Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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!

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.

Cork Trivet

Pick up a bag of corks at your local craft store and use them to make this cute trivet! It’s […]

Kleenex Box Critters

Turn an empty Kleenex box into a cute critter, such as a bunny or a quail. It’s fun and easy […]

Wine Cork Corkboard

Make a fun corkboard to display photos or post notes using wine corks and hot glue. It’s easy to do!

Craft Supply Organizer

Turn a plain wooden crate and empty cans into a fashionable and functional desktop organizer! This inexpensive project will help keep […]

Circus Cat Stands

Recycle empty containers to make accessories for a circus-themed play set. These are sized for American Girl Dolls.

CD Clown

Turn an old CD and basic craft supplies into a fun and festive clown. There’s so much room for creativity!

CD Pig

Turn recyclables and a few basic craft supplies into an adorable pig craft. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Recyclable Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this clever Advent calendar. After each gift is opened, simply recycle the empty container. No […]

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

Whimsical Wind Chime

Make a whimsical wind chime from an empty bottle, paint, beads, and any other craft materials you have on hand. […]

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Sea in a Bottle

Entertain babies and toddlers with a Sea in a Bottle! This easy craft is also fun for preschoolers, who will […]

Medicine Cup Jellyfish

Turn a not-so-fun medicine cup into a very fun project with these jellyfish! They’re easy to make and perfect for a […]

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Wooden Spoon Princess Wand

Every little girl loves to be a princess. Help your little girl turn an old wooden spoon into a magic […]

Coffee Can Bird Feeder

Craft your own coffee can bird feeder using things you probably already have around the house. Then wait and watch […]

Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons

This adorable craft repurposes items that might otherwise be destined for the trash: water bottle caps, light bulbs, and fabric […]

Wipes Piggy Bank

Kids can stash their cash in this adorable piggy bank, made from an empty wipes container. It is easy to make with […]

Pirate Ball Toss Game

Make this Pirate Ball Toss Game for a themed birthday party or just for fun.  It starts with a piece of […]

Paper Beads

Having fun making your own beads out of paper, cardstock, and even cereal boxes.  The tutorial includes printable templates for […]

Bird Feeder

Turn an empty wipes container into an adorable a bird feeder!  A fun craft for spring or any time of […]

Doll-Sized Trash Can

Make a little trash can perfectly sized for American Crafts Dolls.  So easy and so cute!

CD Cardinal

Make an adorable cardinal out of an old CD.  A fun way to use something that would otherwise be thrown […]

Patriotic Utensil Holder

It’s fun and easy to turn empty tissue boxes into cute utensil holders!  Perfect for July 4th or any other occasion.

Upcycled Party Tray

Transform Costco boxes into pretty serving trays for a party.  It’s easy enough for kids to do.

Hat Hair Clip

Help your favorite little girl turn a plastic bottle cap into an adorable Hat Hair Clip that she can wear […]

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Upcycled Comic Book Can

This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones.  Fun […]

Mannequin Head Make Over

Recycle an old magazine and upcycle your old Styrofoam Head at the same time. The results I got are amazing.

Mini Jute-Wrapped Baskets

These adorable mini Easter baskets start with empty cardboard tubes! They are wonderful for class parties, table decorations, place cards, […]

Chocolate Chip Mouse

Turn an empty container into a cute little mouse treat holder. So easy and lots of fun.

Soft Easter Animals

Turn cardboard and cotton balls into fluffy little Easter animals. Make one or make them all!

Twine Carrots

Turn newspaper, tape and twine into carrots to decorate the house for Easter. A fun project for school age kids […]

Tissue Box Bunny

Turn an empty tissue box into an adorable bunny Easter basket. It is easy, inexpensive, and fun to make.

Strawberry Basket Houses

Turn empty strawberry baskets into cute houses. A fun activity for preschoolers with so much room for creativity.

Jelly Bean Bunny

Turn an ordinary container of Jelly Bellies into a cute bunny. A perfect craft for a child to give to […]

Crayons To-Go Container

Upcycle this common recyclable into the perfect-sized container for crayons on-the-go! Let your child choose how to personalize it!

Swingset Play Fort

Cover an old swing set with painting tarp and transform it into a magical play space.

Lighted Cardboard Dollhouses

Turn an old cardboard box and some cardboard scraps into a beautiful dollhouse! An adult needs to create the basic […]

Shoebox Penguin

Kids will love making this fun, inexpensive, shoebox penguin craft. The adorable penguin can double as storage for the a […]

Plastic Easter Egg Teacups

If you have kids, I’m sure you end up with tons of plastic Easter eggs during holiday. Instead of throwing […]

Newspaper Shirts

Rainy day? Here’s a fun idea to pass the time. Make a silly newspaper shirt!