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.

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 […]

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Tin Can Snowman

This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Robot

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

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 […]

No-Sew Sock Reindeer

Turn a simple sock into a festive holiday friend with just a few general craft supplies and rice. This adorable […]

Pom Pom Snowman

Turn pom poms and Styrofoam cups into an adorable snowman. After building a snowman outside, come in to warm up […]

Paper Angel

Paper Angel This angel comes together quickly with only a few items. It’s a fun project for Sunday school or […]

Duct Tape Tree Ornament

Use cardboard and green duct tape to make a cute tree ornament.  This fun craft works for Arbor Day, Earth […]

Crossed Hockey Sticks

Crossed Hockey Sticks Show off your allegiance to your favorite hockey team with this cute set of crossed hockey sticks. […]

Santa Chimney Place Setting

This adorable craft uses a clay pot as the chimney and Styrofoam eggs for Santa’s body. It’s such a cute […]

Snowman Treat Cups

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

Easy Pipe Cleaner Wreath

Make an adorable Christmas decoration using pipe cleaner, ribbon and buttons. It makes a great ornament, gift topper or door […]

String Art Christmas Cards

Create these cute and easy string art Christmas cards this year. Send them before the holidays or use them as […]

Pipe Cleaner Advent Wreath

Prepare for Christmas with this child-friendly Pipe Cleaner Advent Wreath. It’s easy to make and inexpensive for a group, such […]

Tulle Turkey Treats

These sweet turkeys filled with treats and made from tulle and pipe cleaners couldn’t be cuter! Use them as favors, […]

Cork Snowman

This sweet little snowman ornament started as an old cork. Kids will love this trash-to-treasure project.  

Chenille Snowboarder

Snowboarding season is just about here! Kids will love testing their creativity while bending this chenille snowboarder into shape. Chenille […]

Egg Carton Pinecones

These awesome pine cones are made from painted recycled egg cartons! They’re a fun craft for fall.

Feathered Goblin

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

Pipe Cleaner Spiders

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

Beaded Indian Corn

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

Pine Cone Pumpkins

Head outside to collect some pine cones to make this fun fall craft with your kids. It’s the perfect craft […]

Little Pumpkin Snack Cups

Turn snack cups into fun and festive little pumpkins that hold a tasty treat. This is an easy afternoon activity […]

Paper Bag Owls

These owl puppets are adorable and can be made fairly quickly. When they’re done, use your owls to put on […]

Clam Shell Pumpkin

Turn a clam shell into a pumpkin magnet, perfect for fall! It’s easy to do and works with any size […]

Cheesecloth Ghosts

These spooky ghosts are much easier than they look. Kids will love making these little spooks.

Hanging Bats

Decorate for Halloween with these charming little bats. They seem to be saying “I’m a little batty hanging around you!”

Egg Monster

This cute monster is made from a Styrofoam egg. It’s such a fun project for Halloween, with so much room […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs

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

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 […]