Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Ski Collage

There’s so much potential for creativity when the kids try this ski collage, as every skier will be one-of-a-kind. It’s […]

Lunch Bag Gingerbread House

Turn a brown paper lunch bag into a cute gingerbread house package. It’s perfect for holding sweet treats for someone […]

Folded Paper Kwanzaa Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a homemade kinara, created from construction paper and markers. It’s a wonderful way to display the seven […]

Cake Roll Penguins

These adorable penguins are made out of chocolate cake rolls. Follow the recipe to make your own from scratch or […]

Sparkly Foam Sequin Ball

Sparkly Foam Sequin Ball This sparkly foam sequin ball ornament is a perfect craft for New Year’s Eve. It’s just […]

Bottle Cap Reindeer

This is a quick and easy craft to complete with the kids this Christmas. They look great hanging on the […]

Goodnight Moon Craft

Make a colorful craft inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved book, Goodnight Moon. The scene is instantly recognizable to so […]

Happy New Year from Snoopy

Wish someone a happy new year with this fun Peanuts-themed card. It starts with a downloadable coloring page with a […]

Santa Hat Party Mix

These yummy Christmas treats made from pretzels, nuts, and candy…all covered in chocolate. But the most adorable parts of the […]

Chocolate Gingerbread Mickeys

These festive gingerbread cookies are the perfect treat for any Disney fan! They’re really quite easy to make and taste […]

Cardboard Box Snowman

Turn empty cardboard boxes into an inexpensive and fun Build-a-Snowman! Turn it into a game by having kids race to […]

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Make these cute Christmas trees out of pipe cleaners and twigs. This is a no-mess craft that all will enjoy […]

Cardboard Tube Menorah

This Hanukkah have the kids put together this cool menorah using recycled cardboard tubes and craft foam. It’s a great […]

Down the Chimney Mini Cake

This edible Down the Chimney Mini Cake couldn’t be more fun! It’s a wonderful treat to make for any winter get-together.

Candy Cane Magazine Mosaic

Use old magazines to make a colorful mosaic candy cane. It’s a great recycling project to do at Christmas time.

Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath

Make your own Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath using butcher paper, styrofoam wreath, paint, and makeup. It’s lots of fun with […]

Snowman Chocolate Bark

This adorable snowman chocolate bark is the perfect treat for winter. It’s really easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Winter Cardinal Painting

Learn how to paint beautiful cardinals in a winter scene. This project works well for school-age kids and teens.

Reindeer Lollipops

These reindeer lollipop treats couldn’t be easier. Just print, cut and glue!