Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Fruit Suncatchers

Make fruit-inspired suncatchers using recycled cardboard, paint, and bits of colorful cellophane, tissue paper or crepe paper. So pretty and so fun!

Hanukkah Stenciled Napkins

Create beautiful Hanukkah stenciled napkins to add an elegant touch to the holiday. Simply print the templates, cut, and stencil.

CD Clown

Turn an old CD and basic craft supplies into a fun and festive clown. There’s so much room for creativity!

CD Wreath

Use yarn to turn an old CD into a beautiful Christmas wreath. It’s fast, easy, and fun!

CD Pig

Turn recyclables and a few basic craft supplies into an adorable pig craft. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Christmas Window Clings

Have the kids make Christmas window clings to decorate for the holidays. This craft is super easy with our printable […]

Footprint Reindeer

Create the cutest Christmas cards ever! They’re easy to do and because little feet have participated, they are also very […]

Stenciled Table Runner

Create a beautiful stenciled table runner that adds fun and warmth to a holiday meal. This is a time-consuming project, […]

Rainbow Pebbles

Make beautiful rainbow pebbles using watercolors. This simple outdoor activity will keep kids entertained. After the pebbles have dried, use […]

Minion Party Favors

These adorable minions made from baby food jars are the perfect activity for a Despicable Me party! The kids can […]

Mixed Media Frog

Use a variety of craft materials to make this cute frog. A fun and easy project to accompany a study […]

Wood Grain Art

Create a beautiful piece of art by painting wood grain! This simple project is almost like a paint-by-number and is […]

Clock Teaching Tool

This homemade clock is a great teaching tool for children ready to learn to tell time. Keep the clock simple […]

Salt Painting

Salt painting is so much fun and good for fine motor skills development. The results are bright and beautiful!

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorate plain wood game blocks with images of your favorite superheroes. A fun way to personalize a game!

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar from an empty egg carton. Just add paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaner legs and […]

Halloween Wooden Blocks

Turn plain wooden blocks into adorable Halloween-themed characters. There’s lots of room for creativity with this fun project!

Halloween Pumpkin Robots

Give your pumpkins a futuristic twist this year by making these cute and quirky Halloween robots! So much room for […]

Painted Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins is fun, but painting them is just as much fun! Try these six easy painting techniques this year.

Easy Halloween Wreath

This simple Halloween wreath takes less than $15 and 15 minutes and no glue gun required! A fun project for […]

Magic Potion Jars

Grab some empty jars and turn them into colorful Halloween decorations. Let the kids’ creativity run wild!

Wooden Pumpkins

These cute wooden pumpkins are perfect for fall. They are easy and inexpensive to make using scraps of wood.

Glass Jack-o-Lanterns

Turn a mason jar into an adorable jack-o-lantern. This easy craft idea makes a great Halloween decoration.

Wood Block Dominoes

Make your own dominoes from Jenga game blocks. Two games for the price of one!

Square Pumpkins Wall Hanging

Turn ordinary wood plaques into a glittery pumpkin wall hanging for Halloween. Kids will love adding different faces to each jack […]

Acorn Buddies

What kid wouldn’t want to have a few acorn buddies? This fun kid’s craft is perfect for fall and is […]

Fall Acorn Art

Want to make some fun fall art with the kids? Try this entertaining and colorful fall acorn kids art! This […]

Painted Flower Pots

It’s fun and easy to paint your own flower pots! This is a great project for parents and kids to […]

Muppets Painted Tees

Have fun painting your favorite Muppet character onto a t-shirt! This tee has extra pizzazz with pony beads tied to […]

Painted Wrapping Paper

Kids will beam with pride when they give presents wrapped in wrapping paper they’ve made themselves. This post has many […]

Bottle Vases

Set aside your empty bottles to turn them into beautiful vases featuring dimensional accents. Lots of room for creativity!

Pom Pom Spider Decoration

Create a fun pom pom spider decoration on a glittery web. It’s a great way to decorate for Halloween!

Easy Minecraft Costume

Looking for an easy Halloween costume?  Follow the tutorial for a fun and inexpensive way to create your own Steve […]

Car Play Mat

Car play mats are fun, but expensive. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own that the kids will love.

Monster Footprint Art

Use construction paper, buttons, or any other art materials to turn your footprints into fun monsters. So much room for […]

Spooky Spider Handprint Art

Create an adorable set of spooky Halloween spiders using your children’s handprints. Kids will love making this messy craft.

Balloon Print Apples

Draw a basket then use a balloon to print apples! This fun and easy activity is perfect for fall. The […]

Spider Web Marble Art

Let your kids get messy and create some unique spider web art with paint and marbles. Fun for kids of […]

Produce-Printed Wrapping Paper

Discover how to create unique designs for wrapping paper by using everyday produce, such as corn, potatoes, avocados, and melon. […]

Footprint American Flag

Turn your child’s footprint into a beautiful American flag. A wonderful project for any patriotic holiday.

Decorated Flowerpot

Reuse old cardboard tubes to decorate a fun painted flowerpot! Easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Rainbow Fish

Kids will love making their own version of the storybook favorite, Rainbow Fish! A fun project with lots of room […]

Back-to-School Blocks

Transform Jenga blocks into a cool school-themed version! Keep them for your family or to give a set to a […]

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Tropical Seashell Fish

Here’s a wonderful craft for this for all those seashells you brought home from vacation! Make a school of fish […]

DIY Tic Tac Toe

Our DIY tic-tac-toe game is simple and inexpensive. It’s easy to make at home and is a great activity to […]

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]