Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Yarn Hat Ornaments

Turn a cardboard tube and some yarn into adorable mini hat ornaments. Hang them from the Christmas tree or make […]

Candy Cane Taste Test

Give an interactive, edible gift that’s sure to get any candy lover in the spirit of Christmas! This gift is […]

Recycled Pen Organizer

Turn a box and empty cardboard tubes into a colorful desk organizer. It’s easy to do and a great way […]

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

Fine Motor Spiders

These Fine Motor Spiders are a great way to have some fun while developing your little one’s fine motor skills, […]

Cardboard Tube Opossum

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.

Cardboard Tube Pumpkins

This is a fast and fun fall craft that is suitable for young kids to do with help or for older kids […]

‘The Kissing Hand’ Raccoon

Turn a cardboard tube into Chester, the adorable raccoon cub from ‘The Kissing Hand.’ Or leave the heart off for […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

These cute scarecrows are easy to make and lots of fun for fall. They start with empty cardboard tubes.

Cardboard Tube Apple Core

Turn cardboard tubes and cupcake liners into these adorable apple cores! It’s a great accompaniment to a study of apples […]

Totem Pole Craft

Turn a cardboard tube and construction paper into a cool totem pole, inspired by the totem poles of Alaska. For […]

Cardboard Tube Jellyfish

This Cardboard Tube Jellyfish couldn’t be cuter! It’s a great craft to teach your kids about recycling and lots of […]

Paper Tube Ball and Cup Toy

Ball and cup toys are so popular right now. Make your own version using empty cardboard tubes decorated with your […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Olympics-Themed Note Card

An Olympics-themed party is fun any time, but is especially great during an Olympic year. These note cards can be […]

Cardboard Tube Super Scouts

What do you get when you combine a Scout and a superhero? Super Scout! This fun project starts with empty […]

Cardboard Tube Frozen Elsa

Fans of Frozen will love making this adorable Elsa paper tube doll. It starts with an empty cardboard tube.

Tiny Yarn Hat

It’s hard to believe these tiny hats start with empty toilet paper tubes! They’re so easy to make and are […]

Cereal Box Robot

Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]

Valentine Owl

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable owl that is perfect for Valentine’s Day! This fun craft is easy […]

Faux Birch Logs

Decorate with these simple faux birch logs. It really couldn’t be easier!