Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Construction Paper Dragon

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

Butterfly Snack Clips

Make snacking fun (and super cute!) with these Beautiful Butterfly Snack Clips. They are so easy and fun to make!

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Puzzle Piece Alien

Turn a puzzle piece into a friendly alien! This easy craft gives kids a ton of opportunity to exercise their […]

Pringles Can Beaver Craft

Use construction paper and a few other basic materials to turn Pringles cans into a colony of beavers. It’s easy […]

Footprint Alien

Turn your footprint into a friendly alien with this fun craft. Kids will particularly love the splatter technique to make […]

Paper Plate Ladybugs

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. Kids will fine-tune their motor skills […]

Golf Flamingo

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

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

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 […]

Pipe Cleaner Snake

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

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 […]

Stuffed Newspaper Panda Bear

This stuffed newspaper panda craft is simple to make and so super cute. Tearing and crumpling the newspaper that is […]

Pipe Cleaner Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using pipe cleaners and Styrofoam balls! This is a fun craft for kids, and great for […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

Paper Plate Flamingo

Turn paper plates into a flock of pretty pink flamingos! This easy project is great fun for kids.

Bottle Cap Fish

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

Yarn Turtles

Make an adorable turtle from construction paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Create a whole family in different sizes […]

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.