Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Halloween Paper Plate Spider

Turn a paper plate into a friendly spider to decorate for Halloween. The tutorial also has instructions to make a […]

Turkey Windsock

Turn an empty can into a cute turkey windsock this fall. It makes such a festive decoration.

Paper Plate Badger

Turn a paper plate into a badger. This fun craft is a neat way to learn more about woodland animals.

Cardboard Tube Fox

Turn a cardboard tube into a sleeping fox. This simple craft is inexpensive and easy to do.

Bendable Bats

These bendable bats can extend their wings for flight or pull them in when it’s time to sleep. Try this […]

Dot Art Suncatcher

Even the youngest of crafters can use dot markers to create a colorful suncatcher. Cut it into a heart to […]

Homemade Blank Books

Use leftover pages from school notebooks to make brand new blank books. They’re perfect for budding artists and writers, and […]

Banana Leaf Placemat

Create a faux banana leaf that looks like the real thing. It makes a great placemat or decoration for an […]

Rock Fish Pond

Create a fish pond filled with colorful textured fish made from rocks. It’s fun to do and looks so pretty!

Fingerprint Ice Cream Sundae

Make this neat ice cream sundae craft using your fingerprints. It’s easy to do and a really fun project for […]

Easy Soldier Craft

Honor soldiers on Veteran’s Day or any time with this easy construction paper craft. It’s a wonderful way to help […]

Craft Stick Apple

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

Hamburger Collage

Create a construction paper hamburger collage that’s stuffed full with all your favorite toppings. This craft is excellent for improving […]

Impressionist Picnic Mosaic

This construction paper mosaic is inspired by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. It incorporates both still life and landscape designs.

Jack Be Nimble Candlestick Craft

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this candlestick project, inspired by the nursery rhyme ‘Jack Be Nimble.’ You can even jump […]

Shoebox Train Craft

Turn empty shoeboxes into train that holds dolls or stuffed animals. Little ones will have a lot of fun pulling […]

Coffee Filter Basketball

Turn coffee filters into basketballs with this fun and easy craft. It’s perfect craft for preschoolers, because it only needs […]

Pirate Puppet

Create a craft stick pirate, then put on your own puppet show! This is a fun project for kids that […]

O is for Ocean

This ocean craft is a fun way to introduce children to the long sound of O. Use the printable templates […]

Green Salad Craft

Encourage healthy eating with this fun construction paper salad. Kids can add all sorts of colorful vegetables to their project.

Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets

Create paper bag squirrel puppets that look just like Surly and Andie from The Nut Job 2. See the movie, […]

Paper Plate Pelican

Create a pelican using paper plates and cardboard tubes. This easy project is fun to pair with a study of […]

Stone Soup Craft

Create a fun collage based on Marcia Brown’s classic book, Stone Soup. It’s the perfect craft to pair with reading […]

Swimming Sea Serpent

Use air dry clay to create a cool sea dragon or sea serpent. There’s so much room to be creative […]

Vegetable Collage Banner

Use scraps of paper, ribbon, and other materials in green, red, orange, and purple to make vegetable collages. Then hang […]

Asimevo Cloth Drawing

Draw Ewe Asimevo cloth using gel pens on black construction paper. It’s a wonderful way to learn more about this […]

House for Corduroy

Create a house for Corduroy that is inspired by Don Freeman’s beloved book. This project is easy to adapt for […]