Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Holiday Bottle Cap Magnets

Bottle cap magnets are really easy to make and are a great way to use up paper scraps. A wonderful […]

Candy Sleighs

These candy sleighs are a craft faire favorite that any child would love to give or receive! A fun project […]

Faux Cupcake Ornaments

These miniature faux cupcake ornaments make wonderful gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. A fun project to do with […]

Chocolate Pumpkin Bark

Here”s a simple recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Bark that makes the perfect hostess gift this Thanksgiving! Great for teachers too!

Handmade Monogram Gift Wrap

Create personalized DIY Wrapping Paper with recycled grocery bags, paint and buttons. Fun for any gift giving occasion.

Mini Autumn Gift Bags

Create and close up mini gift bags with buttons…can be done for any season or occasion with different buttons.

DIY Fabric Ribbon

Learn how to make this incredibly affordable, easy, beautiful fabric ribbon. perfect for gift giving any time of the year […]

Little Monster Candy Baubles

Use these cute little monster baubles as trick-or-treat packaging, fun Halloween party favors, or to hang on a centerpiece or […]

Monster Mugs

Paint your own dishwasher-safe mugs with a fun and unique monster design. Makes a great gift, especially when filled with […]

Scrabble Tile Coaster

Use old Scrabble tiles to create custom coasters. A fun and useful gift that you can personalize! Great for Grandparent’s […]

Personalized Plates

Personalize a mug, plate, or bowl using nothing but a Sharpie and your oven. A fun gift or keepsake and […]

Handprint & Footprint Apron

Make an adorable garden-themed apron featuring your child’s handprints and footprints. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any other […]

Apple Coasters

Make a super cute set of Apple Coasters. Keep them for yourself or give them as a gift to that […]

Plastic Bottle Storage

Reuse an old plastic bottle and turn it into useful storage. A fun project for kids to make for themselves […]

Sparkly Word Art

Have some yarn scraps left over? Turn them into Sparkly Word Art! Attach them to gift packages, hang them in […]

Money Notebook

Need a cool gift that’s perfect for any occasion? Make a ‘notebook’ of money! Great for back to school or […]

Decorated Clipboard

Use tissue paper and Mod Podge to change a plain clipboard into a work of art! These clipboards make a […]

Quilled Notepad Holder

Here’s a fast and simple project the kids can make for Dad. He will love this decorative and functional gift! […]

Paper Cake

Create a beautiful layered ‘cake’ using round paper mache boxes and paper. Makes a wonderful centerpiece. Or. fill the boxes […]

Shrink Plastic Cuff Links

Have your children color on shrink plastic, then turn their artwork into personalized, one-of-a-kind cufflinks for Dad. Perfect for Father’s […]

Dog Photo Stand

Turn plastic dogs into cute and functional photo holders! You’re not limited to dogs- try cats, dinosaurs, or any other […]

Salt Dough Handprints

These salt dough hand prints are simple, inexpensive, and fun to make! They are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Kissing Hand Keys

This project was inspired by Audrey Penn’s beloved book “The Kissing Hand.” This would make a wonderful gift for a […]

Bleached Out T-shirts

Use bleach to make personalized t-shirts that are super cool. The kids will love making them and love wearing them. […]

Graduation Cap Gift Jar

Don’t want to use a boring envelope for that monetary gift? Roll it up, tie it with ribbon, and put […]

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Watercolor Daddy Sign

Transform your child’s mountain of surplus paintings into a beautiful and meaningful Father’s Day gift. Use the provided templates or […]

Easter Candy Bark

It only takes minutes to create this pretty and tasty Easter Candy Bark. It will look great as an Easter […]

Nature Journal

Capture the magic of nature on your next family outing by recording your findings and thoughts in your own customized […]

Layered Felt Heart Magnet

Layering different colors of felt gives this adorable heart magnet dimension. A great idea for a teacher’s gift or to […]

Owl Plushie

These cute little stuffed owls are simple to make, even if you’re not experienced at sewing. You can use any […]

Peg Doll Matching Game

This cute game is made up of painted peg dolls and cups that match. Kids match each doll with their […]

Santa Treat Buckets

Santa’s belly crafts have become quite popular. One adorable rendition is this version using clay pots and electrical tape to […]

Autumn Leaves Box

Whether you use a recycled or new box, it’s easy to turn it into a pretty box perfect for autumn […]

Witches Whittled Wands Printable

An adorable printable perfect for Halloween gift giving. Your kids will love this printable and have fun decorating the plastic […]

Homemade Movie Kit

This project makes for a great gift idea, especially for kids in the elementary age group. It includes candy, popcorn […]

Easy Washi Tape Gift Wrap

Here’s a simple gift wrap that kids can help make using brown paper and washi tape. They will love creating […]

Decoupage Picture Frame

A picture frame decoupaged with scrapbook paper and children’s artwork makes a lovely gift for family members. Personalize the frame […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

It’s simple to make bright and cheery flowers out of tissue paper. Use for decorations or fill a vase with […]

Cute as a Button Card

Personalize these pretty cards to say “Happy Birthday” or “Thinking of You”. Find all the materials necessary for this project […]

Decorated Mugs

Kids can personalize coffee mugs with Sharpie pens to make great gifts for grandparents, teachers…even Mom and Dad!

Bottle Cap Necklace

Bottle cap necklaces are all the rage ! Turn bottle caps into fancy necklaces that are nice for gift giving […]

Sidewalk Chalk

Save money by making the kids colorful sidewalk chalk at home. Bag up the chalk to give as a gift […]

Friendship Tea

A classic recipe that’s been around for years – perfect for end-of-year gifts for teachers. Gather the ingredients and let […]

Birthday Balloons

Send a box of money-filled balloons to your favorite birthday boy or girl! The recipient will be so surprised at […]

Love You to Pieces

For Father’s Day, Dad will love the sweet note attached to this sweet chocolate treat. We’ve provided a printable tag […]

Father’s Day Coupon Book

Recycle a can into a cool container to hold coupons for Father’s Day. Show Dad how much you love him […]

Pop Pop…Great Teacher

A fun way to tell your child’s teachers thank you for a wonderful year…without going broke! Attach a tag to […]

Money Soap

Surprise a new graduate with this whimsical gift of soap. Watch their faces when they realize there is money tucked […]

Fabric Basket Tutorial

Stitch up one of these cute little baskets in no time. Perfect for gift giving, just change the fabric to […]

Cookies for Teacher

Recycle a potato chip can and turn it into a pretty cookie canister – perfect for giving to your teacher, […]

Glitter Frame

This shimmering picture frame makes the perfect gift for Teacher Appreciation Week! Turn a cheapo picture frame into a pretty […]

Best Teacher Bar None

A quick and easy way to dress up an ordinary chocolate bar, turning it into a fun gift. Great for […]

One Smart Cookie

Tuck some homemade cookies into a plastic drink cup and add a pretty bow…now you have a special treat for […]