Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Construction Paper Crafts

How many ways can you use construction paper? Holidays, birthdays, or any day, grab a pad of construction paper and get crafting with your little ones. We have over 900 kid-friendly construction paper crafts for you to enjoy!

Valentine Crown

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable paper heart crowns. Patterned to look like candy conversation hearts, your “sweets” will look […]

Beaver Valentine – “I Chews You!”

Use construction paper to make adorable homemade beaver valentines for your classmates. They’re easy to do and will really stand […]

President’s Day Paper Finger Puppets

Make these fun finger puppets to use to put on a skit about President’s Day. It’s a quick and easy […]

M&M Candy Giraffe

Use construction paper and M&Ms to create a cool giraffe placemat and party favor. Kids can make their own placemats […]

Bear and Cat Treat Toppers

Make these adorable cat and bear treat toppers for friends and family this Valentine’s Day. Or change out the candy […]

President Lincoln and Washington Crafts

Celebrate President’s Day by making these adorable paper plate Abraham Lincoln and George Washington crafts. It’s a really fun project […]

Mosaic Heart

You can make this mosaic heart with nothing more than some construction paper, old magazines or catalogs, and a glue […]

Chinese New Year Paper Fan

Construction paper and paintable stamps make this great fan for Chinese New Year. A fun project for young ones as […]

I Heart Groundhog Day

Celebrate Groundhog Day with this little groundhog crafted from paper hearts. It’s a fun paper craft for little hands to […]

Paper Tiger

These cute tigers were made for a Cub Scout den meeting, but it would be equally great for a zoo […]

Freedom Bell

Let freedom ring! Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with this freedom bell craft. Made from just a few items, it’s […]

Valentine’s Hat

Valentine Hat Add some fun and whimsy to Valentine’s Day with our valentine hat that wiggles when you walk. What […]

Snow Globe Snowman

This clever snowman craft features a snow globe belly that’s full of sparkles. Kids will love this fun winter paper […]

Handprint Angel

Create a beautiful angel from your child’s handprint. Make one year after year and soon you’ll have a choir of […]

New Year’s Eve Countdown Goodie Bags

These treat bags are a fun way for kids to celebrate the coming of the new year. Each bag is […]

Flags of Africa Kwanzaa Cards

Flags of Africa Kwanzaa Cards Do some research on your family’s heritage, find your flag, and make a Happy Kwanzaa […]

Paper Plate Christmas Characters

Santa, Rudolph and a snowman are iconic symbols of Christmas that children love! Make them from paper plates using the […]

Gingerbread Tags for Gingerbread Muffins

Make cute little gingerbread tags to accompany a gift of homemade gingerbread muffins. This is a wonderful gift for friends, […]

Egg Carton Kinara

Egg Carton Kinara During the season of Kwanzaa, make this fun kinara from egg cartons. The colors of the candles […]

Coffee Filter Basketball

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

Kwanzaa Flag Garland

Kwanzaa Flag Garland Make this flag garland to decorate for Kwanzaa this year. This garland uses the symbolic colors of […]

Cardboard Tube Olaf Craft from Frozen

It’s Olaf, the lovable little snowman from the movie Frozen! Make one from a cardboard tube and a few simple […]

Bible Verse Christmas Tree

Create a beautiful Christmas tree ornament featuring your favorite Bible verse. The tutorial has lots of ideas for verses about […]

Paper Plate Elf

The kids will love making this adorable paper plate elf! It’s the perfect craft for winter break.

Cardboard Tube Children & Snowmen

Create a group of kids playing in the snow and building snowmen, all made from cardboard tubes! This activity is […]

Santa in the Chimney

Dress up gifts with this clever gift bag that looks like Santa headed down the chimney! Fill it with candies […]

Glittery Menorah

Craft a beautiful menorah that your entire family will display proudly to friends and family. Your children will be thrilled […]

Lollipop Snowman Spoon

Turn a plastic spoon into a charming snowman who is hiding a lollipop surprise! This makes a fun gift topper […]

Handprint Rudolph

Handprint Rudolph Handprint crafts are so much fun! This cute idea uses a paint-dipped handprint to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed […]

Cardboard Tube Advent Calendar

This creative advent calendar is made from decorative paper and recycled cardboard tubes! Kids will love making this fun project […]

Torn Paper Bear

Making this torn paper bear is really easy once you know the secret! This creative technique is what makes the […]

Coffee Filter Turkeys

Make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving project using a coffee filter. Kids will enjoy making these cute turkeys while grown ups […]

We Wish You a Merry Christmas Card

This festive ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ craft can be used as a decoration or made into a Christmas […]

Handprint and Footprint Turkey

This adorable Thanksgiving craft is made from handprints and a footprint. Kids will love this fun turkey project and parents […]

Paper Plate Owl

This cute little owl is made from paint and paper plates. Kids will love making their own owls.

Winter Paper Birds

This winter paper bird artwork is made using construction paper, newspaper and finger paint. It’s a fun craft for when […]

Family Handprint Turkey

This wonderful keepsake craft is perfect for Thanksgiving. It not only uses your child’s handprints, but the entire family gets […]

Thankful Turkey Craft

This adorable Thanksgiving turkey craft is a great way to talk to kids about what they are thankful for and […]

Handprint Thanksgiving Poem

This Thanksgiving Handprint Poem reminds us of the true spirit of the season. You can also create your own leaves […]

Mosaic Cornucopia

Mosaic Cornucopia This cute craft is made from torn pieces of construction paper. Use it to help explain why we […]

Raisin Box Turkey

Turn an ordinary box of raisins into a friendly turkey for your child’s lunchbox. This is a quick and easy […]

Spooky Eyeball Bucket

Craft this spooky eyeball bucket to hold your treats on your Halloween table. Or use as a trick or treat […]

Halloween Treat Envelopes

These adorable coupon envelopes are a fun way to give gift cards for peanut-free treats at Halloween. There are instructions […]

Dia de los Muertos Calavera Collage

Use colorful construction paper and scissors to create a collage of the famous couple, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. What […]

Witch Hand with Spiderweb Manicure

Turn your handprint into a witch’s hand complete with a spiderweb manicure. It’s so much fun for Halloween!

Candy Corn Monster

This candy corn monster couldn’t be cuter! The candy corn teeth are such a fun touch to this construction paper […]

Candy Corn Character

Create an adorable candy cane guy for Halloween! The fact that he’s clutching candy makes him even more awesome.

Cinnamon-Scented Pumpkin Pie Ornament

Fill the house with the smell of pumpkin spice with this adorable pumpkin pie ornament. Display it flat or hang […]

Cardboard Tube Indian Corn

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

Lift-the-Flap Haunted House

This haunted house craft was inspired by lift-the-flap books. It has all sorts of happy Halloween characters that hide beneath […]

Witches’ Hats

These whimsical witches’ hats are fun for both kids and adults to make! Give it a try this October.

Paper Plate Pumpkins

Looking for an easy and inexpensive Halloween craft, suitable for all ages? Paper Plate Pumpkins!

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 […]

Glow in the Dark Eyes at the Window

Decorate for Halloween with these spooky glow-in-the-dark eyeballs. Hang the artwork in a window with direct sunlight so it can […]

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

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

Fall Classroom Tree

This Fall Classroom Tree is perfect for a classroom, daycare or other group. If there are more children than this size tree can […]

Monster Handprint Puppets

These Halloween handprint puppets are easy and fun to make and kids will love coming up with their own silly […]

Halloween Friends

Use clay pots to make an adorable werewolf, mummy, witch, and vampire to decorate for Halloween. These festive characters are […]

Fruit Cup Jack-o-Lantern Treats

These adorable jack-o-lantern fruit cups are a fun alternative to candy this Halloween. These are perfect for classroom parties or […]

Candy Corn Man

Turn black, orange and white construction paper into an adorable Candy Corn Man. It’s so easy, with lots of room […]