Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Nutter Butter Puppy Pops

Chocolate dipped cookies decorated with floppy chocolate ears, candy eyes, and a cute nose make these sweet puppies perfect for […]

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque. This is a great […]

Pirate Puppet

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

I Love Ewe, Dad

Dad will get a laugh on the play on words on his Father’s Day gift. Quick and easy to make, […]

Paper Plate Lemon Fan

Turn a paper plate into a lemon slice fan that looks cool while it cools you down! This easy craft […]

Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Paper Plate Fans

Turn paper plates into colorful fans that will keep you cool during the hot days of summer. It couldn’t be […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Craft Stick Bunnies

Time for an Easter or springtime puppet show using these colorful craft stick bunny rabbits. Give them even more Easter […]

Baseball Game

Turn a ping pong ball, craft stick, and Dixie cups into a fun baseball game craft that you can actually […]

Duct Tape Mardi Gras Mask

Make a fun mask from duct tape to celebrate Mardi Gras! It’s a fun way to express your creativity, and […]

Heart Flowers

This simple craft is perfect for even the youngest of kids. These are great for birthdays, Mother’s Day or Valentine’s […]

Mini Football Field Craft

Kids will love making this easy mini football field craft! It’s simple to do and can be customized with your […]

Freedom Friend Puppets

Freedom Friends Puppets Share Martin Luther King’s belief in peace and friendship with these freedom puppets. It’s a fun way […]

Craft Stick Menorah and Dreidel

Make fun and festive Hanukkah decorations using colored craft sticks. Plain stick will work as well; just paint them or […]

Craft Stick Snowflake

Turn plain wooden craft sticks into a sparkly snowflake door decoration in a few simple steps using paint and glitter. […]

Bible Verse Christmas Tree

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

Cereal Box Mayflower

Make a fun Thanksgiving centerpiece to show what the whole family is thankful for. This Mayflower ship is made from […]

Paper Plate Cornucopia

Paper Plate Cornucopia This is a cute way to hold nametags for guests. As they arrive, have them look through the […]

Craft Stick Alligator

This clever alligator craft is a great way to learn about greater-than and less-than. It works equally well for science […]

Helicopter Ornament

This helicopter ornament is made out of a clear glass ball, wooden spatulas/ice cream sticks, and some odds and ends […]

Native American Stick Game

Make your own version of a stick game popular with Native American tribes across the Southwest. It’s fun to make […]

Flowers of One Garden

Talk about unity and the fact that we are all flowers of one garden while creating something beautiful your child […]

Pigeon Puppet

If your little one loves books by Mo Willems, then this is a great construction paper craft for you! The […]

Easy Beaded Sun Craft

Create a beaded sun using craft sticks, yarn, and pony beads. This simplified version of a God’s Eye is easy […]

Forky from Toy Story 4

Use the same materials as Bonnie does in Toy Story 4 to make your own Forky. What a fun addition […]

Patriotic Photo Frame

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

Wiggly Worm Ring Toss

This ring toss game is really fun to make and just as enjoyable to play!  It’s a great summertime activity.

Handprint Campfire

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

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 […]

‘My Dad Rocks’ Keepsake Box

Surprise Dad with this ‘My Dad Rocks’ keepsake box for Father’s Day. It’s a simple handmade gift he’ll treasure.

Fruit Cup Flowers

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

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 […]

Egg Carton Kinara

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

Pinecone Snowman

Crafted from pinecones, this cute little snowman is ready to hit the slopes!

Craft Stick Turkey

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

Noah’s Ark and Critters

Make a Noah’s Ark craft using a paper plate,popsicle sticks, clothespins, and a dash of creativity. What a fun project […]

Avengers Bookmarks

Are your kids fans of The Avengers? Make these fun superhero-themed bookmarks out of craft sticks to encourage reading!

Recycled Maracas

Plastic drink containers are turned into musical instruments! Strike up a beat with these shakers.

Craft Stick Shelves

These geometric wall shelves are not only functional, but they’re beautiful as well. This stick shelf project is so easy and […]

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Cork Boats

Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]

Colorful Craft Stick Wreath

Create a colorful wreath using craft sticks. This bright and cheery wreath is easy to make and lots of fun.

Craft Stick Barn

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

Chenille Snowboarder

Chenille Snowboarder Snowboarding is all the rage and so fun to watch during the Olympics! Kids will love testing their […]

Dimensional Skier Craft

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

Birdhouse Gingerbread House

Turn an unfinished wooden birdhouse into a festive gingerbread house. Because none of it is edible, it will last for […]