Fun Family Crafts

Gingerbread S’mores

The new flavor of S’mores for Christmas – Gingerbread – plus a free printable makes this edible project a great […]

Chocolate Turkey Pretzel Pops

Turn ordinary pretzel rods into cute turkeys for Thanksgiving. A fun edible treat everyone will love.

Turn Fabric Into Scrapbook Paper

No more looking for scrapbook paper that kind of matches your fabric. Turn your favorite fabric into scrapbook paper!

Stuffed Pilgrim Cookies

There’s a surprise inside these pilgrim cookies! Kids will love helping you in the kitchen and making these for all […]

Fall Cookies For the Birds

Use 4 ingredients to create cookies to feed the birds and the wildlife. A great nature project to teach the […]

Glass Marble Ornaments

Images glued between two glass disks make personalized Christmas ornaments so easy to create. Even young hands can handle most […]

Turkey Puzzle

The first step to making this adorable turkey puzzle is to take a nature walk to gather supplies. Kids will […]

Felt Nativity Finger Puppets

This cute set of Nativity finger puppets is made entirely from felt and glue. The tutorial includes a printable pattern.

Clay Thumbprint Snowmen Ornaments

These clay snowman ornaments are not only fun to make, but your kids will enjoy the putting them on the […]

Yarn Wrapped Ornament

This is the perfect ornament for using up your little scraps of yarn. Because this uses hot glue, it is […]

Santa, Snowman and Reindeer Ornaments

These cute ornaments are so much fun to make and display! A great project for kids to make as gifts.

Snow Globe Ornaments

Create beautiful snow globe ornaments featuring your child’s artwork. A fun gift for grandparents and other family members at Christmas.

Snowflake Wreath

Delicate snowflakes stand out when backed with colorful paper circles. Glue them together in a ring to make a beautiful […]

Glitter CD Turkey

Turn an old CD into a glittery turkey for Thanksgiving! Add a magnet and hang this glittering Tom on the […]

Construction Paper Teepees

These adorable teepees are a great project for discussing the origins of our land as well as the first Thanksgiving. […]

Rustic Twig Letters

Turn twigs and branches into charming rustic wooden letters in just a few simple steps. Perfect for parties, weddings, and […]

Precious Pinecone Ornament

This award winning clay ornament features a 2″ long pine cone in hazelnut with glitter and snow trimmed edges. Green […]

Snowfall Clay Tree Ornament

Bake it in your kitchen oven. Add silver beads and snow to create this inexpensive Christmas ornament.

Cereal Box Turkey

Create an adorable turkey from paper and a recycled cereal box. It’s a fun and festive way for your kids […]

Turkey Treat Holder

Create an adorable foam turkey to hold all sorts of treats for your Thanksgiving celebration. A fun project for the […]

Book Page Turkey Place Card

Create a cute turkey place card using pages from an old book. A fun project for school-age kids.

Fingerprints & Bubble Wrap Mermaids

This is a fun & messy way for kids to paint mermaids with bubble wrap and thumbprints. There’s also an […]

Peek a Boo Turkey

Surprise little ones with a fun Peek a Boo turkey for Thanksgiving fun. made from craft foam and other simple […]

Puzzle Piece Frame Christmas Ornament

Here’s a fun way to use your leftover puzzle pieces~ Turn them into a puzzle piece frame Christmas ornament!

Thanksgiving Candy Bouquet

Here’s a tutorial for making a cute and tasty fall centerpiece. This candy bouquet makes a great table centerpiece or a […]

No-Sew Stuffed Turkey

This is a fun no-sew craft for kids for Thanksgiving, inspired by the classic knotted fleece blankets and pillows. The […]

Quilled Flower Locket

Create a beautiful locket featuring a simple crimped flower. This elegant necklace is unique, inexpensive, and doesn’t take long to […]

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Make a Christmas Tree Advent Calendar, full of fun activities for your family to do together during the weeks leading […]

Paper Parol Ornament

Make a beautiful Christmas ornament inspired by intricate, star-shaped lanterns from the Philippines. Called paról, these ornaments represent the Star […]

Yo-Yo Pumpkin

This Yo-Yo Pumpkin is a fun beginning sewing project. It makes a beautiful decoration for your Thanksgiving table.

Clay Pilgrim GIrl

Use clay to make a little pilgrim girl. A fun overall craft for kids to make, or a nice decoration […]

Thumbprint Turkey Place Cards

Create interactive place cards with your thumbprints for the Thanksgiving table. Kids will love making these holiday cuties!

Ladybug Reindeer

Make this clever reindeer ornament with a wooden ladybug cutout, two cacti cutouts, and some paint! Easy craft for kids […]

Baby Jesus Ornament

Jesus is the Reason for the Season! This little ornament is so simple, even the very young could make these! […]

Handprint Turkey Softie

Create a stuffed turkey using your handprint as the pattern. A fun sewing project for a beginner. There are also […]

Gobble Gobble Gift In Jar

Create an adorable lid for a Mason Jar with a turkey made from buttons and pipe cleaners.

Balsa Board Santa

Kids can make this Santa! With his no-sew hat and his air-dry clay mustache, add a little free form holiday […]

Ruler Reindeer

This is a fun project for kids to make! You can use a ruler to make it a clever gift […]

Clay Pot Reindeer and Snowman

Create whimsical reindeer and snowmen from clay pots! They’re fun to make to display or to give as gifts.

Spider Stick Puppet

Make these cute and very easy spider stick puppets from cardboard tubes and felt. When you are done, use them […]

DIY Activity Table

Want to inspire creativity in your kids? Make them an activity table out of an old coffee table. It only […]

Dyed Wooden Mitten Ornament

Dye wooden ornaments and embellish with glitter, gems and buttons. Easy and beautiful!

Snowman Snowflake Ornament

This snowflake ornament takes on a whole new dimension when you add the button plug snowman face! What a great […]

Beaded Snowmen Ornament

Make this adorable ornament with just a few wooden beads and buttons! Great party favor or gift idea for kids […]

Remembrance Day Poppy

Make a beautiful coffee filter poppy for Remembrance Day or any occasion. A great project for a group setting.

Pocket Advent Calendar

Make an adorable pocket advent calendar that counts down with gum! A fun project to make with the kids.

Magic Reindeer Treat

Create a paper reindeer ornament to go with magic reindeer treat. The recipe is simple and fun and so is […]

Snowman Classroom Ornament

These Schoolroom Snowman Ornaments are quick and easy to whip up for all your classmates, teachers, and school staff. Just […]

Ruler Snowman

Make this awesome snowman from a wooden ruler! What a great craft for kids and a clever teacher’s gift idea!

Canning Jar Lid Turkey

Learn how to make a cute turkey using a canning jar lid and a bottle cap. A great recycling craft […]

Stitched Christmas Lights

These adorable Christmas lights are a perfect beginner-level sewing project. String many for the tree or use them individually as […]

Candy Sleighs

These candy sleighs are a craft faire favorite that any child would love to give or receive! A fun project […]

Faux Cupcake Ornaments

These miniature faux cupcake ornaments make wonderful gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. A fun project to do with […]

Owls in the Night

Painting a beautiful scene of owls on a snowy night is easy with this tutorial. A fun project for home […]

Editors’ Picks: October 2013

For October, we featured over 200 new crafts and recipes, meaning there are now almost 5,800 makables and edibles featured […]

Mary Quite Contrary Wrapping Paper

This is a fun thumbprints and paint craft for the kids, make your own bunch of flowers with thumb prints, […]

Chocolate Pumpkin Bark

Here”s a simple recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Bark that makes the perfect hostess gift this Thanksgiving! Great for teachers too!

Cork Owls

Turn a cork and some craft scraps into the most adorable owls. There’s plenty of room for creativity!

Turkey Favor

Create a cute little turkey from a Hershey’s Nugget, cardstock and googly eyes. They’re easy to make and a fun […]

Fabric Owl Collage

Create a beautiful owl collage using fabric scraps. Each is one-of-a-kind and special to your child.