Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Candy Filled Cupcakes

Sweet treat party favors made to look like cupcakes – perfect for birthday parties and end of the year school […]

Origami Pizza

We’re recycling milk cartons, tissue paper and origami paper to create play time pizzas. A creative way to celebrate Pizza […]

Cardboard Pizza

March 20 is Pizza Day! To celebrate, round up the kiddos for a day of pretend pizzeria play making personal […]

Shamrock Branches

Pretty paper shamrock branches make a lovely St. Patrick’s Day decoration. Cut shamrocks from paper and grab a tree branch […]

Butterfly Wall Collage

We’ve used paper butterflies to decorate a plain white frame, turning it into a beautiful wall haning. A simple craft […]

Shamrock Potato Prints

Kids will get a kick out of painting shamrocks with potatoes! Show them the secrets of turning a heart-shaped stamp […]

Spring Finger Painting

A fun, spring time craft that works on toddlers’ and preschoolers’ fine motor skills. Finger paint the tree full of […]

Paper Caterpillar

With warm weather on the way, our paper caterpillars come out to play. These colorful caterpillars bend and crawl with […]

Hand Print Chick

This adorable Easter chick sports wings made from handprints. Have the family trace their handprints – one set of handprints […]

Rainbow Fish

March is National Reading Month – to celebrate we’re making these bright and shiny rainbow fish to go along with […]

Let’s Play Dentist

We’re getting over Valentine’s Day sweets and marching into Dental Health Month. Toddlers and preschoolers can learn how to properly […]

Mosaic Photo Valentines

Use your child’s photo and a fun puzzle type method to create cut mosaic greeting cards and gifts. A keepsake […]

Valentine Sucker Covers

Turn patterned paper and a bag of suckers into frugal gifts to exchange for Valentine’s Day. Share them with the […]

Vintage Pinwheels

In this guide from 1916, see two different ways to make pinwheel crafts — one with paper and one with […]

“I Love Ewe” Cards

With cotton, paper and a few more craft items, toddlers and preschoolers can easily make these valentines. Not only for […]

Paper Heart Wrappings

Tuck secret messages for your valentine into these cleverly folded paper hearts. As much fun to open as it is […]

Four Seasons Game

An educational game that helps kids learn the four seasons and their characteristics. A great way to make learning fun!

Some Buggy Loves You

A fun way to teach shapes & patterns and decorate for Valentine’s Day at the same time. Friendly paper ladybugs […]

Painting with Golf Balls

Create pretty textured art work using only paint and golf balls! Keep the mess to a minimum by containing the […]

Valentine’s Day Secret Messages

Create secret Valentine’s Day messages with white paper hearts and white crayons. Kids will giggle with delight as they watch […]

Serendipity Heart Banners

Recycle those bits and pieces of printed paper that have been piling up into a beautiful decorative banner to hang […]

Valentine’s Day Pennant

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just […]

Cheery Paper Heart Wreath

Add some fun and whimsy to your Valentine’s Day decorations with this colorful paper heart wreath. Made from strips of […]

Matching Game: Birds and Houses

A fun, printable craft where kids color the birds and birdhouses in matching colors. Then there’s more fun…they can play […]

Valentine’s Day Love Sign

Turn recycled juice can lids into pretty wall decorations for Valentine’s Day. Using paper and vinyl stickers, you can create […]

Marshmallow Snowman

When it’s too cold to build a snowman outside, craft one inside using mini marshmallows – and you don’t have […]

Cupcake Liner Cards

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by handing out these fancy valentine cards. By changing the colors of the paper cupcake liners and […]

Cardboard Tube Groundhog Pop-Up

This playful, little groundhog is popping up to say “hi” on Groundhog Day! Made from cardboard tubes, paper and markers, […]

Glove Matching Game

Here’s a fun game to keep the kids’ busy during cold, snow weather – play a matching game with colorful […]

Crazy Clown Game

Teach kids their colors with this fun clown game. Roll the colorful paper dice and then place the clown’s head […]

Splatter Paint Haggis

To celebrate Scottish Burn’s Night (25th January), we made a splatter paint Haggis with paint and toothbrushes. Kids will have […]

Pretty Paper Heart Chains

Turn pretty strips of card stock into festive paper heart chains in just a couple easy steps. Simply change the […]

Long Distance Hug

Here’s a special way to send long distance hugs when you can’t be there in person. Handprinted hearts and ribbon […]

Puppy Love Locket

Hang a special valentine from your favorite pooch’s collar. Let them show off how much you love them by personalizing […]

Love Rocks!

A great way to add to the kids’ rock collections, these rocks carry special Valentine’s Day messages. Use pictures or […]

You Float My Boat, Valentine

Happy sailing with these pretty paper Valentine’s Day boats. Made from construction paper, these boats make cute containers to hold […]

Polar Animals

When it’s too cold to play outside, stay inside and craft some cold weather animals. Let the little ones use […]

Valentine’s Day Heart Garland

Decorate the house with this pretty paper heart garland. Using the provided template, it will take little time to string […]

Love Blossom Tree

A special gift for those special valentines. These love blossom trees are specially made using your child’s arm, hand, fingers […]

Valentine Envelopes

These pretty Valentine’s Day envelopes hold sweet treats. Put a personalized spin on things by allowing the kids to cover […]

Twirly 3D Paper Snowflakes

As the snow begins to set in many areas, bring the winter theme indoors with our fancy paper snowflakes. Colors […]

Mini Quiet Books

Perfect for little hands, these plastic-covered picture books can be tucked into a diaper bag or a backpack. Fill the […]

Owl Valentines

Owl you need is love….and a few of these darling valentines to make Valentine’s Day extra special. Hoooo wouldn’t love […]

Magazine Beads

A fun, frugal craft that turns pages from a magazine into pretty beads. Be sure to make enough to trade […]

Accordion Valentine

Made from pretty papers and held together with glue dots, you can quickly create beautiful valentines for that special someone. […]

Frost Paint

A cool project for those days when it’s too cold to play outside. Paint a picture using Epson Salts and […]

Winter Tree Silhouette

Children can create beautiful works of art from just using masking tape, paint and paper. Every painting will be uniquely […]

3D Paper Lantern Picture

This clever craft turns paper baking cups into pretty lanterns! Hang the pictures around the house to decorate for the […]

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Add this colorful Chinese dragon puppet to your decorations on January 23 as you celebrate the “Year of the Dragon” […]

Pom Pom Milk Shakes

What do stuffed animals drink when they are thirsty? Pom pom milkshakes, of course! Using pom poms, paper and little […]

Party Hats

It takes just a couple of minutes to craft these festive paper party hats. They’re the perfect finishing touches for […]