Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cereal Box Organizer

Create a functional organizer using an empty shoebox. Just add colorful paper and some twine or ribbon.

Springtime Centerpiece

Turn a mason jar into a simple vase that works for St. Patrick’s Day or throughout spring. Add fresh flowers […]

St. Patrick’s Day Banner

Make a quick and easy St. Patrick’s Day banner to decorate for a party. You can use materials you already […]

DIY Herb Pot

Turn an empty can, some burlap, ribbon and glue into a rustic planter in no time. Give your plants a […]

Twine Heart Garland

This beautiful heart garland can be hung for Valentine’s Day and left out for the rest of the year. All […]

Decoupage Pumpkin Treat Cup

Turn a purchased cup of treats into an adorable pumpkin using decoupage techniques and catalog pages. A great craft for […]

No Sew Fabric Pumpkins

These frugal fabric pumpkins are made out of old t-shirts and outgrown clothing. Whip up a few to get ready […]

Corn Wreath

Even the little ones can get in on the fun of making these beautiful harvest corn wreaths! All you need […]

Summer Camp Necklaces

Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]

Scrap Wood Frames

Turn scraps of wood into rustic frames for gift giving. This easy project takes just minutes and looks great.

Decorated Bottle

Turn empty bottles into something you’ll be proud to display using a few simple materials. It’s a fun recycling project […]

Torn Paper Footprint Horse

This adorable horse is made with an unusual tearing technique that is ridiculously easy and lots of fun. Did you […]

Burlap Wrapped Candle

Decorating candles is easy, fun, and affordable. Follow the instructions to make your own decorated candle to keep or give […]

Reindeer Gift Tags

Get ready for Christmas giving by making a stack of adorable reindeer gift tags. They’re easy to do and couldn’t […]

Clay Pot Beehive

Turn a clay pot and some craft foam into a darling beehive centerpiece. It’s really easy to do and looks […]

Fruit-Inspired Mason Jars

Turn mason jars into three popular summer fruits – strawberry, pineapple, and watermelon. It’s easy to do and you can […]

Bunny Bunting

Decorate for Easter with this cute bunny bunting. It’s so easy to make and adds such a festive touch to […]

Easter Bunny Vase

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

Christmas Garland

Create a rustic and natural garland made from sweetgum balls, inexpensive Christmas ornaments, and burlap. It’s easy to do and leaves […]

Beaded Friendship Bracelet

This friendship bracelet looks much more complicated than the standard version, but it isn’t that much more difficult. If you […]

Twine-Wrapped Succulent Pot

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

Easy Snowflake Ornaments

Make these easy snowflake ornaments with just a few supplies. They’re fun to display on the tree, to dangle off gift bags, […]

Twine-Wrapped Star Ornament

Wrap popsicle sticks with twine to make this beautiful rustic star ornament. It’s inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Colorful Garland

Use a really fun painting technique to turn plain styrofoam balls into something special. String them and decorate with the […]

Leaf Gift Topper

Use leaves and greenery from the backyard to decorate your presents instead of ribbon or expensive toppers. It’s beautiful and […]

Simple Herb Wreath

Believe it or not, you can make a beautiful herb wreath without wreath forms or wire. This wreath is lightning fast, […]

No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins

Turn old shirts, sweaters, or fabric scraps into festive fall pumpkins. This no-sew craft is a great way to give old […]

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Twine-Wrapped Containers

Wrap twine or yarn around shipping tubes or other cylinders to make cool containers to hold art materials or office […]

Jack O’ Lantern Treat Bags

Make your own treat bags or gift bags and decorate them to look like festive Jack O’ Lanterns! Fun and […]

Shark Bite Picture Frame

What fun! This picture frame looks like the jaws of a great white shark. Great for kids that love sharks, […]

Easter Banner

Make a fun and colorful banner for Easter or any other occasion. It’s easy, inexpensive, and looks great!

Twine Carrots

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

Clay Monogram Charms

Use oven bake clay to make these easy monogram charms with your kids for a simple handmade gift they can […]

Valentine Door Decor

Hang some Valentine baubles from a simple frame to create an eye-catching decoration for the front door. So festive and […]

Twine Snowmen

When the weather outside is frightful, build a snowman indoors with balls of twine. With an assortment of sizes, you […]

Baker Twine Ornament

Learn to make a fun and easy ornament using baker’s twine and a few other supplies.

Upcycled Rope Vase

A DIY upcycle! Take your old oatmeal container and create a roped vase. Perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving decor!

Fall Cookies For the Birds

Use 4 ingredients to create cookies to feed the birds and the wildlife. A great nature project to teach the […]

Twine Bracelet

Take an old bracelet and upcycle it with twine! How to create a twine wrapped bracelet!

Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet

This turkey magnet makes a fun Thanksgiving decoration for your refrigerator. These also make fun place cards or favors.

Simple Christmas Nativity

This simple nativity is beautiful but easy enough to make with your kids or make many to give as gifts. […]

Twine Star Advent Calendar

use felt, buttons and twine to create this fun advent calendar your kids will love. Each day hang a star […]

Fairy Garden House

It is really easy (and fun) to make your own fairy garden houses using natural elements, although it does take […]

Scarecrow Candy Jar

Make this adorable little scarecrow jar and fill him with tasty candies. A great project for Thanksgiving, would make a […]

Twine Jack O’Lanterns

Make this cute little Jack o Lantern with a bit of twine, felt, ribbon and cornstarch glue. Easy to make […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

Edible Gem Cookie Necklace

Here’s a fun kitchen activity that kids will love. Make edible jewels that girls can wear, a perfect take away […]

Candy Truck

Made from recycled materials, these trucks have the sweetest job hauling around candy! Boys and girls, alike, will spend hours […]

Rain Stick

Legend has it that Indians shook rain sticks to bring on rainy weather. Your little ones can make noise with […]

Caterpillar Counting

Here’s a frugal craft that turns those cheap foam pool noodles into a math game! Use different colored noodles for […]

Paper Straw Heart Garland

Twist pretty paper straws into hearts to form a Valentine’s Day garland. A simple decoration for kids to make. This […]

Scented Love Garland

Pretty fabric hearts are filled with sweet smelling potpourri and hung up for Valentine’s Day. Use as curtain tie backs […]

Recycled Snowman

Have lots of plastic bags and paper lying around? Recycle them into a snowman by following these simple instructions…..