Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Glittery Menorah

Craft a beautiful menorah that your entire family will display proudly to friends and family. Your children will be thrilled […]

Handprint Rudolph

Handprint Rudolph Handprint crafts are so much fun! This cute idea uses a paint-dipped handprint to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed […]

Coffee Filter Turkeys

Make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving project using a coffee filter. Kids will enjoy making these cute turkeys while grown ups […]

Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Turn paper plates and a cardboard tube into a free-standing Christmas tree! A fun project for kids of all ages.

Handprint and Footprint Turkey

This adorable Thanksgiving craft is made from handprints and a footprint. Kids will love this fun turkey project and parents […]

Paper Plate Owl

This cute little owl is made from paint and paper plates. Kids will love making their own owls. 

Cardboard Box Mailbox

Turn a recycled cardboard box into a play mailbox that’s ready to hold a lot of mail. It’s great for […]

Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece

Here’s a fun and creative Thanksgiving table centerpiece that spells out a grateful sentiment. This looks great on a mantel, […]

Winter Paper Birds

This winter paper bird artwork is made using construction paper, newspaper and finger paint. It’s a fun craft for when […]

Cardboard City Buildings

Decorate cardboard boxes with paint and colored tape and you have yourself a fun city! The result is great for […]

Paper Cup Bell

Decorate your house, windows and doors with these pretty Christmas bells. They’re made from paper cups and can also be […]

Thankful Turkey Craft

This adorable Thanksgiving turkey craft is a great way to talk to kids about what they are thankful for and […]

Paint Chip Peacocks and Turkeys

Use paint chips for feathers to make your own colorful peacocks and turkeys. This simple cardboard tube project is lots […]

T-shirt Painter’s Smock

Turn your old t-shirts into painter’s smocks for the kids to use when they create! This is a great recycling […]

Glow Dough

Just look at this cool play dough, glowing under a black light. Your toddler, preschooler, or even your teenager will […]

Painted Jars Photo Holders

Create beautiful photo holders using paint swirled in empty glass bottles. These make wonderful gifts for teachers, babysitters, coaches, or […]

Paper Plate Spacecraft

Look back at Earth from this paper plate spacecraft! This easy and inexpensive craft is an excellent project to do […]

Spooky Eyeball Bucket

Craft this spooky eyeball bucket to hold your treats on your Halloween table. Or use as a trick or treat […]

Spooky Forest Sticks

These super sweet sticks made for candied or caramel apples are actually quite easy to make! Your kids will love […]

Candy Corn Canvas Shoes

Take a pair of white canvas sneakers, yellow paint, orange paint and paint brush to turn your kicks into the […]

Halloween Clothespin Zombies

Turn ordinary wooden clothespins into zombies! Kids will have so much fun decorating these unique zombies for Halloween!

Potted Scarecrow

This adorable little scarecrow makes a wonderful fall decoration. Put it on the porch to welcome visitors or on the […]

Halloween Mason Jar Lanterns

Charming monster lanterns cast a warm glow while sitting on a window sill, table, or while lining the walk right […]

Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins

Make beautiful pumpkins using the rings from canning jar lids! The tutorial has three fun ideas.    

Funny Faces Painted Jars

Create unique pots for plants using recycled jars. There’s so much room for creativity with this project!

Colorful Recycled Denim Beads

Here’s a fun way to recycle the jeans that your kids have outgrown by turning them into fashionable jewelry. Strips […]

Clay Tea Light Holders

These pretty tea light holders are made with clay. It’s easy to do and the finished holders make a lovely gift […]

Home Sweet Home Book Stack

Create wooden faux book stack to decorate the house. Use “Home Sweet Home” or any other message, such as “Welcome […]

Egg Carton Flowers

Hot glue, spray paint and step-by-step photos make egg carton flowers inexpensive and easy to do. They are beautiful on […]

Hand-Painted Fall Napkins

Create beautiful napkins for Thanksgiving or the entire season of autumn. It’s easy to adapt this project for any holiday […]

Splatter Paint Fall Trees

Celebrate autumn with this splatter paint fall tree project. It’s so much fun to do and every one is different!

Medieval Chandelier

Use cardboard tubes, posterboard, and other basic craft supplies to create an awesome medieval chandelier. It makes a great decoration […]

Handprint Acorns

Turn your kids’ handprints into acorns. The kids will love this “hands-on” craft project!

California Poppies Craft

Use paint and paper to craft up a beautiful California poppy. This is a great project for kids studying state […]

Paper Bag Bison

Learn how to make this bison craft using a single paper lunch sack. This recycling project is great for a […]

Lacing Paper Plate Footballs

Paper plate footballs add fun and whimsy to any football themed party. This fun craft doubles as a take-home party […]

Fall Colors Bookmark

Celebrate the season with a homemade bookmark inspired by fall color. The leaf design is so festive.

Painting with Ice Cubes

This fun activity will keep the kids busy creating for hours! Just be sure to plan enough time to make […]

Sparkly Frog

Use styrofoam and paint and a few other supplies to make this super cute frog. Kids will love how it […]

Paper Plate Volcano

Turn a paper plate into an active volcano. Adding the ‘lava’ is so much fun!

Foam Very Hungry Caterpillar

Turn foam balls into the beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar from the book by Eric Carle. This project makes a great decoration […]

Puzzle Piece Minions

Turn puzzle pieces into adorable minions! They are easy to make and have so much personality.

Paper Plate Lion

The paper plate lion is a great decoration for a zoo or jungle-themed party, or for everyday fun!

Nighttime in the Neighborhood

Use masking and splatter techniques to create a nighttime neighborhood scene. This project adapts well for a variety of ages.

Zebra Pinata

This balloon-shaped zebra pinata is easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! Make it for a zoo-themed birthday party.

Wheely Cute Shirts

This ‘wheely’ cute shirt is made with a really fun technique – using fruit for stamps! Dried lemons are painted […]

Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Puzzle Piece Alien

Turn a puzzle piece into a friendly alien! This easy craft gives kids a ton of opportunity to exercise their […]

Handprint Monarch Butterfly

Turn your handprints into a monarch butterfly! This beautiful animal is the official state insect of seven states.

Happy Camper Craft

This fun craft will help get kids excited about an upcoming camping trip, or to help them remember the fun […]

Sunset Desert Painting

Even beginners can create a pretty desert sunset painting. Just follow the simple steps!