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.

Clay Pot Bee

This terra cotta pot bee is such a fun craft for kids. It’s so bright and cheery, perfect for spring. 

Paper Plate Ladybug

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

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Attach a magnet and stick it on the fridge or attach […]

Sponge Butterfly Magnets

Turn plain kitchen sponges into adorable butterfly refrigerator magnets. This clever craft is a fun way to celebrate the season.

Dotty Butterfly

Celebrate spring with these colorful dotty butterflies. They’re made from easy-to-use items like paper plates, chenille stems, and pom poms.

Bendable Monkey

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

Easy Magazine Flowers

Turn old magazines into fun and colorful flowers. This easy craft is a great way to use something that might […]

Q-Tip Daisies

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

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Posable Spoon Elvis

Follow the steps to turn a plastic spoon into a posable figure. The example is Elvis, but you can make […]

Spin Art Doily Paper Flowers

Create gorgeous doily paper flowers with spin art! These make such a pretty bouquet to give to Mom, a teacher, […]

Farm Animal Easter Eggs

Who says that the Easter bunny is the only animal that celebrates Easter? Bring the whole farm in for the […]

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 […]

Craft Stick Bunnies

Time for an Easter or springtime puppet show using these colorful craft stick bunny rabbits. Give them even more Easter […]

Foam Cup Bunnies

Make an adorable pair of shelf-sitting bunnies that are perfect for Easter. Fun for kids and adults alike!

Egg Carton Frog

Turn a recycled egg carton into an adorable frog. A great craft project for the kids to celebrate spring and […]

Egg Carton Bouquet

Turn empty egg cartons into this gorgeous flower bouquet! This is a fun project that is easy enough for kids […]

Foam Cup Sheep

This adorable craft project is kid friendly and super fast. Make this cute little lamb for spring or any time […]

Giant Crystal Rainbow

Kids of all ages will be wowed by this beautiful giant crystal rainbow. It’s fun, easy and a great activity to […]

Foam Cup Chick

Turn a foam cup into an adorable shelf sitter chick! This easy decoration is great for Easter or throughout spring.

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Rainbow Wind Chime

Make a pretty rainbow wind chime with recycled cans. It’s easy to make using different sizes of cans that nest.

Light Bulb Bumblebee

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

Pink Flamingo Valentine

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

Monster Valentines

It can be hard to find Valentine ideas that boys AND girls will like. These adorable monsters will appeal to […]

Pink Bubbles and Heart Blowers

Homemade bubbles and heart blowers are so much fun for Valentine’s Day! Add the cute printable tag and it’s ready […]

Cupid’s Bow and Arrow

This easy craft is lots of fun for Valentine’s Day. All you need are glittery pipe cleaners, paint and dowels.

Mardi Gras Feather Mask

Celebrate Mardi Gras this year with this colorful feathery mask for dressing up! This is a wonderful group activity too.

Paper Roll Love Birds

Learn how to make these cute love birds from cardboard tubes and glitter. They couldn’t be cuter!

Flamingo Valentine

Show everyone how much you care this Valentine’s Day with flamingo valentines. They’re fun, cute and totally unique!

Rose Valentine Bookmarks

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

Earmuff Penguin

What is cuter than a penguin? A construction paper penguin wearing earmuffs and a scarf! This is a great project […]

Chocolate Love Bug Valentine

This Love Bug covering a heart-shaped box of chocolates is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for friends or family. The tutorial […]

Realistic Duct Tape Roses

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

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen

Make a fun winter craft with these cute cardboard tube snowmen. There are so many possibilities to stretch your creativity […]

Quilled Snowman Craft

Quilling is an easy, inexpensive and quick craft that has been around for hundreds of years. Use basic quilling techniques and […]

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.

Angel Ornament

Turn clam shells into an adorable Christmas angel. This easy craft makes a beautiful ornament for the tree.

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

This stunning Christmas tree, made from green pipe cleaners, is easier to make than it seems. It’s a fun project […]

Cork Reindeer

Turn a used cork into a cute little reindeer. It makes a fun ornament or topper for a gift.

Shredded Paper Snowman

Next time you empty the shredder, use the shredded paper to make these fun snowmen. It’s a great way to […]

St. Lucia and Star Boy Ornaments

Santa Lucia is a big part of Swedish (and other Scandinavian) holiday traditions. Honor that tradition by make these adorable […]

Concertina Angel

This paper angel craft just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for children. Make it together to get […]

Pipe Cleaner Wreath Ornament

Turn pipe cleaners into a festive wreath ornament. This simple project looks fantastic on the tree, as a gift topper, […]

Christmas Card Place Settings

Put the kids in charge of making these unique Christmas place card settings. Simply print, cut, and add a pipe […]

Pinecone Place Card Holders

These Thanksgiving place card holders are inexpensive, easy, and fun to make. Do this nature craft together as a family.

Pine Cone Winter Fairies

Head out on a nature hike to collect pinecones and acorns, then turn them into beautiful winter fairies. They look […]

Turkey Trot

Create cute and easy turkeys to decorate for Thanksgiving or to use as place cards. Its bendable legs makes it […]

Feather Boa Monster

This charming monster is so fun and easy to make! Start with feather boas and add eyes, horns, a mouth […]

Pom Pom Spiders

These little spiders are scary–scary CUTE that is! Plus, they are incredibly easy to make. A great project for Halloween.

Magnet Foam Apple

Foam Apple Core Magnet This fun magnet can hold pieces of special artwork, schedules, school projects or even the grocery […]

Mini Mummy

Help your kids make a mini mummy that will have them wrapped up in laughter. It’s a great Halloween project […]

Spoon Skeleton

Turn plastic forks and a spoon into a whimsical skeleton. Easy and fun for all ages and great for Halloween.

Spider Napkin Ring

Use pipe cleaners and pom poms to create a cute spider!  Then attach him to a cardboard tube to make […]