Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Colored Pasta Art

Learn how to color pasta and then use it to make beautiful designs. This project is loaded with creative possibilities!

Spool Beaver

Create an adorable beaver using a spool and yarn. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Funky Summer Hat

Turn an old-fashioned straw hat and into a funky, feminine hat to wear this summer. The possibilities are endless.

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Disney Princess Cups

Use vinyl to transform plastic drinking cups into your favorite Disney princesses. There are instructions for Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, […]

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Easy Disney Cars Cake

Celebrate a special occasion with a cake featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the gang. This simple cake requires no cake […]

Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Create a beautiful wall hanging that features a constellation that actually lights up. Choose your favorite constellation or match your […]

Potato Faces

Let your creativity run wild as you decorate a potato with a variety of vegetables. Make a fun face and […]

Pineapple Necklace

Create a darling pineapple necklace using buttons and felt. This is a great project to help young crafters develop fine […]

Marshmallow Constellations

Learn about the constellations in the night sky, then reproduce them with marshmallows. Kids will love this tasty activity.

Paper Plate Dory Visor

Create a cute paper plate visor inspired by Disney’s Dory. The tutorial also has instructions to make a Nemo visor.

Harry Potter Party

Throw a Harry Potter party that will amaze young wizards and witches. There are ideas for decorations, food, activities, favors, […]

Cardboard Toy Robots

See the creativity bursting forth as kids make their own toy robots from cardboard. Half the fun is dreaming up […]

Lemon Live Votive Candles

Create beautiful votive candles using hollowed-out lemons and limes. What a great way to repurpose kitchen scraps!

Knight’s Armor

Create this knight’s armor for a themed party, Halloween, or everyday dress-up fun. It’s made from foam, so it’s lightweight […]

Harry Potter Bookmarks

Harry Potter fans will absolutely adore these printable bookmarks. You can choose from Harry, Ron, Hermione, or Dumbledore.

Green Salad Craft

Encourage healthy eating with this fun construction paper salad. Kids can add all sorts of colorful vegetables to their project.

Floating Pelican

Create a pelican that floats on a cork. You can draw your own bird or use the printable.

Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets

Create paper bag squirrel puppets that look just like Surly and Andie from The Nut Job 2. See the movie, […]

Harry Potter Sorting Hat

Create an awesome Sorting Hat just like the one from Harry Potter. This paper mache project is great fun for […]

Swimming Marionette

Mimic the actual movements a swimmer makes with this marionette. It takes a little practice but is great fun to […]

Star Wars Shadow Puppets

Star Wars fan will absolutely love these easy-to-make shadow puppets. All you have to do is print, cut, and attach […]

Paper Plate Pelican

Create a pelican using paper plates and cardboard tubes. This easy project is fun to pair with a study of […]

Swimming Self-Portrait

Create a cool swimming self-portrait using oil pastels and some clever techniques. Give it a try this summer!

Space Needle Science

This fun science experiment explores how towers such as the Space Needle can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. It’s a […]

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

Colorful Beaded Flip Flops

Dress up simple white flip flops by embellishing them with colorful beads. The possibilities are endless!

Jawa Rocks

Star Wars fans will recognize these Jawa Rocks. It’s an easy and inexpensive project that’s fun for kids.

Cactus Pet Rocks

Kids love pet rocks and these cacti couldn’t be cuter! This craft is easy and inexpensive.

Golf Ball Ladybugs

Decorate the garden with these whimsical golf ball ladybugs. They’re lots of fun to make!

Spirograph Necklace

Combine two classic crafts, Spirograph and Shrinky Dinks, to make a cool necklace to wear. You won’t be able to […]

Watermelon Fringe Snack Cup

Use crepe paper and sequins to turn plain snack cups into summery, watermelon containers. They make any party or get-together […]

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks

Turn craft sticks into adorable little garden gnomes. Use them in planters, pots, or in the ground.

Moana Donut Boats

Throw a fun Moana-themed party with these simple donut boats. The printable sails make it so easy.

Apple Clay Jar

This apple jar makes a great gift for a special teacher, a gardener, or practically anyone. It starts with a […]

Fondant Flower

Decorate cakes and cupcakes with edible fondant flowers that actually taste good. The tutorial has instructions to make an easy […]

Corkboard Wall Monogram

Stay organized with this Corkboard Wall monogram. It’s a great project to do with the kids before they head back […]

Watermelon Balloons

Turn lime green balloons into charming watermelon-themed balloons for your summer party. All you need is a sharpie marker.

Hula Hoop Gnome Home

This Gnome Home is large enough for kids to play inside! When your gnome is done, the fabric top slips […]

Troll Painted Rocks

Use paint, felt, feathers, and more to transform rocks into adorable trolls. They each have so much personality!

Craft Stick Playing Cards

Create a set of playing cards using craft sticks! They can be made with a woodburning tool or a Sharpie.

Mickey Meringue Cookies

Disney fans will love these Mickey Mouse meringues! They’re great fun for a special occasion or to make an ordinary […]

Watermelon Forks

Turn plain plastic forks into fun watermelon-themed ones for your next summer cookout. It just takes glue, glitter, and a […]

Paper Mache Canopic Jars

Use empty Pringles containers to make Egyptian-inspired canopic jars. This educational craft is a great way for preteens and teens […]

Woven Jean Seam Coaster

Recycle old jeans to make this pretty coaster. It’s a nice, inexpensive gift to give to a friend or relative.

Colored Cotton Ball Art

Create a dimensional ‘painting’ using colored cotton balls! Allow enough time for the dyed cotton balls to dry before making […]

Printable License Plate Game

Help pass the time on a road trip with this printable license plate game. Work together or have a competition!

Melted Crayon Hot Rocks

Turn plain rocks into colorful works of art with this fun technique. Because the rocks are hot, this project requires […]

Watercolor Marble Ceramic Bowl

Create a pretty marbled bowl using rubbing alcohol. Each one comes out completely different and they’re all beautiful.

Minion Prisoner Cake

Turn an ordinary 9″ x 13″ inch sheet cake into a Minion wearing a prisoner uniform. It’s so cute and […]

Firecracker Hot Dogs

These festive Firecracker Hot Dogs are great fun for patriotic occasions or parties. They’re very easy to make and fun […]

Constellation Wall Hanging

Display your favorite constellations with this simple sewing project. This is an excellent project to do as a group.

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Printable Paper Landscape

Let your imagination go wild as you create a landscape using printables. There are lots to choose from, so the […]

Animal Print Cards

Don’t throw out old makeup – use it for crafts! This tutorial shows how to make giraffe and zebra print […]

Blazing Banyan Tree

This beautiful banyan project is made with paint and pastels and gives kids a chance to work on blending. Give […]