Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Owl Smores

These adorable owl smores are completely edible and a fun sweet snack for fall. These yummy treats are from Amy at […]

Owl Cookies

A few quick candies and cookies turn ordinary whoopie pies or cupcakes into A Cute Hoot! My 4 year old […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

These cute snakes couldn’t be easier! Paint, cut and decorate your way to a fun and colorful snake, perfect for […]

Plastic Cup Crow

This cute little crow is a perfect fall craft. It’s made from cups and paint and is really easy to […]

Alligator Affirmations Box

Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]

Torn Paper Footprint Horse

This adorable horse is made with an unusual tearing technique that is ridiculously easy and lots of fun. Did you […]

Felt Covered Wolf Notebook

Turn a plain composition notebook into this felt wolf notebook. The printable wolf templates make it very easy to do.

Stuffed Dog Bone

Make a stuffed dog bone for your favorite stuffed canine. This simple project is easy enough for sewing novices to […]

Dog and Cat Cupcakes

Delight party guests with these adorable Dog and Cat Cupcakes! They’re so much fun to make and couldn’t be cuter.

3 Torn Mice

Tear white cardstock or construction paper to make these adorable mice. Tearing an oval can be difficult for many young […]

Edible Elephant-on-a-Stick

These elephant-on-a-stick treats perfectly balance salty and sweet. They’re ridiculously easy to make and couldn’t be cuter!

Milk Jug Piggy Bank

Don’t recycle those empty milk jugs and toilet paper rolls just yet… use them to make this adorable piggy bank! […]

Hedgehog Pencil Holder

Make an adorable Hedgehog Pencil holder out of a wooden egg and beads. It’s a great gift idea for kids, […]

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.

Paper Plate Cat

Turn a paper plate into a cute cat! Perfect for “C Week”, a study of pets, or just for fun. […]

Handprint Owl

Capture a child’s little handprint forever by making this beautiful canvas to hang on the wall. This makes a great […]

Wooden Spoon Shark

Make this adorable shark out of a wooden spoon, some craft foam and paint!

Spring Bug Cupcakes

Do you have kids who are crazy about flying bugs? These sweet treats are made from their favorite candies. One […]

Clothespin Alligator

Children love creating animals, and these alligator clothespins are no exception. Boys will especially like this project and it’s a […]

Clothespin Dinosaurs

Clothespins are just the right supply to make these fun chomping dinosaurs with the kids! The tutorial includes a pattern to make […]

Pony Bead Fish

This pony bead fish is perfect for religious settings like Sunday School or VBS, or as an ocean or beach […]

Paper Bag Bird Puppets

These cute and colorful bird puppets are made from paper bags and colored paper. Give them a try!

Styrofoam Ball Mice

Create darling mice using styrofoam balls and felt. They couldn’t be cuter!

Easter Finger Puppets

Adorable finger puppets for Easter made from twisted chenille stems. Would also be cute to use as pencil toppers!

Bunny Banner

Turn foam bunnies and pom-poms into a cute Bunny Banner, just in time for Easter! This no-mess project is perfect […]

Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes

These Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes could not be any cuter. Each one is topped with a peanut butter cup bear […]

Bottle Cap Horse

This ragdoll-inspired horse is made of bottle caps and buttons. He’s quite the conversation piece!

White Chocolate Pretzel Puppies

Package these adorable White Chocolate Pretzel Puppies in bags with printable valentine tags that say “I Woof You” or “You’re […]

Monkey Lip Whistle Valentines

Do you have a pre-reader with a Valentine’s Day party coming up? Here is a cute printable Valentine that doesn’t require […]

Cardboard Tube Dog

This cute puppy is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Paper towel or toilet tubes are perfect for this project.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bears

Surprise someone special with these adorable Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bears this Valentine’s Day. Aren’t they the cutest thing ever?!

Footprint Dog

Trace your footprint on construction paper, then turn it into a floppy-eared dog. Make different breeds by changing the size, […]

Popcorn Box Cockatiel

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

Pasta Butterflies

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

Pinecone Hedgehogs

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

Golf Ball Sharks

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

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 […]

Spool Beaver

Create an adorable beaver using a spool and yarn. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets

Create paper bag squirrel puppets that look just like Surly and Andie from The Nut Job 2. See the movie, […]

Paper Mache Canopic Jars

Use empty Pringles containers to make Egyptian-inspired canopic jars. This educational craft is a great way for preteens and teens […]

Animal Print Cards

Don’t throw out old makeup – use it for crafts! This tutorial shows how to make giraffe and zebra print […]

Garden Dragonflies

Create colorful dragonflies for the garden using plastic spoons. There’s a lot of room for creativity when making these adorable […]

Giant Shark Suncatcher

Create a spectacular summer suncatcher – a giant shark! This awesome craft is fun for kids of all ages.

Clothespin Horse

This clothespin horse is so easy to make with the help of the printable template. Add some simple embellishments to […]

Animal Treat Jars

Turn an empty jar and a plastic animal into a fun little container. Use it to hold treats, toys, coins […]

Salt Dough Fox Magnet

Use salt dough and a star-shaped cookie cutter to make a fox magnet for the fridge. It’s easy and totally […]

Easter Bunny Cups

The kids will hopping with excitement making these super easy Easter bunny cups. Use them for treats, party favors or […]

No Sew Fuzzy Bunny

Create a fuzzy bunny using soft microfleece and a wood bead. It’s a fun twist on a washcloth bunny.

Tissue Paper Topiary

Create a topiary bunny using green tissue paper. This easy craft can be adapted for practically any animal or shape.

Beaded Butterfly

This stunning beaded butterfly can be worn as a brooch, hung in a window, or propped up as a decoration. […]