Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Upcycled Jar

Turn an inexpensive toothbrush holder and an empty glass jar into a cute container to hold practically anything. It’s easy to […]

Mini Rose Topiary

Make a Mini Rose Topiary using paper roses and a foam ball. It’s easy to adapt to feature your favorite colors […]

Marbled Nail Polish Mugs

Create pretty, one-of-a-kind marbled mugs using nail polish! Each one is completely different.  

Recycled Vase Craft

Turn empty baby shampoo bottles into a beautiful set of vases! They’re easy to customize with your favorite colors.

Homemade Bird Bath

Make a colorful birdbath to help your feathered friends on a warm summer day. This fun project starts with glass […]

Chinaberry Tree Decoration

Transform the branches of melia azedarach (Chinaberry) into a beautiful decoration for home. It’s really easy and fast.

Expressive Flower Painting

Even young crafters can create beautiful paintings of flowers using the expressive style. Display the paintings as is, or turn […]

Trash to Treasure Strawberry

Have you ever wondered what to do with the containers that come from gumball machines? One option is to turn […]

Finger-painted Photo Mats

This bright and colorful finger-painting craft results in a beautiful framed photo for your home. This project is great for even […]

Strawberry Piñata

Make your own strawberry piñata with just a few simple supplies. Because a strawberry is shaped like a balloon, it’s […]

Clay Hand Ring Holder

Make this hand-shaped ring dish for Mother’s Day. It’s a thoughtful and practical gift she’ll treasure for years to come.

Fingerprint Flag of Mexico

Use your fingerprints to color the Mexican flag. This easy craft is a great choice for a Cinco de Mayo […]

Flower Panels

Turn cardboard and plastic wrap into beautiful flower panels. This is a wonderful project to do during spring.

Rose Petals Painting

Make painting a whole new experience by switching from paper to rose petals! These beautiful petals smell wonderful and provide […]

Colorful Wood Beads

Transform wood beads from plain to colorful in no time at all. It’s easy and fun, and the paper you use […]

Mother’s Day Treasure Box

Make this simple painted treasure box to fill with sweet notes and cards for Mom on Mother’s Day. Personalize it […]

Rainbow Garden Pot

This process art project is perfect for kids of all ages! The results are different each time and the outcome […]

Colorful Mini Clay Dishes

These little dishes are perfect for holding jewelry, paper clips, or other small items. They’re so easy to make, very […]

Colorful Tassels

Add vibrant color to plain white or beige tassels. It’s easy to do and there are so many ways to use […]

Egg Carton Butterfly

Turn an empty egg carton into a beautiful butterfly! It’s easy and inexpensive to do and makes a great project […]

Cosmic Space Eggs

Make these out-of-this-world space eggs with just a few simple items. They’re so different from the usual dyed eggs.

Wooden Spoon Shark Toy

Use a wooden spoon to make a cute shark toy that actually bites! The fish is made from a sock.

Painted Easter Bunny Bread Pans

These cute, hand-painted mini ceramic bread pans will dress up an Easter brunch table or make a fabulous Easter gift. Best of […]

Bunny Easter Box

Make an adorable bunny-shaped Easter box out of cardboard. This durable box can be used year after year to hold decorations […]

Lucky Leprechaun Light

Turn a mason jar into this cheeky Leprechaun Light, or fill it with candy for a sweet St. Patrick’s Day […]

Easter Egg Potato Prints

Carve an Easter Egg pattern into a potato, then paint it and start stamping! Adults should carve the potatoes, but […]

Fabric Paint Stamped Shirt

Decorate plain shirts, socks or other clothing with this easy and fun fabric paint stamping technique. It’s a great way […]

Reverse Picture Frame

This Reverse Picture Frame has the photos ON the frame instead of IN the frame. It’s an excellent way to […]

Same Color Dice Game

Paint two small cubes to make your own colorful dice, then use them to play a color matching game. It’s […]

Military Clothespin Airplanes

Show your support for our military by making these clothespin airplanes made to look like vintage war planes! Kids will […]

Cardboard Road

Turn a cardboard box into a road for kids to drive toy cars. It’s so much fun and there’s so […]

Dancing Peg Dolls

Not only are these doily peg dolls cute, they actually dance! The secret of how it works magnets.

Handprint Heart Valentine

This easy and fun canvas handprint heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It makes a wonderful keepsake you’ll treasure for […]

Clay Buttons

Create your own colorful buttons with air dry clay! Use them for crafting or clothing.

Mini Magic Potion Bottles

Make these mini magic potion bottles for a themed party or other occasion. They’re great for a variety of themes, including […]

Popsicle Stick Love Craft

Turn craft sticks into a fun Valentine’s Day wall hanging. Follow the directions exactly or use your own creativity to […]

Candy Crush Color Bomb Ring

Candy Crush fans will love this fabulous Color Bomb Ring! It also makes a fun keychain, zipper pull or decoration […]

Cardboard Heart Decoration

Turn cardboard into a pretty heart-shaped decoration for Valentine’s Days or any time. It’s easy to do and costs practically […]

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

Chalkboard Door Plaque

This simple chalkboard door plaque is simple to make and looks great hanging on a child’s bedroom door. Use purchased […]

Ribbon Spool Speller

Use old ribbon spools to make a spelling game! It’s a fun way to practice spelling or to increase vocabulary.

Lavender Pillows

These pretty, colorful pillows are filled with lavender. This is an excellent project to introduce children to sewing.

Watercolor Bangle Bracelets

These watercolor bangle bracelets make pretty accessories to wear or to give. They’re easy enough for even the youngest of crafters […]

Rock Art Project

Make your own farm-themed story stones, mix and match rock people, or create pretty fairy stones. This post has instructions […]

Birch Tree Painting

This beautiful painting project is easy enough for preschoolers and fun for crafters of any age. It’s a wonderful project […]

Handprint Polar Bear

Use your handprint to make a cute polar bear! This fun craft is perfect for winter.

Stir Stick Snowflakes

Use coffee stir sticks (or popsicle sticks) to make oversized snowflakes. They look beautiful all winter.

Painted Penguin Container

Turn an empty container into a cool painted penguin to hold toys. Give it as a gift with the presents […]

Easy Snowflake Ornaments

Make these easy snowflake ornaments with just a few supplies. They’re fun to display on the tree, to dangle off gift bags, […]

Peg Doll Angel Ornament

Make gorgeous wooden peg doll angel ornaments with customizable wings. This simple craft is perfect for Christmas time.

Custom-Made Trivet

Make a lovely trivet for the holidays or any time of year. Just make a flat round mold from a CD […]

Colorful Garland

Use a really fun painting technique to turn plain styrofoam balls into something special. String them and decorate with the […]

Foam Snowman

Make an adorable foam snowman to decorate the house this Christmas. All it takes is a little patience and time.