Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Banana Split Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature all the flavors of a banana split with none of the melting! It’s such a fun treat […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Paper Bag Bald Eagle

Turn paper bags into majestic bald eagles! This easy classroom project is perfect for any patriotic holiday.

Ice Cream S’mores Pops

Kids will love these s’mores pops made to look like ice cream! They’re a fun treat for summer or any […]

Modern Wall Art

Dress up a playroom or bedroom with modern art made from colored masking tape! A few rolls of tape and […]

Patriotic Candle Holders

Make patriotic occasions even more festive with these lovely votive candle holders. They look beautiful lit or unlit, indoors or […]

How to Draw a Chicago Dog

Learn how to draw a Chicago-style hot dog with all the proper fixins’. Remember, a Chicago Dog never has ketchup!

How to Make Resin Jewelry

Learn how to make your own stunning jewelry out of resin. It’s so much fun and the results are beautiful!

Patriotic Pinwheels

These printable patriotic pinwheels are so festive and easy to do. Display them in your yard for the Fourth of […]

Father’s Day Flamingo

Flamingo Dads are the best! Tell your dad how much you love and appreciate him with this adorable flamingo card.

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

Printable Toolbox Card

Simply print, cut and fold to make a cool dimensional toolbox card. It’s the perfect size to hold a gift […]

Build a Robot

Kids are fascinated by tiny pieces and parts, and will love using bolts, washers and other small items to use […]

Bald Eagle Pear

Combine pears, white chocolate, coconut, and cashews to make bald eagles for your July 4th table. While they perhaps are […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Park Explorer Kit

  When the kids go out to explore, send one of these park explorer kits along with them. Made from […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

Draw a Realistic Popsicle

Learn how to draw a realistic popsicle. Use patriotic colors or switch them out to whatever you’d like!

Olympic Athletes Craft

Use your creativity to pose Olympic athletes on and around the Olympic rings. This paper craft can be done individually […]

Abstract Butterfly

This abstract butterfly craft is inspired by the artwork of Alexander Calder. It uses pipe cleaners and clay to mimic […]

Donut Cake

Bake a cake shaped like a giant donut that will delight that special birthday kid. It’s about as easy as […]

Pineapple Macarons

Turn store-bought macarons into adorable little pineapples! This craft is so easy to do and couldn’t be cuter.

Hardware Store Bow

Make this fun bow out of materials from the hardware store! It’s a fun way to wrap gifts for Dad […]

Patriotic Temporary Tattoos

Create your own custom temporary tattoos, perfect for July 4th or any patriotic occasion. The tutorial includes 7 printable designs.

Sand Crafts and Activities

Playing in sand is a great sensory activity, and so much fun! Kids can build, scoop, and mash, creating, destroying, […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Patriotic Dip

Planning an Independence Day party? This tasty dip will add patriotic flare to your table!

Sparkly Star Marshmallow Straws

Red, white and blue star shaped marshmallows coated with sparkly colored sugar are perfectly patriotic for the 4th of July. […]

Knight Collage

This knight collage is an easy and fun craft made with aluminum foil and other basic craft materials. Kids will […]

Story of Us Eyechart

Gather your family together and think of sentences to put into your family eye chart. This unique piece of artwork […]

Story Stones

Add all sorts of images to rocks, then use them for story time fun. There’s no telling what sorts of […]

Pipe Cleaner Snake

Turn pipe cleaners, googly eyes and felt into a cute little snake. It’s a fun, easy and inexpensive craft for […]

Flag Cookie Tray

Impress everyone with this simple American flag cookie tray.  No decorating skills needed!  Simply dip and coat store-bought cookies for […]

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Candy Firecrackers

These 4th of July candy firecrackers are sure to be popular! A free printable and twisted rope ribbon easily turn […]

Donut Birthday Banner

Turn chipboard and cardstock scraps into a colorful banner of donuts! This festive banner is a great way to decorate […]

Rainbow Cake Topper

This edible rainbow cake topper is made out of gumpaste.  It looks fantastic and is so easy to make!

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Craft Materials Name Art

Spell your name using art materials that start with each letter of your name. Every person’s finished product will be […]

Paper Plate Frisbees

Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids. This is a fun activity to do together during the summer or […]

Watercolor Donuts

Learn how to paint a delicious-looking plate of donuts. Decorate your donuts with classic toppings, or dream up new and […]

Dinosaur Egg Soap

Get your kids wanting to wash their hands with these Dino Egg Soaps – they have to wash their hands […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

Wiggly Worms

Turn craft foam, pipe cleaners and pencils into friendly wiggly worms. This craft would also work well as a party […]

Stuffed Newspaper Panda Bear

This stuffed newspaper panda craft is simple to make and so super cute. Tearing and crumpling the newspaper that is […]

American Flag Cookies

Decorate adorable American flag cookies for the 4th of July or any patriotic occasion. They’re best for preteens and teens […]

Tissue Paper Bonfire

Everyone loves a bonfire! Follow the steps to craft one out of tissue paper and other simple materials with your […]

Fabric Garland for the 4th of July

Decorate for Independence Day or another patriotic occasion with this sturdy fabric garland. Change out the colors to make versions […]