Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Blue Jean Bag

Turn old jeans into a fabulous purse or tote to hold all your stuff. This is a great project for […]

Woven Milk Carton

Make a fun basket by weaving a milk carton. Simply weave yarn or string in between flaps you cut in […]

Embossed Food

Add sweet messages to your child’s lunch using alphabet stamps. Or, work on letter recognition or spelling skills by having […]

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]

Magnet Foam Apple

Foam Apple Core Magnet This fun magnet can hold pieces of special artwork, schedules, school projects or even the grocery […]

School Spirit Pin

Kick off the back-to-school sports season with an awesome homemade spirit pin. Wear it to cheer on the home team […]

Crayon Scribbled Brownies

They look like crayons scribbling right on brownies, but they’re completely edible and quite delicious!  These clever treats are great […]

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Egg Carton Apple Treat

Turn egg carton cups into a cute apple that holds a tasty surprise. What a fun way to give a […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Recycled School Bus

Don’t throw away your household items. Recycle and reuse them. Make a school bus with the kids. All you need […]

Candy Pretzel Pencils

These sweet and salty pretzel pencils are a fun way to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. They’re […]

Addition & Subtraction Game

Need a travel game to keep the kids busy while helping keep their math skills sharp? This fun game will […]

Apple Pops

Oreos dipped in melted candy melts make fun back to school treats.

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Edible Books

Honey scented modeling chocolate and fruit leather books. Great for back to school snacks or teacher appreciation gifts.

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Clothespin Art Center

Made from clothespins and crayon wrappers this is a fun way to display your kids’ artwork! A great homework holder […]

Lunchbox Joke Cards

Make back-to-school season sweet with these funny Printable Lunchbox Jokes! Just print, cut, and tuck one in the lunchbox.

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Bath Bomb Teacher Gifts

Homemade bath bombs make great teacher gifts, particularly when accompanied by an awesome card. This tutorial includes five different designs, […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

Printable Corner Bookmarks

Encourage the kids to keep up with their summer reading with these easy, printable corner bookmarks! They’re so cute and […]

Candy Pretzel Crayons

These fun treats are made by dipping pretzels into colored candy melts. Great for back to school!

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Donut Hole Apples

Donut Hole Apples make a perfect back-to-school breakfast or after school treat. Package them with a printable bag topper for […]

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 […]

Corkboard Wall Monogram

Stay organized with this Corkboard Wall monogram. It’s a great project to do with the kids before they head back […]

Printable Friendship Poem

This Printable Friendship Handprint Poem may make it a little easier for kids to get acquainted. Before handing it out, […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

String Cheese Pencils

These cute string cheese pencils are great fun for Back to School, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other school-themed event. […]

Gel Freezer Pack for Lunch

Make your own reusable gel freezer pack to keep the food in your insulated lunch bag fresh and cool. It’s […]

Light Bulb Balloons

Photograph those ‘light bulb moments’ or document back-to-school with this cute balloon craft. The printable makes it so easy.

Alligator Pencil Box

Turn a plain pencil box into a fun, pencil-chomping alligator! This is such a fun project when the kids are […]

Captain Underpants Bookmark

School-aged boys and girls have loved the pages of Captain Underpants over the years. This fun bookmark is a great […]

Easy Personalized Notebooks

Sometimes it just takes a little personalization to take something ordinary and make it fabulous. Follow the directions to make […]

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Customize a plain pencil cup with embroidery thread! Add your initial, patterns or any other designs you can dream up.

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Backpack Labels

Make your own labels for backpacks, luggage or other belonging quickly and easily. Switch out the label as needed!

Decorated Pencil Cup

Transform a pencil cup into an attractive desk display with washi tape and die-cut shapes. This is a quick and […]

Collaged Notebook Cover

It’s fun and easy to personalize your notebooks with photos, images, and patterned papers. Let your creativity run wild!

Reversible Creature Backpack

You’ll always have a buddy who has your back with this wearable creature backpack. This project requires sewing experience.

Eraser Bracelets

Make pretty eraser beads using eraser clay, then turn them into bracelets for a fun and practical back-to-school craft!

Back-to-School Blocks

Transform Jenga blocks into a cool school-themed version! Keep them for your family or to give a set to a […]

Back-to-School Tie Dye Crafts

Kids love to tie dye! Follow the simple instructions to create one-of-a-kind infinity scarves, braided headbands, and even ombre skirts […]

Duct Tape Pencil Case

Craft your own colorful pencil case using nothing but duct tape. Fun, useful, and one-of-a-kind!

Pencil Bookmarks

These soft bookmarks grab your pages but won’t tear the paper. A fun craft for the kids and they make […]

Monster Bookmarks

Do your kids love monsters? Make these fun bookmarks that not only hold your place, but also keep from tearing […]

Back to School Scrapbook

This K–5th grade printable school scrapbook is designed with space for notes and photos. So easy and such a great […]

Felt Pencil Case

This cute felt pencil case couldn’t be easier to make. It’s as simple as sewing two buttons in place.

Printable Back to School Signs

Printable school photo signs make it easy to record your child’s first day back to school. Print one each year […]