Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Caramel Apple in a Jar

A Caramel Apple in a Jar makes a wonderful holiday gift for special teachers, babysitters, friends, or neighbors. They are […]

Thankful Turkey Craft

This adorable Thanksgiving turkey craft is a great way to talk to kids about what they are thankful for and […]

Glass Map Magnets

Learn how to make glass magnets featuring maps of places you’ve traveled (or dream of visiting someday). You can also […]

Christmas Gift Card Holder

Learn how to make a really easy gift card holder that hangs on the Christmas tree and makes the gift […]

Ice Cream Turkeys

These Cocoa Banana Ice Cream truffle turkeys make a wonderful end to a meal. They’re easy to make, delicious, and […]

Stamped Initial Necklaces

Teens and tweens will love making these easy stamped initial necklaces. Make one for yourself and a bunch more as […]

Paint Chip Peacocks and Turkeys

Use paint chips for feathers to make your own colorful peacocks and turkeys. This simple cardboard tube project is lots […]

Paper Clip Angels

These paperclip angels are quick and easy to make and are wonderful gift toppers. They’re appropriate for Christmas or year-round. 

Candy Turkey Treats

Make the cutest turkey favors for Thanksgiving. Filled with M&Ms or other candies, these are a hit with kids of […]

T-shirt Painter’s Smock

Turn your old t-shirts into painter’s smocks for the kids to use when they create! This is a great recycling […]

Handprint Thanksgiving Poem

This Thanksgiving Handprint Poem reminds us of the true spirit of the season. You can also create your own leaves […]

Paper Cup Owl

This wise old owl starts with a paper cup. Add feathers and felt to create your own.

Fleece Christmas Wreath

For less than $5, you can make a beautiful Christmas wreath using fleece. If you can tie a knot, you […]

Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys

Gobble up these sweet Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys this November! They’re a fun treat to make with kids.

Galaxy Playdough

Follow this recipe to make your own galaxy playdough. Kids will have a great time adding stars and planets to […]

Toilet Paper Pumpkin

Grab a roll of toilet paper and fabric for a quick Thanksgiving Pumpkin craft. Easy to make and reuse after […]

Clay Leaf Windchime

Gather some leaves from the backyard and then roll out some clay to make this beautiful project. It’s such a […]

Dimensional Dinosaur Fossil

Have some dinosaur fun while making a faux fossil that is itself a piece of art. It’s simple and inexpensive […]

Football Cake Pops

Create football cake pops just in time for kick off! These fun treats make your party even more special.

Turkey Placecards

Make these turkey place cards for your holiday table using corks and feathers. The kids can personalize each one themselves, […]

Glow Dough

Just look at this cool play dough, glowing under a black light. Your toddler, preschooler, or even your teenager will […]

Painted Jars Photo Holders

Create beautiful photo holders using paint swirled in empty glass bottles. These make wonderful gifts for teachers, babysitters, coaches, or […]

Thanksgiving Sock Turkey

Use a sock, some feathers, and a few other supplies to make a cute overstuffed turkey! This adorable decoration will […]

Candy Acorns

Can you believe these adorable acorns are actually sweet treats? You’ll be blown away by how easy they are to […]

Dragon Hooded Towel

Make a dragon hooded towel (or call it a dinosaur if you prefer) for your baby, toddler, preschooler or young […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Pancakes

This Turkey Pancake Breakfast is easy to make and so much fun to serve for Thanksgiving. Make it a tradition […]

Story Stones

These story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there’s some great sensory stuff going on too: the […]

Raisin Box Turkey

Turn an ordinary box of raisins into a friendly turkey for your child’s lunchbox. This is a quick and easy […]

Tootsie Pop Turkey

This adorable turkey is made from a Tootsie Pop lollipop, a Hershey’s kiss, and a faux leaf. This edible craft […]

Printable Thanksgiving Cards

Kick off the Thanksgiving season with printable cards to get you in the spirit of gratitude. Print out these cards […]

Candy Bouquet

A candy bouquet makes a great gift for any occasion! Perfect for a friend, relative, babysitter, coach, or teacher.

Paper Plate Spacecraft

Look back at Earth from this paper plate spacecraft! This easy and inexpensive craft is an excellent project to do […]

Play Dough Turkey

Whether you need a fun craft for your little one, or you are making up several craft kits as the […]

Skeleton Handprint

Make this awesome skeleton handprint for Halloween. It’s also a great craft for a study of the human body, or […]

Paper Bag Puppets for Halloween

Kids love paper bag puppets! Make all the characters of the Halloween holiday, including Dracula, Frankenstein, the mummy, a witch, […]

Apple Monsters

Make kooky (or spooky) monster treats using apples and candy. Help kids remove a wedge to form the mouth, then […]

Spooky Eyeball Bucket

Craft this spooky eyeball bucket to hold your treats on your Halloween table. Or use as a trick or treat […]

Candy Corn Coffee Filter Wreath

This candy corn door decoration is a great project for kids and parents to do together this Halloween season! It’s […]

You’re A Bookmark!

This fun craft turns photos into bookmarks. Kids of all ages will want to make them for their books!

Popcorn Monsters

Make these super easy Halloween treats – Googly Eyed Popcorn Monsters! They’re perfect for a Halloween party or just for […]

Halloween Hot Chocolate Bombs

This spooky cauldron hot chocolate bomb is a fun twist on this popular trend. They’re perfect for parties or for […]

Paper Plate Ghost Windsock

Turn a paper plate into a festive ghost windsock! Make a bunch and hang them from the trees or by […]

State Butterflies

Create a collection of butterflies that you color yourself. Focus on your favorites, or make every state’s official butterfly!

Printable Thanksgiving Bunting

This printable Thanksgiving bunting makes it so easy to decorate for the holiday. Just print, cut, and hang it where […]

Halloween Wine Glass Candle Holders

These Halloween wine glass candle holders are so much fun! Follow the directions to make the jack-o-lantern, mummy, Frankenstein, and […]

Halloween Finger Puppets

These cute Halloween finger puppets are made with pipe cleaners and pom poms! Follow the instructions to make a bat, […]

Halloween Treat Envelopes

These adorable coupon envelopes are a fun way to give gift cards for peanut-free treats at Halloween. There are instructions […]

Spooky Forest Sticks

These super sweet sticks made for candied or caramel apples are actually quite easy to make! Your kids will love […]

Halloween Photo Booth Printables

Make your Halloween party extra fun with printable photo booth accessories. Just print them out, tape them to wooden dowels […]

Salt Dough Haunted Houses

Create cute (and creepy!) salt dough haunted houses. Prop them on a bookshelf with some faux spiderwebs, glue them to […]