Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]

Lollipop Graduation Favors

These adorable little graduation favors are so easy to make. Personalize them to match the school colors by changing out […]

Mini Jute-Wrapped Baskets

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

CD Case Terrarium

Kids will love making the world’s skinniest terrarium! A fun way to repurpose a CD case and to teach kids […]

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!

Tissue Box Bunny

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

Paper Plate Cookie Basket

Follow the simple directions to turn a paper plate into a basket that is perfect for giving a gift of […]

Jelly Bean Bunny

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

Alligator Affirmations Box

Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]

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 […]

Lego Decorations

Turn 2×4’s and old lids into cool decorations that any Lego fan would love. Use them as paper weights, as […]

Braided T-shirt Keychain

Learn how to easily make a bone braid keychain from recycled t-shirts! Fun, colorful and useful.

Kermit Glasses

Don’t recycle those 3-D glasses yet! Turn them into silly Kermit the Frog glasses that will make you smile.

DIY Lego Head Can

Make your own Lego Head storage can from an upcycled corn starch can. It’s fun to create and great for […]

Cardboard Camper Playhouse

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

Sock Monsters

Don’t throw your odd socks away. Instead, transform them into monsters! This is a great project for young children, as […]

Styrofoam Printing

Don’t throw away that styrofoam tray! All you need is a pencil, a design and a little patience to create […]

Plastic Lid Thumbprint Kids

Use recycled lids to make this fun thumbprint craft. These can be turned into a game, used for pretend play, […]

Christmas Card Tree

Don’t throw out your Christmas cards after the holiday season! Use them to make this beautiful Christmas tree.

Easy Upcycled Retro Tin

A quick and easy upcycled project to do with the kiddos in 30 minutes. All you need is a repurposed […]

Cork Snowman

This sweet little snowman ornament started as an old cork. Truly a trash-to-treasure!

Cork Penguin

An old cork gets a new life as a cute penguin! A fun craft for a cold winter’s day.

Cork Reindeer

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

Cork Christmas Tree

Corks get a new purpose when they’re transformed into cute little Christmas trees. Decorate them with glitter, sequins, or anything […]

Cardboard Tube Cross

How does a craft that costs nothing to make sound? Save those empty cardboard tubes and turn them into beautiful […]