Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Moving Mini Robot

Kids of all ages will have a great time building their own mini robots from the ground up. The step […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]

Plastic Lid ladybugs

Use plastic milk jugs and paint to make these adorable little ladybugs. It’s a great way to use a material […]

Zebra and Hippo Magnets

Make these two adorable magnets from cardstock and clothespins. A cute zebra and his pal the hippo are fun for […]

Paper Tiger

These cute tigers were made for a Cub Scout den meeting, but it would be equally great for a zoo […]

Craft Stick Kawaii Rainbow

Make an adorable Kawaii Rainbow using colored craft sticks. This fun decoration is great for St. Patrick’s Day, a rainbow-themed […]

Springtime Chicks

These colorful chicks are as charming as can be! Raid the recycling bin for an egg carton to get started […]

Kawaii Inspired Shamrocks

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with adorable Kawaii-inspired shamrocks. They’re easy to make with just a few simple supplies. Add magnets […]

Finger Friends

Looking for a rainy day projects or perhaps in need of puppets for an impromptu play? These whimsical finger puppets […]

Mason Jar Leprechaun

Make a magically delicious mason jar leprechaun to make St. Patrick’s Day extra special! This cute project is so much […]

Coffee Filter Leprechauns

Turn coffee filters into adorable leprechauns. This quick and easy craft is such a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s […]

Paper Plate Toucan

Turn a paper plate, construction paper, and tissue paper into the cutest toucan you’ve ever seen! The tail feathers are […]

Yarn Ladybug

Kids can have a messy fun time with this one! Yarn and balloons come together to create these friendly ladybugs […]

Craft Stick Arctic Animals

Turn craft sticks and googly eyes into adorable Arctic animals. The tutorial includes instructions to make a moose, polar bear, […]

Hairy Friends

Turn an empty container into a cute person whose hair really grows. This gardening project is fun for kids of […]

Cardboard Tube NFL Referee

Make your own NFL referee from a cardboard tube. Include the removable mask, or leave it off for the non-pandemic […]

Felt Love Bugs

Craft up the cutest love bugs ever! These colorful critters are a fun Valentine’s Day project that sewing beginners can […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Robot

Make these charming heart robots with empty cardboard tubes. Kids will love this easy Valentine craft.

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Sledding Dog Handprint Craft

This winter handprint craft is inspired by Secret, a dog who takes herself sledding, made famous in a viral video. […]

Paper Plate Penguin

This adorable penguin is cut from exactly one paper plate, with no scraps left over. It’s easy enough for preschoolers […]

Standing Cardboard Tube Moose

Learn how to make an adorable moose that stands on its own. It starts with a cardboard tube and construction […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Rainbow Ribbon Turkey Decoration

Gather up your ribbon scraps and craft this Rainbow Ribbon Turkey decoration. It looks absolutely adorable sitting on the dinner […]

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]

Thankful Turkeys

Turn empty bottles into adorable turkeys for Thanksgiving. These little gobblers are proudly displaying what they are thankful for!

Tulle Turkey Treats

These sweet turkeys filled with treats and made from tulle and pipe cleaners couldn’t be cuter! Use them as favors, […]

Cardboard Tube Guy Smiley

Learn how to make everybody’s favorite game show host, Guy Smiley! This beloved Sesame Street character starts with a cardboard […]

Crayon Melt Owl

Can you believe that this adorable owl started with broken crayons? Simply melt the wax on a warming tray. If […]

Felt Leaf Finger Puppets

These cute finger puppets are shaped like fall leaves. They are simple to make and fun to play with!

Cardboard Tube Mummies

Raid the recycling bin for cardboard tubes to create these adorable mummies. They’re a fun and easy project for Halloween. 

Handprint Bats

Turn your handprints into a vampire bat for Halloween. It’s a great craft project to do year after year to […]

Yarn-Wrapped Blue Jay

Create a beautiful blue jay using yarn and other common craft materials. What a fun project to honor our feathered […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cardboard tube scarecrow is a fun craft for fall, but it also doubles as a Wizard of Oz craft. […]

Cardboard Tube Robot

This cute little guy is made from cardboard tubes and a few other recycled items that can be found around […]

Paper Plate Hedgehog

Turn a paper plate and dried leaves into the cutest hedgehog ever. This is a great craft to do after […]

Silly Craft Stick Scarecrows

Gather your craft sticks, craft foam and other supplies to make these cute little silly scarecrows. This is a fun […]

Monster Gift Box

This cute monster-themed gift box is made from a cardboard tube. It is just the right size for holding small […]

Paper Bag Scarecrow

Celebrate fall by making this friendly scarecrow. Start with a paper bag and then let your creativity go wild!

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Paper Plate Badger

Turn a paper plate into a badger. This fun craft is a neat way to learn more about woodland animals.

Magnetic Flower Butterflies

Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to decorate with everyone’s favorite, butterflies. They’re fun and cute and the kids will […]

Torn Construction Paper Kitten

Raid the bathroom for the secret supply you need to making a ‘furry’ construction paper kitten. This is a fun […]

Colorful Craft Stick Insects

Each of the seven insect crafts (bee, grasshopper, beetle, spider, snail, butterfly, and ladybug ) starts with a basic popsicle […]

Rainbow Jellyfish

It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]

Paper Plate Shark

These paper plate sharks are easy to make and suitable for even the youngest of crafters. Each shark is one-of-a-kind […]

Salt Dough Skunk

Use salt dough or clay to make these cute skunk sculptures. This project is a fun addition to a study […]

Colorful Tropical Fish

These pretty fish are so bright and cheerful! They would make a great decoration for an ocean themed birthday party […]

Paper Plate Hippo

Turn two paper plates into the cutest smiling hippo ever. It’s a fun project for kids interested in this amazing […]

Origami Parakeet

Simple enough for preschoolers to do, these folded paper parakeets introduces young crafters to the ancient craft of paper folding […]