Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Peanut Finger Puppets

Save those peanut shells and make some adorable little finger puppets your child will love playing with! Too cute!

Hand Print Peace Doves

Hand print peace doves are the perfect representation for Martin Luther King Day. Decorate your walls, windows or bulletin boards […]

New Year’s Pot Bangers

Round up the band, drag out Mom’s pots and pans, and make lots of noise with your personalized pot bangers! […]

New Year’s Pasta Numbers

Celebrate the New Year by making 2012 number plaques. Easy enough for toddlers to do yet interesting enough to keep […]

Countdown Clock for Kids

Get the little ones involved in your New Year’s Eve celebrations by crafting countdown clocks made from paper plates and […]

Noisemaker Shakers

Shake! Shake! Shake! in the new year with these colorful spool noisemakers! A fun family project that kids of all […]

Hanukkah Luminaries

These luminaries light up the night and are perfect additions for your Hanukkah celebration.

Stackable Snowman

This adorable snowman stacks for display and nests for storage. A fun gift for relative, friends, teachers, anyone!

Scented Gel Paints

Allow the kids to get messy and have fun with these all-natural, scented paints , made from everyday kitchen ingredients!

Footprint Turkey Keepsake Plate

Make a cute Footprint Turkey Thanksgiving Plate Keepsake! A fun project for Thanksgiving that makes a great gift for relatives.

Painted Skirts

A fun rainy day craft that goes against all rules and allows the kids to draw on their clothes with […]

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkeys

These cute festive Thanksgiving pilgrim turkeys will gobble their way into your grateful festivities and they’re simple enough for kids […]

Hand Print Mayflower

Make fun ships from your hand prints! Sail away on the Mayflower just like the pilgrims did so many Thanksgivings […]

Pilgrim Faces

Print out the patterns then paint away to create these fun pilgrim faces for Thanksgiving!

Cardboard Tube Snake

Here’s a fun weekend craft that turns toilet paper rolls into playful snakes! A great project for the boys in […]

Handprint Lobsters

Nothing to get crabby about…this little lobster and his friends will surely make you smile!

Rainbow Footprints

A fun way to create a colorful keepsake. Who doesn’t love rainbows? Great idea for a card!

Cardboard Fairy Wings

Make fun fairy wings for your little princess. Cut from cardboard then have them paint and decorate them!

Painted Acorn Necklaces

This fun wearable project is great for teens and preteens. They can make their own necklaces and one for a […]

Football Windsocks

Football season is here, so why not make some fun football themed windsocks to decorate your front porch?

Train with Tracks

Your child will delight in playing conductor with this easy-to-make train and track set.

Wooden Bead Necklaces

Adorable necklaces that are simple to make. Supplies include wooden beads, paint and ribbon.

Graffiti Shoes

This fun project uses craft paint and Sharpie markers to give plain shoes a fun funky look.

Salt Dough Leaf Magnets

Why not make your own magnets such as these salt dough leaf refrigerator magnets and hang precious artwork and those […]

Tie Dye Lunch Bags

Decorate your reusable lunch bag with tie-dye and embellishments such as iron-on crystals. Your lunch bag with be the envy […]

Rainbow Ice Painting

What a great idea for summer painting fun! Make rainbow ice cubes and get out in the sun for some […]

Craft Stick Pencil Magnets

These adorable magnets are easy to make and perfect for back to school. Give them as teacher’s gifts or use […]

Tumbled Tie Dye

Adorable shirts using glue and a tie dye kit. Make one today!

Make a Firefly Jar

An adorable glow in the dark project that looks like a jar full of lightning bugs (fireflies).

Rolling Pin Art

A fun way to create art using a rolling pin and paint. No two pictures will be the same!

Craft Stick Bracelets

A simple way to bend a popsicle stick and create a colorful bracelet. Such a fun project and the girls […]

Footprint Bumblebees

It’s super easy to make these Footprint Bumblebees with your kids – make them into a card for any occasion!

Car Bags

Get your kids involved with keeping your car clean by having them create these car bags.

Mini Easel Art

Painting on mini easels is a fun way to bring out the little artist in a child!

Painted Fruit Centerpiece

Here’s a fun craft that results in a whimsical centerpiece that’s great for summer entertaining!

Camp Postcards

Easy to make, these postcards fit within post office guidelines and are a fun way to communicate from camp. Also […]

Pet Rock Necklace

The best part about these necklaces is each child’s will have its own special personality! Everyone has heard of the […]

Name Plate Can

Whether you are out camping with your family or attending summer camp away from home, here’s a fun project that […]