Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Tube Valentine Necklace

Turn cardboard tubes and beads into pretty Valentine’s Day necklaces. Little girls will have fun painting the cardboard hearts their […]

Colored Pasta Beads

We’ve colored pasta and turned them into brightly colored “beads”. A fun and simple way for youngsters to strengthen their […]

Old McDonald Hand Puppets

Kids can spend the day playing on Old McDonald’s farm with these adorable felt animal hand puppets. We’ll show you […]

Serendipity Heart Banners

Recycle those bits and pieces of printed paper that have been piling up into a beautiful decorative banner to hang […]

Valentine Boxes

Decorating small gift boxes and match boxes with Washi tape is a quick way to create a Valentine box. Perfect […]

Fun with a Marble Run

We’ve created yet another fun project to build out of cardboard tubes. Kids will have hours of fun racing marbles […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Wreath

We’ve turned recycled cardboard tubes, ribbon and some paint into a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine’s Day. A simple, frugal, pretty […]

Valentine’s Day Pennant

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just […]

Valentine Ribbon Wreath

A cardboard wreath, pretty valentine ribbon and a glue gun are all that’s needed to make this Valentine’s Day wreath. […]

Colorful Bird Feeder

This colorful bird feeder starts out as a paper milk carton. Some tape and paint is all that’s needed to […]

January 2012 Top Posts

It’s no surprise that the project with the highest number of views for January was a Valentine’s Day craft. After […]

Easy Rag Teddy Bear

Our rag teddy bear is made from 100% recycled materials. A simple sewing craft that turns t-shirts and sweaters into […]

Sweetheart Shortbreads

Take a break from all of the sweets this Valentine’s Day and snack on our sweetheart shortbreads. A great opportunity […]

Cheery Paper Heart Wreath

Add some fun and whimsy to your Valentine’s Day decorations with this colorful paper heart wreath. Made from strips of […]

Love Bug Valentines

Assemble these warm, fuzzy valentine love bugs in no time. Popular in the 70’s, these friendly little love bugs are […]

Handprint Monsters

Silly monsters made by your little ones with painted hands! Every monster will grow fun characteristics as they decorate them […]

Scented Love Garland

Pretty fabric hearts are filled with sweet smelling potpourri and hung up for Valentine’s Day. Use as curtain tie backs […]

Cotton Ball Snowman

A cute snowman for cold winter days! We use colorful cotton balls to make the body and white fingerpaint for […]

Easy Edible Valentine

Nothing says Valentines Day quite like hearts, flowers, and chocolates -we’ve combined all 3 in this easy Valentine project. These […]

Matching Game: Birds and Houses

A fun, printable craft where kids color the birds and birdhouses in matching colors. Then there’s more fun…they can play […]

Valentine’s Day Love Sign

Turn recycled juice can lids into pretty wall decorations for Valentine’s Day. Using paper and vinyl stickers, you can create […]

Crocheted Hearts

Colorful crocheted hearts are picture perfect for Valentine’s Day. Follow our these step-by-step instructions to make these cute hearts for […]

Valentine Pom Pom Scarf

Keep warm during the winter with our colorful pom pom scarf. We’ve made this one in red, pink and white […]

Button Valentine Frame

Made from recycled buttons, this frame would make a great gift for Grandma for Valentine’s Day. But not just for […]

Conversation Heart Pops

Make soft and chewy conversation heart pops using marshmallows and candy melts. Kids of all ages will have fun dipping […]

Sesame Street Nesting Dolls

Friendly Sesame Street characters and vibrant rainbow colors are painted on these wooden stacking dolls. A fun way to teach […]

Marshmallow Snowman

When it’s too cold to build a snowman outside, craft one inside using mini marshmallows – and you don’t have […]

Cupcake Liner Cards

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by handing out these fancy valentine cards. By changing the colors of the paper cupcake liners and […]

Wire Heart Finger Ring

Dress up your Valentine’s Day wardrobe with these wire heart-shaped finger rings. Tweens and teens can start on a journey […]

Cardboard Tube Groundhog Pop-Up

This playful, little groundhog is popping up to say “hi” on Groundhog Day! Made from cardboard tubes, paper and markers, […]

Glove Matching Game

Here’s a fun game to keep the kids’ busy during cold, snow weather – play a matching game with colorful […]

Crazy Clown Game

Teach kids their colors with this fun clown game. Roll the colorful paper dice and then place the clown’s head […]

Peek-A-Boo Handprint Groundhog

Maybe he’ll see his shadow…Maybe he won’t! This adorable groundhog is made by tracing your child’s hand print on construction […]

Valentine Curled Ribbon Wreath

Our pretty Valentine’s Day wreath is made from grosgrain ribbon. Follow our step by step instructions to make one of […]

Marbled Snow Storm

Create a winter snowstorm with paint and marbles. A fun and slightly messy craft that will sure to delight kids […]

Splatter Paint Haggis

To celebrate Scottish Burn’s Night (25th January), we made a splatter paint Haggis with paint and toothbrushes. Kids will have […]

Tissue Paper Monet

Make a water garden masterpiece likeMonet. Art work made beautiful using tissue paper.

Valentine Piñata

Valentine Pinata This pretty pink pinata is great fun for Valentine’s Day. Change out the colors to make it suit […]

Love Letter Corsage

A pretty tissue paper craft for tweens and teens to make to wear for Valentine’s Day. Would also look great […]

Bottle Belly Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled plastic bottle. His charming looks will chase away the winter blues.

Pink Heart Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie cereal and marshallows are jazzed up to make these yummy Valentine’s Day treats. Makes a great lunchbox treat […]

Pretty Paper Heart Chains

Turn pretty strips of card stock into festive paper heart chains in just a couple easy steps. Simply change the […]

Homemade Finger Paint

A great rainy or snowy day project to have some messy fun! Made from pantry items, even the youngest can […]

Valentine Headbands

Sport Valentine’s Day colors with these quick and easy felt heart headbands. A great project for the beginner sewer!

Kissletoe for Valentine’s Day

Repurposed cardigan turned into mistletoe-inspired Valentine’s craft. Hang them around your house for your favorite valentine to find them!

Long Distance Hug

Here’s a special way to send long distance hugs when you can’t be there in person. Handprinted hearts and ribbon […]

Puppy Love Locket

Hang a special valentine from your favorite pooch’s collar. Let them show off how much you love them by personalizing […]

Love Rocks!

A great way to add to the kids’ rock collections, these rocks carry special Valentine’s Day messages. Use pictures or […]

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun getting their hands messy with this fun painting project. Wave these glittery, red dragon […]

You Float My Boat, Valentine

Happy sailing with these pretty paper Valentine’s Day boats. Made from construction paper, these boats make cute containers to hold […]

Valentine Rosette Wreath

Hang this pretty felt rosette wreath on your front door to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab your glue gun and some […]

No Sew Velvet Ribbon Belts

A pretty touch of velvet to a winter wardrobe. This no-sew belt can easily be made by tweens and teens […]