Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Footprint Flying Witch

Using your child’s foot, some paint and paper scraps, you can make this adorable witch this Halloween!

Peek-a-Boo Squirrel Puppet

Kids will love creating this adorable Peek-A-Boo Squirrel Puppet to play with during the fall and winter months!

Colorful Patterned Owls

These paper plate owls are so colorful and fun! Use your creativity to design your own pattern and color combinations.

Pumpkin Display

Decorate for fall with a cool autumnal display. Paint stripes, dots, and diamonds on paper mache pumpkins, then add glittery […]

Coffee Filter Folklorico Dancer

Turn dyed coffee filters and construction paper into a beautiful folklorico dancer. This is the perfect craft to celebrate Mexican […]

Spaceship Party Toss Game

Make a pie pan spaceship to use for a fun party game. See who can throw the spaceship most accurately through […]

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow As fall approaches we always seem to think about scarecrows–but what about the crows themselves? This cute […]

Camping Memory Game

This clever memory game is made from paper and cardboard, with a fun camping theme. Find all the items needed […]

Pumpkin Hat

Make a cute pumpkin hat using a paper bowl. Fun to wear for Halloween, Thanksgiving or on any other fall […]

Pointillism Bookmark

Teach kids about the art technique of Pointillism with this fun, easy bookmark project.  Create any design – there is […]

Easy Toothpick Painting

Learn how to make easy and beautiful toothpick paintings! It’s as fun for adults as it is for kids and […]

Thomas and Friends Costumes

Make Thomas, James, Percy and the rest of the gang from Sodor!  These toddler-friendly costumes are easy to make and […]

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

Cotton Ball Corn Cob

  Cotton Ball Corn Cob Sweet corn is is practically synonymous with fall. Make your own corn on the cob […]

Groovy Peace Signs

This peace sign paper plate craft is easy enough for toddlers and fun for older kids, too. Each is different […]

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

Looking for a fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craft to do with your kids? Check out this super easy toilet […]

Foam Cup Safari Animals

Make an adorable set of safari animals (monkey, giraffe and tiger) with foam cups! They’re fun to make and are […]

Corn Wreath

Even the little ones can get in on the fun of making these beautiful harvest corn wreaths! All you need […]

Football Photo Frame

Create a frame that is perfect for a football team photo, a special autograph, or football memorabilia. It’s fun and […]

Foam Cup Frog

Make an adorable frog from a foam cup. This craft is great fun for a forest or jungle unit, or […]

Sandwich Box Monster

Sandwich Box Monster Who knew the empty box that holds your sandwich bags could make such a cute little monster? […]

Trash to Treasure Acorn

Turn an empty prize container from a gumball machine into a cute acorn. Fill it with nuts as an adorable […]

Painted Planets

This fun collage starts with painting contact paper in various colors. Assemble them on construction paper, either realistically or using […]

Bottle Cap Lady Bug

This project is not only fun but is also a good way for kids to repurpose bottle caps that may […]

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Rotini Noodle Sunflower

Create a dimensional sunflower craft using rotini noodles and pipe cleaners. It’s a fun project for young kids to try.

Cardboard Tube Apple Core

Turn cardboard tubes and cupcake liners into these adorable apple cores! It’s a great accompaniment to a study of apples […]

Cardboard Tube Opossum

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.

Driftwood Art

Remember great times at the beach with this Driftwood Art. It’s a wonderful project for the family to make together.

Salt Dough Football

Football season is a great time for making these fun magnets! They come in handy for keeping team rosters, schedules, […]

Van Gogh Sunflower

Make a stunning mixed-media piece, inspired by Van Gogh’s sunflowers. This project is not difficult, but requires multiple days of […]

Watercolor Island Scene

This island scene is made by painting the individual elements and layering them on the background. It’s a fun twist […]

Egg Carton School Bus

If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]

Flower Pot Crab

A bright red crab dresses up any beach party and is lots of fun to make. It starts with a […]

Paint Pour Rainbow Rocks

Paint pouring is all about experimenting and embracing the creative process! Give it a try with this beautiful rock project. […]

3D Bubble Wrap Printed Pineapple

Use bubble wrap and paint to print fun, tropical-colored pineapples. Any age or ability can make this simple, but lovely, […]

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

‘The Kissing Hand’ Raccoon

Turn a cardboard tube into Chester, the adorable raccoon cub from ‘The Kissing Hand.’ Or leave the heart off for […]

Handprint Ballerina

Preserve your little ballerina’s petite handprints forever with this beautiful handprint project. This would also make a wonderful gift for […]

Paper Plate Sea Crab

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

Splatter Paint Pots

Mistakes are impossible to make with these cute splatter paint pots. They’re fun, easy and no artistic ability is required!

Cardboard Camper Playhouse

Make a mini version of an airstream camper using old cardboard. The kids can have unlimited adventures in this little […]

Paper Plate Spacecraft

Look back at Earth from this paper plate spacecraft! This easy and inexpensive craft is an excellent project to do […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Clam Critters

These adorable clam critters are easy to make. What a fun way to use shells!

Clam Shell Critters

Here’s something to do with the clam shells the kids found at the beach. Turn them into these cute Clam […]