Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Fluffy Fun Easter Egg Bouquet

Turn fuzzy yarn and Styrofoam eggs into a pretty Easter arrangement. This fun family project is easy enough for school-aged […]

Spring Wreath

Create this cheery spring wreath from just a few items, including bulky yarn, felt and a wreath form. Decorate your […]

Foam and Felt Puppy Dog

Use a styrofoam ball and other basic craft materials to create an adorable puppy dog. Choose the colors to match […]

Earth Day Craft: Mosaic Earth

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun mosaic project the kids will love. All you need is construction paper or magazines […]

Easter Egg Sun Catcher

This is a great project for kids of all ages. They’ll love how the light shines through the colored tissue […]

Paper Plate Handbags

This paper plate purse is the ultimate preschool accessory! Customize yours with your favorite colors and decorations.

Paper Chain Decorations

Prepare for a party or special event with this pretty paper chain decoration. Customize the colors to fit the occasion!

Paper Plate Umbrella

What’s the perfect craft for a rainy day? These paper plate umbrellas, of course! The construction paper raindrops are such […]

Cardboard Tube Gnomes

Only a few supplies are needed to make these cute little gnomes with the kids. After you make them, put […]

Yarn Hearts

Wrap yarn around hearts made from rustic floral wire. Hang them in the window for Valentine’s Day or tuck in […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

Sock Doll Bowling Set

Create an indoor-friendly bowling set made out of socks. The characters double as dolls for pretend play and will inspire […]

Freedom Friend Puppets

Freedom Friends Puppets Share Martin Luther King’s belief in peace and friendship with these freedom puppets. It’s a fun way […]

Mitten Lacing

By lacing mittens with yarn, kids are not only having fun crafting but also improving their fine motor skills at […]

Football Party Favors

Planning a football-themed party or hosting a Super Bowl party? These paper footballs are a fun way to hold party […]

Fluffy Crochet Earphone Sleeve

Make fluffy covers for your earphone wires using crochet. This easy project is perfect for teens and requires no needlework […]

Washi Tape Gift Tags

These adorable little gift cards take hardly any time at all to make. They start with index cards and washi […]

Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Make a Hobby Horse

This soft and friendly looking hobby horse is pretty easy to sew. A great project to make for your little […]

Pet Rocks

  Pet Rocks Pet rocks are a neat way to express your creativity and your own personal style. Whether it’s a cute […]

Puzzle Piece Faces

Recycle those large puzzle pieces into a fun family of Puzzle Faces. A fun project for a bunch of friends […]

Coffee Can Drum

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

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Minion Hat

Use the template to make an adorable minion hat. There are also instructions to make a minion goggles mask.

Mini Crocheted Alligator

Crochet a fun mini alligator with this amigurumi pattern.  Kids will love playing with this adorable little guy.

Paper Mice

Make some quick and cute mice using construction paper, yarn, and a googly eye! This would be a fun project […]

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 […]

Foil Pendants

Here’s a inexpensive jewelry craft that really gets kids thinking creatively! It’s fun for birthday parties, sleepovers, or when just […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!

Paper Plate Boat

This paper plate boat is a fun summer craft for kids. It’s easy to transform into a pirate ship, a […]

Easy Beaded Sun Craft

Create a beaded sun using craft sticks, yarn, and pony beads. This simplified version of a God’s Eye is easy […]

Paper Tube Ball and Cup Toy

Ball and cup toys are so popular right now. Make your own version using empty cardboard tubes decorated with your […]

Baseball Lacing Craft

Kids will develop their fine motor skills while having fun with this baseball lacing craft. It’s an activity they’ll want […]

Paper Plate Traffic Lights

Paper plates and construction paper become traffic lights. This craft is perfect to do during Transportation Week.

Flag Windsock

With a few simple supplies, your kids can help decorate for summer holidays with this easy red, white and blue […]

Crochet Coasters

This pattern uses a single crochet spiral to form each coaster, rather than finishing off each row. These coasters make […]

Graduation Cap Card

Way To Go Grad Card Help your favorite grad celebrate his/her achievement by making this homemade card for graduation. It […]

Paper Plate Horse

Turn a paper plate into a cute horse with a mane of yarn. Customize it by choosing a different color […]

Footprint Zebra

Turn your footprint into an adorable zebra! A fun and easy project with lots of personality.

Mixed Media Hamburgers

Use construction paper, yarn, tissue paper, Easter grass and more to create colorful, fun Mixed Media Hamburgers. A great project […]

Fluffy Pom Pom

You might already know how to make pom poms, but do you know how to make them fluffy? Use these […]

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Cardboard Tube Horse

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

Easter Cross Wreath

Teach the kids about recycling as your craft this Easter wreath. String cardboard tubes onto a wreath-shaped hanger and then […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Textured Basketball Craft

This textured basketball is created with a very clever technique, using something you almost certainly have on hand. Check it […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace

Eric Carle fans will recognize this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar. This necklace craft is so much fun and provides practice […]

Cardboard Tube Leprechaun

If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft that uses items from around the house, this St. Patrick’s Day […]

Rainbow Yarn Art

Learn how to make a paper plate loom for this rainbow yarn art project. If children know how to tie […]

“Love You” Key Ring

Make a plastic canvas key ring for someone you love. It is easy to do and is a nice gift […]

Crochet Cupcake Potholder

This adorable cupcake potholder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder […]

Love Bugs

These yarn Love Bugs are adorable… such a fun craft to do with your little Valentines! Give them out to […]

Paint Stick Snowmen

This simple snowman craft is made from recycled paint stir sticks. Use felt, buttons and toothpicks to transform these from […]