Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Snowman Ball Ornament

Snowman Ball Ornament Here’s an adorable snowman ornament you can make with your kids. Makes a fun homemade gift too! […]

Amigurumi Snowman Pattern

Learn how to make this crochet amigurumi snowman. It’s a decoration that you’ll treasure for years.

Angel Finger Puppets

Introduce basic sewing to kids with this simple Angel Finger Puppet. It’s safe for young crafters and perfect for winter.

Santa’s Clothesline

Ho Ho Ho! Hang Santa’s clothesline from a shelf or even drape it on your tree for some whimsical fun!

Yarn Hat Ornaments

Turn a cardboard tube and some yarn into adorable mini hat ornaments. Hang them from the Christmas tree or make […]

Kwanzaa Flag Garland

Kwanzaa Flag Garland Make this flag garland to decorate for Kwanzaa this year. This garland uses the symbolic colors of […]

Blanket Crochet Pattern

Learn how to extend a simple granny square to create an adorable blanket. This project requires some crochet experience.

Fall Leaves Wall Hanging

This craft starts with a nature walk and ends with a beautiful wall hanging made with fall leaves. A great […]

Baby Owl

This adorable baby owl is made from a foam ball and yarn. “Owl” bet this craft project will be a […]

Leafy Door Hanger

Leafy Door Hanger Celebrate the return of fall with a festive door decoration. Kids will love searching for the perfect […]

Frankie Pinata

This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cardboard tube scarecrow is a fun craft for fall, but it also doubles as a Wizard of Oz craft. […]

Lacing Paper Plate Footballs

Paper plate footballs add fun and whimsy to any football themed party. This fun craft doubles as a take-home party […]

Cardboard Tube Dorothy Gale

Learn how to turn an empty cardboard tube into Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz. There are instructions to […]

Door Frame Puppet Theater

Make a puppet theater to hang in the door frame. This craft is sure to inspire a lot of creative […]

Yarn Apples

Quickly craft a basket of apples from yarn – a pretty table decoration!

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

Sunflower Wreath

Sunflower Wreath This adorable fall wreath, made almost completely from construction paper, will look adorable hanging on your door! What […]

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Watermelon Sun Catchers

These beautiful watermelon sun catchers are a great project to celebrate summer. Craft first and snack on watermelon later, or […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

Cone and Ball Clown Game

Cone and Ball Clown Game This clown-themed game is a lot of fun! Give it a try! What you need: […]

Paper Plate Handbags

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

Yarn Turtles

Make an adorable turtle from construction paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Create a whole family in different sizes […]

Con-GRAD-ulations Gift Box

With graduations quickly approaching, this cute graduation cap gift box holds gift cards, money and other little gifts. Read on […]

Paper Plate Sun

Add some sunshine to a dreary day with our cheery paper plate sun! Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners to work […]

Footprint Horse

Lasso your little cowboys and cowgirls for a day of horse crafting fun! Watch as they get excited about turning […]

Tin Can Telephone

You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]

Bookmarks from a Coloring Page

Turn a completed coloring page into one-of-a-kind bookmarks. One coloring page makes multiple bookmarks, so keep one for yourself and […]

Yarn Ladybug

Kids can have a messy fun time with this one! Yarn and balloons come together to create these friendly ladybugs […]

Pom Pom Frog

Create an adorable pom pom frog sitting on a construction paper handprint lily pad. This project is fun project for […]

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 […]

String Easter Eggs

Decorate for spring with these easy string Easter eggs! They’re lots of fun to make with kids.

Yarn Bowl

Make yourself a cute yarn bowl using just a handful of simple materials you probably have on hand! It looks […]

Yarn Valentine Heart

Follow the simple steps to make a yarn-wrapped heart using an empty cardboard tube. It’s easy to do and is […]