Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Pumpkin Shadow Box

This clever diorama was made from a foam pumpkin and a little spray paint. Place whatever you want, like this […]

Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern

Make a Jack O’ Lantern out of an empty milk jug using paint and markers. Kids will love making this […]

Glow in the Dark Spider Web

This glow in the dark spider web is the perfect spider or Halloween craft. It is also a wonderful night […]

Fingernail Pretzels

It’s ok to chew on theses fingernails! It’s a frightful fancy treat for kids of all ages. A pretzel turned […]

Halloween Shaped Cheese

You can make these cheese shapes at home using a silicone mold. Kids will love being in the kitchen and […]

Colorful Duct Tape Pumpkin

Learn how to make duct tape-covered pumpkins with duct tape roses. This project is so easy even a child can […]

Soy Skull Candle

This tutorial shows how to make a soy candle in the shape of a skull, perfect for Halloween. Tweens and […]

Magical Monster Slime

Slimy, gooey and so much fun! This homemade magical monster slime is easy to make and will provide hours of […]

Frankenstein Goodie Bags

Super quick and super cute Frankenstein Goodie Bags perfect for your Halloween party or just for giving out to friends. […]

Apple Monsters

Here’s a fun edible apple project the kids will love sinking their teeth into! Let them use their imaginations to […]

Fist Pumpkin Prints

This is a fun fall craft for all ages, but the preschool set will especially love this. Children will use […]

Candy Corn Topiaries

Here’s a simple project your kids can make to decorate the house for Halloween! Easy to do with candy corn […]

Pizza Costume

A piece of pizza is a great costume: it’s funny, instantly recognizable, you can customize it, and of course, it’s […]

Newspaper Pumpkin

This is a simple project that kids will love, perfect for the fall season. You’ll need a mini pumpkin, some […]

Orange Candy Bucket

Make this fun candy bucket for Halloween from an orange tin that has been decoupaged with Halloween paper and images. […]

Decoupage Pumpkin

Kids will love making this pumpkin that has been Mod Podged with scrapbook paper. It’s a fun project that kids […]

Candy Corn Costume

This candy corn costume was very simple to construct and took me less than an hour to sew. You can […]

Rapunzel Braid Hair Clip

Long Rapunzel braid that clips into your child’s hair. A quick and easy accessory to make for your little girl’s […]

Black Cat Silhouette

Make a black cat silhouette by tracing a clip art image of a cat onto black card. Pretty for framing […]

Spiderweb Window Art

Great rainy day activity, trace clip art onto a window to create a quick spiderweb effect! Window markers are wash […]

Craft Stick Clown Puppet

A fun paper craft for preschoolers and kindergarteners to make for Mardi Gras! Little hands will have no problems making […]

Mask Matching Game

Brightly colored masks and Jesters are cut in half to make a fun matching game for young children. Perfect timing […]

October 2011 Top Posts

I realized when getting ready to do the Top 5 post for November that I never actually did one for […]

Sweet Yarn Ghosts

Halloween Ghosts made from yarn are sure to delight and spook all who see them!

Fuzzy Wuzzy Ghosts

These are just about the cutest Fuzzy Wuzzy Ghosts ever, made with furry material and glow-in-the-dark googly eyes!

Craft Stick Spider Web

A perfect Halloween craft for little ones making a pom pom spider who sits on a craft stick cobweb!

Navel Orange Jack O’Lanterns

Empty orange skins filled with chocolate ice cream and carved like Jack O’Lanterns! The ice cream absorbs the orange flavor. […]

Halloween Mummies Craft

These quick and simple craft mummies made with muslin dolls and cheesecloth are a perfect addition to your Halloween decor!

Pop Bottle Candy Gorging Monsters

Turn 2 liter bottles into fun, colorful, candy-gorging monsters for Halloween. They are perfect for parties or just as decoration.

Potato Shrunken Heads

Instead of using apples, these Shrunken Heads are made with potatoes for a fun and gruesome Halloween decoration!

Spider Oreo Pops

Cute, edible spiders on a stick made with Oreo Cookies for a great Halloween treat!

Paper Mache Jack-o-lantern Totes

Jack-o-lantern candy totes for Halloween trick-or-treaters make with paper mache and paper clay. Paint them with acrylics with whatever faces […]

Spider Mummies

This darling group of spider mummies are sure to scare off any real ones that might be trying to crash […]

Solar Milk Jug Ghosts

These luminaries are sure to light the way for trick-or-treaters with their ghostly glow and scary faces.

Spooky Fog Drinks

Serve these spooky fog drinks at your next Halloween party to wow your guests!

Mummy Pumpkin

Make this cute mummy with a plastic pumpkin for a great Halloween decoration!

Halloween Batty Treat Pot

Fill this Batty Treat Pot with Halloween candy for a party, or just make it for a cute decoration. It’s […]

Spider Web Luminaries

These waxed paper bag luminaries are so easy. They’re perfect for setting the Halloween mood.

Mummy Key Chains

A simple mummy key chain made with wooden pegs and wrapped in fabric make for a simple craft for a […]

Mummy Oreo Pops

Oreo Cookies transformed into Halloween mummies when they are dipped in candy melts and decorated–so fun, simple and yummy!

Spider Pops

Creepy crawlies making their way onto your Halloween treat table!

Bottle Cap Spiders

Made from plastic bottle caps, these creepy little spiders are just hanging around waiting for a good party!

Ghost Rice Krispies Bars

You can’t go wrong making these friendly Krispies ghost bars for your Halloween party or for classroom treats!

Rice Krispies Pumpkins

Make cute jack o’lanterns from rice krispies treats, 5 ingredients and under 20 minutes.

Felt Jack-o-Lantern Activity

A fun felt board pumpkin for kids to create their own jack-o-lantern. Kids will love making many different faces and […]

Mummy Family

A great Halloween craft that kids of any age will love to make!

Mummy Necklace

Looking for some fun jewelry to add some fun to your Halloween wardrobe? This cute little mummy necklace is a […]

Haunted House

Make a spooky haunted house from recycled materials. Here’s how….

Candy Corn Ornaments

Decorate your Halloween trees or any little shelf with these charming candy corn ornaments!