Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Shoebox Penguin

Kids will love making this fun, inexpensive, shoebox penguin craft. The adorable penguin can double as storage for the a […]

Rainbow Blocks

Create your own rainbow blocks to teach about colors, and then let your child “build” a rainbow.

Rainbow Salt Art Jar

Make these adorable gold topped rainbow salt art jars for St. Patrick’s Day. A fun decoration the kids will love […]

Personalized Keychain

Personalized keychains are fun for kids to keep or give as gifts. For children who don’t carry keys, attach this […]

DIY Nail Art Tools

Nail art is much easier when you have the right tools, and you can make them yourself!

Salt Dough Minifigs

Lego fans will love making and decorating their own minifigs out of salt dough! So much room for creativity! Allow […]

Glow in the Dark Stars

Kids love things that glow in the dark! Did you know that you can make your own glow in the […]

I Only Have Eyes For You

These kid made Monster Valentine’s Day Cards are super cute and easy to make for classmates.

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into these pretty dangling hearts to decorate your entryway or dress up a corner of the […]

Fireplace Craft

Color the fireplace image and make a fire with thumbprints and small twigs you picked from your yard!

Thumbprint Heart Mug

Decorate a mug with your kids’ thumbprints as a special Valentine’s Day gift idea! Fun for grandparents and teachers too.

Bumblebee Painting

Create a beautiful painting of busy bees. This project uses pencil, pen, crayon and paint.

Playful Heart Collage

Make and frame a fun and playful heart collage this Valentine’s Day. Use paint, buttons, doilies, construction paper, sequins, glitter, […]

Pretend Wooden Donuts

These pretend donuts look good enough to eat… and you won’t believe how easy they are to make. Your kids […]

Plastic Lid Thumbprint Kids

Use recycled lids to make this fun thumbprint craft. These can be turned into a game, used for pretend play, […]

Collage Olympic Rings

The Olympics are almost here! Prepare your little one by making this fun collage craft featuring the Olympic rings.

Reindeer Handprint Thank-You Cards

Help your children show their appreciation for the gifts they received by making these cute reindeer thank-you cards. This project […]

Reindeer Frame

A child’s handprints make the antlers on this adorable reindeer frame. Such a fun gift for grandparents or other special […]

Peek-a-Boo Santa

Use this “peek-a-boo” Santa as a plant stake, tuck him into wreath or place him between the branches of the […]

Teacher Gift Bag

Hand and foot prints make a sweet and festive gift bag for a favorite teacher or anyone else this time […]

Heavenly Angel

This beautiful angel makes a wonderful craft for teenagers to do during the holiday season. Follow the directions as written […]

Cloud Clay Christmas Tags

Not only are these Christmas tree tags easy, quick, and fun to make, but they are useful too. Decorate them […]

Nativity Silhouette

This stunning Nativity project requires just paint and paper. Suitable for school-age children or older.

Painted Holiday Rocks

Paint holiday rocks with messages and purpose. Spread holiday cheer in the simplest of ways.

Christmas Present Frame

Make a pretty Christmas frame that looks like it belongs under the tree even after it’s unwrapped. A wonderful gift […]

Clay Pot Nativity

Make a simple Nativity from clay pots and wooden beads. A beautiful, inexpensive and elegant craft.

Fingerprint Nativity

This scene of Baby Jesus in the manger is made entirely made out of fingerprints. Make it as is or […]

Popsicle Stick Nativity

Create a simple Christmas Nativity scene with popsicle sticks. Add magnetic strips to the back so they stick on the […]

Snowman Garland

This cute-as-can-be snowmen garland is sure to brighten any holiday room. These happy snowman faces are made by covering foam […]

Santa’s Belt Ornament

Use paint and glitter paper to make this easy and adorable Santa’s belt ornament. It looks so striking hanging on […]

Snowman Hinge

Turn an ordinary hardware-store hinge into an adorable snowman ornament. An inexpensive and fun gift.

Plastic Bottle Penguins

You’ll want to dig through your recycling bin to make these adorable penguins. A perfect project for winter.

Toadstool Ornament

This lovely little toadstool ornament is quick, easy, and the end result delivers big-time fun that the kids will love. […]

Minnie Mouse Ornament

This Minnie Mouse-inspired ornament is inexpensive, easy to make, and so cute. A fun gift to give to a Disney […]

Pumpkin Snowman

If your pumpkins are still good after the fall holidays, change them into cute snowmen for the winter! Fun and […]

Glittering Mockingjay Emblem

Hunger Games fans will love this fun mockingjay project that can be used as a pin, magnet or scrapbook embellishment!

Souvenir Washer Necklaces

Easy DIY Souvenir Washer Necklaces. Create something teens will actually wear instead of wasting money on useless expensive souvenirs.

Turkey Puzzle

The first step to making this adorable turkey puzzle is to take a nature walk to gather supplies. Kids will […]

Ladybug Reindeer

Make this clever reindeer ornament with a wooden ladybug cutout, two cacti cutouts, and some paint! Easy craft for kids […]

Baby Jesus Ornament

Jesus is the Reason for the Season! This little ornament is so simple, even the very young could make these! […]

Balsa Board Santa

Kids can make this Santa! With his no-sew hat and his air-dry clay mustache, add a little free form holiday […]

Ruler Reindeer

This is a fun project for kids to make! You can use a ruler to make it a clever gift […]

Snowman Snowflake Ornament

This snowflake ornament takes on a whole new dimension when you add the button plug snowman face! What a great […]

Owls in the Night

Painting a beautiful scene of owls on a snowy night is easy with this tutorial. A fun project for home […]

Stone Owls

These owls are so easy to make and each is one-of-a-kind. A fun nature activity ideal for a group of […]

Handmade Monogram Gift Wrap

Create personalized DIY Wrapping Paper with recycled grocery bags, paint and buttons. Fun for any gift giving occasion.

Bubble Wrap Indian Corn

Transform leftover scraps of bubble wrap to make a colorful Indian corn display for Thanksgiving. Fun for all ages.