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.

Candy Corn Character

Create an adorable candy cane guy for Halloween! The fact that he’s clutching candy makes him even more awesome.

Juice Box Jack O’Lanterns

Turn empty juices boxes into cute Halloween jack-o-lanterns. They’re fun to make with so much room to be creative. 

Jack O’ Lantern Bath Pouf

Make a cute jack-o-lantern from an inexpensive bath pouf. Kids will love creating this easy Halloween craft.

Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins

Make beautiful pumpkins using the rings from canning jar lids! The tutorial has three fun ideas.  

Foam Cup Frog

Make an adorable frog from a foam cup. This craft is great fun for a forest or jungle unit.

Glittery Foam Monsters

Make cute little monsters using foam, pom poms, and pipe cleaners. Attach magnets to the back to hang them on […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Pinecone Birds

Pinecones, chenille stems and craft foam make up this sweet, nature inspired bird crafts. Head out on a nature hike, […]

Mouse Pad

This darling mouse pad actually looks like a mouse and is functional, too. Make your own!

Spoon Puppets

These fun and easy Spoon Puppets will make for hours of creative play. They’re small enough to tuck into a […]

Chenille Stem Skeleton

Make this boney skeleton from chenille stems and pom poms. This is a fun project for Halloween.

Tropical Paper Flowers

Use vivid colors to create this bouquet of beautiful tropical flowers. They make wonderful decorations for a luau or other […]

Cork Mouse

This cute little mouse is a fun project for school age children to make. Use the suggested materials or try […]

Pipe Cleaner Play Set

Make a fun play set from craft foam and pipe cleaners. This is excellent for toddlers to work on fine motor skills, […]

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]

Yarn Apples

Quickly craft a basket of apples from yarn – a pretty table decoration!

Cat Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an awesome cat puppet with just a few simple steps. Then use your cat to […]

Playdough Texture Tools

Use craft sticks and a variety of household items to make your own texture sticks. They are great fun to […]

Apple Wall Hanging

Make this pretty and bright apple wall hanging using items from nature and your recycling bin! This awesome craft is […]

Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

Butterfly Snack Clips

Make snacking fun (and super cute!) with these Beautiful Butterfly Snack Clips. They are so easy and fun to make!

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Puzzle Piece Alien

Turn a puzzle piece into a friendly alien! This easy craft gives kids a ton of opportunity to exercise their […]

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Handprint Monarch Butterfly

Turn your handprints into a monarch butterfly! This beautiful animal is the official state insect of seven states.

Alien Headband

These fun and funky alien headband are made from simple everyday craft items. Kids can create their own special alien […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Abstract Butterfly

This abstract butterfly craft is inspired by the artwork of Alexander Calder. It uses pipe cleaners and clay to mimic […]

Knight Collage

This knight collage is an easy and fun craft made with aluminum foil and other basic craft materials. Kids will […]

Pipe Cleaner Snake

Turn pipe cleaners, googly eyes and felt into a cute little snake. It’s a fun, easy and inexpensive craft for […]

Wiggly Worms

Turn craft foam, pipe cleaners and pencils into friendly wiggly worms. This craft would also work well as a party […]

Cardboard Tube Cat

Recycle some of those cardboard tubes you have laying around into this adorable kitty cat. Use whatever color you like […]

Art Materials from A to Z

There are so many materials you can use for arts and crafts! Create an awesome collage of 26 art materials […]

Pipe Cleaner Flower Hair Band

Turn ordinary chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) into a pretty flower hair accessory. It’s so easy to do, you’ll want […]

Pipe Cleaner Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using pipe cleaners and Styrofoam balls! This is a fun craft for kids, and great for […]

Bendy Card Doll

Lost some of the cards in a deck? Don’t throw out the deck – use those mismatched cards to make […]

Ant Tablecloth Clips

These clever tablecloth clips that look like ants will be your new picnic favorites. Wind won’t ruin your picnic now!

Kinder Egg Bees

Turn empty Kinder egg shells into adorable bees. What a cute way to recycle!

Statue of Liberty Torch

Create your own version of the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It’s made with simple recycled materials and features a glittering […]

Felt Butterfly Hair Clips

Girls will love wearing these sweet felt butterfly hair clips. They’re inexpensive and so easy to make!

Pipe Cleaner Flag

This fun flag craft is perfect for practicing patterns. It also works in colors, sensory, counting, shapes, and history all […]

Yarn Turtles

Make an adorable turtle from construction paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Create a whole family in different sizes […]

Monogram Balloon Wreath

Here’s a fun twist on the popular balloon wreath – add curly pipe cleaners and a monogram! Fun and easy […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Paper Towel Butterflies

Kids of all ages will love dipping paper towels into colored water to create the spotted wings on paper towel […]

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.

Pipe Cleaner Bouquet

Create a bright and colorful bouquet of flowers using pipe cleaners. This simple project is fun to give Mom for […]

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 […]

Grass Caterpillar

Grow a fuzzy grass caterpillar in your garden! This is a wonderful project to introduce kids to the joys of […]

Finger Friends

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

Garland Chick

Craft an easy garland chick that has lots of personality. This fun chick can sit on your Easter table or […]