Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

TMNT Finger Puppets

Turn empty cardboard tubes into amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finger puppets. It’s a COWABUNGA fun craft for kids!

Recycled Faux Cacti

These faux cacti recycled from plastic packaging are so fun to make and look great. Display these vibrant succulents on […]

Ladybug Bug Jar

This adorable ladybug bug jar is the perfect spring craft for kids. Not only does it give new life to […]

Recycled Denim Flower Magnets

Turn worn-out kid’s jeans into a fun and useful magnet.  It’s great as a gift for Mother’s Day or even […]

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! A great recycling project. Make a Cardboard Tube Horse.

Cardboard Tube Lambs

These cute lambs start with a cardboard tube. They’re such a fun craft for spring.

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Encourage imaginative play with this fun craft. Bring out their inner james Bond! Made with recycled egg carton cups and […]

Cardboard Tube Chicks

While these cute chicks are great anytime, these are ideal for Easter. All you need are cardboard tubes, paint and […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Cardboard Tube Cherry Blossoms

Recycle cardboard tubes into this lovely piece of wall art inspired by cherry blossoms. It costs virtually nothing and the […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

Make your own kid-safe glowing campfire at home with a recycled container, some paint, and a flameless tea light! Kids […]

Cereal Box Valentine Holder

Recycle cereal boxes into fun and festive valentine holders. A fun weekend or classroom project, just in time for Valentine’s […]

Snow Floam Sensory Play

Celebrate winter while staying warm and crafting indoors with snow-themed floam! It’s made from recycled styrofoam and will provide hours […]

Cardboard Tube Pig

Pigs are one of the best animals to make into a craft. They are simple, adorable, and don’t require a […]

Mason Jar Lid Snowman

This cute snowman made from mason jar canning bands is sure to be a conversation piece. Part rustic, part modern, […]

Frankie Pinata

This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!

Egg Carton Pinecones

These awesome pine cones are made from painted recycled egg cartons! A fun fall craft.

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]

Paper Mache Patchwork Turtle

This cute little turtle is made using cardboard tubes, paper mache, fabric and Mod Podge. It’s a fun project for […]

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]

Sequined CD Fish

A fun way to use up those old CD’s and DVD’s you have lying around. Turn them into sparkly fish!

Ball Maze

Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]

Baseball Pen Holder

Felt and three dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball themed pen or […]

Tin Can Telephone

You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]

Cardboard Tube Jellyfish

This Cardboard Tube Jellyfish couldn’t be cuter! It’s a great craft to teach your kids about recycling and lots of […]

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. You could use construction […]

Cardboard Tube Dog

This cute puppy is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Paper towel or toilet tubes are perfect for this project.

Styrofoam Sailboats

Create easy sailboats out of styrofoam packaging. It’s great for water play on a hot summer’s day.

Polka Dot Bottle Vases

Don’t recycle those empty bottles just yet! With a little bit of paint, you can turn them into beautiful, polka-dotted vases.

Yarn-Wrapped Tulips

Wrap cardboard tulips with colorful yarn to make a pretty spring bouquet. It’s an easy fine motor activity for young […]

Plague Placards for Passover

Use dowels, construction paper and chipboard to make placards representing each of the ten plagues. Follow the directions or use […]

Easter Bunny Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into an Easter bunny vase. It’s such a cute way to decorate for spring.

Cork Succulent Magnets

Bring nature indoors with these colorful Cork Succulent Magnets. They add such a fun touch to the fridge.

Bottle Botany

Can you believe that each of these plants are actually made with just plastic bottles and some paint? Incredible, beautiful […]

Rubber Band Pencil Holder

Turn an inexpensive plastic cup into an eye-catching pencil holder using rubber bands! It’s easy to do and a fun […]

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]

K-Cup Fascinator Hat

Recycle a Keurig K-Cup pod into a fancy, fun fascinator hat. This adorable hat is fun for tea parties, brunch, or […]

Coloring Page Altered Box

Turn a plain box into something special by altering it with a completed coloring page. It’s a great way to […]

Frog Bookmark

This adorable Frog Bookmark will help you find your place in your favorite book. You can use this idea to […]

Margarine Tub Boat

Set sail on your next fun craft! This Margarine Tub Boat is a great project for summer.

Fairy House Night Lights

These cute fairy house night lights are made from recycled bottles. They’re so adorable and easy to modify with your […]

Jack-O-Lantern Luminaries

Take empty glass jars out of the recycling bin and turn them into festive jack-o-lantern luminaries! This project is simple […]

Folded Book Art

Turn an old or damaged book into a work of art! It’s easy to do and looks so cool.

Pringle Can Mummy

This Pringle can mummy is a fun recycled Halloween craft for younger children. Mummy crafts are very versatile because you can […]

Cardboard Emoji Costumes

These cardboard emoji costumes make a fun and easy costume for kids of all ages. They’re inexpensive and great for […]

Shredded Paper Nest

Make a pretty nest using recycled paper straight from the shredder! This craft requires quite a bit of drying time, but […]

Rainbow Wind Chime

Make a pretty rainbow wind chime with recycled cans. It’s easy to make using different sizes of cans that nest.

CD Olaf from Frozen

Recycle an old CD using some felt and fun glitter paint. Make yourself a glittery version of that beloved snowman, Olaf!