Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Quilt

Turn patterned paper scraps into beautiful paper quilts. This fun activity has so much room for creativity. Every quilt looks […]

Monster Party Hats

Super cute and easy to make, these monster hats will be a hit at any party. Cheap party hats are […]

Yawn Craft

Need a craft that starts with the Letter Y? Try this cute Yawn Craft!

3-D Stars

Make 3-D stars out of construction paper or scrapbook paper to decorate for your July 4th celebration. Hang them individually […]

Folded Surprise Fish

Surprise animals are lots of fun to make – the folded artwork looks benign, but when you unfold the paper, […]

Footprint Zebra

Turn your footprint into an adorable zebra! A fun and easy project with lots of personality.

Decorated Gift Bag

Use pretty scraps of patterned paper to create your own gift bag. It makes the gift that much more special!

Fish Baggies

Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]

Diamond Art Monogram Luggage Tag

Combine paper and leftover Diamond Dotz to create a gorgeous luggage tag featuring your initial. It’s quick and easy and […]

Inspirational Cards

Create a set of easy-to-make inspirational cards. Display them all, or choose one each day to motivate you.

Quilled Cactus Card

Quilling is easy to learn and takes very little time to create something pretty, like this beginner-level cactus card. Give […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Paper Loop Chick

These adorable little chicks will delight kids of all ages. Easy to make from construction paper, feathers and pipe cleaners, […]

Minion Paper Doll

Make these cute minions from Despicable Me! It’s a fun and easy craft project that kids will love.

Gumball Machine Magazine Mosaic

Create beautiful art using junk mail! Made out of pages from magazine, these pretty mosaics will look great framed and […]

Paper Scrap Rainbow

This picture is deceiving, but this rainbow is actually quite large! Made from paper scraps, this is a great project […]

Egg-cellent Heart Art

Not only quick and easy to make, this pretty Valentine’s Day heart is a recycling project, too. Kids of all […]

Heart Bookmark

Heart bookmarks make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any book lover! These are made from pretty printed card stock.

Valentine Snowflake

Decorate your home for Valentine’s Day with pretty valentine snowflakes. Cut from coffee filters, kids of all ages can get […]

Valentine Party Favor Tubes

These Valentine party favor tubes are made from cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. They make a pretty addition to your […]

Snowman Paper Bag Puppets

White paper bags and colored papers come together to make this adorable snowmen. Learn how easy it is!

Christmas Finger Puppets

What child doesn’t want to create and act in a play! These finger puppets will fill the playbill and continue […]

Bottle Cap Matching Game

How awesome to make your own matching/memory game, using recycled beer or pop bottle caps. Kids can choose any theme […]

Skull Snowflake

Create an intricate snowflake featuring a skull by following the directions and using the included template. What fun!

Rainbow Ribbon Wreath

Turn a foam wreath and some leftover ribbon into a cute Rainbow Ribbon Wreath! This no-mess project is simple to […]

Lunchbox Joke Cards

Make back-to-school season sweet with these funny Printable Lunchbox Jokes! Just print, cut, and tuck one in the lunchbox.

Cardboard Tube Castles

Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]

Paper Plate Porcupine Fish

Porcupine fish blow themselves up with air or water to double their size and intimidate enemies. Porcupine fish further intimidate […]

Printable Corner Bookmarks

Encourage the kids to keep up with their summer reading with these easy, printable corner bookmarks! They’re so cute and […]

Paper Picture Frame

These cute frames are fun and easy to make. They’re great for camps, parties, and youth groups.

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Blow Painting

Colorful monsters created from paint splotches. No two are ever the same!

Disney Countdown Rings

Heading to Disney for a magical family trip? Your kids will love having these countdown rings to count the days […]

Cardboard Tube Book

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun flipping through this homemade color book. Made from cardboard tubes and printed paper, these […]

Paper Bag Bird Puppets

These cute and colorful bird puppets are made from paper bags and colored paper. Give them a try!

Jumbo Wooden Dice

A great rainy or snowy day project to keep the kids from going stir crazy! These dice will provide hours […]

Rain Cloud Craft

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable rain cloud! This fun project is wonderful for spring or to accompany […]

Hyacinth Paper Flowers

Turn paper into gorgeous hyacinths. These swirly paper flowers are easy and fun to make and really impressive.

Rose Valentine Bookmarks

These pretty paper rose bookmarks are perfect for giving on Valentine’s Day. Attach a note saying “You hold a special […]

Origami Teddy Bear

Create an adorable origami teddy bear using two sheets of paper. The detailed instructions and clear photos make it easy.

Heartburst Valentine Card

This beautiful Valentine’s Day card is a wonderful way to share your love. Cut it by hand, or use an […]

Folded Paper Valentine

Create an adorable valentine holder out of folded paper, then stuff it full of hearts, confetti, small gifts, or love […]

Jedi Party Favor Bags

These Jedi Party Favor Bags are so easy to make and inexpensive, too. What a fun addition to a Star […]

Sheet Music Tabletop Tree

Upcycle old sheet music (or use scrapbooking paper) to make this darling tabletop tree. It’s a beautiful addition to winter […]

Paper Bow

Use beautiful patterned papers to create your own stunning bows. They look great on gifts, as home decor, and can […]

Thankful Tree

Show the kids what they have to be thankful for this year with this Thankful Tree! It’s a wonderful project […]

Op-Art

Explore paint tints and optical illusions with this easy paper craft. Then hang it and enjoy!

Origami Boxes

Follow the simple photo tutorial to turn patterned papers into origami boxes. They’re great for holding small gifts, party favors, […]

Boardwalk Craft

Use mini craft sticks and photo-realistic patterned papers to recreate your favorite boardwalk. It’s a fun way to remember a […]