Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Clown Pencil Cup

With kids headed back to school, parents are looking for fun ways to encourage them to do their homework. Having […]

Yard Dominoes

Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]

Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting

Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]

Coastal Wood Slice Coasters

The vibrant beach-inspired colors make these wood slice coasters so pretty. Best of all, they’re really easy to do.  

Decoupage Scout Sign

The next time you shop at your favorite store and come home with a paper bag, cut out the logo […]

Wood Bunny

Painting doesn’t have to be done with a brush! Treat paint like a stain to create a beautiful wooden rabbit […]

Be Mine Valentine’s Sign

Create a cute wooden Valentine’s Day sign to display in February. Make it as is, change the sentiment, or switch […]

Simple Christmas Nativity

This simple nativity is beautiful and elegant. Best of all, it’s easy enough for kids to make and give as […]

Baby Jesus Ornament

This sweet little ornament is fun to make and shines like Heaven on your Christmas tree. It’s a fun religious […]

Wood Halloween Signs

Create Halloween signs with ease using a Cricut. It’s easy to choose whatever messages you want on these wood signs.

Home Sweet Home Book Stack

Create wooden faux book stack to decorate the house. Use “Home Sweet Home” or any other message, such as “Welcome […]

Sunflower Welcome Sign

Dress up your front porch, hallway, or entryway with this pretty sunflower welcome sign. It’s great for late summer and […]

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Minecraft Cubes

Minecraft fans will love this easy cube project. Use them as a decoration or as dice for a game you make […]

Wood Slice Rainbow Wreath

Create a gorgeous rainbow wood slice wreath that sparkles and shimmers! This is a really easy project that is a […]

Comic Book Frame

Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use comic books and inexpensive frames to make a gift worthy of […]

Mini Clothespin Note Holder

This cute hanging note holder is the perfect place to hang photos, tickets, notes, and memorabilia. Decorate it with your […]

Wooden Block Dolls

Combine fun printables with wooden blocks to make interchangeable dolls that will last through years of play. Kids will love […]

Bee Mine Plaque

Learn how to apply heat transfer vinyl to wood to make this adorable gift for someone you love. Teens can […]

Sesame Street Characters on Wood

Learn how to draw your favorite Sesame Street characters on wood coasters using chalk markers. The vibrant colors bring Elmo, […]

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Ox Pin or Magnet

Welcome the Year of the Ox with this fun craft. Add a pin to wear this felt ox, or put […]

Penguin Gift Tag

Get a jump on holiday preparations by having the kids make a bunch of penguin gift tags. They’re perfect for […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Wood Slice Snowman

Make a standing snowman or ornament using wood sliced from branches from your own yard. It’s a simple and elegant […]

Faux Quilted Pallet Pumpkins

Create gorgeous faux-quilted pumpkins using stamps in a variety of sizes, shapes, and patterns. The modern pumpkin shapes blend with […]

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]

Autumn Gnomes

These adorable little autumn gnomes are easy to make and fun to play with! They are super cute and would […]

Painted Wooden Pumpkin

Create a rustic wood pumpkin to display throughout the fall. This easy woodworking project requires only basic tools and minimal […]

Desk Organizer Caddy

Organize your desk, work space, or art area with this practical desk organizer made from recycled materials. It’s easy to […]

Photo Puzzle Blocks

Make a cool puzzle using six family photos! All you have to do is scale, cut, and decoupage the pictures […]

Kid-Sized Pup Tents

Build a campground in your back yard and fill it with these easy-to-make pup tents. They’re sure to bring hours […]

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

Turn a wooden crate and cardboard tubes into a fabulous parking garage for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars. Not only […]

A Frame Pup Tent

Make your own tent using wood, PVC and a $5 sheet. What kid wouldn’t want their own tent to keep […]

Valentine Fingerprint Frame

This adorable, festive frame is so easy and inexpensive to make. Even the smallest crafters will enjoy applying the paint […]

Diamond Art Gingerbread Family

This festive decoration features a gingerbread character for each member of the family, joined together with hearts. Each person can […]

Dirty Pour Coasters

Paint pouring is so much fun and really easy to do. The tutorial explains three different techniques to get beautiful […]

Coffee Can Drum

Coffee Can Drum Kids love music and banging on pots, pans, and plastic containers. Combine their creativity with their musical […]

Tinker Creatures

Tinker around to build some cool and one-of-a-kind creatures! This project is a great way to use up any leftover craft […]

Driftwood Vase

Use driftwood (or even branches collected from the yard!) and an empty container to make this pretty vase. It’s easy, inexpensive and fun!

Wiggly Worm Ring Toss

This ring toss game is really fun to make and just as enjoyable to play!  It’s a great summertime activity.

Personalized Wooden Spoons

Burning wood is such a fun way to create personalized wooden spoons! Design your own pattern to make a gift […]

Scrap Wood Frames

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

Wooden Christmas Tree

Use wood and fabric to create a unconventional Christmas tree to display this season. It’s a fun alternative (or supplement) […]

Clothespin Nativity

Make this adorable nativity scene to celebrate the reason for the season. A great way to share the story of […]

Travel Lego Box

A fun way to get your little man involved in decorating a box for his legos. This is great for […]

Clothespin Art Center

Made from clothespins and crayon wrappers this is a fun way to display your kids’ artwork! A great homework holder […]

Travel Sized Baseball Game

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

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Rainbow Unicorn Frame Craft

Turn an unfinished wooden frame into a fabulous unicorn frame! Use it as a decoration as is, or clip your […]

Family Key Holder

Create a key holder that the whole family will love. This makes a wonderful gift for practically anyone!

Scrappy Robot Magnets

It only takes about 30 minutes to transform scrap wood and extra hardware into adorable robot magnets. There are so […]

Wooden Art Ring

Learn how to make this simple art wooden ring. No two are alike!

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]