Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Halloween Finger Puppets

These cute Halloween finger puppets are made with pipe cleaners and pom poms! Follow the instructions to make a bat, […]

Halloween Treat Envelopes

These adorable coupon envelopes are a fun way to give gift cards for peanut-free treats at Halloween. There are instructions […]

Candy Corn Character

Create an adorable candy cane guy for Halloween! The fact that he’s clutching candy makes him even more awesome.

Chestnut Pencil Toppers

These cute pencil critters are made from chestnuts, craft foam and toothpicks. There are lots of other ideas for chestnut […]

Glittery Foam Monsters

Make cute little monsters using foam, pom poms, and pipe cleaners. Attach magnets to the back to hang them on […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

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

Cookie Scarecrows

Celebrate fall with these adorable Scarecrow Cookies! The tutorial uses store-bought oatmeal creme pies, but you can use peanut butter […]

Paper Plate Storks

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

Mouse Pad

This darling mouse pad actually looks like a mouse and is functional, too. Make your own!

Candy Corn Man

Turn black, orange and white construction paper into an adorable Candy Corn Man. It’s so easy, with lots of room […]

Spoon Puppets

These fun and easy Spoon Puppets will make for hours of creative play. They’re small enough to tuck into a […]

Shape Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made using basic shapes, including rectangles, circles, and triangles. It’s a great fall learning activity.

Sparkly Frog

Use styrofoam and paint and a few other supplies to make this super cute frog. Kids will love how it […]

Whimsical Clay Narwhal

Use air dry clay to make an adorable narwhal. Can you guess how to make the narwhal’s tusk?

Puzzle Piece Minions

Turn puzzle pieces into adorable minions! They are easy to make and have so much personality.

Paper Plate Sea Crab

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

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 […]