Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Graduation Cap Cookies

These beautiful cookies will make any graduate feel special. The writing is done with a stencil.

Paper Lemonade

Craft up some lemonade this summer using paper, paint, and straws. Reward the kids with fresh lemonade for a job […]

Rocket Footprint

Turn your child’s footprint into a spaceship with this cool activity! The tutorial includes lots of other projects for a […]

Apple Painted Can

Paint a can to look like an apple. What a fun way to give a beloved teacher something handmade and special!

Batman Handprint

Batman handprints are the perfect craft for superhero fans to make. This fun keepsake is great on a card or […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Candy Hawaiian Lei

These easy candy leis are fun for an end-of-year teacher gift, graduations, or favors for a luau party. Personalize them […]

Embossed Great Seal

Learn more about the Great Seal of the United States while making this fun embossing project. What a neat way […]

Liberty Bell Collage

Pair a study of the Liberty Bell with this fun collage project. They look beautiful hanging together in a classroom.

Chalk Pastel Apple

Work on adding shadows and highlights to simple subjects with this lovely apple project. Chalk pastels make it look very […]

Pom Pom Garland

Turn colorful yarn into darling pom pom garlands. They’re fun for everything from cat toys to party decorations!

Colorful Summer Hat

Turn a plain hat into a gorgeous accessory for summer. This easy project is great fun for a group of […]

Rice Krispie Daisy Cake

This is such a fun way to serve a rice krispie treat! Make the toppers quickly and easily using silicone […]

Chocolate Flower Teacher Gift

Show your appreciation for a wonderful teacher with these ribbon and candy roses. They also make memorable party favors.

Flying Heart Ballooons

This flying heart balloon painting lets kids explore wet-on-wet painting, as well as shadows and highlights. It’s fun for Valentine’s […]

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll

Create a darling set of clothes and a paper doll of Luna Lovegood. Die-hard Harry Potter fans will love this!

Pyrography Wooden Pots

Convert wooden tea light holders to colorful plant pots using a wood burning tool and paint. They’re beautiful and each […]

Kids’ Artwork Magnets

Create cute, colorful refrigerator magnets that feature a child’s artwork. This makes a wonderful gift for grandparents or other special people.

No-Sew Fleece Whale Pillow

Create a whimsical whale pillow using polar fleece, fiberfill, yarn, and fabric glue. This easy project requires no sewing.

Pom Pom Bookmark

Create colorful bookmarks using craft sticks, watercolors and pom poms. It’s fun and easy.