Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Framed Handprint Turkey

Take the classic handprint turkey one step further and make it on a paper plate. decorate the outside to create […]

Table Top Turkey

Here’s a great Thanksgiving craft project for kids who are a little older and have outgrown the handprint turkey! This […]

Santa’s Belly Candy Dish

This cute and sparkly Santa’s belly candy dish is made using a clay pot, faux fur and sequins. What a […]

Thankful Turkey Box

This creative thankful craft is made from a recycled tissue box and dressed up to look like a Thanksgiving turkey. […]

Glittery Paper Leaves

First make them all glittery, then sew them with yarn and a child safe needle! A fun beginner sewing project […]

Stenciled Note Cards

Let preschoolers use stencils to make personalized thank you cards. A fun introduction to stenciling and a great way to […]

Peacock Fan

Pretty peacocks made from paper doilies and water color paints are a lovely craft for a rainy afternoon. If you […]

Plastic Lid Turtles

Make cute turtles from recycled plastic lids, Q-tips and craft sticks! A fun way to talk about and teach an […]

Creepy Hand Candy Bowl

Easily take your candy bowl from blah to spooky with some Mod Podge, fake spiders, a paper mache hand and […]

Autumn Leaves Box

Whether you use a recycled or new box, it’s easy to turn it into a pretty box perfect for autumn […]

Styrofoam Ball Spiders

Cut and colorful, these adorable little spiders made from painted Styrofoam balls are a great insect or Halloween craft for […]

Story Telling Kit

This tutorial will show you how you can make a storytelling kit to give to a child as a birthday […]

Paper Pumpkins and Corn

Make your own fall harvest with construction paper corn and paper plate pumpkins. A fun unit to help teach kids […]

Party Rock Gym Shirt

Use tumble dyes to make this fun and colorful Party Rock Gym t-shirt. This is a fun project for kids […]

Polka Dot Fall Tree

Make this stunning tree with your little one using paint and cotton swabs. Pretty fall colored polka dots make for […]

Papier Mache Pumpkin

Make a papier mache pumpkin out of materials you probably have in your home. All you need is news paper, […]

Halloween Noise Makers

You can make these cute Halloween noise makers with your kids. A fun project for children this holiday season. This […]

Cardboard Tube Bats

This is a fun and easy craft for the kids this Halloween. Create these as favors for your Halloween party. […]

Argyle Pumpkins

Do you have older children who need something challenging and fun for fall? This argyle pumpkin is an easy painting […]

Creepy Halloween Jars

Make spooky glow in the dark jars for Halloween. Use free online graphics, upcycled jars and glow in the dark […]

Jack O’Lantern Sweatshirt

Using an orange sweatshirt, so fabric and puffy paint, you can make this cute Jack O’Lantern Sweatshirt. A perfect project for […]

Polymer Clay Bowl

You and your kids will have a blast creating your very own bowl from polymer clay. Use a stamp to […]

Gourd Ghouls

Turn plain old gourd into fun and cute ghouls to decorate for the Halloween holiday. A fun craft the kids […]

Bubble Wrap Butterflies

This fun project is perfect for preschoolers. You can make fun designs using paint and bubble wrap, then turn them […]

Clay Plant Impressions

Capture pieces of your garden forever in these lovely modeling clay ornaments that are preschool friendly. You’ll love the uniqueness […]

Slimy Green Lantern

Turn an ordinary paper lantern into a slimy looking ball for your Halloween party or house decorations. It’s easy to […]

Rainbow Glitter Pumpkin

Make a fun rainbow inspired glittery, shimmery pumpkin for Halloween! A great project for tweens and teens, but school aged […]

Handprint Zebra

Handprint crafts are always fun, and a great way to create a keepsake for mom, dad, grandma or grandpa. Young […]

Bat-o’-Lanterns

These cute batty decorations made from some black paint and miniature pumpkins. A great decoration for Halloween or for your […]

Vampire Pumpkins

Using small decorative pumpkins and plastic vampire teeth, you can make these cool little Vampire Pumpkins to decorate your home. […]

Homemade Knight Costume

Grab some cardboard, spray paint and duct tape and you’ll be ready to create a knight’s shield in no time! […]

Polka Dot Witch Hat

This adorable witch themed decoration is perfect for your Halloween decor. Kids will love making their own witch hat decorations […]

Kid’s Art Pumpkin

We had tons of fun creating these kid’s art pumpkins! Perfect for a fun afternoon of crafting with your kids. […]

Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern

Make a Jack O’ Lantern out of an empty milk jug using paint and markers. Kids will love making this […]

Cross Hatch Pictures & Stamp

You can make lots of fun art projects using a cross hatch stamp that you make yourself. This tutorial shows […]

Apple Sweatshirt

Cut an apple in half and use it to print apples on a sweatshirt! This is a really fun way […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

Thought Cloud Clock

If you need a fun idea for decorating your child’s room, something they will surely get a kick out of […]

Hockey Stick Horse

This absolutely adorable stick horse for kids was made by repurposing an old hockey stick! Dress it up with some […]

First Flower Painting

This project makes for a great introduction to painting. Just simple shapes with a little color mixing. Kids will love […]

Puffy Paint

Try out this cool Homemade Puffy Paint, it’s easy to make and made with ingredients you probably already have in […]

Tropical Twist Teepee

Brighten up play time or add a pop of color to a camping trip with this fun tie-dye tepee! This […]

Rock Tic Tac Toe

What a fun way to play tic tac toe! A great travel game for kids, or just something entertaining for […]

Rainbow Doily Spinners

Create these colorful decorations for your next birthday party or baby shower with paper doilies and water colors! Match them […]

Fist Pumpkin Prints

This is a fun fall craft for all ages, but the preschool set will especially love this. Children will use […]

Craft Stick Bald Eagle

Turn craft sticks and construction paper into a majestic bald eagle. Use the opportunity to learn more about our national bird. […]

Makeover Flower Vases

Get your teenagers started on DIY projects in anticipation of decorating their dorm rooms! For a little under $6.00, I […]

Easy Craft Stick Bookmarks

Color code your bookmarks to your folders and spirals with these simple bookmarks. Kids will have no trouble creating these […]

Neon Feather Storage Boxes

This storage boxes are great for storing all sorts of things, including school supplies like erasers, paper clips and even […]

Baby Lotion Body Paint

Have some fun with some safe homemade body paint that’s made using baby lotion! This would be great for a […]

Blowing Dandelion T-shirt

Here’s an easy way to paint a blowing dandelion on a t-shirt. This is a really fun project for tweens […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Paint Stir Dolls

Turn paint stirs, markers, and fabric scraps into a day of doll making. Add glitter, sequins and other bits and […]

Faux Red Coral

If your kids like creating under the sea dioramas, follow our instructions on how to make red coral. Using resin […]

Painted Canvas

Beautiful canvas art created by using sticker letters to write a message on a canvas, covering  the canvas with paint. […]