Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Candy Corn Earrings

Get in the Halloween spirit by making and wearing these cute candy corn inspired earrings. A great project for preteens […]

Paper Bag Owls

These owl puppets are adorable and can be made fairly quickly. When they’re done, use your owls to put on […]

Zipper Mouth Pencil Case

This cute monster pencil case gobbles up pencils keeping them safe in her mouth while you are in class! Make […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made from recycled materials. It’s a great project for fall and has so much room for […]

Button Topiary

Use buttons and a few other supplies to create cute topiaries that will last forever. It’s a fun gift for […]

Simple Solar System Model

Learn how to make a very simple solar system model using readily available materials. You can use it to give […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

Make a colorful, bendable flower using scrap pieces of fabric and pipe cleaners. This is a great spring project, perfect […]

Paper Bag Puppets

Get creative with puppets made from paper bags and embellishments. This great project allows kids to make the puppets and […]

Fabric Scrap Love Bugs

Create these adorable little plushie bugs for your child, or use them to teach your school-age child how to sew. […]

Strawberry Treat Cups

These cute little cups are perfect for a strawberry party or just to brighten the neighbors’ day. Fill the pretty […]

Corduroy Shape Craft

Make an adorable craft inspired by Don Freeman’s classic, Corduroy. This fun project helps kids work on shape identification.

Kandinsky Circle Art

Teach kids about abstract art with this fun project, inspired by the work of Wassily Kandinsky. You need just colored […]

Batman vs Superman Checkers

Let Batman and Superman battle it out over a game of checkers made from woven construction paper. May the best […]

Egg Carton Frog

Turn a recycled egg carton into an adorable frog. A great craft project for the kids to celebrate spring and […]

Paper Plate Handbags

This paper plate purse is the ultimate preschool accessory! Customize yours with your favorite colors and decorations.

Egg Carton Bouquet

Turn empty egg cartons into this gorgeous flower bouquet! This is a fun project that is easy enough for kids […]

Paper Plate Bunny

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

Sock Doll Bowling Set

Create an indoor-friendly bowling set made out of socks. The characters double as dolls for pretend play and will inspire […]

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen

Make a fun winter craft with these cute cardboard tube snowmen. There are so many possibilities to stretch your creativity […]

Shredded Paper Snowman

Next time you empty the shredder, use the shredded paper to make these fun snowmen. It’s a great way to […]

Snowman Milk Bottles

Dress up milk bottles to look like adorable snowmen! These are so much fun to use throughout winter.

Paper Plate Christmas Tree Garland

Turn paper plates into a garland of beautiful Christmas trees! Decorate them with buttons, sequins, craft foam, construction paper, or […]

Thankful Styrofoam Turkey

Styrofoam discs and paint become a fun Thanksgiving project for the kids. This is a great way to remember and […]

Pet Rocks

  Pet Rocks Pet rocks are a neat way to express your creativity and your own personal style. Whether it’s a cute […]

Coffee Can Scarecrow

This adorable scarecrow is made from a coffee can. It looks so festive on the porch, on the mantel, or  […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

These pretty flowers are super easy for kids to make and look great in a vase! Perfect as a homemade […]

Owl Cards

These owl cards are as easy to make as they are cute! Start with patterned paper or construction paper and […]

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow As fall approaches we always seem to think about scarecrows–but what about the crows themselves? This cute […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Tinker Creatures

Tinker around to build some cool and one-of-a-kind creatures! This project is a great way to use up any leftover craft […]

Easy Star Button Wreath

This festive wreath is made using a paper plate, stars, buttons and ribbon. Let the kids use their imagination to […]

Cotton Ball Cat

By covering a paper cup with cotton balls, you can make this fuzzy looking kitty cat.

Graduation Cap Card

Way To Go Grad Card Help your favorite grad celebrate his/her achievement by making this homemade card for graduation. It […]

Button Necklace

Make your own fun fabric button necklace! They’re infinitely customizable, quite affordable, and so pretty.

Egg-O Math Game

Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their […]

Camp Banner

Decorate construction paper with colorful buttons and hang this banner above your bunk, on the door or on the wall […]

Paper Bag Bunny

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

Chirpy Chicks

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

Cute as a Button Shamrock

It is so easy to create a cute shamrock using buttons and a clothespin. It makes a fun refrigerator magnet […]

Cardboard Tube Pig

Pigs are one of the best animals to make into a craft. They are simple, adorable, and don’t require a […]

Spoon Snowflake Craft

Gather up some beads, buttons, gems, or whatever else you have on hand to decorate this festive snowflake craft made […]

Paper Plate Snowman

Paper Plate Snowman Make a jumbo snowman for your front door or a smaller one for your room. Either way […]

Clothespin Car

Kids will love making their own Clothespin Cars! Set up a simple ramp and challenge the entire family to a […]

100 Days of School “Pizza”

Celebrate the 100th day of school with this homemade “pizza”. Use your imagination to top your pizza with 100 pizza […]

Burlap and Doily Luminaries

Create gorgeous luminaries using burlap and doilies. Follow the steps exactly, or experiment with different ribbons, buttons, twine, and fabrics […]

Paint Stick Snowmen

This simple snowman craft is made from recycled paint stir sticks. Use felt, buttons and toothpicks to transform these from […]

Gingerbread Puffy Paint

Make your own Gingerbread Puffy Paint, a delicious-smelling winter sensory art experience. Sensory play mixed with winter crafts – what […]

Santa’s Clothesline

Ho Ho Ho! Hang Santa’s clothesline from a shelf or even drape it on your tree for some whimsical fun!

Snow Globe Snowman

This clever snowman craft features a snow globe belly, full of sparkles. A fun project for kids of all ages.

Cardboard Tube Star Garland

Use cardboard tubes and any sort of embellishments you like to make this pretty star garland. It’s a wonderful decoration […]

Mason Jar Lid Snowman

This cute snowman made from mason jar canning bands is sure to be a conversation piece. Part rustic, part modern, […]

Feathered Goblin

This cool little goblin is fun for Halloween. The feathers make it such a unique monster.