Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Hidden Money Santa

This cardboard tube Santa is a really fun way to give the gift of money. Expect a double-take when the […]

Family Name Ornament

Family Name Ornament Personalize your Christmas tree with ornaments that spell out your family name. They’re so festive and fun! […]

Handprint Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this handprint kinara craft. It’s a quick and easy way to create a decoration that will capture […]

Snowman Ornaments from Keys

These adorable snowman ornaments made from discarded keys are a great recycling project for kids. They’re perfect for decorating the […]

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Light Bulb Snowman

Turn an old light bulb into a darling snowman in a few easy steps. This is such a fun way […]

Holiday Cowbells

Turn cowbells into fun ornaments featuring Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph. Santa and friends will look great hanging on a tree, […]

Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament

This bottle cap snowman is easy to make with a little paint, blue, and scraps of ribbon. Even the smallest […]

Fireworks Painting

Cardboard tubes make it fun to create beautiful fireworks paintings! It’s fun for patriotic celebrations, New Year’s Eve and more.

Little Wooden Angel Ornament

This adorable little angel ornament is very easy to make, particularly if you use a Sharpie marker for the facial […]

Handprint Christmas Trees

These fun Christmas tree decorations are so cute, but what makes them special is that they’re made from handprints! What […]

Paper Angel

Paper Angel This angel comes together quickly with only a few items. It’s a fun project for Sunday school or […]

‘The Snowy Day’ Craft

Put empty spools, bubble wrap and other repurposed items to use to make this cool artwork inspired by ‘The Snowy […]

Pasta Menorah

This beautiful menorah is made entirely from dry pasta noodles! Kids will love making their own menorah for Hanukkah. 

Craft Stick Santa Claus

Craft Stick Santa Claus This cute craft stick Santa is an easy ornament made with very few supplies. Put him together in […]

Santa Chimney Place Setting

This adorable craft uses a clay pot as the chimney and Styrofoam eggs for Santa’s body. It’s such a cute […]

Handprint Menorah

Handprint crafts are always a big hit with relatives, and they make wonderful keepsake gifts as well. This is a […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Salt Dough Houses

Use salt dough to make darling little houses that come together to make the cutest Christmas village. There are so […]

Faux Quilted Pallet Pumpkins

Create gorgeous faux-quilted pumpkins using stamps in a variety of sizes, shapes, and patterns. The modern pumpkin shapes blend with […]

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]

Nativity Advent Calendar

This beautiful Advent Calendar allows kids to add parts to the picture each day as Christmas gets closer. On Christmas […]

Paper Plate Angel

This simple craft is perfect for a Sunday School activity or at home as a Christmas craft. Personalize the angels […]

Cardboard Tube Grinch

Love Dr. Seuss’ classic story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas? Create your very own Grinch with an empty cardboard tube.

Cardboard Tube Star Ornaments

Turn empty cardboard tubes into beautiful star-shaped ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. These ornaments are super simple to […]

Cork Snowman

This sweet little snowman ornament started as an old cork. Kids will love this trash-to-treasure project.  

Cardboard Tube Guy Smiley

Learn how to make everybody’s favorite game show host, Guy Smiley! This beloved Sesame Street character starts with a cardboard […]

Bubble Wrap Crocodiles

Use bubble wrap and cardboard to create these adorable crocodiles. This craft is so much fun and uses materials you […]

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 […]

A Plump and Perky Turkey

This perfect Thanksgiving turkey craft is easy as pumpkin pie! All you need is a paper plate, some colorful paint […]

Fall Birch Tree Painting

Celebrate fall with a neat birch tree painting. This project using a unique process to create the tree trunks, then […]

Coffee Filter Grover

Use a coffee filter to make your very own Grover. This is a wonderful project to accompany ‘The Monster at […]

Spooky Eyeball Bracelets

Pull out the cardboard tubes and construction paper to make these adorable spooky eyeball bracelets for Halloween! These easy-to-make Halloween […]

Bottle Pilgrim Woman

This cute pilgrim is made from a recycled barbecue sauce bottle. You can easily adapt the idea to make all […]

Egg Carton Pinecones

These awesome pine cones are made from painted recycled egg cartons! They’re a fun craft for fall.

Handprint Calavera

Create an awesome calavera for Dia de los Muertos using your handprint. Kids will love making this neat project.

Happy Jack T-Shirt

This cheerful jack-o-lantern will bring a smile to anyone’s face this Halloween. Teens can do this project independently, but younger […]

Footprint Rocket

This Footprint Rocket makes the perfect outer space craft! It also doubles as a fun, out-of-this-world keepsake!

Play Food Carrots

If your kids like to play with pretend food, this craft is for you! It’s easy to make play food […]

Halloween Door – Keep Out

Decorate your house with a spooky Halloween Door that says “Keep Out”, warning all who approach that they don’t know […]

Wizard’s Workshop Watercolor

What do you think wizards would keep in their workshops? Get out the watercolors and let your imagination run wild […]

Pine Cone Pumpkins

Head outside to collect some pine cones to make this fun fall craft with your kids. It’s the perfect craft […]

Curious George Paper Mask

Dress up like the beloved Curious George with this super easy mask made out of a paper plate. It’s so […]

Halloween Luminaries

These Halloween luminaries are easy to make, full of color and look great all lined up along your driveway. Give […]

Giant Sunflower

Transform an empty oatmeal container into a huge sunflower! The results are stunning. This is a great project for summer […]

Craft Stick Scarecrow

Turn two craft sticks into a delightful scarecrow that’s perfect for fall. Display it indoors, or add sealant and it’s […]

Cardboard Tube Owls

Have a hoot of a good time turning cardboard tubes into wise owls. Paint and fabric scraps add lots of […]

Jellyfish Painting

Watch the Live Jelly Cam and use it for inspiration to paint your own jellyfish scene. It’s relaxing and fun!

Paper Plate Garter Snake

Turn a paper plate into a moveable garter snake. This is a wonderful project to pair with a study of […]

Egg Monster

This cute monster is made from a Styrofoam egg. It’s such a fun project for Halloween, with so much room […]

Spooky Eyeball Treat Bag

Add construction paper spooky eyeballs to a plain black paper bag. It makes a great treat bag for Halloween. 

Construction Paper Explorer Ship

Use construction paper and cardboard tubes to make your own version of an explorer’s ship. This activity is a wonderful […]

Paper Plate Cauldron

Let your creativity run wild filling this paper plate cauldron with everything you can imagine in a witch’s brew! This […]