Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Glitter Art Gumball Machine

Use a variety of colored rubber bands and glitter glue to make this sparkly gumball machine. A fun project with […]

Driftwood Fish

Make beautiful fish art from driftwood the kids have collected. A great way to remember a special trip to the […]

Thanksgiving Candy Centerpiece

This pretty Thanksgiving candy centerpiece is the perfect way to dress up the holiday table. It also makes a great […]

Minion Party Favors

These adorable minions made from baby food jars are the perfect activity for a Despicable Me party! The kids can […]

Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

This pretty mixed-bead bracelet is a wonderful beginner project. It’s easy, fast, and simple to customize with your favorite colors […]

Mixed Media Frog

Use a variety of craft materials to make this cute frog. A fun and easy project to accompany a study […]

Monster Card

This cute Frankenstein-inspired card is so fun and easy to make. Stretch your creativity by changing the colors and shapes […]

Turkey Caramel Apple

Add a few feathers to a chocolate-dipped caramel apple and you’ll soon have a turkey! Such a fun treat for […]

Flower Jewelry Holder

Use air-dry clay to make a beautiful flower jewelry holder. This simple craft makes a wonderful and inexpensive gift and […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of fish. This fun project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Victorian Doll Hat

Make an adorable Victorian-inspired hat for a doll. It’s easy to personalize for exactly the look you want.

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Have the kids make these adorable Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving napkin rings. This is a great project to keep them […]

Wood Grain Art

Create a beautiful piece of art by painting wood grain! This simple project is almost like a paint-by-number and is […]

Duct Tape Rose Headband

There are so many uses for duct tape roses. Follow the directions to make a pretty headband for your doll […]

Whipped Snow

This faux-snow recipe is a great way to bring winters indoors. The kids will love sculpting this ‘snow’ into all sorts of […]

Colorful Bead Bangle

Make a bangle bracelet out of common nylon thread and colorful acrylic beads. This project is easy and fun!

Memo Board

Create a colorful memo board to help the kids get and stay organized. Include chores, calendar events, menu plans or […]

Dinosaur Necklace

Make these cute dinosaur necklaces for your little guy (or girl)! They’re easy to do and are lots of fun […]

Easy Crochet Tizzy Scarf

This cute and fuzzy scarf is easy to make and fun project for those who are new to crochet. Make […]

Perler Bead Bracelet

Perler beads can be used for more than just two-dimensional designs. Learn how to use them to make a pretty bracelet!

Garden Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Create a cute backyard game using pavers and some river rocks.  So much room for creativity!

Clock Teaching Tool

This homemade clock is a great teaching tool for children ready to learn to tell time. Keep the clock simple […]

Salt Painting

Salt painting is so much fun and good for fine motor skills development. The results are bright and beautiful!

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorate plain wood game blocks with images of your favorite superheroes. A fun way to personalize a game!

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar from an empty egg carton. Just add paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaner legs and […]

Turkey Pinecone Craft

This turkey pinecone craft uses elements of nature to create a Thanksgiving decoration that is perfect for the dinner table […]

Mess-Free Dyed Yarn

Kids will love creating their own beautiful dyed yarn. It’s easy to do and mess-free.

Eyeball Pudding Cups

Here’s a fun dessert idea for Halloween! Kids will love making (and eating!) this easy eyeball pudding cup treat.

Mummy Candy Bar Favors

These mummy candy bar favors are easy enough to make with younger children and cool enough for the older ones. […]

Dyed Cornhusk Witch

Create festive cornhusk witches in black and orange this Halloween. This fun craft is best for teenagers.

Cookie Googly Eyes

Kids will have a blast wiggling these Cookie Googly Eyes before snacking on them. They wiggle just like plastic googly […]

Gravestone Cookies

You need four simple ingredients and a handful of toothpicks to create these spooky Halloween gravestone cookies. They’re a unique […]

Halloween Witch Hat Treats

Combine chocolate candy melts, chopped nuts and Bugles corn snacks to make adorable witch hat treats. These tasty snacks are […]

Copper Wire Bracelet

Make a beautiful and elegant woven bracelet from copper wire. This bracelet is so easy to make. A fun project for […]

Halloween Cupcake Toppers

Dessert never looked more festive with these printable Halloween cupcake toppers! Just add craft picks and add that final touch […]

Frozen Elsa Crown

Do you have a little Elsa or Snow Queen who needs a sparkly, icy crown this Halloween? This one is […]

Candy Corn Trick-Or-Treat Bag

Create a cool candy corn inspired trick-or-treat bag using dye and a plain pillowcase! It’s so fun to do and easy […]

Halloween Wooden Blocks

Turn plain wooden blocks into adorable Halloween-themed characters. There’s lots of room for creativity with this fun project!

Wearable Cardboard Box Car

Make a personalized, wearable car from a recycled cardboard box and basic craft items. This project is fun for Halloween […]

Skeleton Costume

Make a fun and silly paper skeleton costume! This easy project is perfect for Halloween.

Googly-Eyed Cake Pops

If all monsters were this cute, kids wouldn’t mind if they lived under their beds! These cake pops are decorated […]

Beaded Skeleton

Use white and black seed beads and follow the simple directions to make this skeleton. A fun project for Halloween!

Snickers Candy Bouquet

Make a Snickers Candy Bouquet in a ‘chocolate vase’ to give to someone special. A wonderful gift for a birthday, […]

Sushi Baby Costume

Make an adorable Halloween costume for your infant without having to spend a bunch of time or money! This no-sew sushi […]

Raven Wreath

Make an inexpensive raven wreath to decorate for many Halloweens to come. An easy project for kids.

Halloween Pumpkin Robots

Give your pumpkins a futuristic twist this year by making these cute and quirky Halloween robots! So much room for […]

Orange Flower Hair Clip

Use orange seed beads, a white pearl and copper wire to make these beautiful flower hair clips. They are not […]

Painted Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins is fun, but painting them is just as much fun! Try these six easy painting techniques this year.

Spider Paper Lantern

Everyone will get a kick out of this easy-to-make paper lantern spider. He looks cute, but he’s got real Halloween […]

Colorful Halloween Cupcakes

These quick and easy cupcakes are the perfect last-minute treat to add to your Halloween spread. Kids will love the […]

Fall Discovery Jars

Learn about fall and science at the same time with these fun and easy discovery jars. Great for sensory play!

Halloween Spider Cookies

This recipe for spider cookies couldn’t be easier to create! A fun treat for Halloween or a study of spiders.

Happy Jack-O-Lantern Cheesecake

This naturally-colored vanilla bean cheesecake is decorated with a cute pumpkin face on top. Fun to make for a Halloween […]