Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. It’s a great way to turn recycled objects into art.

Fish Bowl Craft

Turn a paper plate, beans, paint, and papers into an adorable fishbowl! Easy to make and so cute!

Handprint Duck

Your child’s handprints make the wings of this beautiful duck. Make your own duck from construction paper or use the […]

Tape Resist Painting

Create a beautiful painting using a tape resist technique. This project is easily adapted for all ages and skill levels.

Bunny at the Craft Stick Fence

Don’t pick around those flawed craft sticks anymore! This adorable bunny at the fence project looks best with the craft […]

Paper Ring Toss Game

Turn paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the circles […]

Photo Holder for Mom

This photo holder is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Mom can use it to hang photos, cards, or anything […]

Plastic Spoon Bugs on a Branch

Make an entire tree of branches and colorful bugs using felt and plastic spoons. Make realistic insects or let your […]

Cardboard Tube Honey Bee

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a realistic honey bee. Did you know that 12 of the United States have […]

Cardboard Tube Chicken

This chicken is made from pipe cleaners and a recycled cardboard tube. It’s so cute, and perfect for a farm-themed […]

Clay Passover Seder Plate

This Seder plate craft brings the symbolism and traditions of Passover to life. It’s a great way to for kids […]

Flower Pot Shark

This adorable shark is made out of terra cotta pots and craft foam. It’s such a fun project to make!

Paint Pour Rainbow Rocks

Have you tried paint pouring? This craze is so much fun and the results are always pretty and one of […]

Springtime Chicks

These colorful chicks are as charming as can be! Raid the recycling bin for an egg carton to get started […]

Finger Friends

Looking for a rainy day projects or perhaps in need of puppets for an impromptu play? These whimsical finger puppets […]

Mixed Media Volcano

These volcanoes are made with watercolors, construction paper, tissue paper, and cotton balls. Make these with young children studying the […]

Shamrock Stamping

Make your own shamrock shaped stamps from wine corks and a rubber band! It’s a great activity for St. Patrick’s […]

Styrofoam Cup Spring Bonnet

These beautiful springtime hats are perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day! Adults “shrink” Styrofoam cups in the oven and then […]

Coffee Filter Leprechauns

Turn coffee filters into adorable leprechauns. This quick and easy craft is such a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s […]

Paper Plate Toucan

Turn a paper plate, construction paper, and tissue paper into the cutest toucan you’ve ever seen! The tail feathers are […]

Paper Plate Easter Bunny

Decorate for Easter with this easy paper plate craft. Even the youngest of crafters can make this project!

Craft Stick Arctic Animals

Turn craft sticks and googly eyes into adorable Arctic animals. The tutorial includes instructions to make a moose, polar bear, […]

Leprechaun Hat Treat Cups

Turn ordinary snack-sized plastic storage containers into adorable leprechaun hats that will hold tasty treats. Allow enough time for multiple […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]