Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Footprint Butterflies

Nothing is more precious to receive than a craft made from a child’s handprint or footprint. These footprint butterflies look […]

Lorax Easter Eggs

It’s National Craft Month and to celebrate we’ve come up with a favorite The Lorax!! Bring out your inner Dr […]

Rainbow Handprint Flower

Rainbow Handprint Flower Rainbow handprint flowers make a beautiful keepsake for Mom, Grandma, a teacher, or another special person. The […]

Tissue Paper Easter Chicks

These adorable Easter chicks are guaranteed to make everyone smile. Made from tissue paper, this is an easy craft to […]

Rock Monsters

A fun craft for rainy days or any day when you want to laugh and play! Turn rocks into scary […]

Cardboard Tube Flowers

With the addition of paint and felt, you can turn cardboard tubes in pretty spring flowers. This garden can be […]

Sticker resist Paper eggs

Make some lovely paper egg decorations for Easter. Easy enough for little hands but interesting enough for older children, too.

Spring Seder Plate

Kids can make a Sedar plate to celebrate Passover. Follow our directions, we’ll show you how to label it if […]

Gold Coins

Shamrock-shaped cork ink pads and paint turn plain ol’ clay into cool gold coins. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or […]

Easter Egg Candle Holders

Tweens and Teens can still get in on the fun of decorating for Easter with this candle holder craft. Using […]

Rain Stick

Legend has it that Indians shook rain sticks to bring on rainy weather. Your little ones can make noise with […]

Easter Tees

These painted bunny and chick t-shirts are a fun way to celebrate Easter and spring. The shirts are easy to […]

Under the Sea Bean Bag Board

This easy-to-make game comes together quickly – simply paint a piece of scrap wood and then drill holes for the […]

Painted Sneakers

Planning a sleepover and want to plan a fun activity or are you in need of a birthday present? These […]

Wood Bunnies, Lambs and Chicks

Bunnies and lambs and chicks…oh my! These charming wooden animals would look great sitting on a side table or up […]

Pot of Gold

A fun classroom or group project for St. Patrick’s Day that used recycled baby food jars. Easy to do for […]

Painted Umbrella

Bring sunshine to a rainy day with these bright and cheery painted umbrellas. With adult supervision, youngsters can personalize their […]

Butterfly Wall Collage

We’ve used paper butterflies to decorate a plain white frame, turning it into a beautiful wall haning. A simple craft […]

Shamrock Potato Prints

Kids will get a kick out of painting shamrocks with potatoes! Show them the secrets of turning a heart-shaped stamp […]

Popsicle Bracelet Cuffs

Super cute bracelets for tweens and teens to make and trade with their friends. Made from craft sticks, this is […]

Styrofoam Egg Carton Butterfly

Cut from recycled Styrofoam egg cartons, these butterflies can be painted and glittered to hang from the ceiling or in […]

Spring Finger Painting

A fun, spring time craft that works on toddlers’ and preschoolers’ fine motor skills. Finger paint the tree full of […]

Birds & Bees Mobile

A great recycling project that uses cardboard and paint to make a pretty mobile. Hang the mobile in front of […]

Cone Cup Bunny

Gather the kids for a fun day of crafting making these adorable bunny cone cups. Line them up on a […]

Name Plates

Gather the kids for a day of crafting – have each child personalize a nameplate to hang on their bedroom […]

Paper Plate Shamrock

Perfect for a classroom craft or for a day at home crafting with your preschooler, these paper plate shamrocks carry […]

Strawberry Pin

This pretty paper strawberry pin can be attached to a backpack or purse. A fun project when tween girls get […]

Angry Bird Can Toss

Create a fun Angry Bird can toss game using recycled tin cans and some paint! What a fun way to […]

Kissed Blarney Stone

Legend says that anyone who kisses the Blarney Stone of Ireland will be blessed with eloquence. Make some Blarney Stones […]

Marble Painting

This classic preschool craft is easy, inexpensive, and fun for all ages! The painted papers can be turned into pretty […]

Mardi Gras Mask

Turn a plain black mask into beautiful headwear for Mardi Gras. Provide colorful feathers and paints and let the kids […]

Handprint Peacock

This pretty peacock’s feathers are crafted from your child’s handprints! Add some glitter and sequins and watch her strut her […]

Let’s Play Dentist

We’re getting over Valentine’s Day sweets and marching into Dental Health Month. Toddlers and preschoolers can learn how to properly […]

Comb Painting

Turn cheap plastic combs and paint into a day of painting fun! A fun “hand on” (or in!) project for […]

Valentine Pet Bandana

Don’t forget your pets when it comes to Valentine’s Day. We’ve painted heart shaped paw prints on a bright pink […]

Finger Painted Lyric Art

Let your little ones finger paint a large piece of foam board – then use their creations to make beautiful […]

Valentine Tin Can Luminary

Children and adults work together to create this work of “heart”. A fun recycling project that turns cans into a […]

Valentine’s Day Gumball Machine

A quick and easy Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for giving to teachers, neighbors, friends and family! Personalize it by […]

Painting with Golf Balls

Create pretty textured art work using only paint and golf balls! Keep the mess to a minimum by containing the […]

Valentine’s Day Secret Messages

Create secret Valentine’s Day messages with white paper hearts and white crayons. Kids will giggle with delight as they watch […]

Cardboard Tube Valentine Necklace

Turn cardboard tubes and beads into pretty Valentine’s Day necklaces. Little girls will have fun painting the cardboard hearts their […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Wreath

We’ve turned recycled cardboard tubes, ribbon and some paint into a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine’s Day. A simple, frugal, pretty […]

Valentine’s Day Pennant

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just […]

Colorful Bird Feeder

This colorful bird feeder starts out as a paper milk carton. Some tape and paint is all that’s needed to […]

Handprint Monsters

Silly monsters made by your little ones with painted hands! Every monster will grow fun characteristics as they decorate them […]

Sesame Street Nesting Dolls

Friendly Sesame Street characters and vibrant rainbow colors are painted on these wooden stacking dolls. A fun way to teach […]

Marshmallow Snowman

When it’s too cold to build a snowman outside, craft one inside using mini marshmallows – and you don’t have […]

Marbled Snow Storm

Create a winter snowstorm with paint and marbles. A fun and slightly messy craft that will sure to delight kids […]