Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Patriotic Photo Frame

This Patriotic Photo Frame is ideal for any patriotic holiday.  It also makes a wonderful gift for a service person.

Popsicle Stick Puzzle Craft

Use old magazines and popsicle sticks to make your own puzzles. Keep them in your bag for quiet, independent play […]

California Bear Flag Coaster

Create a craft stick coaster featuring the state flag of California. The project is easy to adapt for other states’ […]

Craft Stick Sheep

This delightful craft stick sheep is fun for Easter or during a study of farm animals. Kids will love it!

Craft Stick Diversity Train

This fun project uses photos of your family to create a fun craft stick train. Martin Luther King Jr. taught […]

Ski Collage

There’s so much potential for creativity when the kids try this ski collage, as every skier will be one-of-a-kind. It’s […]

Paper Plate Football Fan

Turn a paper plate into a football fan for a football fan! Personalize this fun craft with your team colors […]

Craft Stick Bat and Ghost

With just a few craft sticks and some imagination, you can make the perfect popsicle bat and ghost to liven […]

Witch Spoon Puppet

Make this cute witch puppet from a wooden spoon and paint. Let your creativity go wild!

Wheelbarrow of Leaves

Wheelbarrow of Leaves What better way to collect all those falling leaves than with a wheelbarrow? Have fun with this […]

Clown Pencil Cup

With kids headed back to school, parents are looking for fun ways to encourage them to do their homework. Having […]

Pencil Door Hanger

Use craft sticks to make this fun homework door sign. This craft is a great choice before the kids head […]

Paper Plate Watermelon Fan

Cool off by making this fun watermelon themed fan from a craft stick and a paper plate. It’s fun for […]

Paper Plate Parrot

Whether flying through the jungle or hanging out on a pirate ship, these colorful parrot will be a hit anywhere. […]

Pirate Story Puppets

Create five pirate-themed stick puppets, then put on your own puppet show! This is a fun, screen-free activity for families […]

Popsicle Stick Catapult

Building a catapult is a great STEM activity for young kids. Play with variables to see if you can make […]

Colorful Clothespin Airplane

Turn clothespins and craft sticks into adorable airplanes. This colorful airplane craft will be a hit with your little ones.

Handprint Campfire

This cool campfire craft starts with a handprint and ends with a ‘toasted’ marshmallow over the fire. What a fun […]

Dinosaur Puppets

These dinosaur stick puppets are fun to make and then use for creative play. Make your dinosaurs realistic, or use […]

Star Wars Puppets

Kids will love creating Star Wars puppets and playing with them long after May the 4th! The tutorial includes templates […]

Craft Stick Leprechaun Hat

This craft stick leprechaun hat is an easy and inexpensive craft for kids. Pair it with a study of why […]

Wookie Birdhouse

Help your Star Wars fan turn an empty milk or juice carton into a cute Wookie Birdhouse. It’s a great […]

Craft Stick White House

The U.S. President lives in a very special house called the White House. We’ve recreated his house using craft sticks […]

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 […]

Snowman Thermometer

Snowman Thermometer When the weather is chilly outside, this snowman thermometer is the perfect project for kids stuck indoors. What […]

New Year’s Eve Noise Makers

Ring in the New Year with homemade noise makers! They’re easy to do and are made from materials you probably […]

Pinecone Snowman

Crafted from pinecones, this cute little snowman is ready to hit the slopes! Make your own today. 

Egg Carton Kinara

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

Bible Verse Christmas Tree

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

Paint Stick Christmas Tree

Make a beautiful Christmas tree wall decoration using paint sticks and printables. Or, substitute craft sticks for the paint sticks […]

Cereal Box Turkeys

These cereal box turkeys are easy to make and really cute. What a fun idea for Thanksgiving and a great […]

Princess and the Pea Craft

Sew up some tiny quilts and make your doll a bed worthy of the most sensitive princess. It’s a great […]

Monster Handprint Puppets

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

Craft Stick Scarecrows

Use craft sticks, fabric and felt to create these fun and whimsical scarecrows. Use them for a puppet show or […]

Cute Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

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

Craft Stick Pumpkin

Create a cute craft stick pumpkin to welcome fall. This fun craft is easy to make and easy to adapt […]

Playdough Texture Tools

Use craft sticks and a variety of household items to make your own texture sticks. They are great fun to […]

Mini Camping Set

Get the kids excited about camping with this fun mini camping play set, perfect for pretend play. Bring the campsite […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Recycled Maracas

Turn plastic drink containers into festive musical instruments! Strike up a beat with these recycled shakers.

Flower Number Line

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

Bunny at the Craft Stick Fence

Don’t pick around those flawed craft sticks anymore! This adorable bunny at the fence project looks best with the craft […]

Craft Stick Kawaii Rainbow

Make an adorable Kawaii Rainbow using colored craft sticks. This fun decoration is great for St. Patrick’s Day, a rainbow-themed […]

Craft Stick Leprechaun Hat

Make your own leprechaun hat for St. Patrick’s Day. This fun craft takes about 15 minutes; washable markers add color […]

Craft Stick Arctic Animals

Turn craft sticks and googly eyes into adorable Arctic animals. The tutorial includes instructions to make a moose, polar bear, […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzles

Create personalized craft stick puzzles that will keep little ones occupied during car trips or while in a restaurant. Make […]

Yertle the Turtle

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Yertle the Turtle! This fun project for toddlers and preschoolers turns a paper plate, craft […]

Craft Stick Building Set

Show your little builders how they can make their own building set using craft sticks, Velcro dots and plastic bottle […]

Mardi Gras Handprint Mask

Trace your child’s handprints to add a very personal touch to this printable mask. It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind project for […]

Craft Stick Barn

This cute barn craft would be a great activity for a farm themed birthday party.

Dimensional Skier Craft

Create a dimensional skier using construction paper, felt, and other common materials. It’s a fun projects for kids to do […]

Christmas Card Puzzle

These cute puzzles start with Christmas cards. Throw a few into your bag for a boredom buster to pull out […]

Cereal Box Winter Diorama

If your kids are wishing they were outside playing in the snow, do the next best thing. Make an imaginary […]

Craft Stick Santa Claus

Craft Stick Santa Claus This cute craft stick Santa is an easy ornament made with very few supplies. Put him together in […]