Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Easter Checkers

Recycle those cardboard egg cartons into a favorite childhood game of checkers. Offer up some Easter candy to the one […]

Bobblehead Egg Carton Chicks

These cute little chicks are cheerful and springy (in more ways than one!). This fun Easter craft starts with empty […]

Paper Plate Rainbow Craft

This adorable paper plate craft is a great way to teach kids that rainbows require both sun and rain. Pair […]

Lorax Truffula Forest

Make your own Truffula Forest from “The Lorax” to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! It’s easy to do and is so […]

Paper Plate Pot of Gold

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this paper plate pot of gold. It’s an easy craft and fun for young children.

Paper Plate Leprechaun

Here’s an adorable paper plate leprechaun for toddlers and preschoolers to make for St. Patrick’s Day. Hang him on the […]

Cardboard Tube NFL Referee

Make your own NFL referee from a cardboard tube. Include the removable mask, or leave it off for the non-pandemic […]

Gumball Machine Candy Dish

A terra cotta clay pot and saucer, combined with a glass bowl magically become a DIY candy dish that looks […]

Craft Stick Barn

This cute barn craft would be a great activity for a farm themed birthday party.

Groundhog and His Shadow Craft

This shadow craft is a great way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Using construction paper, kids will determine whether or not […]

Styrofoam Bugs

These colorful Styrofoam bugs couldn’t be cuter. Made from Styrofoam and paint, these friendly little guys would be perfect for […]

Paper Plate Traffic Lights

Paper plates and construction paper become traffic lights. This craft is perfect to do during Transportation Week.

Painted Rock Cactus

Learn how to make a clay pot garden, full of cactus painted rocks. This craft is fun for all ages […]

Salt Dough Conversation Heart Magnets

Salt Dough Conversation Hearts Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable conversation heart magnets made from salt dough. Make one for […]

Paper Plate King Cake

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this festive paper plate king cake craft. It’s great fun to make it right before enjoying […]

Chinese Red Lantern

Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your own Chinese lantern, decorate it with glittery gold, and […]

Handprint Dove

This simple Handprint Dove is great for Martin Luther King Day, as well as the International Day of Peace (September […]

Hinged Pokeball Valentine

Pokeman fans will love receiving this “I Choose You!” Pokeball valentine. It’s made with paper plates and hinged so it […]

Valentine Wine Glasses

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with special glasses you’ve painted yourself. It’s surprisingly easy to craft your own hand-painted glasses for Valentine’s […]

Edible Paint Tortillas

Use edible paint to create works of art with a tortilla as the canvas! After painting the tortillas, use them […]

Egg Penguin

This adorable little penguin is made from a wooden egg. What a fun wintertime decoration to make and display!

Dino-Mite Dinosaurs

Tell friends and family how dino-mite you think they are with this cute paper plate valentine. The tutorial has instructions […]

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Skiing Penguin Ornaments

These adorable skiing penguins are made from blown eggs. They’re fun to paint and couldn’t be cuter!

Ox Pin or Magnet

Welcome the Year of the Ox with this fun craft. Add a pin to wear this felt ox, or put […]

Polar Bear Paw Print Art

This stunning Arctic craft uses watercolor, ink and oil pastel to create a beautiful winter scene of a polar bear […]

Tin Can Snowman

This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]

Dimensional Skier Craft

Create a dimensional skier using construction paper, felt, and other common materials. It’s a fun projects for kids to do […]

Star Wand

Make some magical fun with this whimsical star wand. Decorate it however you’d like, as there is so much room […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This fun and easy jellyfish craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters. It’s a fun way to learn more about […]

Jingle Bells Snowman

Jingle Bells Snowman This cute snowman ornament looks adorable hanging from the Christmas tree. Make it as is, or simplify […]

Hidden Money Santa

This cardboard tube Santa is a really fun way to give the gift of money. Expect a double-take when the […]

Family Name Ornament

Family Name Ornament Personalize your Christmas tree with ornaments that spell out your family name. They’re so festive and fun! […]

Handprint Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this handprint kinara craft. It’s a quick and easy way to create a decoration that will capture […]

Snowman Ornaments from Keys

These adorable snowman ornaments made from discarded keys are a great recycling project for kids. They’re perfect for decorating the […]

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Light Bulb Snowman

Turn an old light bulb into a darling snowman in a few easy steps. This is such a fun way […]

Holiday Cowbells

Turn cowbells into fun ornaments featuring Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph. Santa and friends will look great hanging on a tree, […]

Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament

This bottle cap snowman is easy to make with a little paint, blue, and scraps of ribbon. Even the smallest […]

Fireworks Painting

Cardboard tubes make it fun to create beautiful fireworks paintings! It’s fun for patriotic celebrations, New Year’s Eve and more.

Little Wooden Angel Ornament

This adorable little angel ornament is very easy to make, particularly if you use a Sharpie marker for the facial […]

Handprint Christmas Trees

These fun Christmas tree decorations are so cute, but what makes them special is that they’re made from handprints! What […]

Paper Angel

Paper Angel This angel comes together quickly with only a few items. It’s a fun project for Sunday school or […]

‘The Snowy Day’ Craft

Put empty spools, bubble wrap and other repurposed items to use to make this cool artwork inspired by ‘The Snowy […]

Pasta Menorah

This beautiful menorah is made entirely from dry pasta noodles! Kids will love making their own menorah for Hanukkah. 

Craft Stick Santa Claus

Craft Stick Santa Claus This cute craft stick Santa is an easy ornament made with very few supplies. Put him together in […]

Santa Chimney Place Setting

This adorable craft uses a clay pot as the chimney and Styrofoam eggs for Santa’s body. It’s such a cute […]

Handprint Menorah

Handprint crafts are always a big hit with relatives, and they make wonderful keepsake gifts as well. This is a […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Salt Dough Houses

Use salt dough to make darling little houses that come together to make the cutest Christmas village. There are so […]

Faux Quilted Pallet Pumpkins

Create gorgeous faux-quilted pumpkins using stamps in a variety of sizes, shapes, and patterns. The modern pumpkin shapes blend with […]

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]