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.

Cardboard Tube Pumpkins

This is a fast and fun fall craft that is suitable for young kids to do with help or for older kids […]

Ink Pad Craft

Grab your ink pads and have fun creating these colorful designs. This easy craft is fast to set up and will […]

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Colorful Clown Hat

Colorful Clown Hat Make this colorful hat and put on your own circus! It’s also great fun for Halloween. Supplies: […]

Cupcake Liner Butterflies

Cupcake Liner Butterfly This easy cupcake liner craft is fun for little hands and growing minds! What you need: Glue Scissors […]

Chenille Stem Monsters

Let your creativity go wild with these fun chenille stem monsters! After they’re done, give them names and come up […]

Chenille Stem Butterfly

This cute little butterfly starts with two chenille stems. Just cut, bend, and glue to make these easy kid-friendly butterflies.

Graduation Crown

Make a fun and festive pipe cleaner crown for a special graduate! It’s easy to make and you can customize […]

Chenille Stem Dragonflies

Grab some colorful chenille stems to use to make cute dragonflies. Believe it or not, they start with disposable chopsticks!

Pom Pom Teapot

This cute little pom pom teapot is so easy to make. It’s fun for doll-sized tea parties, as a pencil […]

Lacing Card

Making your own lacing card takes only minutes and requires just basic craft supplies. They’re great to take along to […]

Chenille Spider Craft

Make a furry spider to decorate for Halloween. It’s easy to do and requires only a few supplies.

Cardboard Tube Spooky Characters

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun Halloween-themed creations, like a spider, cat, jack-o-lantern or bat. This easy, mess-free activity lets […]

Sock Worm

Turn a lone sock into a cute sock worm with just a few craft supplies. They are easy to make […]

Counting Activity Busy Bag

Work on 1 to 1 correspondence in a fun way with this busy bag activity. It will keep preschoolers quiet […]

Easy Chenille Rabbit

Make a fluffy rabbit using soft chenille stems. They’re easy to make and so cute!

Craft Foam Spider

Create a simple spider from craft foam and pipe cleaners in just minutes! It’s so cute and lots of fun […]

Bunny and Chick Flowerpots

Turn flowerpots into adorable bunnies and chicks with this simple tutorial. This craft is inexpensive, fun and great for spring.

Washcloth Reindeer

This cute reindeer is simple and quick to make. It’s a fun gift for teachers, neighbors, babysitters or coaches.

Lion Tamer Play Set

Make a cute circus play set for your favorite doll. It’s easy and so much fun!

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar from an empty egg carton. Just add paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaner legs and […]

Pom Pom Spiders

Make cute spiders with pom poms and pipe cleaners. This is a fun craft to do with kids for Halloween.

Fireworks Painting

Create beautiful firework pictures using paint and pipe cleaners.  This activity is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Glowing Bug Necklace

Make this easy craft before leaving for a camping trip, or even on the way to your destination. After dark, […]

Easter Pinwheel Centerpiece

Create this eye pleasing Easter centerpiece that will give the kids the promise of something fun to play with after […]

Lorax Truffula Tree

Here’s a fun activity to do after reading Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Young children practice fine motor skills, counting and […]

Monster Cups

Make these silly monster cups with your kids in a snap. Endless creative options, and they would be perfect for […]

Mini Egg Cup Easter Baskets

Create cute little mini Easter baskets using the cups from an egg carton. They make perfect little treat cups!

Easy Dr. Seuss Costume

A last-minute solution for an easy Dr. Seuss day costume. So easy and fun that the kids can make it […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with these simple heart-shaped mobiles. So much room for creativity!

Peek-a-Boo Santa

Use this “peek-a-boo” Santa as a plant stake, tuck him into wreath or place him between the branches of the […]

Reindeer Fudge

This quick and easy fudge makes a great gift for neighbors, coaches, teachers and anyone else on your child’s gift […]

Beaded Christmas Ornaments

Make simple and colorful ornaments for Christmas using pipe cleaners and wooden beads. A great project for improving dexterity!

Paper Cup Spider

Turn a paper or foam cup into a spider. Follow the directions to make a cute and friendly version or […]

Paper Plate Clown Face

Use a divided paper plate to make a fun clown face! Decorate with paint, a pom pom nose, pipe cleaners, […]

Monster Finger Puppets

With a few simple supplies, you can make these adorable Monsters finger puppets with endless creative options! Inspired by the […]

Jar Lid Glitter Bugs

Use recycled jar lids and glitter paint to create these fun bugs, just in time for Earth Day! A fun […]

Guitar Craft

Turn an empty cereal box and some pipe cleaners into a fun guitar. Your little one will have lots of […]

Spring Tissue Paper Flowers

A super easy way to make big, bold paper flowers and bring spring inside early! Celebrate springtime with this fun […]

Borax Crystal Hearts

With just a few simple ingredients, it is easy to make lovely crystal ornaments. Make hearts for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks […]

Peanut Butter Piggy Bank

This adorable piggy bank is easy for little hands to get in and out of. The smaller size means it […]

Little Piggies

Here’s a simple and cute pig craft using construction paper, pom poms, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. Each pig has […]

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Bead People

Use beads of different colors and shades to express the similarities as well as differences between all people. It’s a […]

Peace and Harmony Quilt

Use card stock and paint to create quilt squares expressing peace and harmony among all people. Connect them together with […]

Valentine Critters

Three pom poms, some googly eyes, pipe cleaner, and another pom pom for the nose is all it takes to […]

Love Bug Valentines

These sweet little love bugs are such a fun addition to store-bought treats. Simply bend the legs around your candy […]