Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.

Faux Christmas Cookies

These foam Christmas cookies look good enough to eat! Make them in any shape. There’s so much room for creativity!

Christmas Countdown

Looking forward to Christmas? Count down the days with this altered clipboard!

Painted Candles

Transform ordinary candles into something special! These painted candles make a beautiful centerpiece or a thoughtful gift.

Coffee Filter Advent Calendar

Create a colorful Advent calendar using colorful coffee filters. This easy project looks great and is a fun twist on […]

T-Shirt for Grandma

It’s hard living far away from Grandma. This t-shirt is a wonderful gift for kids to make to remind Grandma […]

Painting With Corn

Make this fun corn craft for Thanksgiving. But don’t use a brush! Use the corn to paint with and turn […]

Painted Chestnuts

Turn plain chestnuts into works of art! It’s easy to do and they make a wonderful decoration for the holidays.

Shoebox Sleigh

Turn an empty shoebox, some corks, 4 candy canes and other items into a fun parade float! It makes a […]

Christmas Tree Craft

This fun Christmas tree project combines three different techniques with three different paints and inks. The results are simply beautiful!

Reindeer Food Ornament

This adorable reindeer food ornament is easy to do and makes a great party favor or party activity. Hang it […]

Two-Ingredient Glossy Paint

This super-glossy paint only requires two ingredients. Best of all, those ingredients are completely edible and probably already in your […]

Stenciled Table Runner

Create a pretty burlap table runner using any stencil. This table runner is a quick and easy project with no sewing […]

Pumpkin Pie Craft

Try something different from the expected turkey, Pilgrim and cornucopia crafts with this pumpkin pie project! It’s really easy to […]

Miniature Clay Cornucopia

Make a mini colorful cornucopia filled with fruits and flora. With air-dry clay, craft paint and some paper leaves, it’s […]

Circle Sticker Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into a whimsical vase by painting white stickers and applying them to the jar. This […]

Chalk-Painted Silk Leaves

Turn fake-looking silk leaves into vintage-inspired beauties that look much more realistic. Then use the leaves to make decorative garland, […]

Corn Husk Painting

Turn corn husks into beautiful flowers or decorative headpieces. It’s fun to do and a great project for fall.

Rainbow Cardboard Costume

Dress up like a rainbow this Halloween! This cute costume is inexpensive, easy to make, and fun to wear.

The Hulk Party Bag

Fans of The Avengers will love these super easy Hulk bags. They’re great fun as birthday party favors, to hold […]

Hanging Pencil Holder

There are so many uses for a cardboard tube. Try making a convenient hanging pencil holder!

Recycled Newspaper Pumpkins

Create festive fall decor with recycled newspapers and paint. This easy project is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Frankenstein Luminaries

Turn ordinary mason jars into adorable Frankenstein luminaries with this fun Halloween craft for kids. Luminary crafts are great for […]

Glitter Drip Pumpkin

There are many ways to decorate a pumpkin, and one of the most popular is also among the easiest: the […]

Stenciled Trick or Treat Bags

These stenciled trick-or-treat bags are fun to make and can easily be personalized. And there’s lots of room for candy […]

Easy Stamped Flowers

Stamp some pretty flowers onto colorful paper or a canvas using an empty bottle and a Q-tip. This fun project […]

Frankenstein Spork

Turn a black spork into Frankenstein’s monster. It’s quick and easy and is sure to make you smile.