Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Guitars

Strum up a good time with our cardboard guitars. This is a fun recycling project made from cardboard, rubber bands […]

Magazine Beads

A fun, frugal craft that turns pages from a magazine into pretty beads. Be sure to make enough to trade […]

Rag Heart Wreath

Pretty rag heart wreath made from strips of material. Perfect for Valentine’s or any time of year!

Cardboard and Yarn Snowflakes

Add some color to the dull winter days by making these pretty snowflakes to hang around your house. Made from […]

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Decorate your home with these lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Cardboard tubes, paint and streamers are all that’s […]

T-Shirt Braided Headbands

Recycle t-shirts into pretty headbands in just a few easy steps. Would make a great project for tween and teenager […]

Thumb-body Loves You

Even your young luv bugs can take part in this Valentine’s Day keepsake by thumb printing their love all over […]

Cardboard Picture Hanging

A pretty wall hanging made from recycled cardboard, brown paper, paint and ribbon. Make Valentine’s Day gifts for grandma, your […]

Spin Drum

Made from every day household items such as oatmeal containers and ribbon, your family will have fun personalizing their own […]

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

Make a pair of binoculars with some things you probably already have. All you’ll need is cardboard tubes, glue and […]

Glowing Snowmen

Save those milk jugs and make these simple glowing snowmen to light the way all winter long!

Napkin Snowmen

This napkin snowman is made by using what you have mostly right in your kitchen. These are perfect for little […]

Recycled Gift Boxes

All it takes is scissors and a glue stick to turn an old cereal box into an eco-friendly gift box. […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

Here’s a fun weekend craft that turns toilet paper rolls into playful snakes! A great project for the boys in […]

Candy Wrapper Bracelet

Turn colorful candy wrappers into fun, funky jewelry! This is a really fun project for preteens too!

Plarn Flower Brooch

These fun flowers are a perfect way to Reclaim your grocery bags. Add a pin to the back and you […]

Ruffle Bag

Ruffles are all the rage right now. This easy how to will have you breathing new life into an old […]

Bottle Cap Spiders

Made from plastic bottle caps, these creepy little spiders are just hanging around waiting for a good party!

Pumpkin Bowling

A fun and easy bowling game made from recycled containers.

Owl Costume

Whoooo’s the cutest owl on the block? You’re little ones will be when wearing this owl costume – and it’s […]

Tin Can Mummy

No matter scary or cute, these tin can mummies make great holders for sweet treats or even utensils on your […]

Monster Light Jugs

Light up the night with these monster jugs. A fun recycling craft project for both kids and adults.

Cereal Box Monsters

Dress up your Halloween tables with Frankenstein and his mummy buddy, made from recycled cereal boxes!

Lighted Skulls

Turn your recyclables into Halloween decorations! Who would’ve thought that these frightfully cute lighted skulls started out as milk containers?

Birdie Magnets

This easy “how to” is perfect for all those small pieces of fun fabric in your sewing basket. Turn these […]

Jack O’Lantern TV

Made from an old TV and some spray paint, this is an awesome way to greet trick or treaters. A […]