Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Wild Hearts

This linked heart project, made with oil pastels and paint, is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Try traditional colors or something […]

Cupid’s Bow and Arrow

This easy craft is lots of fun for Valentine’s Day. All you need are glittery pipe cleaners, paint and dowels.

Valentine Fingerprint Frame

This adorable, festive frame is so easy and inexpensive to make. Even the smallest crafters will enjoy applying the paint […]

Crown of Hearts

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into a Valentine’s Day crown that’s fit for royalty! Use paint and glitter […]

Potato Print Penguins

Young crafters can create their own penguins by using potatoes as stamps. Hang the painted penguin artwork around the house […]

Paper Igloo

This igloo is a cool craft for cold winter days! It helps kids sharpen their fine motor skills by cutting […]

Canning Jar Lid Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled canning jar lid! It’s a fun winter project for kids.

Pet Memorial Heart Box

Create a memorial heart box to hold a beloved pet’s photo, collar, tags, or other memorabilia after they’ve passed. Customize […]

Cork Reindeer

Turn a used cork into a cute little reindeer. It makes a fun ornament or topper for a gift.

Cardboard Tube Cardinal

Celebrate winter and nature’s beauty by creating this fun and bright cardinal. It starts with a simple cardboard tube.

Craft Stick Snowflake

Turn plain wooden craft sticks into a sparkly snowflake door decoration in a few simple steps using paint and glitter. […]

Snoopy on Ice Picture Frame

Display your favorite winter photo with this fun Peanuts picture frame featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. It’s perfect for […]

Diamond Art Gingerbread Family

This festive decoration features a gingerbread character for each member of the family, joined together with hearts. Each person can […]

Salt Dough Snowman Ornament

Salt Dough Snowman Ornament Salt dough is so fun for kids and makes great ornaments. This snowman has character and […]

Happy Holidays Santa Sign

Use Christmas die-cuts to make a super easy holiday sign that looks great. This is a fun craft for kids […]

Snowman Candy Pots

Turn a clay pot into an adorable snowman candy gift pot. It’s a great gift for teachers, the mail carrier, […]

Paper Plate Christmas Tree Garland

Turn paper plates into a garland of beautiful Christmas trees! Decorate them with buttons, sequins, craft foam, construction paper, or […]

Snowy Handprint Tree

Snowy Handprint Tree This fun snow scene is made using your child’s handprint, which also makes it a great keepsake […]

Mushroom House

Using a paper cup and a paper plate along with some color and imagination, you can put together this sweet […]

Joy Bottle Centerpieces

Turn empty bottles into a beautiful centerpiece for winter. Decorated with stickers and lace burlap ribbon, this project is a […]

Cereal Box Mayflower

Make a fun Thanksgiving centerpiece to show what the whole family is thankful for. This Mayflower ship is made from […]

Thankful Styrofoam Turkey

Styrofoam discs and paint become a fun Thanksgiving project for the kids. This is a great way to remember and […]

Dirty Pour Coasters

Paint pouring is so much fun and really easy to do. The tutorial explains three different techniques to get beautiful […]

Sparkly Unicorn Wall Art

Create unicorn wall art that sparkles and shines. Personalize it with glittered letter stickers.

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Easy Kids Witch Hats

These adorable witch’s hats are a fun craft for Halloween. Kids will love decorating the hats however their imagination dictates.

Clay Pot Alligator

This clay pot alligator is cute and green and easy to make. Create one together today!

Pinecone Owls

These cute little pinecone owls are equally fun as a summer camp craft or to make at home on a […]

Craft Stick Alligator

This clever alligator craft is a great way to learn about greater-than and less-than. It works equally well for science […]

Puzzle Piece Faces

Recycle those large puzzle pieces into a fun family of Puzzle Faces. A fun project for a bunch of friends […]

Monster Yard Lights

These fun yard lights are made from recycled plastic milk jugs and paint. Get creative and light up the yard […]

School Spirit Pin

Kick off the back-to-school sports season with an awesome homemade spirit pin. Wear it to cheer on the home team […]

Bread Tag Monsters

Use plastic bread tags and paint to create these fun Halloween monsters! They’re a great way to close goodie bags […]

Halloween Bubble Wrap Stamping

Make fun designs and pictures using construction paper, bubble wrap and paint. A fun Halloween activity the kids will love!

Fall Acorn Napkin Rings

Create beautiful napkin rings for your fall table using a cardboard tube and acorns you gather yourself. It’s a wonderful […]

Candy Corn Garland

Decorate your mantle this Halloween with this super easy candy corn banner. It starts with paper plates and colored paper […]

Spider Napkin Ring

Use pipe cleaners and pom poms to create a cute spider!  Then attach him to a cardboard tube to make […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Egg Cup Ships

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