Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Ho Ho Bat Treat

Create a yummy treat that looks like a bat. It’s fun and easy to do.

Glow-in-the-Dark Rice

Turn ordinary sensory play into something special with rice that glows in the dark! It looks great in the light, […]

Clay Trinket Dish

These beautiful leaf clay dishes are the perfect craft for fall! Use them to hold trinkets, keys, coins, jewelry, and […]

Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

Enchilada Skulls

These skulls are actually crispy, skull-shaped tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce. They are delicious, a little creepy, […]

Saber-Toothed Squirrel Pinecone

Turn a pinecone and other natural materials into Scrat, the acorn-obsessed, saber-toothed squirrel from the Ice Age movies. It’s such […]

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]

Zombie Popsicles

These ‘bloody’ raspberry cheesecake zombie popsicles are easy to make and so creepy. Serve them at a Halloween party or […]

Unicorn Slime

Help the kids make glittery slime in all their favorite colors! This sparkly unicorn slime is great fun for a party […]

Pinecone Hedgehogs

Turn pinecones and felt into adorable hedgehogs. The tutorial also includes instructions to make beautiful pinecone owls.

Handprint Gorillas

Pair Peggy Rathmann’s “Good Night, Gorilla” with this fun and easy gorilla handprint craft. They’re so cute!

No-Carve Pumpkin Caramel Apple

A first glance, these no-carve pumpkin look exactly like caramel apples! But not a single one of the supplies is […]

Homemade Blank Books

Use leftover pages from school notebooks to make brand new blank books. They’re perfect for budding artists and writers, and […]

Watermelon Party Embellishments

Make easy watermelon embellishments with cardstock and markers. They’re perfect for decorating party straws or to use for a themed garland.

Pumpkin Pie Playdough

This Pumpkin Pie scented playdough recipe is so fun for fall! Kids will love pretending to make their very own […]

Angry Birds Breakfast

Angry Birds fans will love this clever breakfast featuring a waffle and fruit. It’s as easy as it is tasty!

Doodle Desert

Practice concentric circles, contour lines, and color blending with this cool cactus artwork. It uses markers to get a watercolor […]

Puppy Sandwich

Create a dog-themed lunch for the puppy fan in your life. It’s easy, tasty, and fun!

Banana Leaf Placemat

Create a faux banana leaf that looks like the real thing. It makes a great placemat or decoration for an […]

Peanut People Drum Puppet

Turn an empty bag, old newspaper, and plastic lids into Peanut People! Give these puppets a twist and they make […]

Peanut Hummingbird Ornament

This beautiful hummingbird ornament starts with a peanut! Make a whole flock to share with friends and family.

Maple Playdough

This maple-scented playdough is perfect for fall! Kids will love pretending to bake their own maple cookies.

Salt Dough Ice Cream Sundae

Create a realistic ice cream sundae that looks good enough to eat! This non-edible craft is made with salt dough […]

Fall Potato Stamping

Celebrate fall with homemade leaf potato stamps. Adults prepare the stamps, then kids can make the artwork!

Giant Paper Popsicles

These colorful paper popsicles double as fans to keep you cool. What a fun craft for summer!

UnBeeLievable Bee House

Turn a stump into a bee house that welcomes pollinators to your yard. It can be as simple or as […]

Mint Chip Playdough

This fun playdough looks and smells like mint chip ice cream. Kids will love pretending they have their own ice […]

Fruity Note Cards

Create adorable fruity note cards to send to friends and family. Can’t pick between the strawberry and the watermelon? Make […]

Ladybug Hotel

Create a ladybug hotel for your garden. It’s made with 100% sustainable and organic materials and looks really cute, too!

Handprint Suncatcher

This adorable handprint suncatcher has a hidden heart between the hands to catch the sun’s rays! It’s a precious keepsake […]

Bandana Wreath

This Bandana Wreath is so simple to make. Read the tutorial to learn the secret to prevent the bandanas from drooping.

Strawberry Ink

Take a virtual trip back in history! Make your own ink and then write with it using a homemade quill […]

Easy Marbled Cookies

Even very young children can create these beautiful marbled cookies. The tutorial also includes instruction to make simple tie-dye and […]

Homemade Floam

Looking for something fun to do with the kids before summer comes to a close? Make your own floam!

Styrofoam Sailboats

Create easy sailboats out of styrofoam packaging. It’s great for water play on a hot summer’s day.

Splatter Paint T-Shirt

Learn more about famous artist Jackson Pollock with this fun craft inspired by his techniques. Best of all, you can […]

Cereal Box Backpack Charms

It’s easy to transform an empty cereal box (or leftover cardboard) into customized backpack charms that add flair to any […]

Driftwood Sign

This Driftwood Sign is simple to make and so pretty. Use the kids’ names to label their bedrooms with a […]

Golf Ball Sharks

Turn golf balls and craft foam into sharks. Make them as cute or as menacing as you want!

Poop Emoji Popsicles

These Chocolate Poop Emoji Popsicles are stinking cute. The 2-ingredient popsicle recipe is super easy to make and decorate.

Summer Boho Chic Tote Bag

Make this cute boho chic tote bag this summer. It’s easy to do and you can customize it however you […]

Crochet Pot

Crochet a cute pot with your favorite color of yarn. Then add a succulent plants and it’s ready to display […]

Homemade Bath Bombs

These bath bombs are pretty easy and make a great homemade gift idea. Give them to friends, family, teachers, babysitters, or […]

Printable ‘Jesus To Go’

Take this ‘Jesus To Go’ cut-out on vacation or anywhere you go to remind you that Jesus is always with […]

Simple Chalk Eclipse Art

This simple art project is a great way to teach kids more about a solar eclipse. It only takes about […]

Star Softie

Create a soft and cuddly stuffed star with this easy sewing project. It’s a great choice for a child who is […]

Teddy Bear Bread

This teddy bear snack is simple enough for children to make themselves. What a perfect food for a teddy bear […]

Kirigami Box

Turn two sheets of patterned paper into a beautiful kirigami box. Use it to hold a gift, a memento, or […]

Dinosaur Skeleton

Start by assembling the printable skeleton, then glue pasta in place to represent the bones. This is a fun project […]

Woven Thistle Craft

This unique craft combines multiple techniques to produce a “woven” thistle with lots of texture. Give it a try!

Layers of the Rainforest Craft

This activity challenges children to place animals in the appropriate layers of the rainforest. It’s a fun craft with a […]

Kitchen Grater Owl

Turn an old cheese grater into an owl that simply could not be cuter. What a wonderful project using recycled […]