]

Owl Crafts & Recipes

Owls are a popular craft subject, probably because they are adorable! They are often associated with the fall season, and […]

Paper Bag Pumpkin

This cute kids’ paper bag pumpkin craft is perfect for table decorations or, if filled with candy, a great party […]

Paper Plate Scarecrow

Paper Plate Scarecrow Celebrate the coming of autumn with this adorable paper plate scarecrow. It’s easy to put together and […]

Sunflower Wreath

Sunflower Wreath This adorable fall wreath, made almost completely from construction paper, will look adorable hanging on your door! What […]

Pony Bead Crafts for Kids

  Kids have been making pony bead crafts for many, many years. According to one source, pony beads got their […]

Backpack Monster

Backpack Monster This monster will look adorable hanging from a backpack when it’s time to head back to school. It’s […]

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Paper Plate Sunflower Turn a paper plate into a pretty sunflower! This easy craft is perfect for summer or fall. […]

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

Cactus Crafts for Kids

Did you know there is a National Cactus Day? It’s celebrated each year on May 10. Cactus crafts are also […]

Photo Crafts for Kids

May is National Photo Month, but you can have fun with photographs any time of the year! Whether it’s Thanksgiving, […]

Barn Crafts and Recipes

Think of all the animals that live in a barn: horses, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, and more. We’ve gathered […]

Salt Dough Canoe

Salt Dough Canoe Use this canoe as a paperweight or make it into a magnet or a pin. It also […]

Sports Crafts & Recipes

Sports are such an important part of life. They teach camaraderie, teamwork, and fun. Sports get kids outside and unplugged […]

Paper Bag Crafts for Kids

Bet you didn’t know there was an official “Paper Bag Day” did you?? Well, there is and it’s on July […]

Olympic Torch Craft

  Olympic Torch Craft Celebrate the Olympic Games by making this super simple ceremonial Olympic torch craft. Create your own […]

Donut Crafts for Kids

Just about everybody loves donuts! We’re lucky enough to have two different National Donut Days, which take place on the […]

Paper Plate Sun

Paper Plate Sun Sunshine just screams summer! Kids can bring some sunny rays into the house, day or night, by […]

Seeded Paper Bookmarks

Seeded Paper Bookmark These seeded paper bookmarks serve two purposes. Use them to mark a page in your favorite book […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Plum Blossom Tree

  Plum Blossom Tree Make this pretty plum blossom tree craft to celebrate the coming spring. Plum blossoms are considered […]

Sweet Candy Rings

Sweet Candy Rings Make whimsical rings to hand out on Valentine’s Day. When your friends get tired of wearing their […]

Tissue Paper Carnations

Tissue Paper Carnations Learn how easy it is to make a bouquet of carnations to give to someone special. This […]

Salt Dough Conversation Heart Magnets

Salt Dough Conversation Hearts Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable conversation heart magnets made from salt dough. Make one for […]

Easy Homemade Valentine Cards

Easy Homemade Valentines   These cute little Valentines are much easier than they look! Whether you use construction paper or […]

Conversation Heart Mailbox

Conversation Heart Mailbox Make your own conversation heart mailbox, perfect for collecting Valentine’s Day cards and gifts. It’s easy to […]