Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Tube Dog Marionette

Convert empty cardboard tubes into this clever dog puppet. This project is a fun activity that encourages imaginative play.

Easy Stormtrooper Snacks

Turn ordinary pretzels into a force to be reckoned with! A little white chocolate and an edible mark turn pretzels […]

Paper Plate Hippo

Turn two paper plates into the cutest smiling hippo ever. It’s a fun project for kids interested in this amazing […]

Origami Parakeet

Simple enough for preschoolers to do, these folded paper parakeets introduces young crafters to the ancient craft of paper folding […]

Little Grass House

Using sponges and grass seed, grow a cool grass hut with very little work. It’s the perfect way to introduce […]

Pirate Ship

Make a fabulous pirate ship using recycled cardboard and paint. Your little pirates with play with their ship for hours […]

D-A-D Card

This Father’s Day, spell it out for Dad to let him know just how much you love him. Homemade cards […]

Handprint Peacocks

Watch handprints turn into lovely strutting peacocks. With a little help, this project is easy enough for even the smallest […]

Dimensional Paper Balls

Learn how to fold a paper ball, about the size of a baseball, from one sheet of paper. Once you […]

Op Art Inspired Line Drawing

Creating Op Art inspired line drawings using a very simple and fun technique. Frame their drawings to turn them into […]

Birthday Cake Marshmallow Pops

Serve these adorable marshmallow pops at your next birthday celebration! They transport really well and are very easy to make […]

Most Valuable Dad

Here’s a special Father’s Day gift for Dad if he’s a sports nut. Create a keepsake he’ll love by turning […]

Printable Nutrition Game

Print this simple board game to teach children about the food groups and what foods fit into those categories. Not […]

Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Paper Plate Fans

Turn paper plates into colorful fans that will keep you cool during the hot days of summer. It couldn’t be […]

Family Footprint Stool

Turn a plain wooden step stool into a precious family keepsake. It’s something you’ll cherish for years to come. 

Graham Cracker Flag Dessert

Kids will love creating this fun and tasty flag dessert.  It pulls apart for easy serving and is perfect for […]

Fish Wind Chime

Turn painted plastic eggs and a plastic soda bottle into a cute fish-shaped wind chime.  It’s inexpensive, fun, and a […]

Beaded Wave Bracelet

It takes patience to finish this charming wavy bracelet, making it a great activity for teens to do over the […]

Found Item Stamped Frame

This wood frame is stamped with four items virtually everyone has in their homes. Can you guess what they are? […]

Grass Skirt Caramel Apple

By adding a fondant grass skirt, your caramel apple will be doing the hula in no time! This treat is […]

Patriotic Stained Glass Window Craft

Create patriotic faux stained glass with contact paper, construction paper, and tissue paper. It looks beautiful with the light streaming […]

Paper Flower

Learn how to create beautiful paper flowers. They look really detailed but are rather simple to make. Once you learn […]

Paper Plate Swan

Make a cute swan using a paper plate and feathers. It’s a great project for toddlers and preschoolers.

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Uncle Sam Treat Holders

Uncle Sam Treat Holders Decorate your table this Fourth of July with these adorable treat holders made to look like […]

Candy Land Cake

A classic game inspired this fabulous Candy Land cake. Filled with all of their candy favorites, kids of all ages […]

Twig and Cereal Craft

This simple craft combines nature elements and food art. It’s a fun project that will really stretch your creativity!

Farm Animal Cow Craft

This friendly cow is a fun craft for little hands. It provides great practice using paints, scissors, and glue.

Design a Fish

Combine your creativity with your knowledge of fish structures and habitats with this unique project. Make your fish as realistic […]

Sunny Sweet Rolls

Paint an orange juice glazed sunshine on a plate and top it with a caramel sweet roll to brighten someone’s […]

Marshmallow Shooters

Guaranteed fun, these shooters are easily assembled from PVC pipe. Challenge your friends and family to see who can shoot […]

Woven Tissue Paper Suncatcher

Make a beautiful suncatcher using a cardboard tube and stamped tissue paper. It’s a great way to reuse items from […]

Button Topiary

Use buttons and a few other supplies to create cute topiaries that will last forever. It’s a fun gift for […]

Simple Solar System Model

Learn how to make a very simple solar system model using readily available materials. You can use it to give […]

Kiddie Car Wash

Kids will love washing their cars and bikes, as well as themselves, in this cool kiddie car wash! Read on […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cake

This watermelon cake is made of ice cream, cookies and cake. It’s such a refreshing treat for any summer occasion. 

Colorful Flower Suncatcher

These easy and colorful flower suncatchers are lots of fun to make. What a great way to preserve beautiful flowers […]

Rice Krispie Treat Flamingo

This flamingo dessert is made with rice krispie treats and Candy Melts. It’s really easy to do and everything about […]

Paper Bag Peacock Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a colorful peacock puppet! Then use the completed puppet to put on your own puppet […]

Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs

These adorable crabs are made from Styrofoam coffee cups and pipe cleaners. What a fun and colorful beach craft for […]

Portrait of Daddy

Create a paper portrait of Daddy that any father would love to have. It’s easy, inexpensive, and so cute!

Coffee Filter Poppy

Coffee Filter Poppy Poppy flowers are bright red with a dark center, a beautiful contrast that makes for a lovely project! Make […]

Weaving Rainbow Fish

This colorful fish is a fun way to introduce kids to weaving. All you need is construction paper.

Beach Ball Cookie Platter

Hand cut a few cookies using a template and you’ll have a beach ball cookie platter in no time. What […]

Flashlight Storytime

Flashlights have long been a favorite “toy” to kids. Take storytime up a notch by making flashlight filters to create […]

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Use dollar star hula hoops to make a fun shark ball game for kids of all ages. This is such […]

Water Bottle Bubble Fun

Create big bubbles with a homemade blower made from a recycled plastic water bottle. This project makes bubbling blowing easier […]

Ice Cream Cone Sandwiches

What’s better than a delicious ice cream sandwich on a hot summer’s day? Making homemade ice cream sandwiches that look just like […]

Fun with Faces

Toddlers will love drawing on these friendly face that are perfect for practicing facial feature recognition. While they are giggling […]

Cookie Purses

Make three different cookie purses using store-bought ingredients. These adorable edibles are lots of fun for a birthday party, a […]

Golf Cupcakes

Is Dad into golf? Have the kids say “Happy Father’s Day!” with these fun golf cupcakes! They’re easy enough for […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

Make a colorful, bendable flower using scrap pieces of fabric and pipe cleaners. This is a great spring project, perfect […]

Kitty Headband

Turn chenille stems and lace into a cute kitty headband for little girls to wear. It’s fun for dress-up play or […]

Baseball Plaque

Use a round wooden plaque and clear backed stickers to make this fun baseball themed plaque. It makes a great […]