Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Seashell Peacock

Use playdough and a seashell to create a colorful peacock. This easy craft is fun and couldn’t be cuter!

Colorful Acorns

Create colorful acorns with acrylic paint to decorate your home for fall! They’re easy to make and are simply beautiful.

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Watercolor Leaf Garland

This beautiful crayon and watercolor project makes a wonderful decoration for fall. It’s a fun project to do as a […]

Yarn Pumpkin

Decorate for fall with this cute yarn pumpkin. It’s easy, fun and even smells like fall.

Future Voter Button

Future Voter Button Voting is important and many young citizens don’t take advantage of the opportunity. Do your part to […]

Angry Bird Coasters

Have an Angry Birds fan in the house? Make these Angry Birds coasters and create a special movie night at home!

CD Scratch Art

Use an old CD to create beautiful scratch art. The completed art can be hung on the wall, used as […]

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Batik with Toothpaste

Create beautiful faux batiks using a resist made from toothpaste and lotion! All the fun of batik without the mess […]

Egg and Spoon Game

Egg and Spoon Game This is a mess-free version of an old classic. It’s lots of fun for parties, picnics […]

Clown Name Tag

Clown Name Tag This fun tutorial teaches you how to make a clown name tag and how to discover what […]

Painted Minion Stones

These adorable Minion-painted stones couldn’t be cuter! They’re great for a Despicable Me themed party or for everyday fun.

Monogram Block Magnets

Repurpose the baby blocks you no longer use to make a family set of monogrammed magnets for the refrigerator. It’s […]

Flag Craft

This beautiful American flag craft is made with sticks. Pair it with a nature walk for a wonderful day the […]

Peg Doll Family Plaque

Create an adorable plaque that represents your family using peg dolls. This makes a wonderful gift, too!

Painted Glasses

A little bit of creativity can change ordinary drinking glasses into fabulous underwater scenes. This is a fun way to […]

Alligator Pencil Box

Turn a plain pencil box into a fun, pencil-chomping alligator! This is such a fun project when the kids are […]

Painted Flag Rocks

This easy craft is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the countries participating in the Olympics. Make just a […]

Line Art

Tape makes it easy to create beautiful artwork quickly and inexpensively. The tutorial shows five different styles.

Seashell Frame

Bring the beach home with this easy seashell frame craft. Use it to display a favorite photo from the trip!

Rocket Stamp

Can you guess what ordinary office supply was transformed to make this cool rocket stamp?! Make your own stamp to decorate […]

Fabric Bracelets

Use strips of gauze, paint and glue to create these one-of-a-kind fabric bracelets. They are so pretty and make a […]

Musical Shakers

Music stimulates cognitive development… and so does crafting! This project includes both, as children build and then play their own instruments.

Glue-Resist Dinosaur

The dried glue used to make this dinsoaur resists paint and produces a really cool effect. Freehand the skeleton or […]

Bottle-Stamped Flowers

Use an empty soda bottle to create these cute stamped flowers. This is a fun craft for all ages to do.

Paper Plate Fish

Make a school of colorful fish from paper plates! Decorate them with paint, sequins, feathers, pom poms or anything else you […]