Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Olympic Flag Cake

Jelly bellies and a giant pixie stick turn a plain cake into a cool Olympic Flag. Check the tutorial for […]

Paper Plate Banjo

Use colorful paper plates, a paint stir stick, and rubber bands to create this fun banjo that kids will love […]

Test Treats

Make these encouraging treats for friends or family taking finals or a big test. It’s easy to do and so thoughtful.

Nature Paint Brushes

Create your own paint brushes with natural materials. It’s easy to do and so much fun to explore the different […]

Affirmation Stones

Who couldn’t use some encouraging words? Decorate your desktop with these easy-to-make, colorful affirmation stones.

Paper Mache Photo Letter

Celebrate a graduation, birthday or other special event with a fun Paper Mache Photo Letter! They’re also a great way […]

Rose Bouquet Cupcakes

You won’t believe how easy it is to create a cupcake display that looks like a beautiful bouquet of roses. […]

Earth Day Dinner

Celebrate Earth Day with this interesting recipe that portrays our earth. It’s completely edible and kids can help out in […]

Comic Book Frame

Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use comic books and inexpensive frames to make a gift worthy of […]

Mother’s Day Bookmark

Make personalized faux leather bookmarks for Mothers Day. The tutorial includes instructions for making the embroidery floss tassel.

Ladybug Magnifying Glass Craft

Get up close and observe the body structures of ladybugs before making this craft. This realistic craft is perfect to […]

Flower Marshmallows

Draw 25 different flowers on marshmallows using food coloring pens.  This is a fun activity for kids and adults to […]

No Sew Coin Purse

This pretty coin purse is made with faux leather and requires no sewing. Use it to hold coins, a mask, […]

Paper Rings

Can you believe these beautiful faux agates are actually made of paper? This classic craft is so much fun!

Monogram Balloon Wreath

Here’s a fun twist on the popular balloon wreath – add curly pipe cleaners and a monogram! Fun and easy […]

Cereal Math: Prime Factorization

Practice all sorts of math skills using cereal! The example shows prime factorization using two different cereals you can enjoy […]

Torn Paper Panda

Did you know that you can “cut” paper using a q-tip? Use this fun technique to make an adorable construction […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

House for Corduroy

Create a house for Corduroy that is inspired by Don Freeman’s beloved book. This project is easy to adapt for […]

Tissue Paper Flower Baskets

This cute project is made from construction paper and tissue paper. The little baskets are sure to bring joy to […]

Strawberry Surprise Cake

This adorable strawberry cake has a surprise inside… strawberries!  Kids will love making this cake and cutting to reveal the […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Hedgehog Cookies

Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. These little guys are fun […]

Mini Clothespin Note Holder

This cute hanging note holder is the perfect place to hang photos, tickets, notes, and memorabilia. Decorate it with your […]

Moving Mini Robot

Kids of all ages will have a great time building their own mini robots from the ground up. The step […]

Earth Day Cupcakes

Celebrate Earth Day with these cute Earth Day Cupcakes. The cookie and cupcake combination look like the inside layers of […]

Painted Rock Garden Markers

Rocks and outdoor paint is all you will need to create these colorful garden markers that withstand the elements. They […]

Cutlery Wind Chimes

In just a few simple steps, you can turn old cutlery into tinkling wind chimes. Hang it outside on a […]

Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops

These look like ketchup and mustard containers, but they are actually tasty sweet treats! Push-up pop containers are filled with […]

Fabric Daffodils

Daffodils are one of the most beautiful things about spring. These fabric daffodils will add color indoors that will never […]

Origami Dog

It only takes four simple folds to make this adorable origami dog. Customize the colors, spots and markings to mimic […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Turn ordinary plastic spoons into a colorful garden the kids will love. This is a great project for spring or […]

Sheep Painted Rocks

Create these adorable sheep rocks using paint pens, smooth rocks, and a little bit of regular paint! This is a […]

Fruit Pizza Strawberry

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

Lego Necklaces

Create a cute necklace any Lego fan will adore. Plan to make several and give them as gifts!

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Surprise your mother with this clever Mother’s Day cookie treat. These slipper cookies are lots of fun to create. 

Fabric Placemats

Homemade placemats are so easy and quick to make. This tutorial shows you exactly how to sew professional looking placemats.

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! […]