Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Easter Cross Wreath

Teach the kids about recycling as your craft this Easter wreath. String cardboard tubes onto a wreath-shaped hanger and then […]

Bunny Handprint Cards

These handprint bunnies are quick and easy to make and look so incredibly cute! Whip up a set to send […]

Easter Egg Puzzle Game

Kids will have to work together to find out where their Easter baskets have been hidden! A fun way to […]

Bunny Napkin Rings

Just in time for Easter, these bunny napkin rings will add a touch of whimsy to your Easter table. Made […]

Botanical Gift Bags

Embellish plain gift bags with beautiful botanical prints. It’s easy to do and makes your gifts that much more special.

Pom Pom Easter Egg Painting

Try painting with pom poms and clothespins! This fun Easter activity is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Cardboard Chalk Robot

Make a cardboard chalk robot that you can doodle, draw and write on over and again! It’s easy to do.

Egg Carton Animals

Don’t throw away that egg carton! Use it to make this adorable chick, bird and bunny.

Giant Recycled Flower

Gather up a few things from your kitchen and recycling bin to create this giant spring flower. Paper plates, paper cups, […]

Basketball Handprint Painting

This simple painting starts with tracing your hands, adding a few simple shapes, and then painting it in. It’s a […]

Jelly Bean Door Decoration

Kids of all ages can create their own personalized letter decoration using their favorite colors of jellybeans! Perfect for decorating […]

Textured Basketball Craft

This textured basketball is created with a very clever technique, using something you almost certainly have on hand. Check it […]

Cardboard Tube Shamrocks

Another great craft made from cardboard tubes – this time we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Follow our easy directions to […]

Repurposed Tin Lid Wreath

Tin can lids are a free craft supply! Paint tin lids with nail polish and acrylic paint to create a […]

Potato Print Shamrocks

Looking for a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft? Grab a potato and some green paint and make some […]

Cardboard Tube Leprechaun

If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft that uses items from around the house, this St. Patrick’s Day […]

Cute as a Button Shamrock

It is so easy to create a cute shamrock using buttons and a clothespin. It makes a fun refrigerator magnet […]

Clouds and Rain Mobile

Painting and gluing becomes a fun rainy day project! This is a fun way to keep kids busy when they […]

Handprint Thing 1 & Thing 2

We’re celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Thing 1 and Thing 2! Create these familiar faces by painting your child’s hand […]

Lucky Shamrock Shoes

Lucky green shamrock shoes…perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! In just a few simple steps you can turn white canvas shoes […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

Make your own kid-safe glowing campfire at home with a recycled container, some paint, and a flameless tea light! Kids […]

Egg-cellent Heart Art

Not only quick and easy to make, this pretty Valentine’s Day heart is a recycling project, too. Kids of all […]

Donut Watercolor Valentines

Say Happy Valentine’s Day with these cute donut watercolor valentines. They’re fun for all ages and easy to do.

Painting Rainbow Roses

This simple art activity for kids results in a beautiful bouquet of watercolor rainbow roses. It’s inspired by Alice in […]

Handprint Roses

Turn your handprint into a bouquet of roses that will be cherished forever! These roses are perfect for a homemade […]

Cardboard Tube Super Scouts

What do you get when you combine a Scout and a superhero? Super Scout! This fun project starts with empty […]

Conversation Heart Toast

This special Valentine’s Day breakfast offers a new spin on the familiar conversation heart candies. Just paint on bread with […]

Kinder Surprise Tooth Fairies

Recycle your Kinder Surprise Capsules into Tooth Fairy Boxes. Leave the tooth inside the box for the Tooth Fairy to […]

Winter Pom Pom Branches

Decorate for winter with homemade pom pom branches. They’re easy to do and are a great way to bring outdoor […]

Faux Cotton Branches

These faux cotton branches look so real, yet they definitely are not! Would you have ever guessed they’re made from […]

Paint Stick Snowmen

This simple snowman craft is made from recycled paint stir sticks. Use felt, buttons and toothpicks to transform these from […]

Unity Cup

Unity Cup The Kikombe Cha Umoja, or Unity Cup, is used on the sixth day of Kwanzaa to perform the […]

Rainbow Tree

Turn a plain white dollar store tree into a beautiful rainbow centerpiece. It couldn’t be easier!

Kwanzaa Place Cards

Decorate the Kwanzaa table with homemade place cards. It’s easy to turn clothespins into colorful candles!

Christmas Finger Puppets

What child doesn’t want to create and act in a play! These finger puppets will fill the playbill and continue […]

Cereal Box Snowman

Cereal Box Snowman Recycle an empty cereal box into this adorable snowman. This is a fantastic indoor activity on a […]

Snowman Gift Tags

These snowmen gift tags are easy to make and are sure to dress up any gift.

Light Bulb Santa

This classic craft takes on a life of its own when you paint Santa’s face on a light bulb. Your […]

Easy Snowman Ornament

This easy-to-make snowman ornament started as a baby food jar. This recycling project is lots of fun and inexpensive to […]

Clothespin Nativity

Make this adorable nativity scene to celebrate the reason for the season. A great way to share the story of […]

Winter Mitten Art

This colorful mitten art is a fun activity brighten a cold winter’s day. It’s also a great way to use tissue […]

Cardboard Tube Cowardly Lion

Turn a cardboard tube and faux fur into a magnificent lion! Whether you prefer a realistic lion or a character […]

Snap Painting

This hands on activity will bring out the Rembrandt in your young kids. A fun art activity that will express […]

Clothespin Poinsettia

It’s never too soon to start crafting for Christmas!  Use these directions and a handful of clothespins to make a […]

Paper Plate Pilgrims

Made from paper plates, these pilgrims are a great preschool project for Thanksgiving day!

Craft Stick Turkey

Turn craft sticks into this fun, playful turkey! A great Thanksgiving craft for your kids. This also makes a fun […]

Toy Camera

Turn empty boxes, spools and tubes into adorable toy cameras! A fun gift box for photography enthusiasts or a great […]

Egg Carton Masks

The kids will love spending an afternoon making masks from egg cartons!  They are easy to make with lots of […]

Halloween Face Painting

When we think of Halloween costumes, we usually focus on clothing and accessories. But you can create amazing costumes simply […]

Clothespin Vampire Bats

Watch out…vampires are on the loose! Just in time to add some scare to your Halloween decorations.

Coffee Filter Fall Tree

Make a cute fall tree by painting coffee filters and cutting them into leaves to attach to your construction paper […]