Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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!

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 […]

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Create a beautiful wall hanging that features a constellation that actually lights up. Choose your favorite constellation or match your […]

Paper Plate Dory Visor

Create a cute paper plate visor inspired by Disney’s Dory. The tutorial also has instructions to make a Nemo visor.

Cardboard Toy Robots

See the creativity bursting forth as kids make their own toy robots from cardboard. Half the fun is dreaming up […]

Knight’s Armor

Create this knight’s armor for a themed party, Halloween, or everyday dress-up fun. It’s made from foam, so it’s lightweight […]

Harry Potter Sorting Hat

Create an awesome Sorting Hat just like the one from Harry Potter. This paper mache project is great fun for […]

Swimming Self-Portrait

Create a cool swimming self-portrait using oil pastels and some clever techniques. Give it a try this summer!

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

Jawa Rocks

Star Wars fans will recognize these Jawa Rocks. It’s an easy and inexpensive project that’s fun for kids.

Cactus Pet Rocks

Kids love pet rocks and these cacti couldn’t be cuter! This craft is easy and inexpensive.

Golf Ball Ladybugs

Decorate the garden with these whimsical golf ball ladybugs. They’re lots of fun to make!

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks

Turn craft sticks into adorable little garden gnomes. Use them in planters, pots, or in the ground.

Apple Clay Jar

This apple jar makes a great gift for a special teacher, a gardener, or practically anyone. It starts with a […]

Troll Painted Rocks

Use paint, felt, feathers, and more to transform rocks into adorable trolls. They each have so much personality!

Watercolor Marble Ceramic Bowl

Create a pretty marbled bowl using rubbing alcohol. Each one comes out completely different and they’re all beautiful.

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Blazing Banyan Tree

This beautiful banyan project is made with paint and pastels and gives kids a chance to work on blending. Give […]

Primary Color Gradients

Explore color with this fun and easy project. Hang multiple pieces of artwork together for a stunning display.

Cardboard Cupcake

This cupcake looks good enough to eat! But don’t try it, since it’s made of cardboard, tissue paper, and other […]

Felt Cacti

Use felt and clay pots to create a soft, touchable garden of faux cacti. It’s easy to do and they’re […]

Mixed Media Snorkeler

This fun snorkeler is made with paper, paint, craft foam, a straw, and more. It’s a wonderful mixed media project […]

Watermelon Sponge Painting

This fun craft uses three different tools for painting – a sponge, a brush, and fingers! Follow it up with […]

Clay Pot Lighthouse

Use old clay pots to make this charming lighthouse! It’s so easy to do.

Paper Plate Oyster

Make this easy oyster craft using just a paper plate, paint, and a cotton ball. Young crafters will love it!

Footprint Butterfly Flower Pot

Turn a child’s footprints into a beautiful butterfly flower pot. This makes a wonderful keepsake for parents, grandparents, or other […]

Polka Dot Bottle Vases

Don’t recycle those empty bottles just yet! With a little bit of paint, you can turn them into beautiful, polka-dotted vases.

Goldfish in a Bag Painting

This whimsical painting of a goldfish in a bag is so much fun! See if you can brainstorm other projects […]

Watermelon Serving Tray

Turn an unfinished circle of wood into a beautiful watermelon serving tray. It’s easy enough for beginning woodworkers to do!

Apple Painted Can

Paint a can to look like an apple. What a fun way to give a beloved teacher something handmade and special!

Embossed Great Seal

Learn more about the Great Seal of the United States while making this fun embossing project. What a neat way […]

Colorful Summer Hat

Turn a plain hat into a gorgeous accessory for summer. This easy project is great fun for a group of […]

Flying Heart Ballooons

This flying heart balloon painting lets kids explore wet-on-wet painting, as well as shadows and highlights. It’s fun for Valentine’s […]

Pyrography Wooden Pots

Convert wooden tea light holders to colorful plant pots using a wood burning tool and paint. They’re beautiful and each […]

Animal Treat Jars

Turn an empty jar and a plastic animal into a fun little container. Use it to hold treats, toys, coins […]

Shrink Plastic Animal Keychains

Make cute animal keychains for yourself or as gifts to your friends. Create the charm using shrink plastic, then decorate with […]

Magnets for Mom

Create a set of hand-painted magnets to give Mom for Mother’s Day. It’s a thoughtful and practical gift she’ll appreciate.

Luna Lovegood Magic Wands

These dreamy, pastel, crystal-embellished magic wands are inspired by Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. Create them for a magical birthday […]

Pineapple Plant Pot

With a few simple steps, you can turn a plain pot and a succulent into an eye-catching pineapple! It’s so […]

Coloring Book Sand Art

Make your own colored sand paint and use it to give texture and dimension to coloring book pages. You’ll be […]

Colorful Egg Holders

Create colorful egg holders using clay. It’s so easy to do and you can use them year after year.

Easter Bunny Mason Jars

These Easter Bunny Mason Jars make a wonderful, thoughtful gift for practically anyone. They look so pretty on display.

No-Sew Mighty Matzah Cover

This simple, no-sew matzah cover is a great addition to the Passover table. Kids of all ages can help decorate […]