Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Pilgrim Hand Prints

Aren’t these pilgrims just the cutest?? Make pilgrims from hand prints and place them in the Mayflower for their long […]

Clay Pot Pilgrim Girl

This sweet little pilgrim girl makes a fun and simple table decoration. Would be great as a place holder name […]

Wooden Egg Turkey

Use wood shapes and paint to create this easy wooden egg turkey craft for Thanksgiving this year. For less mess […]

Popsicle Stick Turkey

Make a cute centerpiece out of popsicle sticks. This fun turkey craft is great for Thanksgiving and your kids will […]

Washi Tape Fork Turkey

A silly centerpiece that’s actually practical too. Put this turkey on your dessert table for everyone to choose their fork […]

Note Holder Turkey

Whether you attach a magnet and hang him on the fridge or simply use this cute turkey note holder anywhere […]

Canning Lid Doll Plates

Make your very own serving plates for your dolls by having a grown up spray paint some recycled canning lids! […]

Fridge Magnet Turkey

Use fun paintable wooden shapes and colorful feathers to create this adorable turkey to hang on your refrigerator. A great […]

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 […]

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 […]

Makeover Flower Vases

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

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 […]