Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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 […]

Cereal Box Straw Charms

Turn an empty cereal box into cute straw charms. Not only do they dress up a drink, but the charms […]

Flower Power Canvas Paintings

Create whimsical flower canvases to decorate your favorite room. This easy project leaves lots of room for creativity!

Canvas Pet Art

All you need is scrapbook paper, a silhouette of your pet and spray paint to make these easy pet art […]

Boo’s Door

Follow the steps to turn a child’s bedroom or closet door into one that looks just like Boo’s Door! A fun and […]

Pac-man Characters

Introduce your kids to Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde with this totally tubular craft that will bring you way back to […]

Crocodile Paper Craft

Children can snip, snip away to create a scaly little paper crocodile. This easy project is a lot of fun!

Spice Jar Solar Lanterns

Decorate your outdoor space this summer or for a special occasion with these solar lanterns! They are easy to make […]

Bean Bag Toss Game

You will love this spin on traditional cornhole! This bean bag toss game is easy to make, inexpensive, portable, fun […]

Boats in the Sea

Fold paper, decorate it, paint the sea, and cut out a sun to make these cute boat scenes!  This tutorial […]

Pirate Ball Toss Game

Make this Pirate Ball Toss Game for a themed birthday party or just for fun.  It starts with a piece of […]

Mint Tin Suitcase

Turn an empty mint tin into a cute suitcase with a little ribbon and glue!  Then use those mini suitcases […]

Bird Feeder

Turn an empty wipes container into an adorable a bird feeder!  A fun craft for spring or any time of […]

Juice Box Owl

Turn a juice box into an adorable owl, using paper, felt, pumpkin seeds and cotton!  A fun way to use something […]

Doll-Sized Volcano Presentation

Make a miniature volcano using an egg carton, then create the rest of the science presentation!  Perfectly sized for American […]

Paint Stick Flag

Create a cute flag from paint sticks and paint!  A fun project for July 4th or any time of year.

Library Book Bag

Get kids excited about reading by letting them decorate their own library book bag!  Fun for kids of all ages.

Bright Playful Wooden Blocks

Transform plain wooden blocks into a bright and modern play set.  Adults can make this for very young children, or […]

Fireworks Painting

Create beautiful firework pictures using paint and pipe cleaners.  This activity is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Patriotic Upcycled Cans

Decorate your July 4th table with this fun patriotic craft!  It’s fast and easy to turn empty cans into these […]

Wooden Bird Houses

Wooden birdhouses are so fun to build and to decorate!  Older children with basic woodworking skills can build these (with […]

Soda Can Vase

Use a can opener and paint or tape to turn an aluminum can into a cute vase.  A fun upcycling […]

Stenciled Flower Pot

Introduce children to stenciling with this easy, glittery flower pot.  Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift for […]

Fairy Rocks

These fairy rocks are fun and easy for little hands to make.  A perfect activity to help keep kids occupied […]

Dad’s Trinket Box

Give Dad something thoughtful and useful this Father’s Day – a box for all his trinkets.  It’s easy to personalize and […]

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Painted Chevron Planters

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind planters with paint and chevron tape.  Fun for kids of all ages.

Stamped Feather Headbands

Create fancy painted or stamped feathers, then turn them into cool headbands!  These unique accessories are as fun to make […]

Sunflowers in Five Materials

Introduce your child to five different art materials by making these beautiful sunflowers. Each portion is colored with a different […]

Avocado Pit Insects

Observe the changes in avocado pits as they dry, then paint them as insects.  Science + craft = fun!

Painted Umbrella

Create a one-of-a-kind umbrella by painting your own design!  Fun for kids of all ages.

Eye Dropper Painting

Basic watercolor paints seem fresh when you move beyond the brush and try something new – eye droppers! Fun for […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

Make a beautiful bouquet using coffee filters, acrylic paint and floral wire.  These flowers are inexpensive, super easy and make […]

Rubber Band Stamps

You can make your own stamps using different sized rubber bands and just about anything for a base.  Easy, fun […]

Spice Rack Paint Caddy

Give an old spice rack new life as a paint caddy. The woodworking skills needed to make this are basic […]

Rainbow Sponge Painting

Paint a beautiful rainbow using a sponge. Great for a study of weather or for some rainy day cheer!

Easy Dotted Easter Eggs

Transform ordinary plastic Easter eggs into something extraordinary! These stunning eggs are actually quite easy to make and only require […]

Make Your Own Watercolors

Children can create their own watercolors, exploring how tissue paper releases color. Soak non-colorfast tissue paper in water and use […]

Twine Carrots

Turn newspaper, tape and twine into carrots to decorate the house for Easter. A fun project for school age kids […]

Bee-utiful Easter Eggs

Make a swarm of bees out of Easter eggs! They are super cute and easy to put together. Perfect project […]

Potato Masher Easter Eggs

Print beautiful Easter eggs using a tool you probably have on hand- a potato masher! Fun for kids of all […]

Shrink Plastic Bunny Charm

Make an adorable shrink plastic bunny charm, perfect for a necklace, bracelet, a hairpin, brooch, or keychain. A wonderful accessory […]

Camouflage Hands

Kids will have a blast creating a painting and then camouflaging their hand to become a part of the photo. […]

Garden Ladybug Rocks

Create your own little ladybugs to decorate your yard or garden. Paint rocks to resemble adorable bugs!