Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Little Debbie Valentine Cakes

Turn store-bought mini cakes into the sweetest little valentines! There are instructions to make the fish that are pictured, along […]

With This Hand

Celebrate all the things you do with your hand with this project that combines art with writing (both things you […]

Eye Love You

This one-eyed love monster is all heart! Made from paper and elastic string, he’s an easy project for toddlers and […]

Family Chore Chart

Organize your family using a family chore chart. Fill it with fun chores that the kids will want to do.

Football Mason Jars

Hosting a Super Bowl get-together or a sports-themed party? Serve the drinks in these clever football mason jars.

Patriotic Silhouettes

With a little help, kids can turn a profile picture of themselves into a patriotic silhouette in just a few […]

Chicken Nugget Footballs and Helmets

Follow the tutorial to make football- and helmet-shaped chicken nuggets for your sports-themed party. They’re fun to make and delicious […]

Heart Suncatcher

Create beautiful heart suncatchers to hang in your window for Valentine’s Day. They’re easy and inexpensive to make. 

Scented Strawberry Slime

Kids will love the sensory experience of making this scented strawberry slime. The recipe is so easy. 

Dotted Leopard Frog

Make a dotted leopard frog in a few basic steps. Once you know the technique, you can apply it to […]

Dyeing Flowers

With glasses of colored water, some flowers and a knife or scissors to cut the stem, watch as flowers drink […]

Cat in the Hat Craft

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into an adorable Cat in the Hat. It’s a great way for young […]

Heart Stitch Craft

Even very young crafters can sew this simple heart. It’s such a fun and cute craft for Valentine’s Day.

Paper Improv Quilt

Learn how to make an improv quilt using patterned paper instead of fabric. The possibilities are infinite!

Printable Love Coloring Page

Print and color this Valentine’s Day page to tell someone how much you love them. It’s great for all ages. 

Football Sundaes

Are you read for some football?? This fun frozen treat will amaze your kids as they look into the bowl […]

Heart Bookmark

Heart bookmarks make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any book lover! These are made from pretty printed card stock.

Cardboard Tube Cupid

Cardboard Tube Cupid Watch out! This cute cardboard tube Cupid might shoot you with a Valentine’s Day arrow when you’re […]

R is for Raincoat

Make this rainy day craft during a weather unit or when you’re stuck indoors on a rainy day. The raindrops […]

Hidden Money Jewelry Set

This looks like a normal necklace and earring set, but there’s a surprise – hidden money inside! This is such […]

Sloth Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable, cuddly looking sloth. It’s a fun craft to pair with books about sloths. 

Regal Eagle Cookies

Celebrate Presidents’ Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or any other occasion with these patriotic no-bake Regal Eagle Cookies. They are […]

Woven Paper Heart

Learn how to turn woven paper into a pretty heart. Make a heart for someone special.

Cracker Crunch Footballs

These delicious treats feature a Ritz peanut butter cracker hidden inside a chocolate and toffee football. They’re fun to make […]

Nutter Butter Puppies

These adorable peanut butter puppies are made with store-bought Nutter Butter cookies. Making edible crafts is a great way to […]

Polar Bear Watercolor

Follow the step-by-step directions to create a black glue watercolor painting of a polar bear. This faux stained glass is […]

Paper Hearts Airplane

This Valentine’s Day airplane is made from different sized paper hearts. It’s a fun valentine for both boys and girls.

Paper-Pieced Sloth Card

There are so many possibilities for this cute sloth card! Tell a friend to “Hang in there” or “Sorry I […]

Bee Mine Valentine

This busy little bee carries a sweet Valentine’s Day message…BEE MINE! Add a magnet to the back of it to […]

Polar Bear Cupcakes

Turn cupcakes and candy into the most adorable Polar Bear Cupcakes. What a fun treat for a winter celebration!

Elephant Headband Craft

Make a cute elephant headband that you can wear. It’s a fun project to pear with a study of the […]

Printable Snowflake Coloring Pages

Celebrate winter with these printable snowflake coloring pages. Color them in, cut them out, or decorate them with unconventional materials […]

Heart Wreath from Scrap Fabric

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with with this pretty fabric heart wreath. It’s made from scraps and is a fun project […]

Marshmallow Snowflakes

Made from simple kitchen staples, homemade marshmallows are the perfect topper for your hot cocoa on a cold winter day. […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

Penguin Painting

This darling penguin painting is simple enough for toddlers and still lots of fun for older kids. The snow and […]

Football Party Candy Dish

Get ready for the big game by making a candy dish that looks like footballs on the field. It couldn’t […]

Hot Cocoa Science

Learn about density and buoyancy using hot cocoa and candy! This tasty science experiment is great fun on a cold […]

Hugs and Kisses Chocolate Bark

Add X’s and O’s to festively-decorated chocolate bark to give as gifts for Valentine’s Day. It’s a tasty treat that […]

Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars

Make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow! Oh so gorgeous and perfect for the […]

Craft Stick Diversity Train

This fun project uses photos of your family to create a fun craft stick train. Martin Luther King Jr. taught […]

Lego Marble Run

Challenge the kids to build a Lego marble run using ours as a guide. Then have races – who can […]