Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Paper Strip Turtle

Dig out those narrow scraps of scrapbook paper and use them to make this friendly turtle. Easy and very inexpensive.

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]

Pac-man Characters

Introduce your kids to Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde with this totally tubular craft that will bring you way back to […]

Crocodile Paper Craft

Children can snip, snip away to create a scaly little paper crocodile. This easy project is a lot of fun!

CD Cardinal

Make an adorable cardinal out of an old CD.  A fun way to use something that would otherwise be thrown […]

Pom Pom Birds in a Nest

Make a cute nest of birds using twigs and other nesting materials you can find outside.  A fun project for […]

Chocolate Chip Mouse

Turn an empty container into a cute little mouse treat holder. So easy and lots of fun.

Bunny Popcorn Cup

Turn an ordinary plastic cup into a cute bunny. Fill it with popcorn for a fun and tasty springtime treat.

Bunny Flower Pot

The kids will love making this easy bunny flower pot. Use it for your Easter table centerpiece or to decorate […]

Paper Heart Penguin

This adorable penguin will steal your heart. It’s easy to make and requires only construction paper, googly eyes, scissors and […]

Fox in Socks Sock Puppet

Make a sock puppet featuring Dr. Seuss’ beloved Fox in Socks. A fun project for Dr. Seuss Day (March 2) […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

Reindeer Handprint Thank-You Cards

Help your children show their appreciation for the gifts they received by making these cute reindeer thank-you cards. This project […]

Reindeer Frame

A child’s handprints make the antlers on this adorable reindeer frame. Such a fun gift for grandparents or other special […]

Turkey Favor

Create a cute little turkey from a Hershey’s Nugget, cardstock and googly eyes. They’re easy to make and a fun […]

Turkey Crayon Holder

This cute turkey is functional and fashionable. A fun project to make Thanksgiving morning to use at Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey Bouquet

Help the kids make turkey flowers for each person in your family, then arrange them together in a container for […]

Turkey Candleholders

Turn a plain glass votive into an adorable turkey candleholder, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Simply add a battery-operated candle […]

Googly Eye Rings

Your kids will love making this “eye-popping” jewelry. Easy and perfect for Halloween. A great make and take for a […]

Furry Monster Bracelet

This googly-eyed furry monster bracelet is as easy to make as it is cute. Perfect for Halloween and great as […]

Gluey Ghost

For Halloween this year make these eerie ghosts from yarn and white glue. They are super easy, inexpensive, and fun […]

Handprint Hen

Transform your child’s handprint into a cute little hen. Fun, easy and inexpensive and great for a farm unit or […]

Easy Apple Card

A cute apple card that kids can easily make for their friends and family. Perfect for the fall harvest season, […]

Ghostly Sweets

Using the classic premise of wrapping lollipops up to look like ghosts, this is a fun and easy project for […]

Googly Eye Halloween Wreath

This fun Halloween wreath made with lots of googly eyes will be quite the conversation piece! A fun project the […]

Colorful Pasta Monsters

Cute little monsters made from dried pasta you color yourself! Learn how to color the pasta first, then create these […]