Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Egg Carton Lobster

Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]

For a Dynamite Dad

Fill empty cardboard tubes with Dad’s favorite candy, then decorate them with construction paper, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners and stickers. […]

World’s Best Dad Trophy

World’s Best Dad Trophy Make Dad a shiny gold trophy for Father’s Day using foam cups. This trophy will show […]

Farm Animal Magnets

Chenille stems and felt scraps are used to make these adorable farm animal magnets. Easy to make from craft items […]

Pipe Cleaner Chameleon

This chameleon fits comfortably into a pocket or pencil case, won’t make a peep during class, and doesn’t need food […]

Egg Carton Ladybugs

Make cute ladybugs from empty egg cartons. Just grab some paint and get started with this fun craft!

Paper Loop Chick

These adorable little chicks will delight kids of all ages. Easy to make from construction paper, feathers and pipe cleaners, […]

Pig Party Hat

Make adorable pig party hats for National Pig Day, a reading of the Three Little Pigs, for a barnyard-themed birthday, […]

Easter Bunny Mask

Give a cereal box a new life by making this cute Easter Bunny mask. It’s a fun way to get […]

Dr. Seuss Finger Puppets

Our Cat in the Hat and Thing finger puppets turn a reading story into a play! Made from pipe cleaners, […]

Snow Floam Sensory Play

Celebrate winter while staying warm and crafting indoors with snow-themed floam! It’s made from recycled styrofoam and will provide hours […]

Love Bugs

These yarn Love Bugs are adorable… such a fun craft to do with your little Valentines! Give them out to […]

Paper Plate Snowman

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

Candy Cane Reindeer

With a little yarn, some candy canes and lots of creativity, you can make your very own candy cane reindeer! […]

Christmas Finger Puppets

What child doesn’t want to create and act in a play! These finger puppets will fill the playbill and continue […]

Craft Stick Turkey

Turn craft sticks into this fun, playful turkey! A great Thanksgiving craft for your kids. This also makes a fun […]

Milk Jug Garage

Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

Learn how to make coffee filter flowers with this simple and easy tutorial. These flowers look very realistic and are […]

Firework Flowers

Patriotic posies for your Fourth of July celebrations. Make a bunch to decorate your table or let the kids give […]

Sturdy Rock Paper Weights

Charming rock bugs with keep a watchful eye over your important papers. An easy craft that sends the kids on […]

Pony Bead Fish

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

Easter Finger Puppets

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

Handprint Butterfly

Everybody loves butterflies and this one is easy for little crafters to make. A great keepsake too!

Cardboard Tube Dog

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

Christmas Slime Jars

These slime jars are so cute. They’re a fun and easy gift kids can make and give at Christmas.

Plastic Spoon Monsters

These silly Plastic Spoon Monsters are a great Halloween craft for kids. Let your creativity go wild!

Cardboard Aliens

Turn cardboard tubes into friendly aliens. Let your creativity go wild with this project!

Pony Bead Rainbow

Create a beautiful rainbow using pipe cleaners and pony beads. This is a great activity to work on color recognition […]

Cat BOO Kit

This cute cat is stuffed full of gifts for those with feline friends. It starts with an empty container.

Fine Motor Spiders

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

Chenille Stem Spider

Turn chenille stems and beads into a surprisingly realistic spider. It’s a wonderful project to accompany a study of spiders.

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 […]

Ink Pad Craft

Grab your ink pads and have fun creating these colorful designs. This easy craft is fast to set up and will […]

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Colorful Clown Hat

Colorful Clown Hat Make this colorful hat and put on your own circus! It’s also great fun for Halloween. Supplies: […]

Cupcake Liner Butterflies

Cupcake Liner Butterfly This easy cupcake liner craft is fun for little hands and growing minds! What you need: Glue Scissors […]

Chenille Stem Monsters

Let your creativity go wild with these fun chenille stem monsters! After they’re done, give them names and come up […]

Chenille Stem Butterfly

This cute little butterfly starts with two chenille stems. Just cut, bend, and glue to make these easy kid-friendly butterflies.

Graduation Crown

Make a fun and festive pipe cleaner crown for a special graduate! It’s easy to make and you can customize […]

Chenille Stem Dragonflies

Grab some colorful chenille stems to use to make cute dragonflies. Believe it or not, they start with disposable chopsticks!

Pom Pom Teapot

This cute little pom pom teapot is so easy to make. It’s fun for doll-sized tea parties, as a pencil […]

Chenille Spider Craft

Make a furry spider to decorate for Halloween. It’s easy to do and requires only a few supplies.

Cardboard Tube Spooky Characters

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun Halloween-themed creations, like a spider, cat, jack-o-lantern or bat. This easy, mess-free activity lets […]

Sock Worm

Turn a lone sock into a cute sock worm with just a few craft supplies. They are easy to make […]

Counting Activity Busy Bag

Work on 1 to 1 correspondence in a fun way with this busy bag activity. It will keep preschoolers quiet […]

Easy Chenille Rabbit

Make a fluffy rabbit using soft chenille stems. They’re easy to make and so cute!

Craft Foam Spider

Create a simple spider from craft foam and pipe cleaners in just minutes! It’s so cute and lots of fun […]

Bunny and Chick Flowerpots

Turn flowerpots into adorable bunnies and chicks with this simple tutorial. This craft is inexpensive, fun and great for spring.

Washcloth Reindeer

This cute reindeer is simple and quick to make. It’s a fun gift for teachers, neighbors, babysitters or coaches.

Lion Tamer Play Set

Make a cute circus play set for your favorite doll. It’s easy and so much fun!

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar from an empty egg carton. Just add paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaner legs and […]

Fireworks Painting

Create beautiful firework pictures using paint and pipe cleaners.  This activity is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Glowing Bug Necklace

Make this easy craft before leaving for a camping trip, or even on the way to your destination. After dark, […]