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.

Easter Finger Puppets

Adorable finger puppets for Easter made from twisted chenille stems. Would also be cute to use as pencil toppers!

Mini Flower Pots

Decorate for spring with cute mini flower pots. With just a few simple materials, these peat pot planters are ready […]

Leprechaun Hats

These cute leprechaun hats are made from Styrofoam coffee cups, pipe cleaners and paint! They make an adorable table decoration […]

Tissue Paper Easter Chicks

Fuzzy baby chicks popping up just in time for Easter! Little fingers will have fun scrunching up paper and sticking […]

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

Filled with treats, these cute little cups would be perfect for a strawberry party! Fill the pretty cups with homemade […]

Garden Bug Puppets

Who wouldn’t welcome these friendly bugs into their yard? Crafted on garden gloves, kids can slip them on and buzz […]

Clay Pot Bee

This terra cotta pot is the perfect craft for kids. It’ll look great in any little kid’s room. They can […]

Handprint Butterfly

Everybody loves butterflies and this one is easy for little crafters to make. A great keepsake too!

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 […]

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 […]

Paper Plate Bumble Bee

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

Playdough Monsters

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

Dotty Butterfly

As spring approaches, butterflies will be following closely behind. Preschoolers and kindergartens can get a head start on spring by […]

Rose Valentine Bookmarks

These pretty paper rose bookmarks are perfect for giving on Valentine’s Day. Attach a note saying “You hold a special […]

Styrofoam Bugs

These colorful Styrofoam bugs certainly won’t bite so go ahead and encourage the little ones to play with them! Made […]

Pencil Birds

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

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Depending on what you attach to the back, these make wonderful […]

Chenille Snowboarder

Chenille Snowboarder Snowboarding is all the rage and so fun to watch during the Olympics! Kids will love testing their […]

Pink Flamingo Valentine

Turn sparkly foam hearts and pipe cleaners into Pink Flamingo Valentines! This no-mess project is perfect for kids and is […]

Cardboard Tube Dog

This cute puppy is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Paper towel or toilet tubes are perfect for this project.

Footprint Unicorn

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

Christmas Slime Jars

These slime jars are so cute. They’re a fun and easy gift kids can make and give at Christmas.

Plastic Spoon Monsters

These silly Plastic Spoon Monsters are a great Halloween craft for kids. Let your creativity go wild!

Bendable Bats

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

Craft Stick Apple

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

Apple Pie Playdough

Make apples or other creations with this fun playdough, scented like apple pie. It’s wonderful for fall and making it […]

Pipe Cleaner Princess Tiara

This simple princess tiara is made from pink and purple pipe cleaners. It’s fun and easy for children to make and […]

Salt Dough Skunk

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

Cardboard Tube Ewoks

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Ewoks, so these adorable little guys will be a hit with the whole […]

Bendable Monkey

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

Cardboard Aliens

Turn cardboard tubes into friendly aliens. Let your creativity go wild with this project!

Q-Tip Daisies

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

Egg Carton Ant

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

Bunny Bunting

Decorate for Easter with this cute bunny bunting. It’s so easy to make and adds such a festive touch to […]

Paper Plate Ladybug

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

Easter Bunny Headband

This bunny headband is easy to make and absolutely adorable. Make some for the kids in your life… or for yourself!

Origami Tulip

Bring spring indoors with origami tulips. This easy paper craft looks so pretty on display.

Cat Paper Bag Puppet

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

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Create a collection of colorful flowers using plastic spoons. These adorable flowers make wonderful place cards for a spring event.

Pony Bead Rainbow

Create a beautiful rainbow using pipe cleaners and pony beads. This is a great activity to work on color recognition […]

Jellybean Chicks

Use colorful jellybeans, pom poms and craft foam to make these adorable Easter jellybean chicks. Assembly is quick and easy […]

Wearable Perfect Parakeet

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

Cardboard Tube Heart Robot

Make these charming heart robots with empty cardboard tubes. Kids will love this easy Valentine craft.

Snowman Treat Cups

Snowman Treat Cups Fill these cute little snowmen with edible treats or party favors. You can even use them to […]

Cheerios Bird Feeder Sphere

Use pipe cleaners and Cheerios to make a spherical bird feeder. It’s fun to do and a nice treat for […]

Light Bulb Bumblebee

Don’t throw away that burned out light bulb! With a few simple craft materials, you can turn it into an […]

Santa’s Belly Napkin Rings

Turn felt and empty cardboard tubes into cute napkin rings that look like Santa’s belly. They’re perfect for Christmas dinner.

Craft Stick Christmas Tree

These cute little trees are easy to put together with the most basic of kids craft supplies. They look beautiful […]

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 […]

Cat BOO Kit

This cute cat is stuffed full of gifts for those with feline friends. It starts with an empty container.

Easy Whiskers Gift Bag

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

Clothespin Farm Animal Magnets

Clothespin Farm Animal Magnets These adorable little animals are so easy to make and they’ll love holding your artwork or notes […]

Fine Motor Spiders

These Fine Motor Spiders are a great way to have some fun while developing your little one’s fine motor skills, […]

Chenille Stem Spider

Turn chenille stems and beads into a surprisingly realistic spider. It’s a wonderful project to accompany a study of spiders.

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 […]