Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Animal Treat Jars

Turn an empty jar and a plastic animal into a fun little container. Use it to hold treats, toys, coins […]

Tissue Paper Jars

Save tissue paper and empty glass jars to make this fun and easy craft from recycled materials. Use the jars […]

Tuna Can Seder Plate

Celebrate Passover with a Seder plate made with tuna cans. It’s a wonderful recycling project for kids.

Seahorse Wall Sculpture

Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!

Paper Bracelets

Create colorful bracelets using paper! Try newspaper, magazines, gift wrap or anything else you can dream up.

Mini Pool Table in a Tin

Turn an empty Altoids tin into a portable miniature pool table! This clever craft is great fun and makes an […]

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Transform a pine cone into a cute little Christmas tree using washi tape and a plastic lid. This inexpensive project […]

Magazine Christmas Angel

This Magazine Christmas Angel craft is made from two magazines. It’s a classic recycling project and makes a great centerpiece.

Upcycled Sweater Owl Baby

Turn an old sweater into a soft and snuggly owl baby toy. It’s a great project to accompany the story […]

Stuff The Turkey Game

Stuff the Turkey is the perfect party game for Thanksgiving. It’s so simple to make and a lot of fun […]

Cat BOO Kit

This cute cat is stuffed full of gifts for those with feline friends. It starts with an empty container.

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Letter T Tree

Make this ‘T is for Tree’ craft during T Week or as a part of a study of trees. This fun […]

Future Voter Button

Future Voter Button Voting is important and many young citizens don’t take advantage of the opportunity. Do your part to […]

Miniature Voting Booth

Miniature Voting Booth Get your future voters into the swing early by helping them make this cute, miniature voting booth! […]

Cardboard Airport

Create an airport out of cardboard for hours of pretend play! You can even add lights, just like a real […]

CD Scratch Art

Use an old CD to create beautiful scratch art. The completed art can be hung on the wall, used as […]

Cardboard Dragon

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

Ballot Box

Ballot Box Set up your own election by creating this fun ballot box. Let everyone vote on the topic at […]

Milk Jug Bat Masks

Don’t throw out those milk jugs! They’re the perfect materials to make these fun bat masks for Halloween, a themed […]

Aluminum Can Vase

Turn an empty aluminum can into a colorful vase! This easy recycling project is great fun for kids of all […]

Plastic Bag Earrings

This unique pair of earrings is made from a plastic bag! What a fun way to reuse something that would otherwise […]

Pickle Jar Vase

It only takes a few minutes to turn an empty pickle jar into a beautiful vase. It’s an inexpensive and […]

CD Campfire

Recycle an old CD and make this fabulous miniature campfire! This is great fun for kids who love roasting marshmallows in […]

Grocery Sack Book

Turn brown paper sacks into interactive books! Each page has pockets to place treasures, notes or other memorabilia.

Yarn-Wrapped Lambs

Recycle empty cereal boxes into these cute lambs! It’s an easy project that helps kids develop fine motor skills.

Trash to Treasure Strawberry

Have you ever wondered what to do with the containers that come from gumball machines? One option is to turn […]

Strawberry Piñata

Make your own strawberry piñata with just a few simple supplies. Because a strawberry is shaped like a balloon, it’s […]

Twine-Wrapped Succulent Pot

Wrap an empty pot with twine and use it to plant some beautiful succulents. This inexpensive project makes a wonderful […]

Cork Dolls

It’s easy to turn corks and scraps of fabric into cute little dolls! Each one has its own personality.

Flower Panels

Turn cardboard and plastic wrap into beautiful flower panels. This is a wonderful project to do during spring.

Grass Crown for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with a Grass Crown made from a paper bag. This easy craft is great fun for toddlers […]

Easter Egg Tea Cups

Don’t throw out those plastic Easter eggs just yet. These teacups are very easy to make and lots of fun […]

Recycled Easter Bunny Craft

Repurpose an empty plastic container to make a cute Easter bunny craft. It’s really easy to do and costs practically […]

Bark Vase

Use fallen tree bark to create a gorgeous vase that brings the outdoors in. Can you guess what other repurposed […]

K Cup Snowman

Use full K-Cups to make a fun winter gift for someone special. Or, use recycled K-Cups to make a snowman […]

Upcycled Tissue Paper Heart

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this pretty tissue paper heart. It’s a great way to reuse some of that Christmas […]

Recycled K Cup Gnomes

Recycle those coffee K Cups and make these cute holiday gnomes. They’re so easy and look adorable on the mantle or […]

Newspaper Necklace

Turn newspaper and colorful string into a unique necklace. Or, use them to make garlands, banners, tree ornaments and more.

Shoebox Sleigh

Turn an empty shoebox, some corks, 4 candy canes and other items into a fun parade float! It makes a […]

Recycled Newspaper Pumpkins

Create festive fall decor with recycled newspapers and paint. This easy project is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Good Luck Gift

Make this sweet little good luck present from scraps of felt and an Altoids tin. What a thoughtful gift!

Packing Tape Drum Set

Make a cute drum that sounds pretty good when played. It starts with an empty coffee can and packing tape.

Shark Costume

This cardboard shark costume couldn’t be easier! It’s simple to customize for any size of child (or adult!).

Cereal Box Backpack

Recycle a cereal box into a cute backpack for preschoolers! Personalize it with their favorite colors.

Cardboard Halloween Town

Create an awesome cardboard Halloween Town from milk cartons. This fun recycling project looks spook-tacular!

Cardboard Dolls

Make whimsical cardboard dolls, inspired by artist Alexander Girard. All you need are cardboard, paint and markers.

Rubber Band Car

Turn a paper towel tube and some rubber bands into an awesome car to race with friends! It’s so much […]

Bottle Cap Flower

Recycle those old bottle caps into a darling flower for the garden. It’s inexpensive and so cute!

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Car Conveyor Belt

Make a super-cool car conveyor belt that’s kid-powered. It starts with a cardboard box.

Cereal Box Mailbox

Turn an empty cereal box into a handy mailbox.Use it to store art supplies, completed artwork, or anything else.