Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Kids’ Ice Cream Party

Throw an amazing ice cream party that the kids will talk about for years! This post has ideas for food, […]

Edible Me-on-a-Stick

Get creative and make an edible self-portrait… on a stick! This fun craft is a hit with kids.

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Fruit Pizza Strawberry

Check out this fabulous Fruit Pizza Strawberry! Serve it plain or chocolate covered for your springtime or summer party. Yum!

Felt Covered Wolf Notebook

Turn a plain composition notebook into this felt wolf notebook. The printable wolf templates make it very easy to do.

Stuffed Dog Bone

Make a stuffed dog bone for your favorite stuffed canine. This simple project is easy enough for sewing novices to […]

DIY Stained Glass

Have a blast indoors with this Stained Glass art. Kids of all ages will love it. If you’re not happy […]

Nutter Butter People

Let your imagination go wild with this creative activity! Half the fun is inventing the backstory for each Nutter Butter […]

Nutter Butter Referees

Recognize the importance of referees with special treats made just for them! These tasty cookies are fun for birthdays, end […]

Easy Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Pipe cleaners are fun for kids, easy to work with, and have no mess to clean up. Learn how to […]

Sports Crafts & Recipes

Sports are such an important part of life. They teach camaraderie, teamwork, and fun. Sports get kids outside and unplugged […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! A fun way to wrap up the end of summer […]

Sports Ball Cookies

Transform store-bought cookies into sports ball cookies, including baseball, football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball. No piping or special skills […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]

Paper Ring Toss Game

We’ve turned paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the […]

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple recipe for edible “sand” […]

Pooh Pancakes

Pancakes and strawberries shaped like Winnie the Pooh that your kids will love! Don’t forget the honey!

Cardboard Tube Campfire

Camping season is here! Make these adorable mini campfires as a camp crafts, for a camping-themed party, or for a […]

Sports Necklace

Show team spirit with this fabulous sports necklace! A fun project for teammates to make together for themselves, their moms, or a […]

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Fabric Ribbon

Turn fabric scraps into gorgeous fabric ribbon to wrap the most beautiful gifts. Click to find out how!

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Paper Plate Shark Jaws

A quick and simple way to decorate for a deep sea birthday party. These paper plate shark jaws can be […]

Crochet Round Ringlet Rug

Follow the pattern to make a round ringlet rug. The rug in the photo is 31 inches in diameter, but […]

Wolf Gift Bag

Turn a plain paper bag into a wonderful wolf gift bag. It’s easy with the tutorial and the printable wolf […]

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

Paper Plate Sand Dollars are such a fun summer craft to do with the little ones. Make them at the […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

Go Bowling Cake

This bowling cake is perfect for a themed party or an end-of-season celebration for a bowling team. It’s very easy […]

Homemade Dot Candy

Making this dot candy was a great family activity. And they even tasted pretty good.

Marker Caddy

Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Friendly caterpillars made from Styrofoam eggs cups and filled with jingle bells – a homemade rattle for little hands! Adults […]

Spiral Paper Plates

Quick and easy, these spiral paper plates can be hung up to spin in the breeze. Even the little ones […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Whether crafting with a summer camp group or spending the day crafting with Mom, this adorable pet rock necklace should […]

Toyrarium

What’s a toyrarium? It’s a terrarium with toys! Kids will love putting together these fun indoor gardens.

Recycled Maracas

Plastic drink containers are turned into musical instruments! Strike up a beat with these shakers.

Kinder Egg Bees

Turn empty Kinder egg shells into adorable bees. What a cute way to recycle!

Cone and Ball Clown Game

Cone and Ball Clown Game This clown-themed game is a lot of fun! Give it a try! What you need: […]

Lobster Prints

Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Craft Stick Shelves

These geometric wall shelves are not only functional, but they’re beautiful as well. This stick shelf project is so easy and […]

Cookie Monster Cake

Cookie Monster made his Sesame Street debut during the very first episode in November of 1969. Since then, millions of […]

Sleeping Bag Wrap Snacks

Sleeping Bag Tortilla Wraps made with peanut butter and apples. Turn an ordinary wrap into a healthy and fun snack […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Kids love undersea adventures and this paper plate craft will reaffirm their love. They will have so much fun creating […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

Paper Mache Patchwork Turtle

This cute little turtle is made using cardboard tubes, paper mache, fabric and Mod Podge. It’s a fun project for […]

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]

Lego Window Valance

Get those Legos out from the bottom of the toy chest and turn them into a fun window treatment! This […]

Recycled Storage Containers

Turn empty cans into handy storage containers to hold paintbrushes and markers, makeup, office supplies, or whatever else you need […]

Paper Bag Crafts for Kids

Bet you didn’t know there was an official “Paper Bag Day” did you?? Well, there is and it’s on July […]

Magnetic Dragonfly Clip

Make a colorful dragonfly clip that’s cute as can be. It’s perfect for holding artwork or notes on the fridge […]

Cereal Sand Castle

Use sand molds to create your own caramelized cereal treat sand castle. It’s entirely edible and completely delicious!