Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]