Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Back to School Teacher Wreaths

These wreaths make cute back to school gifts for teachers. You can create them using crayons and mini chalkboards and […]

Square Knot Bracelet

This fun bracelet was made with jump ropes and cord. This would make a great sleepover or teen party project. […]

Washi Tape Pen Holder

Here are instructions for how to make your own pretty pen holders with washi tape. Washi tape is a fun […]

Bow Tie Headband

Here’s a full tutorial on how to make a simple bow tie headband. This is perfect for the little ones […]

Tie Dye T-shirt Jewelry

Make tie dye jewelry out of braided t-shirt strings. Great way to recycle old stained t-shirts. This is a really […]

Duct Tape Tote for Dolls

In this tutorial you will use Duck tape to make a simple tote bag for your 18″ dolls. A great […]

Homemade Envelopes

This is a fun paper craft for the whole family! Learn to make an envelope out of any paper you […]

No-Sew Fabric Playhouse

Make a playhouse that lays over a card table — and it’s no-sew! A great way to encourage imaginative play […]

Lace Crown

Here’s a fun tutorial on how to make a lace crown. There are easy steps and it’s a great project […]

Blowing Dandelion T-shirt

Here’s an easy way to paint a blowing dandelion on a t-shirt. This is a really fun project for tweens […]

Duct Tape Crayon Roll

Make this quick & easy duct tape crayon roll for the kids! A great way to keep all those pesky […]

Candy Corn Costume

This candy corn costume was very simple to construct and took me less than an hour to sew. You can […]

Doll Sized School Supplies

Printable pattern and how-to for making mini portfolio folders, doll ID cards, a ruler and a doll sized calculator. Perfect […]

Quick Book Cover

This easy note book cover will have your child headed back to school in style. Fun to make and an […]

Doll Sized School Locker

How to make a fun school locker for American Girl Dolls and other 18″ dolls using the box they came […]

Easy Ombre Nail Art

This is an easy nail art technique that the girl in your life will love. It’s a great idea for […]

Pencil Cuff Bracelet

Whether you have a trendy teen or you know a teacher who enjoys quirky accessories, nothing screams back-to-school fashion quite […]

Shell Jars & Instant Rusty Lids

Display summer souvenirs in jars and instantly rust the lids for a weathered vintage look. Kids will enjoy watching the […]

Bright Papers for Back to School

This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine. August officially marks back […]

Secret Postcard Decoder

This paper decoder is a very basic, entry-level approach to understanding ciphers and is great fun for postcards. A fun […]

Water Blast Carnival Game

Use inexpensive items to make your own carnival games for your next party! Games like Water Blast – We nailed […]

Zentangle Key Chain

Zentangles — a fancy word to describe doodles! Doodle your way to an awesome key chain by drawing on shrink […]

Embroidered Socks

Embroider little hearts on your daughter’s socks to add a touch of love to her wardrobe to start the school […]

Duct Tape Phone Case

Using duct tape and color coordinated fabric, we’ll show you how to construct a really cool phone case! Back to […]

BooBoo Bandaid Brownies

What’s the best way to make a kid feel better when they get a booboo? A brownie treat shaped like […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Amulets

Use play-dough, buttons and beads to create an old fashioned good luck charm. Perfect for a party craft, history project, […]

Stylish Pencil Pouches

Hit the halls in style this school year when you create these cute pencil pouches! Gather pretty paper, a sandwich […]

Paint Stir Dolls

Turn paint stirs, markers, and fabric scraps into a day of doll making. Add glitter, sequins and other bits and […]

Homemade Incense

We’ll show you how easy it is to make your own incense. A great tutorial that’s appealing to teenagers.

Faux Red Coral

If your kids like creating under the sea dioramas, follow our instructions on how to make red coral. Using resin […]

Back to School Care Package

Send your little ones back to school with a care package full of fun and useful supplies…along with a few […]

Mini Burger Bites

Nothing says summer like picnics and burgers! Surprise your picnic guests with these fun cookie burgers for dessert.

Embellished School Supplies

Add some pizzazz to plain ol’ school supplies by covering them with scrapbook paper. Make some for you and give […]

Book Page Pinwheels

Pinwheels are easy to make and are perfect for party favors, decor, or photo props! Read on to learn how […]

Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

Make this cute pencil holder for a teacher back-to-school gift! Simply cover a container with chalkboard paint and embellish with […]

Teaching Time Clock

A clock to help your kids learn to tell time. Simple and inexpensive to make, your kids will enjoy learning […]

Slime

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained? Make slime with two household ingredients!

Play Library

Give your child a kit that has everything they need in order to turn their book collection into a library. […]

Fall Hand and Arm Tree

A simple back to school project for preschoolers and toddlers. Create a fun keepsake from their hand and arm prints.

Crazy Crunch Caramel Popcorn

Popping up with lots of ideas for popcorn, including this sweet crazy crunch caramel popcorn recipe! Great for a circus-themed […]

Decoupage Picture Frame

A picture frame decoupaged with scrapbook paper and children’s artwork makes a lovely gift for family members. Personalize the frame […]

Candy Leis

Pretty leis made out of candy and tied together with ribbon. A fun party project or camp activity.

Decorative Luminary

Transform a plain votive cup into something more personalized using pretty card stock and Mod Podge. Use with a flameless […]

School Supply Cake

A sweet way to go back to school…. this “cake” made from school supplies! Surprise your child’s teacher with this […]

Homemade Find It Toy

Use items from around the house to create a fun toy that will keep your child entertained during car rides […]

Personalize Pens

Here’s a quick and easy back to school craft that gives a whimsical look to everyday pens. Mix and match […]

Painted Canvas

Beautiful canvas art created by using sticker letters to write a message on a canvas, covering  the canvas with paint. […]

Paper Butterfly & Fish Cards

Pretty paper butterfly and fish cards – paint and decorate them to use for correspondence or as art. Simple, easy, […]

Painted Canvas Wall Art

Blank canvas and paints are all that’s needed to create one-of-a-kind art for your home. Children will love seeing their […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

It’s simple to make bright and cheery flowers out of tissue paper. Use for decorations or fill a vase with […]

Cute as a Button Card

Personalize these pretty cards to say “Happy Birthday” or “Thinking of You”. Find all the materials necessary for this project […]

Candy Wreath

A pretty decorative wreath covered with candy. Fun for a party or to give to a teacher to hang in […]

Paper Wings

Paper wings – wear for dress up, as a Halloween costume or Mardi Gras. They’re also beautiful enough to hang […]

Painted T-Shirt Dress

Back to school in style! Take a plain white t-shirt, add some fabric painted flowers, attach a skirt made from […]

Homemade Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are perfect for a circus-themed party, to pack in lunch boxes or as a snack for your […]