Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Polka Dot Bottle Vases

Don’t recycle those empty bottles just yet! With a little bit of paint, you can turn them into beautiful, polka-dotted vases.

Baseball Picture Frame

This baseball picture frame is an easy gift idea kids can make for Father’s Day or to give to a […]

Egg Carton Ant

Turn an egg carton into an ant. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for planning a picnic learning unit.

Wooden Bangle Bracelets

Make these wooden summer bangle bracelets using colorful paper napkins! It’s a fun and easy way to make your own unique […]

Giant Shark Suncatcher

Create a spectacular summer suncatcher – a giant shark! This awesome craft is fun for kids of all ages.

Bald Eagle Magnet

Celebrate the United States by making this patriotic magnet. The bald eagle represents strength, courage, and freedom.

Rapunzel’s Tower

Raid the recycling bin to create this fabulous tower for that beloved princess, Rapunzel. It will be a hit with […]

Paper Jam Sandwich

Celebrate J Week with this paper version of a jam sandwich. Follow it up with the real thing for a […]

Goldfish in a Bag Painting

This whimsical painting of a goldfish in a bag is so much fun! See if you can brainstorm other projects […]

Watermelon Serving Tray

Turn an unfinished circle of wood into a beautiful watermelon serving tray. It’s easy enough for beginning woodworkers to do!

Alien UFO Space Craft

Dig through the recycling bin to find the supplies for this whimsical alien craft. Use your creativity as you decorate […]

Rangoli-Inspired Sand Art

This beautiful sand art is inspired by rangoli, a traditional art done for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Give […]

Watermelon Cactus

Create a spectacular cactus-shaped display from watermelon for Cinco de Mayo, a summer get-together, or any occasion. Adults should do […]

Clothespin Horse

This clothespin horse is so easy to make with the help of the printable template. Add some simple embellishments to […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Graduation Cap Cookies

These beautiful cookies will make any graduate feel special. The writing is done with a stencil.

Paper Lemonade

Craft up some lemonade this summer using paper, paint, and straws. Reward the kids with fresh lemonade for a job […]

Rocket Footprint

Turn your child’s footprint into a spaceship with this cool activity! The tutorial includes lots of other projects for a […]

Apple Painted Can

Paint a can to look like an apple. What a fun way to give a beloved teacher something handmade and special!

Batman Handprint

Batman handprints are the perfect craft for superhero fans to make. This fun keepsake is great on a card or […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Candy Hawaiian Lei

These easy candy leis are fun for an end-of-year teacher gift, graduations, or favors for a luau party. Personalize them […]

Embossed Great Seal

Learn more about the Great Seal of the United States while making this fun embossing project. What a neat way […]