Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Rooster Marshmallows

Turn a marshmallow into a rooster with just a few easy steps. They’re great for Chinese New Year, a barnyard-themed […]

Heart Peacock

This beautiful peacock is made with colorful construction paper or cardstock hearts. It’s a fun craft for Valentine’s Day or […]

Watercolor Unicorn Cookies

Create stunning unicorn sugar cookies, iced in white royal icing, and then painted with watercolor style shading and details. They’re […]

Shoebox Pinto Pony

Turn a shoebox, cardboard tubes and other supplies into an awesome pinto pony. Use the box to hold art supplies […]

Peruvian Llamas

This mixed media project features a llama drawing on a background inspired by the textiles of Peru. The llamas’ expressions […]

Lion Tamer’s Pouch

Lion Tamer’s Pouch No lion tamer can do his or her job without a bag to hold lion treats. After […]

Owl Mini Album

Create a beautiful mini album “owl” about the ones you love. This project makes a wonderful gift.

Pine Cone Lion Ornament

Who would guess that this cute lion started out as a pine cone?! This unique nature craft is very easy to […]

Ho Ho Reindeer

Turn Ho Hos and candy canes into adorable reindeer this winter! They’re easy enough for even young children to make.

How to Draw a Rooster

Drawing a rooster is really easy to do with these simple instructions. Color it with oil pastels or any other […]

Rooster Seed Mosaic

This regal rooster is made from seeds, nuts and beans. Create a marvelous mosaic with these natural art materials.

Rooster Art

Can you guess what item replaced paintbrushes in this cool rooster project? It’s a fun technique that kids of all […]

Construction Paper Turkey

Make adorable construction paper turkeys this Thanksgiving. It’s easy to do and they add a fun touch to the holiday table.

Cat BOO Kit

This cute cat is stuffed full of gifts for those with feline friends. It starts with an empty container.

Easy Oreo Spiders

Serve these adorable little spiders at your Halloween party. They’re much too cute to spook!

Spider Cookies

Transform cookies into spiders with just a single decorating tip. Aren’t they adorable?!

Paper Punch Sheep and Pig

These cute barnyard animals are easy to make using paper punches. Turn them into magnets, add them to cards, or […]

Mini Bat Treats

These adorable little bats look almost too cute to eat! They’re really easy to make and taste great, too.

Deer Pumpkin

This sweet deer pumpkin is easy to make and requires almost no carving. It’s a fun option for a jack-o-lantern […]

Underwater Felt Animals

Make an ocean’s worth of felt animals, then use them for storytelling or creative play. Add a small felt board […]

Cat Pendant

Use seed beads to create a cool cat pendant. Wear it as a necklace, hang it as an ornament, or […]

Clothespin Farm Animal Magnets

Clothespin Farm Animal Magnets These adorable little animals are so easy to make and they’ll love holding your artwork or notes […]

Chenille Stem Spider

Turn chenille stems and beads into a surprisingly realistic spider. It’s a wonderful project to accompany a study of spiders.

Stuffed Felt Cat

This stuffed felt cat is adorable and easy to do – a winning combination! It’s a good project for kids […]

Amish Buggy Art

This Amish Buggy Art is inspired by the buggies of eastern Ohio. Sharpen your pencil and get started!

Felt Pinecone Owl

Make cute owls from felt and pinecones. It’s easy to do with plenty of room for creativity!

No Sew Stick Horse

Make a no-sew Stick Horse with inexpensive supplies from a dollar store. It’s great fun for a party or as an […]

Torn Paper Animals

Turn a simple index card into a torn paper animal! It’s easy to do, very inexpensive, and fun for crafters […]

Butterfly Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered a wide variety of friendship bracelets and are ready to take it to the next level, this […]

Handprint Octopus

This tutorial includes a printable color background for a project that takes just a minute, or black and white for kids […]

Paper Plate Fish

Make a school of colorful fish from paper plates! Decorate them with paint, sequins, feathers, pom poms or anything else you […]

Wire Cat Necklace

Make a cute cat necklace out of nothing but wire! It’s an inexpensive and easy way to start making jewelry.

Chenille Stem Butterfly

This cute little butterfly starts with two chenille stems. Just cut, bend, and glue to make these easy kid-friendly butterflies.

Wire Cat

Turn black wire into this cute kitty cat. It requires some dexterity, but is easy enough for older children to do […]

Triangle Mosquito Art

This project starts as a basic geometry lesson about the types of triangles. Googly eyes turn it into a mosquito.

Quilled Animal Art

Turn strips of paper into adorable little animals, perfect for cards, gift tags and more. This easy quilling project is […]

Clay Jellyfish

This fun jellyfish decoration is made of clay and fabric. It’s a fun way to use up remnants and scraps that […]

Bee Keychain

This bee keychain is very distinctive and will make it easy to identify your keys. This project is best for […]

Cotton Ball Lamb

This cute cotton ball lamb is a lot of fun for spring. Draw a lamb or use the printable in […]

Beaded Owl

Create a beautiful beaded owl. It makes a wonderful keychain, zipper pull, pendant or ornament.

Quilled Bear Keychain

Turn strips of paper into an adorable bear keychain. It’s surprisingly easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Flying Pigs Easter Eggs

These Flying Pigs Easter Eggs couldn’t be cuter! What a fun alternative to ordinary dyed eggs.

Yarn Pom Pom Chicks

Make super cute pom pom chicks from yarn. It’s an easy craft that’s fun for spring.

Bunny Easter Box

Make an adorable bunny-shaped Easter box out of cardboard. This durable box can be used year after year to hold decorations […]

Cotton Ball Bunny

Use cotton balls and seed beads to make the cutest little bunny! Pose the ears to communicate messages just like […]

Bunny Lunch

Make lunch time extra special with this adorable bunny-themed lunch. It’s made of healthy ingredients and is easy to do.

Sheep Cupcakes

These delicious sheep cupcakes are decorated with homemade candy clay (only two ingredients that you probably have on hand!) and […]

Fish Pendant

With some basic wire-wrapping skills, teens can turn beads and wire into a fabulous fish pendant to wear on a […]

Year of the Monkey Banner

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fabulous Year of the Monkey brush painting banner. It’s easy to make and fun […]

Quilled Fish

If you haven’t tried quilling, this fun fish is the perfect way to start! Turn the finished fish into a […]

Wire-Wrapped Cat Ring

These darling wire-wrapped cat rings are so much fun to make! Wear them as jewelry, use them as napkin rings, […]

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

3D Quilled Frog

Use quilling paper to make these adorable quilled frogs. They aren’t very difficult to make and have so much personality.

Macrame Spider Decoration

Create cute spider decorations using nylon cord. These colorful arachnids aren’t creepy, so you can make these friendly critters any time […]