Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Tube Indian Corn

Combine a cardboard tube, bubble wrap, paint, and some construction paper and you have a fun fall craft. Experiment with […]

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 […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

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

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 […]

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. It’s the perfect recycling craft for fall that […]

Cardboard Tube Book

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun flipping through this homemade color book. Made from cardboard tubes and printed paper, these […]

Medieval Chandelier

Use cardboard tubes, posterboard, and other basic craft supplies to create an awesome medieval chandelier. It makes a great decoration […]

Ball Maze

Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]

Cute Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

Turn simple items including construction paper, a craft stick, and a cardboard tube into an adorable little scarecrow. This fun […]

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

Family Bowling Game

This fun family game is made from recycled materials. Kids will get a kick out of knocking down bowling pins […]

Homemade Kaleidoscope

Create beautiful patterns with this fun homemade kaleidoscope. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group.

Recycled Box Guitar

Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]

Disney Rocket Party Favor

These cute little rocket party favors will delight kids of all ages, especially when they find this fun game tucked […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

Yarn & Felt Pencil Holder

Corral those pencils and pens that seem to end up all over the house with our recycled pencil holders. All […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Cardboard Tube Cat

Recycle some of those cardboard tubes you have laying around into this adorable kitty cat. Use whatever color you like […]

Cardboard Tube Firecracker

Create cool decorations for the Fourth of July using cardboard tubes. Show your patriotism with this fun recycled project. 

USA Wreath

Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]

Statue of Liberty Torch

Create your own version of the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It’s made with simple recycled materials and features a glittering […]

Cardboard Tube Alligator

Make a cute alligator from an empty paper towel tube. It’s perfect for Letter A Week, talking about the rainforest […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Eggshell Family

Turn eggshells into planters representing the whole family. What a great project to do together in the spring or any […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]

Olympic Torch Craft

Team up with a friend to make a cool Olympic Torch craft that shows the true spirit of the Olympics. […]

Flower Number Line

Reinforce math concepts with this clever flower garden number line. Use it for counting, even/odd, addition and subtraction, and more!

Paper Ring Toss Game

Turn paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the circles […]

Cardboard Tube Honey Bee

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a realistic honey bee. Did you know that 12 of the United States have […]

Cardboard Tube Chicken

This chicken is made from pipe cleaners and a recycled cardboard tube. It’s so cute, and perfect for a farm-themed […]

Rain Cloud Craft

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable rain cloud! This fun project is wonderful for spring or to accompany […]

Princess Crown

Make the little girl in your life feel just like a princess with this adorable cardboard tube crown. It’s fun […]

Cardboard Tube Puppy

Make an adorable puppy using empty cardboard tubes. The detailed, step-by-step photos make it easy!

Cat in the Hat Treat Holder

Celebrate Dr. Seuss with this fun Cat in the Hat treat holder made from a recycled cardboard tube. Fill it […]

Cardboard Tube NFL Referee

Make your own NFL referee from a cardboard tube. Include the removable mask, or leave it off for the non-pandemic […]

Heart Cuff Bracelets

Make sparkly cuff bracelets to wear on Valentine’s Day gift. They are a fun, affordable and super easy project.

Valentine Owl

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

Cardboard Tube Heart Robot

Make these charming heart robots with empty cardboard tubes. Kids will love this easy Valentine craft.

Cardboard Tube Polar Bear

Turn a cardboard tube into a polar bear in just a few steps. International Polar Bear Day is February 27th, […]

Nuts and Seeds Napkin Ring

Create a beautiful napkin ring in just minutes with items from your pantry. It all starts with an empty cardboard tube.

Hidden Money Santa

This cardboard tube Santa is a really fun way to give the gift of money. Expect a double-take when the […]

Light Bulb Snowman

Turn an old light bulb into a darling snowman in a few easy steps. This is such a fun way […]

Fireworks Painting

Cardboard tubes make it fun to create beautiful fireworks paintings! It’s fun for patriotic celebrations, New Year’s Eve and more.