Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Initial Watercolors

Mask an initial, number or design, then add to watercolors! This easy project has lots of room for creativity.

Minion Hand-Painted Shoes

Take a slightly-used pair of shoes and turn them into something new, inspired by those lovable Minions. It’s inexpensive, easy […]

Plastic Animal Hooks

Repurpose small plastic toy animals as hooks for a bedroom, playroom or mudroom. What a great way to give toys a […]

Clay Maps

Create clay maps of special places in your city or state or elsewhere in the world. It’s a great way to […]

Fall Tree Painting

Paint this textured tree with your toddler or preschooler when the leaves start to fall from the trees. It’s easy and […]

Decorative Display Board

Make a fast and easy decorative display board to hold all sorts of little pretties. Use it to hold photos, […]

Inspirational Stones

Kids can make these inspirational stones for themselves or for someone who may need a little boost in confidence. They’re […]

Stenciled Spaceship Art

This framed stencil craft has it all! It’s fun, quick, easy and cleanup is a piece of cake.

Sibling Shirts

These Sibling Shirts make the perfect gift for a growing family. Create custom stencils from freezer paper to use with fabric […]

Cement Push Pins

These awesome push pins are made of cement using a mold designed for ice cubes. They make a fun gift […]

Cement Bud Vases

It’s hard to tell at a glance, but these lovely bud vases are made of cement! Make some for yourself […]

Balloon Dart Painting

Balloons + paint + darts = fun! This activity is messy, but the finished artwork is so cool.

Sand Paint

For a fun twist on ordinary painting, try making your own sand paint. It’s a lot of fun and gives a completely […]

Freezer Paint Popsicles

Freeze washable tempera paint in popsicle molds to make a totally cool way to paint! This activity is perfect for a […]

Ping Pong Ball Monsters

Use paint, googly eyes, feathers, pom poms or any other materials you have on hand to turn ping pong balls […]

Stamped Ice Cream Bag

Stamp a cute ice cream design onto a tote bag using potato stamps. This is the perfect summer tote for […]

Minion Ornament

Make a darling minion ornament using paint and vinyl. It’s easy to do and is a fun project for a […]

Patriotic Napkin Rings

Transform plain napkin rings into something special for the 4th of July. It’s so easy to do!

Dragon Mountain Party Game

This fun party game involves a sleeping dragon, a mountain, and golden eggs! It’s a great activity for a knight-themed […]

Flag-Inspired Table Runner

Host a fabulous 4th of July event with this table runner. It’s quick, easy to make and there’s no sewing […]

Thumbprint Flowers

All you need to make these cute thumbprint flowers are blue and yellow paint, some paper and your own thumb! […]

Minecraft Canvas Art

Decorate your Minecraft lover’s room with these fun Minecraft themed pieces of canvas art. There are directions to make the […]

Stenciled Hat

Protect yourself from the summer sun with this cute polka dot hat. Choose the paint colors to match your swimsuit […]

Foam Robot

Make a cute, personalized foam robot. It makes a fun party decoration or gift topper.

Happy Little Camper

Create an adorable little camper for summer fun. It’s made from foam and other basic craft materials.

Minecraft Canvas Paintings

Got a Minecraft fan in your life? Create these fun and simple Minecraft Canvas Paintings in no time with just […]

Thumb Printing

Turn your thumb prints into cute caterpillars, ants, or other creatures. It’s easy and fun, with so much room for […]

Pet Treat Jar

Make a jar to hold pet treats that is just as cute as it is useful! This is a fun […]

Father’s Day Footprint Craft

Create an adorable Father’s Day keepsake for Dad using a child’s footprints as the background of a poem. Older children can […]

Driftwood Kite

Collect sticks and make this beautiful decorative driftwood kite. While it won’t fly in the wind, it looks fantastic ‘flying’ […]

Seashell Wreath

Make a pretty Seashell Wreath with supplies found at a dollar store. This easy craft is inexpensive and a fun […]

Magnet Tiles

Kids will love turning their artwork into pretty tile magnets! It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Hummingbird Mobile

Make a stunning hummingbird mobile with paper and water colors. It’s very easy to do using the included printable pattern.

Trendy Two-Tone Shoes

Give worn-out shoes a second chance with this easy technique. With just a bit of paint and some trim, create […]

Decorated Apron

Use inks, mists, stencils and other craft supplies to make a fun, kid-friendly apron. It’s a great project for kids who […]

Decorated Bobby Pins

Use enamel paint, colored gemstones and glue to make decorated bobby pins that match any outfit. These pretty accessories make a […]

Rope Trivet

Turn a plain rope into a cool, functional trivet. It makes a wonderful gift that teens and preteens can make independently.

Wood and Wire Flowers

Use different shades of paint and some shaped wire to decorate bare wood flowers. Use the finished flowers as magnets, […]

Handprint Owls

Make this cute owl using paper for the body and handprints for the wings. This is a fun project for kids […]

Coffee Sleeve Bracelet

Save your coffee sleeve and turn it into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! There are so […]

Butterfly Collage

Create a beautiful, inexpensive butterfly collage. This simple craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters and really lets their […]

Stenciled Planter

This easy-to-make stenciled planter looks so pretty on the front porch! It’s an easy gift that kids can make themselves […]

Jar Lid Garden Labels

Use jar lids and coat hangers to create these fun and unique garden labels! Decorate them with paint, markers, or other […]

Recycled Cardboard Village

Turn empty cereal boxes into cute little houses. Then decorate them to create your own cardboard village!

Gold Polka Dot Vase

Create a pretty vase inspired by Kate Spade’s beautiful gold polka dot rose bowl. This version is easy to make […]

Distressed Mason Jar Vases

Give flowers to someone special in a distressed mason jar vase. It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Repurpose an old board book into a cool chalkboard book. In just a few steps, you have a brand new […]

Fabric Canvas Painting

Paint on fabric, then attach it to a blank canvas to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. This makes a […]

Potato Stamp Apron

You’re just a few potato stamps away from making this cute apron. It’s fun and easy to do!

Styrofoam Ice Cream Cones

Turn styrofoam balls into adorable ice cream cones. They make wonderful party favors, decorations, or props for pretend play.

Springtime Clay Ornaments

Winter isn’t the only time to make and hang pretty ornaments! Follow the easy steps to make colorful springtime ornaments […]

Easy Garden Markers

Turn tongue depressors into garden markers to note where your herbs and veggies are planted. It’s easy to do and […]

Lit Canvas Love Sign

This stunning lit canvas sign is easy to make and absolutely beautiful! Use this design or any other to create […]