Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Painted Saguaro Cactus

Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.

Paper Plate Parrot

Whether flying through the jungle or hanging out on a pirate ship, these colorful parrot will be a hit anywhere. […]

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Circle Watercolor Art

Explore the magic of circles with this fun and easy watercolor project. It’s a good project for a wide variety […]

Popsicle Stick Catapult

Building a catapult is a great STEM activity for young kids. Play with variables to see if you can make […]

Fingerprint Pineapple

Use your fingerprints to make a pineapple! It’s easy to do and is fun for summer or even as decorations […]

Worm Pencil Holder

This Worm Pencil Holder is a great way to get little bookworms crafting! Kids of all ages will enjoy this […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Dot Art

Making dot art is a fun, interactive project with endless creative possibilities. Give it a try!

Cardboard Star-Spangled Banner

This Star-Spangled Banner project combines math, history and art to make a replica of the flag that inspired Francis Scott […]

Butterfly Handprint Craft

This simple project is perfect for children of all ages and can be customized to fit any occasion. So grab […]

Clay Cactus Garden

Create a beautiful cactus garden using clay. This easy craft requires a lot of drying time, but the results are […]

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]

Watercolor Cacti

Develop observational skills and watercolor techniques with this cacti and succulent painting project. The results are beautiful!

Easter Egg Ice Cream Cones

Create colorful faux ice cream cones using hardboiled eggs (or blown eggs or wooden eggs, if you prefer). They’re easy to […]

Batman Handprint

Batman handprints are the perfect craft for superhero fans to make. This fun keepsake is great on a card or […]

Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting

Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]

Egg Carton Ant

Turn an egg carton into an ant. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for planning a picnic learning unit.

Pirate Ship Art

This project combines many techniques: drawing, cutting and shaping with paper, painting waves and composition. This activity works well for […]

Mini Sombrero

Mini Sombrero Decorate for Cinco de Mayo with this adorable mini sombrero. It’s a  quick and easy craft that’s simple enough for […]

Moon Art

Use this fun mixed-media project to teach your child more about our beautiful moon. Easily adapted for kids of all […]

Money Gift for Graduation

This adorable graduate is hiding a gift of money. It’s really easy to make – can you guess what recycled […]

Herringbone Art

Can you believe this project was made by a toddler? Make your own by combining a child’s finger painting and […]

Doily Butterfly

Make a colorful butterfly out of doilies! These are perfect for topping a wrapped gift or sticking out of the […]

Egg Carton Chicks

Turn an egg carton into a flock of colorful chicks. It’s easy to do and they make a great decoration […]

Paper Plate Animal Faces

Use templates to make adorable animal plate faces, including a koala, tiger, panda, hippo and lion. They’re fun for dress-up play […]

Wood Bunny

Painting doesn’t have to be done with a brush! Treat paint like a stain to create a beautiful wooden rabbit […]

Bottle Cap Magnet Ladybugs

Turn bottle caps into the cutest ladybugs! They’re magnets, so you can stick them on the fridge, a locker, or […]

House Number Planter

Pretty flowers and greenery in stenciled tin buckets make this house number planter the most unique one in the neighborhood! It’s […]

Scratch and Glitter Eggs

Looking for a unique technique for this year’s Easter eggs that’s fun for all ages? Try this scratch art idea, […]

Torn Newspaper Giraffe

Paint several pages of newspaper, then use them to create this cute giraffe. It’s a fun project that’s great for […]

Baby Blue Birds

Baby blue birds are a sign that spring is just around the corner! Use plastic eggs and construction paper to […]

Emotional Animals Game

Use a pair of homemade dice to teach young kids about emotions. It’s fun and easy to do. 

Rainy Day Umbrellas

If rain is keeping the kids indoors, this is the perfect craft to turn their frowns upside down while spending […]

Stamped Hyacinth Flower

Create artwork featuring pretty spring flowers by stamping a common household item. This project is easy for toddlers and preschoolers […]

Nesting Easter Eggs

Turn ordinary plastic Easter eggs into beautiful nesting dolls. All it takes is paint and a steady hand.

Cardboard Tube Easter Rabbits

Give your kids a fun bunny craft to make this Easter. They’ll be jumping for joy with these cute cardboard […]

Foam Cup Safari Animals

Make an adorable set of safari animals (monkey, giraffe and tiger) with foam cups! They’re fun to make and are […]

Cardboard Tube Walrus

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable walrus. Kids will love working with paint, pipe cleaners, yarn, and googly […]

Footprint Carrots

Turn a child’s footprints into carrots! Pair this fun craft with planting carrot seeds and cooking a delicious carrot snack. 

Babouchka Easter Eggs

These adorable painted babouchka eggs are a fun activity for spring. They look intricate, but are really quite easy to […]

Wizard Wands

Calling all witches, wizards, sorcerers, and anyone else who needs a bit of magic! These wizard wands are made from […]

Torn Newspaper Lion

Paint newspaper and then tear it to make this friendly lion. This project is great for developing fine motor skills […]

Spring Flowerpot Pals

Turn tiny clay pots into charming animal pals, including a sheep, chick, and bunny! This project is so much fun […]

Torn Newspaper Monkey

Make an adorable monkey out of painted and torn newspaper. It’s fun to do and a great recycling project.

Fancy Feathered Friends

Turn recycled cardboard egg cartons into colorful fancy birds! This simple craft is a fun project to do during spring. […]

Clothespin Giraffe

This giraffe stands up on its own thanks to sturdy clothespin legs. It’s such a fun project for kids to […]

Oz-Inspired Hot Air Balloons

These beautiful Oz-inspired hot air balloons are made with old light bulbs. This trash-to-treasure craft is perfect for a bedroom […]

Football Mason Jars

Wow your guests with a bunch of football mason jars. These cute football-themed party ideas are great to use as […]

Painted Newspaper Tiger

This painted newspaper tiger is fun for Chinese New Year, a Cub Scout meeting, or an animal-themed party. It’s inexpensive […]

Paper Plate Olympic Rings

Turn five paper plates into a wall decoration that is perfect for an Olympics-themed party or event. It’s easy to […]

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

Looking for a fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craft to do with your kids? Check out this super easy toilet […]

Chalkboard Valentines

Write a sweet message to your favorite valentine on these chalkboard hearts. Using chalkboard paint, cardboard and pages from an […]