Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pipe Cleaner Crafts

Have a big stash of pipe cleaners just waiting to be used? We have over 400 pipe cleaner crafts for the kids to make! Find all sorts of fun project ideas to keep the kids busy for hours.

Pumpkin and Jack-O-Lantern Pots

Pumpkin and Jack-O-Lantern Pots These cute pots are great as a table decoration, or turned upside down they make fun […]

Fall Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets

Use your imagination and some pipe cleaners to create these adorable finger puppets. These cute fall critters, including a scarecrow, […]

Friendly Flower Pot Spiders

These friendly spiders are made with empty flower pots. They’re perfect for Halloween or to accompany a rousing Itsy Bitsy […]

Silly Craft Stick Scarecrows

Gather your craft sticks, craft foam and other supplies to make these cute little silly scarecrows. This is a fun […]

Halloween Treat Cups

Celebrate Halloween with Frankenstein, Jack O’Lanterns, monsters, and eyes peeking out from the dark! These fun treat cups are a […]

Newspaper Hat

It’s easy and inexpensive to make your own hat using newspaper. Decorate it with paint, ribbon, faux flowers, pipe cleaners, […]

Footprint Unicorn

Trace your foot (or your shoe) and turn it into a colorful unicorn! This easy activity is a wonderful way […]

Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers

Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and they make beautiful decorations as well! Create a bouquet of colorful fingerprint flowers for […]

Paper Plate Tree Frog

Turn a paper plate and pipe cleaners into an adorable tree frog! This easy project can be adapted for whatever […]

Recycled Bug Magnets

These bottle cap and cotton ball insects look so cheerful stuck to the fridge! The tutorial shows how to make a […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made from recycled materials. It’s a great project for fall and has so much room for […]

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Monster Gift Bag

Make friendly, furry, monster gift bags with some craft fur, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. They’re so much fun to […]

Easy Preschool Planet Craft

Pique your child’s interest in science and planets with this easy preschool planet craft. Have fun and make the whole […]

CD Snail

Don’t throw out that old CD! Use it and some construction paper to make a fun snail. A snail might […]

Straw Shapes

Teach shape identification using straws and pipe cleaners. Older kids can build 3d shapes using these two items.

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Magnetic Flower Butterflies

Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to decorate with everyone’s favorite, butterflies. They’re fun and cute and the kids will […]

Paper Plate Venus Flytrap

Venus flytraps are so interesting! Learn more about them, then make this cool paper plate craft together.

Rainbow Jellyfish

It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]

Egg Cup Insects

These cute little insects are made from recycled cardboard egg cartons, paint and chenille stems. They’re easy for small hands […]

Fireworks Painting

These fireworks projects are quick, easy and fun for all ages! It’s the perfect project for July 4th or anytime […]

Finding Dory Gift Wrapping

Gifts are even more fun when the wrapping is part of the theme! Replace the bow on a traditional present […]

Old Glory Pennant

  Old Glory Pennant Use a paper grocery bag to make this patriotic pennant to hang on your wall. This […]

Salt Dough Skunk

Use salt dough or clay to make these cute skunk sculptures. This project is a fun addition to a study […]

Easy Whiskers Gift Bag

This cute whiskers gift bag is so easy and adds a fun touch to a present. Make it a black […]

Apple Pie Playdough

Make apples or other creations with this fun playdough, which is scented like apple pie. It leaves the house smelling […]

Colorful Tropical Fish

These pretty fish are so bright and cheerful! They would make a great decoration for an ocean themed birthday party […]

Uncle Sam Treat Holders

Uncle Sam Treat Holders Decorate your table this Fourth of July with these adorable treat holders made to look like […]

Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs

These adorable crabs are made from Styrofoam coffee cups and pipe cleaners. What a fun and colorful beach craft for […]

Coffee Filter Poppy

Coffee Filter Poppy Poppy flowers are bright red with a dark center, a beautiful contrast that makes for a lovely project! Make […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

Make a colorful, bendable flower using scrap pieces of fabric and pipe cleaners. This is a great spring project, perfect […]

Kitty Headband

Turn chenille stems and lace into a cute kitty headband for little girls to wear. It’s fun for dress-up play or […]

Paper Bag Tiger Puppet

Make this cute paper bag tiger for a zoo-themed party, as a Cub Scout project, during the Year of the […]

Playdough Monsters

How cute are these!? Make adorable monsters from squished homemade kool-aid play dough, wiggle eyes and a few embellishments.

Recycled Plastic Egg Bugs

Give those plastic Easter eggs a second life as these cute and colorful bugs. There are so many possibilities with […]

Crazy Pasta Sculptures

Make crazy pasta sculptures! This fun craft encourages creativity and results in a modern art piece for the home.

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Use pipe cleaners and pony beads to make fun and whimsical bubble wands in a variety of shapes! This is […]

Mini Flower Pots

These cute mini flower pots are so easy to make. With just a few simple materials, these peat pot planters […]

Paper Plate Bumble Bee

This cheerful Paper Plate Bumble Bee will make everybody smile. It’s fun and easy to do.

Forever Fish Tank

This adorable little fish tank craft is the perfect project for someone who wants a no-maintenance pet. Make your own […]

Tissue Box Critter

This adorable critter is actually a tissue box cover! Make this cute little guy from decorative paper and other fun […]

Strawberry Treat Cups

These cute little cups are perfect for a strawberry party or just to brighten the neighbors’ day. Fill the pretty […]

Pencil Birds

These friendly little pencil birds are straight out of Wonderland. Encourage kids to use their imaginations to come up with […]

Coffee Filter Butterfly

These colorful Coffee Filter Butterflies are so much fun to make because each is unique. They’re great to make while […]

Craft Foam Worm

This clever worm craft will hold its shape when bent. A cute project for a rainy day (when worms are […]

Bee-Themed Number Matching Game

Transform pipe cleaners, googly eyes, clothespins and a few other basic craft materials into adorable bees. Use the bees to […]

Clay Pot Bee

This terra cotta pot bee is such a fun craft for kids. It’s so bright and cheery, perfect for spring. 

Paper Plate Ladybug

Use paper plates to create these adorable ladybugs. It’s a fun and easy spring craft for kids.

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Attach a magnet and stick it on the fridge or attach […]

Sponge Butterfly Magnets

Turn plain kitchen sponges into adorable butterfly refrigerator magnets. This clever craft is a fun way to celebrate the season.

Dotty Butterfly

Celebrate spring with these colorful dotty butterflies. They’re made from easy-to-use items like paper plates, chenille stems, and pom poms.

Bendable Monkey

Create an adorable monkey using construction paper and pipe cleaners. Bend the arms and legs so it hangs just the […]

Easy Magazine Flowers

Turn old magazines into fun and colorful flowers. This easy craft is a great way to use something that might […]

Q-Tip Daisies

Create beautiful daisies using plain q-tips. Paint them first to make different colored flowers.

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Posable Spoon Elvis

Follow the steps to turn a plastic spoon into a posable figure. The example is Elvis, but you can make […]

Spin Art Doily Paper Flowers

Create gorgeous doily paper flowers with spin art! These make such a pretty bouquet to give to Mom, a teacher, […]