Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Gardens from Recycled Materials

Have kids use their imaginations to turn recycled household products into pretty spring blooms. Plant one flower or a whole […]

Elephant Ribbon Brooch

Create a darling elephant accessory that girls will love to wear! This ribbon brooch is easy and inexpensive to make.

Clay Kindness Flowers

Spread kindness with this clay flower craft. Once the clay flowers have baked and cooled completely, the kindness tags are […]

Microwave Potato Bag

Learn how to sew handy microwave potato bags to give as gifts. This kitchen tool makes it quick and easy […]

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 Plate Graduates

Preschool and kindergarten graduates will love making paper plate versions of themselves. It’s a wonderful keepsake for parents to remember […]

Plantable Seed Paper

Make your own paper embedded with seeds, which can be planted right in the ground to grow beautiful flowers or […]

Cinco de Mayo Shakers

This fun Cinco de Mayo shaker starts with two paper plates and features the Mexican flag. It’s easy to make […]

Edible Gem Cookie Necklace

Make edible jewels that girls can wear, a perfect take away gift for a birthday party or sleepover! This is […]

Black Bear Cakes

Use cookies and candies to decorate chocolate snack cakes to look like adorable black bears. This is a cute treat […]

Paper Towel Butterflies

Kids of all ages will love dipping paper towels into colored water to create the spotted wings on paper towel […]

Candy Sombreros

Make a candy sombrero using a mini muffin pan, candy melts, Dots and sprinkles! If you need an edible moustache, […]

Puppy Ears Card

Make a silly, flappity-eared puppy card that has a tongue pull tab! It’s perfect to say hi to friends you […]

Clay Rainbow Erasers

Learn how to make your own erasers from clay, then pair them with a small gift to delight someone special. […]

Flower Magnets

These pretty paper flower magnets will brighten the fronts of refrigerators or the insides of school lockers. Make a bunch […]

Cowboy Cupcakes

Make these cute little cowboy hat cupcakes for your next rodeo- or cowboy-themed party. They’re fun and so easy.

Glamorous Hobby Horse

Decked out in feathers and jewels, this pretty hobby horse is waiting for a little girl to play with her! […]

Olympic Torch Craft

Team up with a friend to make a cool Olympic Torch craft that shows the true spirit of the Olympics. […]

Pastel Play Dough

This easy play dough recipe only takes 6 ingredients and a few minutes to make. You’ll be rolling, stamping, and […]

Ninja Turtle Paper Plate Banner

Throw the best TMNT party ever with this cool paper plate banner! The tutorial also includes instructions for making themed […]

Easter Egg Juice Box

Turn snack time into fun time this Easter with a printable design that kids can color. This Easter egg juice […]

Paper Plate Easter Basket

Turn a paper plate into a functional Easter basket, then fill it with construction paper eggs. Or fill it with […]

Edible Spring Arrangement

Create a beautiful spring floral arrangement cut from the juiciest fresh fruit. This healthy, delicious treat makes a wonderful gift […]

Ring-a-Lings Necklaces

These pretty necklaces have the look of glass enamel but are easily created by painting a metal washer with nail […]

Easter Egg Sun Catcher

Create beautiful Easter egg sun catchers to decorate your windows (or walls) this spring. It’s an easy project that everyone […]

Freight Train Fingerprint Art

Make a cute fingerprint freight train, inspired by Donald Crew’s classic book. There are suggestions on the site for many […]

Fabric Scrap Rainbow Pillow

Gather up a rainbow’s worth of fabric scraps and turn them into this gorgeous rainbow pillow. This is a fun […]

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. It’s a great way to turn recycled objects into art.

Sports Ball Cookies

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

Cheesecake Easter Eggs

These adorable Easter eggs are made of cheesecake! They taste delicious and are lots of fun to make, with so […]

Carrot Cupcakes

These adorable carrot cupcakes are easy to make, tasty to eat, and are a fun addition to your Easter table. […]

Grapevine Rainbow Wreath

This grapevine rainbow wreath is quick and fun, plus a great way to use up ribbon and felt scraps. Display […]

Button Hot Air Balloon Card

This adorable card is inspired by the movie Up. It’s easy to make and will delight anyone, young or old, […]

Printable Backyard Bingo

Print out a set of these cute backyard-themed bingo cards and you’re ready to go! This is a fun springtime […]

Carrot Tags

Carrot tags are fun to make and every one can be made a little different, just like real carrots. They’re […]

Flower Number Line

Reinforce math concepts with this clever flower garden number line. Use it for counting, even/odd, addition and subtraction, and more!

Fish Bowl Craft

Turn a paper plate, beans, paint, and papers into an adorable fishbowl! Easy to make and so cute!

Origami Olympic Rings

Have some fun with this clever origami Olympic rings craft for kids. Older children can make these independently while younger […]

Sour Gummy Bunnies

This Easter make your own homemade sour gumdrop bunnies to put in your baskets. These adorable little bunnies will be […]

Felt Easter Garland

Create a spring garland out of felt, featuring chicks, bunnies, flowers, and carrots. It’s darling and is perfect for the […]

Line Puzzles

Quick and easy to make, this puzzle project uses craft foam and construction paper. Glue down the pieces, or keep […]

Sunglass or Eyeglass Case

Make a protective case for your glasses or sunglasses with fabrics that perfectly match your style. After you master the […]

Handprint Duck

Your child’s handprints make the wings of this beautiful duck. Make your own duck from construction paper or use the […]

Pipe Cleaner Bouquet

Create a bright and colorful bouquet of flowers using pipe cleaners. This simple project is fun to give Mom for […]

Tape Resist Painting

Create a beautiful painting using a tape resist technique. This project is easily adapted for all ages and skill levels.

Easy Tea Cozy

This tea cozy makes a great gift for the tea drinkers in your life. It’s an easy sewing pattern that […]

Bunny at the Craft Stick Fence

Don’t pick around those flawed craft sticks anymore! This adorable bunny at the fence project looks best with the craft […]

Paper Ring Toss Game

Turn paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the circles […]

Carrot Garland

Decorate for spring with this cute carrot garland. This easy sewing project is a great way to use up all […]

Drive-In Movie Snacks

Use tin containers and cupcake liners to serve your movie or party snacks! They’re great for make believe play time […]

Felt Easter Eggs and Bunny

Decorate for springtime with homemade bunny and Easter egg mini pillows. This simple sewing project is suitable for sewing novices […]

Easter Egg Wrappers

These cute printable egg wrappers are ready for you to cut out and fold around your Easter eggs. Be sure […]