Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.

Cardboard Tube Pig

Pigs are one of the best animals to make into a craft. They are simple, adorable, and don’t require a […]

Realistic Duct Tape Roses

Learn how to make beautiful roses that look real from duct tape and pipe cleaners! Unlike the real thing, these […]

Wearable Perfect Parakeet

These wrist parakeets are simple to make, require few supplies, and are adorable! Thanks to their sturdy pipe cleaner tethers, […]

Patriotic Photo Frame

This Patriotic Photo Frame is ideal for any patriotic holiday.  It also makes a wonderful gift for a service person.

Pipe Cleaner Cake Sun Catcher

Make a cake sun catcher using pipe cleaners and tissue paper. It’s so pretty and fun for a birthday celebration.

Cardboard Tube Opossum

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Craft Stick Diversity Train

This fun project uses photos of your family to create a fun craft stick train. Martin Luther King Jr. taught […]

Ski Collage

There’s so much potential for creativity when the kids try this ski collage, as every skier will be one-of-a-kind. It’s […]

Sparkly Foam Sequin Ball

Sparkly Foam Sequin Ball This sparkly foam sequin ball ornament is a perfect craft for New Year’s Eve. It’s just […]

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Make these cute Christmas trees out of pipe cleaners and twigs. This is a no-mess craft that all will enjoy […]

Easy Coffee Filter Angel

Easy Coffee Filter Angel This pretty little coffee filter angel is perfect as is, but you can dress her up […]

Tinsel Snowflake Gift Topper

This simple but stunning tinsel snowflake gift topper is made from silver pipe cleaners and nothing more! It’s a fun […]

“I Am Not Candy Corn”

Dress up Mr. Candy Corn in a costume so that he isn’t eaten on Halloween. Mine is dressed as Mickey […]

Bendable Bats

These bendable bats can extend their wings for flight or pull them in when it’s time to sleep. Try this […]

Spider Ring

Great for a Halloween party or as a Halloween classroom project, our spider ring is simply made from chenille stems […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Clown Pencil Cup

With kids headed back to school, parents are looking for fun ways to encourage them to do their homework. Having […]

Pipe Cleaner Alphabet

Make a super cool dimensional alphabet using pipe cleaners! Or keep it simple for younger kids and stick with flat […]

Pipe Cleaner Cacti

Turn pipe cleaners into adorable cacti topped with pom pom flowers. What a fun craft for kids to do!

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Pipe Cleaner Ninjas

Your kids will love making posable ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads. Young children will need help making these, […]

Egg Carton Ant

Turn an egg carton into an ant. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for planning a picnic learning unit.

Doily Butterfly

Make a colorful butterfly out of doilies! These are perfect for topping a wrapped gift or sticking out of the […]

Cardboard Tube Moses

Turn a cardboard tube into a model of Moses! Then use your finished Moses craft during Sunday School, a Passover […]

Bunny Cake Pops

These cute little bunny cake pops are so much fun! Follow the step-by-step instructions for making these bunny cake pops […]

Egg Bunnies

Making pretty Easter eggs doesn’t have to be difficult or messy–in fact, you don’t even need dye! These cute bunny […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Cardboard Handbags

These adorable bags are made from corrugated cardboard. Decorate them with colorful papers, beads, and gems to make a one-of-a-kind, […]

Rainy Day Umbrellas

If rain is keeping the kids indoors, this is the perfect craft to turn their frowns upside down while spending […]

Foam Cup Safari Animals

Make an adorable set of safari animals (monkey, giraffe and tiger) with foam cups! They’re fun to make and are […]

Cardboard Tube Walrus

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable walrus. Kids will love working with paint, pipe cleaners, yarn, and googly […]

Easter Bunny Headband

This Easter bunny headband is easy to make and absolutely adorable. It’s such a fun project to do during spring. 

Leprechaun Finger Puppets

Make cute finger puppets for St. Patrick’s Day with simple crafting supplies. Make enough for every finger to put on […]

Glove Finger Puppets

Make adorable finger puppets using the fingers from mismatched or outgrown gloves. This is a great project for kids, with […]

Doily Flowers

These pretty little flowers are made from paper doilies and pink cardstock. Change the colors of the paper to coordinate […]

Styrofoam Love Bug

Give these little love bugs to all of your favorite valentines this year. His cute little face is sure to […]

Cereal Box Valentine Holder

Recycle cereal boxes into fun and festive valentine holders. It’s a fun weekend or classroom project, just in time for […]

Chinese New Year Paper Fan

Construction paper and paintable stamps make this great fan for Chinese New Year. A fun project for young ones as […]

Groundhog Play Set

Learn how to make your own groundhog — complete with shadow and burrow! Isn’t it adorable?

Freedom Bell

Let freedom ring! Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with this freedom bell craft. Made from just a few items, it’s […]

Christmas Finger Puppets

These adorable finger puppets are made from chenille stems and pom poms and couldn’t be cuter! The tutorial includes instructions […]

Light Bulb Rudolph Ornament

Light Bulb Rudolph Ornament At Christmastime, Rudolph shows up in so many different shapes and sizes – this time we’ve […]

Pony Bead Christmas Tree

Pony Bead Christmas Tree Use colorful pony beads and chenille stems to make these fun and bendable Christmas trees. They […]

Pinecone Snowman

Crafted from pinecones, this cute little snowman is ready to hit the slopes! Make your own today. 

Snow Family Finger Puppets

Snow Family Finger Puppets Recycle a child’s glove to make these adorable finger puppets. A fun winter project for a […]

Lollipop Snowman Spoon

Turn a plastic spoon into a charming snowman who is hiding a lollipop surprise! This makes a fun gift topper […]

Snowman Ball Ornament

Snowman Ball Ornament Here’s an adorable snowman ornament you can make with your kids. Makes a fun homemade gift too! […]