Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Galaxy Playdough

Follow this recipe to make your own galaxy playdough. Kids will have a great time adding stars and planets to […]

Beary Cute Cookies

These cheery bear cookies are fun to eat and so easy to make. Serve them at a teddy bear picnic […]

Jellyfish Watercolors

Make a beautiful and colorful jellyfish painting. All you need is watered down paint to create this fun project. A […]

Make Your Own Sponge Blocks

Use a pair of scissors to cut ordinary dry household sponges into interesting shapes. Kids will love building with these. […]

3 Torn Mice

Tear white cardstock or construction paper to make these adorable mice. Tearing an oval can be difficult for many young […]

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]

Button-Eyed Owl

Knowing how to sew a button is an important skill. Make these cute button-eyed owls to help your child learn […]

Paper Plate Dinosaur

Make a dinosaur from a paper plate and craft foam. Change the colors, features and body shape to make different […]

Backyard Bird Egg Display

Help your child learn about the birds local to your area by doing an egg identification project. The finished display […]

Van Gogh Easter Eggs

Create beautiful Easter eggs inspired by the works of Van Gogh. You could easily adapt it to various artists. What […]

Origami Bunny

It only takes 6 folds to make an adorable origami bunny. All you need is plain paper and a black […]

Queen’s Crown

Does your little princess want to be the queen? Make a queen’s (or king’s) crown for hours of dress-up fun! […]

Perry the Platypus Puppet

Anyone who loves Perry (or platypuses in general) will enjoy making this cute puppet. It’s fun to make and then […]

Chicken Egg Cups

Don’t throw out those egg cartons – save them to make these adorable chicken egg cups! They’re simple, cute, and […]

Bunny Hair Bows

These bunny hair bows couldn’t be more darling… or any easier to make. What a fun craft that any little […]

Paper Mache Robin Eggs

Celebrate spring by making an adorable robin in a paper mache egg. Substitute a chick for Easter or make this […]

Easter Chick Cookies

Make these cute Easter chick cookies for a fun springtime treat! They are surprisingly easy to make, with only 3 […]

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Watercolor your Easter eggs with beautiful results! A fun (and less messy) alternative to dyeing eggs. The kids will love […]

Punch Box

Make a Punch Box as an alternative to a pinata. Instead of beating on a pinata with a stick, each […]

Mixed Media Volcano

These volcanoes are made with watercolors, construction paper, tissue paper, and cotton balls. Make these with young children studying the […]

Stamping with Yarn

Make your own stamps using yarn and white glue! Then use your stamps to add images to cards, scrapbook pages, […]

Owl Cards

These owl cards are as easy to make as they are cute! Start with patterned paper or construction paper and […]

Fish in the Sea Counting Game

Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]

Juice Box Boats

Don’t throw away those empty juice boxes just yet – turn them into boats! They float really well and the […]

Colorful Branch

Don’t throw away ripped or crumpled tissue paper! Save it to make these beautiful and colorful branches. Be just as […]

Giant Sunflower

Transform an empty oatmeal container into a huge sunflower! The results are stunning. A great project for summer or fall […]