Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Christmas Slime Jars

These slime jars are so cute. They’re a fun and easy gift kids can make and give at Christmas.

Ping Pong Garland

Decorate for Christmas or any special occasion with a glittery garland. It’s made from ping pong balls!

Scrabble Bracelets

Create beautiful bracelets for special friends and family using Scrabble tiles. Spell out names, inspirational words, or anything else.

Hanger Reindeer

Transform a clothes hanger into the cutest reindeer ever! This simple project uses materials you likely already have on hand.

Fruit Pizza Christmas Wreath

This fun twist on fruit pizza looks like a beautiful wreath. It’s a wonderful addition to any winter party or […]

Barn Quilt

Create a chipboard version of the beautiful barn quilts you see in the country. Hang it on your bedroom door!

Cereal Turkey

Make a fun and easy turkey craft for Thanksgiving. It’s great for preschoolers who are working on fine motor control.

Felt Star Ornaments

Create a star softie, a throw pillow, or cute little Christmas tree ornaments using your favorite colors of felt. This […]

Fluffy Santa Slime

This fluffy Santa Slime is so fun for Christmas! The adorable santa jar would make a cute gift too.

Thankful Chalkboard Frame

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on gratitude. This thankful chalkboard frame is a great project for the whole […]

Nail Polish Stars

Nail polish looks great on more than just fingernails! Use it to make this beautiful and simple star craft.

Tiered Skirt with Lace Ruffle

Create this easy-to-make, three-tiered gathered skirt. There’s no need to hem since it is finished with a cotton lace ruffle.

Thankful Tree

Show the kids what they have to be thankful for this year with this Thankful Tree! It’s a wonderful project […]

Fairy Tale Mirror

Create an enchanted, fairy tale mirror to make pretend play even more fun. Start with a hand-held mirror and faux […]

Popcorn Box Cockatiel

Turn a popcorn box into a cockatiel! Then fill the box with candy-covered popcorn and enjoy the tasty treat.

Op-Art

Explore paint tints and optical illusions with this easy paper craft. Then hang it and enjoy!

Origami Boxes

Follow the simple photo tutorial to turn patterned papers into origami boxes. They’re great for holding small gifts, party favors, […]

Playtime Hawaiian Paper Doll

Make this Playtime Pacific Islands Paper Doll and set off on an imaginary trip to paradise. There are lots of options […]

Grover Hand Puppet

Create a hand puppet of that lovable, furry monster, Grover! Sesame Street fans will love it.

Harry Potter Candy Wand

Make an easy, Harry Potter inspired candy wand, complete with levitating feather. Create them ahead of time, or as an […]

Harry Potter Candy Kebabs

Throw the best Harry Potter party ever with these awesome Hogwarts house candy skewers! Edible images make it so easy […]

Woodland Wreath

Create an adorable Woodland Wreath, with materials from the forest. It’s a wonderful activity to pair with a nature walk.

Rice Krispie Treat Cat Pops

These Chocolate Rice Krispies Treat Cat Pops are great fun at Halloween or any time of year. They’re really tasty […]

Skull Rocks

Painted rocks are all the rage and these friendly skulls are perfect for Halloween. It’s an easy craft to do […]

RIP Tombstone Cookie

A skeleton mold makes these eerie tombstone cookies easy to create. They’re such a fun addition to a Halloween party.

Sewn Leaf

Practice stitching skills by using a leaf! The results are beautiful and it’s a great way to relax.

Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Garland

Make super cute pumpkin ornaments with jack-o’-lantern faces, then turn them into a festive Halloween garland. This simple project is […]

Googly Eyes Headband

Make this easy googly eyes headband. It’s a fun Halloween accessory that you can wear all month long.

Sunflower Garland

This beautiful sunflower garland is made from inexpensive silk flowers and a found stick. It’s easy to make, bright, happy […]

Black Cat Pumpkins

Want to avoid the mess and hassle of carving pumpkins, but still want some fun decorations for Halloween? Try painting pumpkins instead […]

Colorful Painted Squash

Use acrylic paint to create a colorful accent for the harvest table using a squash or other fall vegetable. It’s […]

Duct Tape Prisoner Costume

Looking for a last minute costume idea? This Prisoner Costume is so easy to make using duct tape and clothing […]

Little House Piggy Bank

Use patterned papers and trims to decorate a ceramic bank to look just like a little house. Be as realistic […]

Painted Rock Pumpkins

Turn rocks into jack ‘o lanterns with this great family craft idea. Each person can personalize their rock to make their […]

Boardwalk Craft

Use mini craft sticks and photo-realistic patterned papers to recreate your favorite boardwalk. It’s a fun way to remember a […]

Nature Portrait Collage

Get out into nature and challenge the kids to create portraits with natural materials. You’ll be amazed by the creativity!

Leaf Earrings

Create beautiful earrings with colorful fall leaves. You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to do!

Hanger Heart Wreath

Use a clothes hanger as the base for a heart-shaped wreath. There are instructions to make both the wreath with […]

Mini Cactus

Decorate for your next fiesta with this simple mini cactus. It couldn’t be easier!

Paint Chip Bookmark

Turn a paint chip that you no longer need into a cute bookmark. Personalize it with a message or the […]

Pasta Butterflies

These beautiful butterflies are made from painted pasta and displayed in mini flowerpots. Give it a try!

Reversible Library Bag

Be ready for the next trip to the library with this reversible library bag. It’s made from two fat quarters, […]

Excavator Lunch

This clever excavator is made of meat and cheese with nori windows and a straw arm. The tutorial is written […]

Fish Pillow

This adorable fish pillow is an easy project for sewing novices to tackle. Use your creativity when choosing the body […]

Magical Mermaid and Fairy Lanterns

Use baby food jars, battery-operated tea lights and fun decorations to create one-of-a-kind fairy and mermaid jars. It’s a fun […]