Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Kumihimo Yarn Bracelet

Use chipboard and yarn to make a simple kumihimo bracelet to wear or share. We used patriotic colors, but any […]

No Sew Stick Horse

Make a no-sew Stick Horse with inexpensive supplies from a dollar store. It’s great fun for a party or as an […]

Parrot Yarn Painting

Use scraps of yarn to ‘paint’ a beautiful picture of a parrot. You can make a different animal, a favorite […]

Pygmy Puff

Bring a bit of the magic of Hogwarts home with your own pygmy puff. They make the perfect magical pet!

Peg Doll Family Plaque

Create an adorable plaque that represents your family using peg dolls. This makes a wonderful gift, too!

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: […]

Simple String Busy Bag

This simple string activity is easy to put together as a busy bag activity. It creates many open-ended play possibilities.

Weaving on a Loom

Create beautiful woven fabrics with colorful yarn using a wooden loom. It’s easy to do and the possibilities are endless!

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 […]

Egg Carton Jellyfish

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

Craft Stick Photo Frame

Use craft sticks and thin cardboard to make a fabulous frame for a special photo. This is a great gift […]

Pipe Cleaner Dream Catchers

Dream catchers don’t have to be round. Use pipe cleaners and yarn to make them any shape you can dream […]

Preschool Graduation Cap

This easy to make graduation cap is terrific for kids to make for a preschool graduation. It’s made from inexpensive […]

Portrait Collage

Use paper scraps, googly eyes, yarn and other materials to make a Portrait Collage for Mom on Mother’s Day or […]

Yarn-Wrapped Lambs

Recycle empty cereal boxes into these cute lambs! It’s an easy project that helps kids develop fine motor skills.

Mexican Flag Pinata

Mexican Flag Pinata Celebrating Mexican heritage with a Cinco de Mayo party? Then you won’t want to miss this fun […]

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 […]

Yarn Pom Pom Chicks

Make super cute pom pom chicks from yarn. It’s an easy craft that’s fun for spring.

Easter Chicken

These miniature egg chickens make a fun and whimsical decoration for Easter. Styrofoam eggs make it easy.

Baby Chick Yarn Bug

This chick yarn bug is lots of fun for spring. Use it to decorate a package or as a place card […]

Book folding fairy house

Turn a damaged paperback book into a work of art. This beautiful fairy house is made with a folding technique, […]

Greek Kompoloi (Worry Beads)

These strings of clay beads are used by the Greeks for relaxation, to pass the time, and to guard against bad luck. They’re […]

Yarn-Wrapped Easter Eggs

Instead of dyeing, wrap your Easter eggs with colorful yarn! Use plastic eggs if you’d like them to last year […]

Tiny Yarn Hat

It’s hard to believe these tiny hats start with empty toilet paper tubes! They’re so easy to make and are […]

Spiraled Paper Flower Craft

Make a beautiful wall hanging for someone special. Start with easy spiral paper flowers, then glue them to a canvas […]

Color Me Happy Heart Pendant

Use markers to color air dry clay, then roll it out and cut with a cookie cutter. When it’s dry, embellish […]

Lacing Heart Valentines

These Valentine lacing hearts are fun and inexpensive to make. They’re a great way to work on fine motor skills.