Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Tube Cardinal

Celebrate winter and nature’s beauty by creating this fun and bright cardinal. It starts with a simple cardboard tube.

Paper Cup Turkeys

Paper Cup Turkeys Line these colorful gobblers up on your table or use them as place cards. Either way, they […]

Turkey Lollipop Covers

Make lollipop turkeys using burlap and construction paper. What a fun Thanksgiving craft for kids to create and share!

Veggies & Dip Turkey Cups

Here’s a fun, healthy snack for kids. Add veggies and dip to a cup that’s dressed to look like a […]

Construction Paper Dragon

Let your imagination run wild when making your own construction paper dragon. It’s easy to do and fun to see […]

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 […]

Make a Hobby Horse

This soft and friendly looking hobby horse is pretty easy to sew. A great project to make for your little […]

Googly Eyes Halloween Napkin Rings

These Halloween napkin rings are made with just googly eyes, felt, and cardboard. They’re the perfect not-too-spooky Halloween decoration.

Puzzle Piece Faces

Recycle those large puzzle pieces into a fun family of Puzzle Faces. A fun project for a bunch of friends […]

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Three Little Pigs Playset

Turn empty cardboard tubes into the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Follow the directions to make three […]

Faces from Fall Leaves

Collect fall leaves and other natural objects like walnuts, sticks etc and make cute leaf faces! Fun activity for fall.

Paper Mice

Make some quick and cute mice using construction paper, yarn, and a googly eye! This would be a fun project […]

Q is for Quail

Are you looking for a craft for Q Week? Or perhaps you’re studying about state symbols? Maybe you’re just a […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Mouse Donuts

Turn chocolate donuts into cute little mice. It couldn’t be easier and they make great gifts!

Monster Party Hats

Super cute and easy to make, these monster hats will be a hit at any party. Cheap party hats are […]

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

Looking for a fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craft to do with your kids? Check out this super easy toilet […]

Scrap Paper Seahorse

Don’t throw out those scraps of patterned paper! Turn them into a colorful and whimsical seahorse, inspired by the artwork […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Cardboard Tube Zebra

Raid the recycling bin for materials to make this adorable zebra. It’s fun and inexpensive to put together.

Panda Jar

It only takes a few simple craft supplies to turn an empty jar into an adorable panda. Kids will love […]

Silly Face Applesauce Cups

Healthy doesn’t have to be boring! Add silly faces to applesauce cups to make a fun treat for your birthday […]

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids.

Clam Shell Critters

Here’s something to do with the clam shells the kids found at the beach. Turn them into these cute Clam […]

Seashell Turtle

Make a cute turtle using a large seashell. Easy and fun for all ages, and a great way to use […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Cardboard Tube Fish in a Bowl

Learn how to make these cute fish out of cardboard tubes. The tutorial includes the bowl pattern and a coloring […]

Ice Cream Sandwich Craft

This googly-eyed ice cream sandwich couldn’t be cuter! It’s a quick and easy construction paper craft that’s perfect for summer.

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 […]

Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

This adorable mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well-worth the time invested! You can shorten the […]

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Paper Plate Fish

Our old friend the paper plate once again is the foundation of this Paper Plate Fish craft. A fun ocean […]

Farm Animal Magnets

Chenille stems and felt scraps are used to make these adorable farm animal magnets. Easy to make from craft items […]

Money Gift for Graduation

This adorable graduate is hiding a gift of money. It’s really easy to make – can you guess what recycled […]

Bottle Panda

Turn an empty bottle into an adorable panda. This is a fun way to use something that might otherwise be […]

Fish Baggies

Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]

Paper Plate Storks

This clever stork is made with paper plates and plastic spoons. The detailed photos make it so easy to replicate.

Paper Plate U.F.O.

How cute is this?! This sweet alien is flying around in an unidentified flying object that your kids can make.

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Wiggly Worms

Turn craft foam, pipe cleaners and pencils into friendly wiggly worms. This craft would also work well as a party […]

Pipe Cleaner Snake

Turn pipe cleaners, googly eyes and felt into a cute little snake. A fun, easy and inexpensive craft for a […]

Felt Hamburger

Have fun making an adorable googly-eyed hamburger that’s full of personality! I used felt, but craft foam or construction paper […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Paper Bag Bunny

Turn a paper bag into a cute bunny! All you need is a paper bag, construction paper, googly eyes and […]

Cone Critters

These adorable cone critters are the perfect way to display Easter candy. Make a few to hang around the house […]

Purr-fect Kitty Valentine

Our homemade kitty valentines are purr-fect for Valentine’s Day. You need only construction paper and foam stickers to make these […]

Love Bugs

These yarn Love Bugs are adorable… such a fun craft to do with your little Valentines! Give them out to […]

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]