Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Coffee Filter Flowers

Explore color mixing and saturation with this engaging coffee filter craft. It’s great fun for spring or any time.

Easter Bunny Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into an Easter bunny vase. It’s such a cute way to decorate for spring.

Cork Succulent Magnets

Bring nature indoors with these colorful Cork Succulent Magnets. They add such a fun touch to the fridge.

Clay Pot Leprechaun Hat

Turn a clay pot into a festive leprechaun hat for St Patrick’s Day. It’s so easy and really cute!

No Mess Rainbow Art

It sounds too good to be true, but this pretty rainbow art is mess-free and safe for toddlers. What fun!

Pendulum Painting

Learn all about pendulums with this super fun activity that combines science and art. Use regular paint on paper, or […]

Wood Bead Trivets

Make a set of trivets using painted wooden blocks and beads. It’s easy to do and they make a lovely […]

Seahorse Wall Sculpture

Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!

Painted Stone Rainbow

Make a painted rock rainbow to welcome spring. It is also a great St Patrick’s Day craft.

Musical Shamrock Craft

This shamrock activity is so much fun! Kids learn how colors mix, enjoy some music and dance, and end up […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Make your own Popsicle stick puzzle. You can feature any design or theme and make it as difficult or as […]

Finger Paint for Babies

This is a 5 minutes recipe for non-toxic baby paint. It’s made from edible materials, so if your little one […]

Zinnia Flower Pinecones

Turn ordinary pinecones into beautiful zinnias with a little bit of paint. It’s so simple and absolutely stunning.

Terrarium Painting

Combine art with a science lesson with this neat Terrarium Painting project. The artwork solidifies observations kids make about plants […]

Watercolor Hearts

These watercolor hearts provide for a fun activity the whole family will enjoy. It will quickly be your new Valentine’s day […]

Shoebox Pinto Pony

Turn a shoebox, cardboard tubes and other supplies into an awesome pinto pony. Use the box to hold art supplies […]

Heart Valentine Treat Buckets

Treat friends or family to some major sweets this Valentine’s Day with these Heart Valentine Treat Buckets! They’re easy to […]

Clay Pot Cactus Party Favor

Send guests home from your next fiesta with these cute clay pot cactus favors. It’s desert and dessert, all in […]

Juggling Art Circle Practice

This cute craft is inspired by juggling and provides excellent fine-motor development as kids practice making circles. What fun!

Peruvian Llamas

This mixed media project features a llama drawing on a background inspired by the textiles of Peru. The llamas’ expressions […]

Footprint Penguin

Trace a child’s foot and turn it into an adorable penguin! This fun footprint craft makes a wonderful keepsake.

Elephant Treat Container

Elephant Treat Container Do you ever feel hungry? Hungry like an elephant? Well, here is a fun container for all […]

Mixed Media Rainbow Fish

Make a beautiful mixed-media Rainbow Fish inspired by Marcus Pfister’s book. Drywall compound provides great texture and is a fun […]

Mini Pool Table in a Tin

Turn an empty Altoids tin into a portable miniature pool table! This clever craft is great fun and makes an […]

Watercolor Snowflake Art

Create beautiful snowflake art using a fun watercolor resist technique. It’s great for crafters of all ages.

Colored Chalk Christmas Trees

These homemade chalk tree cones are easy to make and a lot of fun. Display them through the winter, then use them […]

Penguin Pals Ornament

Penguin Pals Ornament Make these cute little penguin ornaments from wood circles, paint and yarn. It’s a fun Christmas craft […]

Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornament

Edible gingerbread houses are great fun, but they don’t last long. You can display this Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornament for years to come!

Christmas Candyland Gift Tag

Use polymer clay, beads, rhinestones, and puff paint to make a Christmas Candyland gift tag. Add your own creative spin!

Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments

Create keepsake ornaments that look like gingerbread cookies using baking soda, cinnamon, and some 3-D paint. It’s easy to do […]

Bob Ross Dancing Toy

Turn an old fashioned wooden collapsing/dancing toy into a magnificent Dancing Bob Ross! He’s sure to put a smile on […]

Rustic Winter Wreath

Create a rustic wreath for winter with this easy nature project. Pair it with a nature walk to gather the […]

Stuffed Triangle Snowman

Stuffed Triangle Snowman This darling stuffed snowman couldn’t be cuter! It’s an easy no-sew project that makes a wonderful ornament or […]

Star of David Luminary

Star of David Luminary This pretty luminary will look lovely on your dining room table. Or make a bunch of […]

Mini Gingerbread House Ornament

Make an adorable miniature gingerbread house ornament using polymer clay and puff paint. There’s tons of room to put your […]

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Transform a pine cone into a cute little Christmas tree using washi tape and a plastic lid. This inexpensive project […]

Salt Dough Adobes

These salt dough adobes are inspired by the buildings common throughout New Mexico. Just shape them, let the salt dough […]

Doily Santa

This simple Santa craft is a fun project to do on a cold December day. Even the youngest of crafters […]

Candy Cane Taste Test

Give an interactive, edible gift that’s sure to get any candy lover in the spirit of Christmas! This gift is […]

Four Seasons Small World Play

This 4-section wooden backdrop is perfect for small world play. Paint one season in each of the sections and fill […]

Footprint Nativity

Turn a child’s footprint into a Nativity scene. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the reason behind Christmas.

Light Bulb Snowman Ornament

Make a cute little snowman using a light bulb. It’s a great recycling project that’s lots of fun for winter.

Craft Stick Christmas Tree

These cute little trees are easy to put together with the most basic of kids craft supplies. They look beautiful […]

Fall Landscape Painting

This lovely fall landscape painting uses printmaking to create the reflection in the water. Follow the directions to create your […]

Toddler Flag Craft

Don’t leave your toddler out of patriotic crafting! This easy project is perfect for the youngest of crafters.

Rooster Art

Can you guess what item replaced paintbrushes in this cool rooster project? It’s a fun technique that kids of all […]

Painted Earrings

Transform googly eyes, fabric and paint into custom earrings. It takes just minutes!

Colored Leaf Display

Create a colorful display using painted dry leaves. You could use the same technique to display leaves that Mother Nature […]

Fabric Scrap Pebbles

Use fabric scraps to make your own pebble art. Believe it or not, it’s actually very easy to do!

Deer Pumpkin

This sweet deer pumpkin is easy to make and requires almost no carving. It’s a fun option for a jack-o-lantern […]