Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Lanterns

These non-flammable, versatile, paper lights are perfect for lighting up summer nights. They’re also an easy paper craft for kids […]

Easy Homemade Envelopes

Learn how easy it is to make cute, unique envelopes using scrapbook paper, old magazines, or catalogs. Homemade envelopes add […]

Funny Face Paper Fans

When the weather heats up, stay cool with these funny face paper fans! Printables make it so easy. 

Punched Circle Paper Quilt

Create a beautiful paper quilt featuring circles quickly and easily using punches. This is a great way to play with […]

Paper Flower

Learn how to create beautiful paper flowers. They look really detailed but are rather simple to make. Once you learn […]

Woven Milk Carton

Make a fun basket by weaving a milk carton. Simply weave yarn or string in between flaps you cut in […]

Foam Ball Octopus Craft

Learn how to turn a foam ball and some paper into an adorable octopus. This craft is easy enough for […]

Jumping Gymnasts

Turn a recycled file folder into a super cool pop-up gymnastics craft. Show the vault, pommel horse, balance beam or […]

Foam Cup Chick

Turn a foam cup into an adorable shelf sitter chick! This easy decoration is great for Easter or throughout spring.

Paper Quilled Butterflies

Create beautiful quilled butterflies using narrow strips of paper. Then turn the completed butterflies into earrings, hair accessories, or card […]

Rose Valentine Bookmarks

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

Cardboard Tube Pillow Box

These cute pillow boxes are made with cardboard tubes. They are perfect for wrapping jewelry or other small gifts.

Paper Igloo

This igloo is a cool craft for cold winter days! It helps kids sharpen their fine motor skills by cutting […]

Simple Winter Village Houses

Making winter village houses and evergreen trees is easy to do using the downloadable cut files. Once the files are […]

Concertina Angel

This paper angel craft just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for children. Make it together to get […]

Origami Christmas Stars

Turn wrapping paper scraps into a beautiful origami star. Whip up one of these cuties in under 5 minutes, and […]

Leaf Turkeys

These gobblers proudly display real leaves for their feathers. This is a fun project for your kids on Turkey Day!

Cardboard Tube Party Favors

These cardboard tube party favors are fun for Hanukkah or pretty much any other occasion. Just switch out the colors […]

Space Shuttle Party Treat

These party favor treats are easy to put together and perfect for a space-themed birthday party. You could resize the […]

Hero Cat

It looks like Hero Cat jumped right off the pages of the book! This is a great project to pair […]

Halloween Straw Toppers

These cute straw toppers are a great way to keep your kids crafting and being creative. They’re fun for a […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Paper Loop Chick

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

Gumball Machine Magazine Mosaic

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

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 […]

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.

Printable Corner Bookmarks

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

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!

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 […]

Hyacinth Paper Flowers

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

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 […]

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 […]