Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Origami Paper Flowers

Use construction paper or other types of paper to make three styles of origami flowers. Then use them on cards, […]

Four Seasons Felt Board

This ingenious felt board allows for plenty of imaginative play, regardless of the time of year. Add extra accessories to […]

Construction Paper Flowers

Turn construction paper into beautiful flowers in just a few steps. Use them as gift toppers, on a card, or […]

Glue-Resist Sunflower

This colorful sunflower starts with ordinary glue. Once it’s dry, color it in with pastels and display it throughout fall.

Fairy Tale Mirror

Create an enchanted, fairy tale mirror to make pretend play even more fun. Start with a hand-held mirror and faux […]

Woodland Wreath

Create an adorable Woodland Wreath, with materials from the forest. It’s a wonderful activity to pair with a nature walk.

Sunflower Garland

This beautiful sunflower garland is made from inexpensive silk flowers and a found stick. It’s easy to make, bright, happy […]

Pasta Butterflies

These beautiful butterflies are made from painted pasta and displayed in mini flowerpots. Give it a try!

Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers brighten any space and they’ll never die! Making them is easy and fun.

Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

Woven Thistle Craft

This unique craft combines multiple techniques to produce a “woven” thistle with lots of texture. Give it a try!

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Fondant Flower

Decorate cakes and cupcakes with edible fondant flowers that actually taste good. The tutorial has instructions to make an easy […]

Colored Cotton Ball Art

Create a dimensional ‘painting’ using colored cotton balls! Allow enough time for the dyed cotton balls to dry before making […]

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Fairyland Frame

Create a lovely fairyland frame to display anywhere you want to remember the magic of fairies. Follow the steps exactly […]

Chocolate Flower Teacher Gift

Show your appreciation for a wonderful teacher with these ribbon and candy roses. They also make memorable party favors.

Tulle Flower Bouquet

Repurpose party favor wrappings or scraps of tulle to make these sweet and colorful flowers. There are lots of options […]

Dimensional Paper Cactus

Create a gorgeous dimensional cactus from paper. The instructions are in Russian, but there are plenty of detailed photos and […]

Easter Window Clings

Make your own Easter window clings made with puffy paint. This super simple craft is a fun way to spend some […]

Origami Tulip

Bring spring indoors with origami tulips. This easy paper craft looks so pretty on display.

Yarn-Wrapped Tulips

Wrap cardboard tulips with colorful yarn to make a pretty spring bouquet. It’s an easy fine motor activity for young […]

Dried Pineapple Flowers

Dried pineapple flowers are a natural, healthy garnish that look beautiful and taste delicious. Plus, they’re really easy to make.

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace featuring quilled flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do and looks so pretty.

Froot Loop Flowers

This simple craft uses colorful Froot Loops cereal and buttons to make flowers. It’s great for spring.

Coffee Filter Flowers

Explore color mixing and saturation with this engaging coffee filter craft. It’s great fun for spring or any time.

Bottle Botany

Can you believe that each of these plants are actually made with just plastic bottles and some paint? Incredible, beautiful […]

Zinnia Flower Pinecones

Turn ordinary pinecones into beautiful zinnias with a little bit of paint. It’s so simple and absolutely stunning.

Flower T-Shirt Rings

Create cute flower rings from an old t-shirt! It’s easy to do and a great way to give new life […]

Terrarium Painting

Combine art with a science lesson with this neat Terrarium Painting project. The artwork solidifies observations kids make about plants […]

Unicorn Gift Bag

Turn a plain white paper gift bag into this magical unicorn. It makes gift-giving even more enchanting.

Easy Red Felt Roses

It’s so easy to turn felt into beautiful roses. The tutorial includes both written instructions and a helpful video.

Felt Flower Hair Accessories

Turn colorful felt and pearl cabochons into cute hair accessories. They’re easy to make and inexpensive as well.

Yarn Pom Pom Flowers

These yarn pom pom flowers are really quick and easy to make. Use them as gift toppers, add them to […]

Beaded Flower Rings

These pretty little rings are quite simple to make once you learn the pattern. Make some for yourself and more […]

Hawaiian Lei

Make a neat Hawaiian-inspired lei for your next party. It’s easy to do and is a good fine motor activity […]

Button Flower Ring

Turn buttons and beads into a pretty flower ring! Make them in all your favorite colors.

Beaded Flower Bracelets

Once you learn how to make this beaded flower bracelet, make one for each of your best friends in her […]

Flower Bracelet

This beautiful flower bracelet is surprisingly easy to make. It’s a fun project for jewelry-making novices to try.

3-D Flower Bouquet

Create a dimensional bouquet of paper flowers for someone special. It’s a keepsake a friend, relative or teacher will cherish.

Ribbon Petal Hair Clip

Turn ribbon into a pretty ribbon petal hair clip. It’s easy to do and can be customized with any color […]

Felt Flower Pillow

This lovely felt pillow looks complicated to make, but it’s not! The pillow and leaves have simple hand-stitching, while the […]

Flower Key Chain

Ready to try something different with seed beads? This cute beaded flower key chain is just the thing to do!

Washi Tape Monogram

Transform a plain monogram into something special with washi tape. It’s easy to do and fun project for a group […]

Felt Roses Card

This beautiful card features simple felt flowers. Use it for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, as a thank you card, […]

Resin Flower Headband

If you have a glue gun and a little bit of time, you can make your own headband featuring resin […]

Bottle-Stamped Flowers

Use an empty soda bottle to create these cute stamped flowers. This is a fun craft for all ages to do.

Pearl Flower Bracelet

Make a simple and elegant bracelet for a special occasion. This project is best for teenagers.

Felt Flower Pot

Turn felt, foam and pom poms into a beautiful “pot” of flowers! It makes a beautiful decoration to enjoy year […]

Real Flower Earrings

Turn real flowers into beautiful earrings that you’ll love to wear. The secret is laminating them!

Pearl Headband with Felt Flower

Make a very feminine headband featuring pearls and a felt flower. It’s easy to make and less expensive than store-bought […]

Floating Flower Sensory Bin

Entertain your toddler with this floating flower sensory bin! The tutorial explains three fun activities for play-based learning.