Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

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 […]

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]

Handprint Gorillas

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

No-Carve Pumpkin Caramel Apple

A first glance, these no-carve pumpkin look exactly like caramel apples! But not a single one of the supplies is […]

Paper Plate Toucan

Make a colorful toucan using one paper plate and some paint. It’s easy to do and the results are beautiful!

Peanut Hummingbird Ornament

This beautiful hummingbird ornament starts with a peanut! Make a whole flock to share with friends and family.

Rock Fish Pond

Create a fish pond filled with colorful textured fish made from rocks. It’s fun to do and looks so pretty!

Fingerprint Ice Cream Sundae

Make this neat ice cream sundae craft using your fingerprints. It’s easy to do and a really fun project for […]

Paper Plate Hedgehog

Turn a paper plate and dried leaves into a cute hedgehog. This is a great craft to do after a […]

Easy Soldier Craft

Honor soldiers on Veteran’s Day or any time with this easy construction paper craft. It’s a wonderful way to help […]

Salt Dough Ice Cream Sundae

Create a realistic ice cream sundae that looks good enough to eat! This non-edible craft is made with salt dough […]

Fall Potato Stamping

Celebrate fall with homemade leaf potato stamps. Adults prepare the stamps, then kids can make the artwork!

Sticker-Resist Marble Art Card

This clever twist on marble art lets you make colorful cards for birthdays or other occasions. It’s fun for all […]

Egg Carton Mini ‘Copters

Turn an empty egg carton into the cutest mini helicopters. What a fun project made from recycled materials!

Ladybug Hotel

Create a ladybug hotel for your garden. It’s made with 100% sustainable and organic materials and looks really cute, too!

Watercolor Luminaries

Turn an empty glass jar into a pretty watercolor luminary. It’s easy to do and a great recycling project.

Splatter Paint T-Shirt

Learn more about famous artist Jackson Pollock with this fun craft inspired by his techniques. Best of all, you can […]

Cereal Box Backpack Charms

It’s easy to transform an empty cereal box (or leftover cardboard) into customized backpack charms that add flair to any […]

Golf Ball Sharks

Turn golf balls and craft foam into sharks. Make them as cute or as menacing as you want!

Summer Boho Chic Tote Bag

Make this cute boho chic tote bag this summer. It’s easy to do and you can customize it however you […]

Medieval Chandelier

Use cardboard tubes, posterboard, and other basic craft supplies to create an awesome medieval chandelier. It makes a great decoration […]

Pirate Puppet

Create a craft stick pirate, then put on your own puppet show! This is a fun project for kids that […]