Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Origami Parakeet

Simple enough for preschoolers to do, these folded paper parakeets introduces young crafters to the ancient craft of paper folding […]

Handprint Peacocks

Watch handprints turn into lovely strutting peacocks. With a little help, this project is easy enough for even the smallest […]

Farm Animal Cow Craft

This friendly cow is a fun craft for little hands. It provides great practice using paints, scissors, and glue.

Design a Fish

Combine your creativity with your knowledge of fish structures and habitats with this unique project. Make your fish as realistic […]

Rice Krispie Treat Flamingo

This flamingo dessert is made with rice krispie treats and Candy Melts. It’s really easy to do and everything about […]

Paper Bag Tiger Puppet

Make this cute paper bag tiger for a zoo-themed party, as a Cub Scout project, during the Year of the […]

Fish Hat

Learn more about your state fish with this clever fish craft. The tutorial includes the Cutthroat Trout (state fish of […]

Paper Bag Fish

Little hands can work on this paper bag fish with little or no trouble. It’s an easy craft for a […]

Chipboard Bighorn Sheep

Follow the steps to learn how to draw and then paint a realistic bighorn sheep. Give it a try!

Construction Paper Ladybug

This adorable ladybug is made with construction paper. It’s so fun to do that you’ll be brainstorming other animals to […]

Paper Plate Swan

Turn a paper plate into a beautiful and elegant swan. A great companion craft for ‘The Ugly Duckling.’

Forever Fish Tank

This adorable little fish tank craft is the perfect project for someone who wants a no-maintenance pet. Make your own […]

Cereal Box Black Bear

Turn an empty cereal box into a black bear with just a few easy steps. The black bear is found […]

Animal Hair Clips

Make these sweet animal hair clips for your little girl. These fun barrettes can be customized with your favorite colors […]

Curly Birds

These beautiful birds are made from loops of construction paper! The kids will want to make a whole flock, full […]

Pear Bear

Two ingredients + two minutes = one adorable and healthy snack! This cute pear bear is fun for kids to […]

Angry Birds Cupcakes

These Angry Birds cupcakes are easy enough for young children to decorate. Perfect for an Angry Birds themed party!

Cupcake Liner Birds

These adorable birds are made from cupcake liners. Pick different colors and make a whole flock.

Craft Foam Worm

This clever worm craft will hold its shape when bent. A cute project for a rainy day (when worms are […]

Bee-Themed Number Matching Game

Transform pipe cleaners, googly eyes, clothespins and a few other basic craft materials into adorable bees. Use the bees to […]

Paper Plate Bluebird

Make your own flock of birds out of paper plates and paint. Kids will love creating these pretty bluebirds, but […]

Matzo Lion Snack

Turn leftover matzo into an adorable lion snack using cereal and other pantry basics. Get creative and see what other […]

Alligator Cookie Pop

Turn Nutter Butters and a few other store-bought ingredients into adorable Alligator Cookie Pops. This  is such a fun project […]

Cheesy Bee Appetizers

These cheesy bee appetizers are almost too cute to eat! Not only are they adorable, but they are healthy and […]

Sponge Butterfly Magnets

Turn plain kitchen sponges into adorable butterfly refrigerator magnets. This clever craft is a fun way to celebrate the season.

Fuzzy Pink Bunny Slipper Cookies

Turn store-bought Nutter Butter Cookies into these adorable slippers. These tasty bunny treats are great fun for Easter or for […]

Newspaper Shark

This fun recycling project uses newspaper to make a shark. It’s easy to do and each shark has his own […]

Dotty Butterfly

Celebrate spring with these colorful dotty butterflies. They’re made from easy-to-use items like paper plates, chenille stems, and pom poms.

Duck Handprint Craft

This fun duck handprint craft is so cute! Incorporate it into lessons about birds, ducks, riparian habitats, and more.

Bendable Monkey

Create an adorable monkey using construction paper and pipe cleaners. Bend the arms and legs so it hangs just the […]

Nutter Bunnies

These bunny cookies are as easy to make as they are tasty. So fun for springtime!

Birdie Kix Snack

This tasty snack is cute, easy to make, and healthy to eat. It’s definitely a kid-pleaser and great fun for […]

Funny Bunny Eggs

Why have an ordinary breakfast when you can make Funny Bunny Eggs? They are tasty, cute, and fun for all […]

Peanut Butter Cracker Bunnies

Turn peanut butter crackers and chocolate into adorable bunny snack! This is a fun, easy, and tasty treat that’s perfect […]

Styrofoam Koalas

Turn styrofoam balls into the cutest koalas! They make fun pencil toppers or can be displayed on a shelf.

Foam Ball Octopus Craft

Learn how to turn a foam ball and some paper into an adorable octopus. This craft is easy enough for […]

M&M’s Butterflies

These sweet butterflies are so easy to make using chocolate and candy to create colorful combinations. You may never guess […]

Porcupine Rolls

These porcupine-shaped rolls are fun to make and delicious to eat. A great project to introduce your child to baking […]

Easter Chick Cookies

Make these cute Easter chick cookies for a fun springtime treat! They are surprisingly easy to make, with only three […]

Banana Bunnies

These adorable banana bunnies are fun to make and delicious to eat. This is such a great activity for spring.

Nutter Butter Lamb Pops

Turn Nutter Butter Cookies into cute Lamb Lollipops for Easter. They look just like Shaun the Sheep and are almost […]

Sugar Spoon Chicks

Make adorable sugar spoon chicks to serve with hot beverages this spring. It’s a fun way to bring some whimsy […]

Bunny Rolls

These adorable bunny rolls are perfect for spring and they’re so easy to make! Kids of all ages will have […]

Paper Plate Bunny Rabbit

There are many paper plate crafts of just a bunny’s face, but this version features the whole body, from its […]

Paper Bag Dog Puppet

Turn a brown lunch sack into a cute dog puppet that is great for imaginary play. Use the included templates […]

Life-Size Grizzly Bear Paws

See for yourself just how big grizzly bear paws are with this simple construction paper craft! It’s a great jumping […]

Farm Animal Easter Eggs

Who says that the Easter bunny is the only animal that celebrates Easter? Bring the whole farm in for the […]

Paper Plate Dinosaur

Make a dinosaur from a paper plate and craft foam. Change the colors, features and body shape to make different […]

Baby Bird Nest

Transform a paper plate, plastic egg, and construction paper into an adorable nest of baby birds. Add found items from […]

Cinnamon Roll Snail

This adorable snail is totally edible and ready for breakfast! A fun way to get your kids to eat their […]

Sheep in the Meadow

Kids will have so much fun taping a fence, painting the background, and creating cute little sheep. This is a […]

Cork-Stamped Chicks

Use a cork to stamp some super-cute chicks for spring. It’s fun, fast, inexpensive and easy!

Chocolate Bunny Cookies

This quick and simple edible Easter craft uses candy melts, vanilla wafers, and mini marshmallows. These are sure to be […]

Tissue Paper Cardinal

Seven states have named the cardinal as their state bird. Celebrate this beauty with a tissue paper and chipboard version.

Bunny Tail Cake

Grins and giggles will abound when you serve this silly bunny tail cake. He looks to be hard at work […]

Paper Quilled Butterflies

Create beautiful quilled butterflies using narrow strips of paper. Then turn the completed butterflies into earrings, hair accessories, or card […]

Paper Plate Bunny

Turn a paper plate into an adorable bunny. This easy craft is fun for all ages.