Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Clay Pot Lighthouse

Use old clay pots to make this charming lighthouse! It’s so easy to do.

Twig Garden Markers

Twig garden markers are so cute and couldn’t be easier. They’re a great addition to the garden.

Beaded Rainbow Wind Chime

Use colorful beads and craft sticks to create a wind chime for the backyard. It’s easy to do and looks […]

Garden Dragonflies

Create colorful dragonflies for the garden using plastic spoons. There’s a lot of room for creativity when making these adorable […]

Terra Cotta Wind Chimes

Turn terra cotta pots into fabulous wind chimes for the garden. The strings of beads look like flowing water!

Garden Flags

Create a simple garden flag with just a few materials. Make a bunch for different seasons and holidays, too!

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Garden Marker Cookies

They look like garden markers, but they’re actually tasty cookies. What a fun treat for Mother’s Day or a thoughtful gift […]

Pineapple Plant Pot

With a few simple steps, you can turn a plain pot and a succulent into an eye-catching pineapple! It’s so […]

Twig Flower Pot

Start with a nature walk to gather twigs, then use them to make this cute flower pot. It makes a […]

Fairy Garden Mason Jar Terrarium

This adorable craft combines a fairy garden, a mason jar, and a terrarium. The tutorial includes easy instructions for making […]

Indoor Fairy Garden

Make a simple and fun indoor fairy garden by layering colored sand. It’s a neat project that has so much […]

Pebble Fairy House

Make your own pebble and stick fairy house with a real moss roof and hinged door. What a wonderful way […]

Succulent Gumball Planter

Turn a few household objects into a cute gumball machine succulent planter! It’s a fun craft for the whole family […]

Summer Herb Garden

Upcycle old window screens to make this cool summer herb garden. It’s a fun project for the whole family to […]

Grass Caterpillar

Grow a fuzzy grass caterpillar in your garden! This is a wonderful project to introduce kids to the joys of […]

Painted Planters

Make eye-catching planters for the front porch or anywhere else. It’s hard to believe they start as trash cans!

Crib Rails Planter

When it’s time to convert the crib to a toddler bed, turn the rails into a vertical planter. After an […]

Melted Crayon Terracotta Pot

These pots may look like they were painted, but they were actually decorated with melted crayon! This fun technique requires […]

Canning Lid Garden Markers

Create cute garden markers using canning lids and paint sticks. Draw your own designs or use the printable to make […]

Easy Spring-Themed Wreaths

Use inexpensive grapevine wreaths, spray paint and cuttings from your yard to make these pretty wreaths. They’re very easy to […]

Homemade Bird Bath

Make a colorful birdbath to help your feathered friends on a warm summer day. This fun project starts with glass […]

Edible Rose Topiary Trees

Fill a clay pot with a cake pop and top with another, then you’ve got yourself a rose topiary tree! These beautiful […]

Rose Petals Painting

Make painting a whole new experience by switching from paper to rose petals! These beautiful petals smell wonderful and provide […]