Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Stenciled Planter

This easy-to-make stenciled planter looks so pretty on the front porch! It’s an easy gift that kids can make themselves […]

Dollhouse Herb Garden

When you outgrow a dollhouse, give it new life as an herb garden planter. It’s a fun addition to any […]

Book Jacket Lacing Cards

Repurpose the book jackets of your favorite books into fun lacing cards! They are an excellent activity for developing fine […]

Felt Saw

  This felt saw is perfect for a little one who wants to play construction worker or handyman. The saw is […]

Jar Lid Garden Labels

Use jar lids and coat hangers to create these fun and unique garden labels! Decorate them with paint, markers, or other […]

Stamped Wine Cork Necklace

These Stamped Wine Cork Necklaces are easy to make and really cute. They’re a great craft for a teen or […]

Upcycled Hair Accessory Organizer

Turn an empty oats container into a beautiful organizer for hair accessories or anything else. What a great way to use something […]

Decorated Flip Flops

These colorful decorated flip flops are easy to make. They’re a fun addition to a Mother’s Day gift basket.

Recycled Cardboard Village

Turn empty cereal boxes into cute little houses. Then decorate them to create your own cardboard village!

Gold Polka Dot Vase

Create a pretty vase inspired by Kate Spade’s beautiful gold polka dot rose bowl. This version is easy to make […]

Craft Stick Photo Frame

Make a cute photo frame using craft sticks. It’s inexpensive, easy to do, and can be decorated with any materials […]

Mother’s Day Book

Create a book that Mom will treasure for years to come! This tutorial includes printable frames and fill-in prompts.

Distressed Mason Jar Vases

Give flowers to someone special in a distressed mason jar vase. It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Mother’s Day Flower Art

Make a beautiful Mother’s Day flower art project with the kids! The tutorial includes a printable.

Cup Noisemaker

This noisemaker made from recycled cups is fun for kids of all ages. It’s an easy way to make birthdays […]

Mason Jar Lava Lamps

Make these groovy mason jar lava lamps and add glitter for extra fun! This is a fun science experiment for […]

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Repurpose an old board book into a cool chalkboard book. In just a few steps, you have a brand new […]

Papel Picados

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or the Day of the Dead, this simplified version of Papel Picados is a great […]

Easy Tic Tac Toe Game Board

Tic Tac Toe doesn’t have to be played on paper. How about using a cool decorated game board that you can […]

Alcohol Ink Sun Catcher

Create a gorgeous sun catcher using a clear acrylic circle and alcohol markers. This is a fun project for kids (and […]

Fabric Canvas Painting

Paint on fabric, then attach it to a blank canvas to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. This makes a […]

Origami Butterfly

This origami butterfly is a cute and easy to make. Use them to dress up gifts, tags, party invitations and […]

Printable Ice Cream Garland

Decorate for a party or for everyday fun with this printable ice cream cone garland. There are eight different colors.

Paper Plane Toy

Make these fun paper plane toys with a printable template. Parents will need to do the cutting and assembly, but […]

Have Courage And Be Kind Shirt

Everyone loves this quote from the new Cinderella movie! Make a ‘Have Courage and Be Kind’ shirt with your princess.

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

It’s so easy to turn a thrift store bowl into a personalized gift for Mother’s Day. It also makes a […]

Fabulous Fancy Folded Card

By combining simple folded circles, you can make a fancy card that’s really fabulous. It’s much easier than it seems […]

Ice Cream T-Shirts

Make these cute ice cream tees in 5 minutes using a printable. There are eight color options.

Geometric Shape Sculptures

Kids will love building geometric shape sculptures from cardboard. Make multiple sets for even more creative options.

Recycled Toy Storage Bin

Turn two grocery bags into a cute toy storage bin. It’s easy to do and a great way to reuse […]

Decorated Hair Bows

Instead of making basic hair bows, decorate them to make them even more special. This tutorial has instructions to make […]

Potato Stamp Apron

You’re just a few potato stamps away from making this cute apron. It’s fun and easy to do!

Criss-Cross Purse

This criss-cross purse is a fun project for teens with some basic sewing skills. It’s easy enough that they can […]

Tutu Skirt

A tutu is one of the easiest clothing crafts you can make. Girls will have lots of fun creating tutus of […]

Styrofoam Ice Cream Cones

Turn styrofoam balls into adorable ice cream cones. They make wonderful party favors, decorations, or props for pretend play.

Felt Play Food

Put your little chef to work without the messy cleanup. Felt play food is not just fun—it’s soft to the […]

Springtime Clay Ornaments

Winter isn’t the only time to make and hang pretty ornaments! Follow the easy steps to make colorful springtime ornaments […]

Luggage Tag

Create a cute and stylish luggage tag to keep track of your belongings. It’s easy to make and there’s no […]

Mosaic Paver

Even young children can make beautiful ceramic mosaics. This is a fun project to do together as a family.

Drawstring Lego Bag

This drawstring bag doubles as a play mat and Lego storage. It’s an easy project that will make cleanup so much […]

Kids’ Art Blocks

Help your kids create their very own blocks that feature their beautiful artwork. This is a fun activity for kids […]

Passport Holder

This cute passport holder is easy and fun for teens to make. It can double as a wallet.

Punched Flower Card

Create an elegant card using flower punches. It’s easy to do and is perfect for Mom, a favorite teacher, or […]

Felted Ball Garland

Turn wool roving into colorful felted balls, then thread them into colorful garlands. It’s so much fun!

Easy Homemade Finger Paints

This simple homemade finger paint is non-toxic and needs just three ingredients. It’s a fun activity for a rainy day […]

Easy Garden Markers

Turn tongue depressors into garden markers to note where your herbs and veggies are planted. It’s easy to do and […]

Paper Tassel

Use fringe scissors to turn a piece of paper into a pretty paper tassel. The tassels are fun for party decorations […]

Recycled Denim Bracelet

Recycle old denim pants into an awesome bracelet! This easy project is fun for a birthday party activity, at a slumber […]

Lit Canvas Love Sign

This stunning lit canvas sign is easy to make and absolutely beautiful! Use this design or any other to create […]

I Spy Bag

Use fabric scraps, some objects around the house, and a bunch of beads to create a fun I Spy Bag. This […]

Faux Sea Glass

Transform glass jars, cups or vases to look like sea glass. This easy project is makes a great gift for Mother’s […]

Etched Quote Mirror

Take an inexpensive door mirror and transform it with a custom frame and etched quote. Teens can do the glass […]

Garden Seed Packet Match

After planting seeds, reuse the empty seed packets to make a fun matching game that has a learning element. What a great […]

Cereal Box Mailbox

Turn an empty cereal box into a handy mailbox.Use it to store art supplies, completed artwork, or anything else.

Neon Glue Gun Dot Frame

Use a glue gun and neon glue sticks to make this cool, colorful frame! It’s an inexpensive gift for a teen […]

Disney Planes Marshmallow Pops

Enjoy the magic from the Disney movie Planes Fire and Rescue with these cute plane marshmallow pops. They look just like […]