Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Cardboard Tube Cowardly Lion

Turn a cardboard tube and faux fur into a magnificent lion! Whether you prefer a realistic lion or a character […]

Playdough Sugar Skull

Let your creativity go wild making a playdough skull! This fabulous craft is great fun for Halloween and Dia de […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

These cute snakes couldn’t be easier! Paint, cut and decorate your way to a fun and colorful snake, perfect for […]

Plastic Cup Crow

This cute little crow is a perfect fall craft. It’s made from cups and paint and is really easy to […]

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Friendly caterpillars made from Styrofoam eggs cups and filled with jingle bells – a homemade rattle for little hands! Adults […]

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Magnetic Dragonfly Clip

Make a colorful dragonfly clip that’s cute as can be. It’s perfect for holding artwork or notes on the fridge […]

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.

Paper Plate Cat

Turn a paper plate into a cute cat! Perfect for “C Week”, a study of pets, or just for fun. […]

Tissue Box Tattle Monster

The Tattle Monster is a friendly little monster ready to listen and gobble up those unwanted tattles young kids so […]

Blow Painting

Colorful monsters created from paint splotches. No two are ever the same!

Paper Bag Bird Puppets

These cute and colorful bird puppets are made from paper bags and colored paper. Give them a try!

Clothespin Shark

Whether it’s Shark Week or just an ordinary Tuesday, this shark craft is fun for kids and makes a great […]

Easter Finger Puppets

Adorable finger puppets for Easter made from twisted chenille stems. Would also be cute to use as pencil toppers!

Easter Bunny Cups

Create your own Easter bunny cups. They are easy to make and great for treats, snacks or egg hunting!

Washcloth Bunny and Chick

Decorate for Easter with these adorable washcloth bunnies and chicks. They’re fun to create and make a great gift, also.

Love Bug Chocolate Caterpillar

Make these cute little love bug caterpillar valentines with Sixlets candies, cardstock, and pom poms. What a clever project!

Wookie Finger Puppets

Create adorable Wookie Finger Puppets from felt, then use them for your own puppet show. Star Wars fans will love […]

Folded Paper Valentine

Create an adorable valentine holder out of folded paper, then stuff it full of hearts, confetti, small gifts, or love […]

Baltimore Oriole Craft

Craft a cute version of a Baltimore oriole using cardstock or construction paper. It’s easy to do!

Wood Beads Snowman

Turn wooden beads into an adorable snowman ornament. Dress him up with googly eyes, pom poms, sequins, and a little […]

Christmas Slime Jars

These slime jars are so cute. They’re a fun and easy gift kids can make and give at Christmas.

Hanger Reindeer

Transform a clothes hanger into the cutest reindeer ever! This simple project uses materials you likely already have on hand.

Popcorn Box Cockatiel

Turn a popcorn box into a cockatiel! Then fill the box with candy-covered popcorn and enjoy the tasty treat.

Grover Hand Puppet

Create a hand puppet of that lovable, furry monster, Grover! Sesame Street fans will love it.

Googly Eyes Headband

Make this easy googly eyes headband. It’s a fun Halloween accessory that you can wear all month long.

Turkey Windsock

Turn an empty can into a cute turkey windsock this fall. It makes such a festive decoration.

Frankenstein Popcorn Box

Anyone would love to receive this Frankenstein popcorn box for Halloween. It’s definitely a treat and not a trick!

Saber-Toothed Squirrel Pinecone

Turn a pinecone and other natural materials into Scrat, the acorn-obsessed, saber-toothed squirrel from the Ice Age movies. It’s such […]

Pinecone Hedgehogs

Turn pinecones and felt into adorable hedgehogs. The tutorial also includes instructions to make beautiful pinecone owls.

Handprint Gorillas

Pair Peggy Rathmann’s “Good Night, Gorilla” with this fun and easy gorilla handprint craft. They’re so cute!

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Cardboard Toy Robots

See the creativity bursting forth as kids make their own toy robots from cardboard. Half the fun is dreaming up […]

Cactus Pet Rocks

Kids love pet rocks and these cacti couldn’t be cuter! This craft is easy and inexpensive.

Troll Painted Rocks

Use paint, felt, feathers, and more to transform rocks into adorable trolls. They each have so much personality!

Cardboard Aliens

Turn cardboard tubes into friendly aliens. Let your creativity go wild with this project!

Felt Monster

Create a one-of-a-kind monster plushie with felt. The post has other great ideas for monster-themed activities.

Garden Dragonflies

Create colorful dragonflies for the garden using plastic spoons. There’s a lot of room for creativity when making these adorable […]

Cupcake Liner Crab

Turn red cupcake liners into the cutest crab you’ve ever seen! Using different sizes of googly eyes gives these creatures […]

Alien UFO Space Craft

Dig through the recycling bin to find the supplies for this whimsical alien craft. Use your creativity as you decorate […]

Clothespin Horse

This clothespin horse is so easy to make with the help of the printable template. Add some simple embellishments to […]

No-Sew Fleece Whale Pillow

Create a whimsical whale pillow using polar fleece, fiberfill, yarn, and fabric glue. This easy project requires no sewing.

Unicorn Puppet

If you love unicorns, you’ll want to make this beautiful puppet right away. The mane and tail are made from […]

Easter Bunny Cups

The kids will hopping with excitement making these super easy Easter bunny cups. Use them for treats, party favors or […]

Monster Cards

Create cute little monsters using the craft supplies you have on hand. They’re fun for St. Patrick’s Day or for no […]

St. Patrick Puppet

Celebrate the feast of St. Patrick with this paper bag puppet. It’s a wonderful way to learn about the religious […]

Heart Peacock

This beautiful peacock is made with colorful construction paper or cardstock hearts. It’s a fun craft for Valentine’s Day or […]

Bandaid Caring Card

Use a bandaid to create a card that shows how much you care. The tutorial includes a cute song about […]

Painted Earrings

Transform googly eyes, fabric and paint into custom earrings. It takes just minutes!

Chenille Stem Monsters

Let your creativity go wild with these fun chenille stem monsters! After they’re done, give them names and come up […]