Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Photo Board Game Pieces

Add family photos to recycled plastic bottle caps to make your own personalized board game pieces. Use pics of family, […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

Cardboard Tube Pillow Box

These cute pillow boxes are made with cardboard tubes. They are perfect for wrapping jewelry or other small gifts.

Holiday Found Poem

Challenge kids to create a poem from words cut from the newspaper, ransom-style! This one is Christmas themed, but this […]

Cork Reindeer

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

Glittery Menorah

Craft a beautiful menorah that your entire family will display proudly to friends and family. Your children will be thrilled […]

Cardboard TV

Make a cardboard TV out of a snack box. It’s a great way to show off kids’ art and unplug […]

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Personalized Napkin Rings

Empty cardboard tubes make wonderful napkin rings. After decorating them, customize them with a Scrabble tile of each person’s initial.

Coffee Can Scarecrow

This adorable scarecrow is made from a coffee can. It’s is the perfect decoration for your fall party table!

Paper Plate Noah’s Ark

Transform empty cartons and paper plates into a fabulous Noah’s Ark craft. Children can add whatever animals they wish.. in […]

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

Looking for a fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craft to do with your kids? Check out this super easy toilet […]

Owl Napkin Rings

Turn empty cardboard tubes into adorable owl napkin rings. They’re easy and inexpensive to make and add such a cute […]

Sandwich Box Monster

Sandwich Box Monster Who knew the empty box that holds your sandwich bags could make such a cute little monster? […]

Trash to Treasure Acorn

Turn an empty prize container from a gumball machine into a cute acorn. Fill it with nuts as an adorable […]

Pencil Holder for Teachers

Rinse and clean a can, then attach ribbon and crayons to make an adorable pencil holder. This would make a […]

Bottle Cap Lady Bug

This project is not only fun but is also a good way for kids to repurpose bottle caps that may […]

Egg Carton Apple Treat

Turn egg carton cups into a cute apple that holds a tasty surprise. What a fun way to give a […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Egg Carton School Bus

If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]

Cardboard Camper Playhouse

Make a mini version of an airstream camper using old cardboard. The kids can have unlimited adventures in this little […]

Decoupage Light Bulb Bird

Brightly colored tissue paper and recycled light bulbs are turned into friendly fliers! Hang them in the trees to add […]

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]

Paper Bag Stick Horse

Turn common household recyclables into hobby horse that’s perfect for indoor play. Add a paper bag vest and your little […]

Paper Tube Ball and Cup Toy

Ball and cup toys are so popular right now. Make your own version using empty cardboard tubes decorated with your […]

Reusable Fabric Tote Bag

Follow the detailed instructions to turn an old tablecloth or sheet into a shopping bag. This unlined, lightweight bag is […]

Egg Carton Pots

Empty egg cartons make lovely little plant pots. This is a wonderful project for Earth Day or any time.

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Egg Carton Flowers

Hot glue, spray paint and step-by-step photos make egg carton flowers inexpensive and easy to do. They are beautiful on […]

Milk Carton Birdhouse

This milk carton birdhouse is so simple to make and decorate. Kids will love coming up with designs for birdhouses […]

Kid-Friendly Javelin

Don’t recycle your newspaper and cardboard tubes just yet! Use them to make this easy, fun, and totally safe javelin, […]

Tin Planters

Turn empty tin cans into gorgeous flower pots. Add a plant and you have a very inexpensive, thoughtful gift that […]

Cereal Box Robot

Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]

Egg Carton Lobster

Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]

For a Dynamite Dad

Fill empty cardboard tubes with Dad’s favorite candy, then decorate them with construction paper, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners and stickers. […]

Fabric-Covered Planter

Make your own planter using a recycled container and your favorite festive fabric. This inexpensive planter adds so much color […]

Egg Carton Train

This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]

Money Gift for Graduation

This adorable graduate is hiding a gift of money. It’s really easy to make – can you guess what recycled […]

Airplane Movie Snack Tray

Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Cardboard Tube Moses

Turn a cardboard tube into a model of Moses! Then use your finished Moses craft during Sunday School, a Passover […]

Easter Checkers

Recycle those cardboard egg cartons into a favorite childhood game of checkers. Offer up some Easter candy to the one […]

Gumball Machine Magazine Mosaic

Create beautiful art using junk mail! Made out of pages from magazine, these pretty mosaics will look great framed and […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Bendy Card Doll

Lost some of the cards in a deck? Don’t throw out the deck – use those mismatched cards to make […]

Giant Recycled Flower

Gather up a few things from your kitchen and recycling bin to create this giant spring flower. Paper plates, paper cups, […]

Textured Basketball Craft

This textured basketball is created with a very clever technique, using something you almost certainly have on hand. Check it […]

Cardboard Tube Leprechaun

If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft that uses items from around the house, this St. Patrick’s Day […]