Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Roll Love Birds

Learn how to make these cute love birds from cardboard tubes and glitter. They couldn’t be cuter!

Smiley Face Lollipops

We promise lots of smiles when you hand out our smiley face lollipops! Oreo Cakesters are hidden inside, while the […]

Oreo Penguins

Turn Oreo cookies into adorably imperfect penguins. This is a fun project that kids will love.

On the Go Activity Book

Keep the kids busy while in the car, the store, or a restaurant with this felt activity book. Complete with […]

Valentine Fingerprint Frame

This adorable, festive frame is so easy and inexpensive to make. Even the smallest crafters will enjoy applying the paint […]

Photo Board Game Pieces

Add family photos to recycled plastic bottle caps to make your own personalized board game pieces. Use pics of family, […]

Valentine Mailbox

Transform a dollar store find into a beautiful Valentine’s Day mailbox. Filled with candy or other treats, this is the […]

Flamingo Valentine

Show everyone how much you care this Valentine’s Day with flamingo valentines. They’re fun, cute and totally unique!

Groundhog Goodies

Whether or not he sees his shadow, this little groundhog is adorable either way! This is a really fun treat […]

Crown of Hearts

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into a Valentine’s Day crown that’s fit for royalty! Use paint and glitter […]

Tic-Tac-Toe Hearts

When you think Valentine’s Day, what comes to mind? Hearts, red & pink, and crafts, right? All three of those […]

Potato Print Penguins

Young crafters can create their own penguins by using potatoes as stamps. Hang the painted penguin artwork around the house […]

Marshmallow Love Bugs

Give your special valentine one of these adorable totally edible love bugs for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat. You are […]

Bunny Treats

Peas and carrots candy is so cute! It’s even more cute with an adorable bunny topper that’s fun and easy […]

Drawstring Backpack

Follow the simple steps to learn how to make a drawstring backpack, with or without a pocket. This makes a […]

Cardboard Tube Penguins

Recycle some cardboard tube by making these adorable penguins. They’re perfect for a zoo unit or just for talking about […]

Crayon Hearts

Decorate your windows for Valentine’s Day with these beautiful translucent hearts made from waxed paper and crayons. It’s a great […]

Rose Valentine Bookmarks

These pretty paper rose bookmarks are perfect for giving on Valentine’s Day. Attach a note saying “You hold a special […]

Penguin Bead Pet

This cute penguin pony bead project is great for a wintery afternoon. Use it as a keychain or hang it […]

Chinese Good Fortune Cupcakes

Add to the festivities for Chinese New Year by serving these good fortune cupcakes. The Year of the Rat starts […]

Paper Plate Peace Doves

Make these sweet peace doves on paper plates to honor Dr. King’s message of peace and harmony. This is a […]

Earmuff Penguin

What is cuter than a penguin? A construction paper penguin wearing earmuffs and a scarf! This is a great project […]

Chocolate Love Bug Valentine

This Love Bug covering a heart-shaped box of chocolates is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for friends or family. The tutorial […]

Super Bowl Party Favor

These candy-filled Super Bowl party favors are bound to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Make them in […]

Snowball Fight Cupcakes

These snowball fight cupcakes will add lots of fun and smiles to any winter themed party. They’re tasty, too!

Valentine Wreath

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this cute and easy-to-make heart door wreath. It’s a quick project that is fun to […]

Reading Pillow

This easy sewing craft is perfect for anyone who loves to cuddle up with a good book and soft pillow. […]

Sock Doll Bowling Set

Create an indoor-friendly bowling set made out of socks. The characters double as dolls for pretend play and will inspire […]

Realistic Duct Tape Roses

Learn how to make beautiful roses that look real from duct tape and pipe cleaners! Unlike the real thing, these […]

Penguin Pancakes

Make your own penguin pancakes for an extra special wintertime breakfast. They’re made with chocolate pancakes, whipped cream, and oranges.

Polar Bear Mask

The kids will love creating this cute polar bear mask! The furry texture is white tissue paper. This would be […]

Freedom Friend Puppets

Freedom Friends Puppets Share Martin Luther King’s belief in peace and friendship with these freedom puppets. It’s a fun way […]

Mosaic Penguin

This little penguin is all dressed up and ready to play in the snow! Mosaics are lots of fun for […]

Cardboard Tube Pillow Box

These cute pillow boxes are made with cardboard tubes. They are perfect for wrapping jewelry or other small gifts.

Paper Igloo

This igloo is a cool craft for cold winter days! It helps kids sharpen their fine motor skills by cutting […]

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen

Make a fun winter craft with these cute cardboard tube snowmen. There are so many possibilities to stretch your creativity […]

Mitten Lacing

By lacing mittens with yarn, kids are not only having fun crafting but also improving their fine motor skills at […]

Canning Jar Lid Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled canning jar lid! It’s a fun winter project for kids.

Easy Cloth Dolls

Use textile markers and fabric to create these dolls that are one-of-a-kind. This is a wonderful beginning sewing project for […]

Quilted Mini Trees

These festive trees make wonderful Christmas ornaments or gift tags. Use scraps for this beginner sewing project!

Crystal Snowflakes

Show the kids how they can grow their own snowflakes. Use them to decorate the tree, hang in a window, […]

Edible Menorah

Celebrate Hanukkah with an edible, healthy Menorah. For a party activity, put out plates of different veggies or fruit and […]

Disney Christmas Paper Crafts

Add some Disney to your Christmas paper crafting fun! Just download and print out the templates to make your own […]

Christmas Snowman Hairclip

This charming snowman hair clip is easy to make and fun to wear. This sparkly felt fellow also makes a […]

Paper Plate Noise Maker

This classic project is great for the little ones to ring in the new year! It’s fun, easy to make, […]

Craft Stick Menorah and Dreidel

Make fun and festive Hanukkah decorations using colored craft sticks. Plain stick will work as well; just paint them or […]

Quilled Snowman Craft

Quilling is an easy, inexpensive and quick craft that has been around for hundreds of years. Use basic quilling techniques and […]

Mini Dreidel Cakes

Serve these yummy cake bites to “top” off your Hanukkah dinner. These adorable mini dreidels are fun for kids to […]

Santa’s Belly Napkin Rings

Turn felt and empty cardboard tubes into cute napkin rings that look like Santa’s belly. They’re perfect for Christmas dinner.

Holiday Found Poem

Challenge kids to create a poem from words cut from the newspaper, ransom-style! This one is Christmas themed, but this […]

Angel Ornament

Turn clam shells into an adorable Christmas angel. This easy craft makes a beautiful ornament for the tree.

Cotton Rounds Snowman

These snowmen are super easy to make using construction paper and cotton rounds. This is a fun craft for all […]