Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Dried Pasta Coral Snake

Use dried pasta to create a realistic Eastern Coral Snake. Change out the colors to create any other banded snake.

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Turn one hot dog into two crabs and two octopi! Your kids will love these little guys and lunchtime will […]

Paper Plate Animals

Making paper plate animals is so much fun! This tutorial includes instructions for the elephant, zebra, and giraffe shown, plus […]

Cat Paper Bag Puppet

Gather some basic craft supplies and follow the simple instructions to make this Cat Paper Bag Puppet. Kids will have […]

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]

Friend Bread Bears

These darling bears are very easy to make and taste great. You’ll never want to make plain rolls again!

Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops

Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]

Butterfly Footprint Flower Pot

Make an adorable personalized flowerpot that is both easy and inexpensive to make. Consider making one each year on increasingly […]

Edible Pretzel Raccoons

Turn pretzels into adorable raccoons for a tasty treat. This fun craft is very easy to do.

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! It’s a great recycling project.  

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Food Chain Stacking Cups

Make a Food Chain game out of styrofoam cups! Just glue images on cups and write the name of the […]

Doily Butterfly

Make a colorful butterfly out of doilies! These are perfect for topping a wrapped gift or sticking out of the […]

Origami Bunny

It only takes 6 folds to make an adorable origami bunny. All you need is plain paper and a black […]

Paper Plate Animal Faces

Use templates to make adorable animal plate faces, including a koala, tiger, panda, hippo and lion. They’re fun for dress-up play […]

Paper Plate Horse

Turn a paper plate into a cute horse with a mane of yarn. Customize it by choosing a different color […]

Egg Bunnies

Making pretty Easter eggs doesn’t have to be difficult or messy–in fact, you don’t even need dye! These cute bunny […]

Bottle Cap Magnet Ladybugs

Turn bottle caps into the cutest ladybugs! They’re magnets, so you can stick them on the fridge, a locker, or […]

Narwhal Easter Eggs

Turn your dyed eggs into narwhals! This fun Easter craft is really easy and couldn’t be cuter!

Paper Plate Birds

These easy and adorable paper plate birds simply scream SPRING! Start with a paper plate or lightweight chipboard. The finished […]

Rock Bees

These cute little bees are make from smooth rocks, paint and some floral wire. This easy project is great fun […]

Torn Newspaper Giraffe

Paint several pages of newspaper, then use them to create this cute giraffe. It’s a fun project that’s great for […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Ladybug Suncatchers

Use tissue paper to make vibrant ladybug and leaf suncatchers. They look beautiful hanging in a window.

Quilled Butterfly Card

Create a beautiful quilled butterfly card this spring. It’s wonderful for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays and more.

Baby Blue Birds

Baby blue birds are a sign that spring is just around the corner! Use plastic eggs and construction paper to […]

Peeking Bunny

Welcome spring with this cute peekaboo bunny project. It’s made from paper plates and construction paper handprints.

Paper Bag Bunny

Turn a paper bag into a cute bunny! All you need is a paper bag, construction paper, googly eyes and […]

Foam Cup Safari Animals

Make an adorable set of safari animals (monkey, giraffe and tiger) with foam cups! They’re fun to make and are […]

Handprint Chicken

Small handprints and paper plates come together to create this adorable chicken. Children love farm animals- pair this with a […]

Spring Flowerpot Pals

Turn tiny clay pots into charming animal pals, including a sheep, chick, and bunny! This project is so much fun […]

Fancy Feathered Friends

Turn recycled cardboard egg cartons into colorful fancy birds! This simple craft is a fun project to do during spring. […]

Paper Plate Chick

This adorable chick is easy to make with just a few supplies. What a fun project to welcome spring!

Bunny Donuts

Turn a pack of powdered donuts into an adorable bunny. They’re so cute that the kids might not want to […]

Parrot Yarn Painting

Use scraps of yarn to ‘paint’ a beautiful picture of a parrot. You can make a different animal, a favorite […]

Clothespin Giraffe

This giraffe stands up on its own thanks to sturdy clothespin legs. It’s such a fun project for kids to […]

Twirling Lovebugs

These Valentine’s Day lovebugs are a fun, simple, and colorful decoration that will bring joy to all who see them. […]

Water Bottle Penguin

Turn an old water bottle and a few other household materials into an eco-friendly penguin. It’s a fun craft for […]

Puppy Love Cupcakes

Tell someone “I woof you!” with a Puppy Love Cupcake this Valentine’s Day. They’re so much fun to make and share.

Painted Newspaper Tiger

This painted newspaper tiger is fun for Chinese New Year, a Cub Scout meeting, or an animal-themed party. It’s inexpensive […]

Wild for You, Valentine

Kids will go wild over these fun animal-themed, candy free valentines. The printable includes Valentine’s Day messages featuring a camel, […]

Dragonfly Valentines

These cute licorice dragonflies are a great valentine for kids to make and give to classmates. They’re quick, easy, and […]

M&M Candy Giraffe

Use construction paper and M&Ms to create a cool giraffe placemat and party favor. Kids can make their own placemats […]

Polar Bear Art

Create a beautiful winter scene featuring a polar bear. This project uses a variety of fun techniques and surprising materials.

Bear and Cat Treat Toppers

Make these adorable cat and bear treat toppers for friends and family this Valentine’s Day. Or change out the candy […]

Penguin Snack Cakes

Turn snack cakes into adorable penguins! These sweet treats make such a cute party favor or special lunchbox treat.

Pop-Up Groundhog Cookies

A moveable cookie?! These adorable treats are so cute and will make your Groundhog Day celebration so much fun!

Cork Penguin

An old cork gets a new life as a cute penguin! It’s a fun craft for a cold winter’s day.

Penguin Gift Bag

Turn a black gift bag into the cutest little penguin! It’s so easy to do and makes the present extra […]

I Heart Groundhog Day

Celebrate Groundhog Day with this little groundhog crafted from paper hearts. It’s a fun paper craft for little hands to […]

Polar Bear Cookies

These polar bear cookies are easy to make, taste great, and are absolutely adorable! They start with store-bought double cream-filled […]

Paper Tiger

These cute tigers were made for a Cub Scout den meeting, but it would be equally great for a zoo […]

Polar Bear Pretzel Pops

These white chocolate polar bear pretzel pops are absolutely darling and they taste delicious, too! They’re great for a winter […]

Penguin Printmaking

Create a beautiful winter scene featuring potato print penguins. This is a fun project for even the youngest of children.

Dove Garland

Use the printable to make a beautiful garland of doves, a symbol of peace. When there is a slight breeze, […]