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.

Salt Dough Ice Skates

Salt Dough Ice Skates These pretty little salt dough ice skates are so easy to make, and the dough comes […]

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!

Lollipop Snowman Spoon

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

Christmas Finger Puppets

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

Paper Plate Venus Flytrap

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

Knight Collage

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

Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins

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

Play Dough Turkey

Whether you need a fun craft for your little one, or you are making up several craft kits as the […]

Mouse Pad

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

Craft Stick Turkey

Turn craft sticks into this fun, playful turkey! A great Thanksgiving craft for your kids. This also makes a fun […]

Milk Jug Garage

Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]

Spider Ring

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

Glittery Foam Monsters

Make cute little monsters using foam, pom poms, and pipe cleaners, a great Halloween party craft that kids will love. […]

Feathered Goblin

This cool little goblin is fun for Halloween. The feathers make it such a unique monster.

Sugar Skull Doll

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

Tin Can Dracula

Tin cans make great candy holders but dress the cans to look like vampires and the results are spooktacular!

Jack O’ Lantern Bath Pouf

Here’s a fun way to make a Jack O Lantern from a dollar store bath pouf! Simple instructions will have […]

Jack O’ Lantern Party Favors

Dressed in their best pumpkin costumes, these guys are ready and waiting to hold your party treats! The printable makes […]

Monster Masks

Get creative and make these fun monster masks with your kids. Use all kinds of crafty things like pom poms, […]

Butterfly Snack Clips

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

Pipe Cleaner Spiders

These spiders have so much personality! They look great hanging from picture frames, window sills, or anywhere else you can […]

Paper Plate Tree Frog

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

Apple Wall Hanging

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

Pine Cone Pumpkins

Head outside to collect some pine cones to make this fun fall craft with your kids.

Yarn Apples

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

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

Beaded Indian Corn

Use pipe cleaners and beads in vivid fall colors to make this fun Indian Corn craft. It’s very easy to […]

Egg Carton Pinecones

These awesome pine cones are made from painted recycled egg cartons! A fun fall craft.

Pinecone Birds

Pinecones, chenille stems and craft foam make up this sweet, nature inspired bird crafts.

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 […]

Chenille Stem Flower Hair Band

Turn ordinary chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) into an adorable hair accessory. It’s so easy to do, you’ll want one in […]

Alien Headband

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

Easy Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Pipe cleaners are fun for kids, easy to work with, and have no mess to clean up. Learn how to […]

Edible Tropical Lei

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

Kinder Egg Bees

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

Pipe Cleaner Flag

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

Statue of Liberty Torch

Celebrate the 4th of July while waving the Statue of Liberty’s torch. Made with simple recycled materials, the flame really […]

Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers

Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and they make beautiful decorations as well! Great for Mother’s Day too.

Coffee Filter Flowers

Learn how to make coffee filter flowers with this simple and easy tutorial. These flowers look very realistic and are […]

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. A great way to teach how to turn recycled objects […]

Firework Flowers

Patriotic posies for your Fourth of July celebrations. Make a bunch to decorate your table or let the kids give […]

Monogram Balloon Wreath

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

Sturdy Rock Paper Weights

Charming rock bugs with keep a watchful eye over your important papers. An easy craft that sends the kids on […]

Yarn Turtles

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

Pipe Cleaner Ninjas

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

CD Snail

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

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 […]

Glove Finger Puppets

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

Egg Cup Insects

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

Straw Shapes

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

Rainbow Jellyfish

Adorable sea creatures full of vibrant colors, an easy project for you and the kids! This is a fun way […]

Turtle from Recycled Containers

To help keep our planet green, we’re crafting using recycled materials. We’ve turned a recycled food container into this friendly […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

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