Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Plate Hippo

Turn two paper plates into the cutest smiling hippo ever. It’s a fun project for kids interested in this amazing […]

Cardboard Tube Zebra

Raid the recycling bin for materials to make this adorable zebra. It’s fun and inexpensive to put together.

Lion Tamer’s Pouch

Lion Tamer’s Pouch No lion tamer can do his or her job without a bag to hold lion treats. After […]

Penguin Pals Ornament

Penguin Pals Ornament Make these cute little penguin ornaments from wood circles, paint and yarn. It’s a fun Christmas craft […]

Felt Lion Puppet

Create a cute lion puppet from felt and then put on a puppet show! It’s an easy sewing project that […]

Giraffe Snack

Make a tasty giraffe snack using bananas and other healthy ingredients. It’s a fun way to make snacktime special.

Paper Plate Rhino

All it takes to create this cute rhino is a paper plate and some paint. It’s a fun project to […]

Turtle Cupcakes

Your kids will love these adorable turtle cupcakes! They are easy to make and so incredibly cute. A fun way […]

Paper Plate Animal Faces

Use templates to make adorable animal plate faces, including a koala, tiger, panda, hippo and lion. They’re fun for dress-up play […]

Recycled Rhino

Turn an empty peanut butter jar and a few cups into the cutest rhino ever! What a great way to […]

Elephant Crafts for Kids

Elephant Appreciation Day falls on September 22nd, but who needs a specific date to appreciate the grandeur of the elephant? Celebrate […]

Circus Seal

Make this adorable seal using Styrofoam shapes and paint. It makes a great party craft or project to accompany a study […]

Zebra & Hippo Magnets

Make these two adorable magnets from cardstock and clothespins. A cute zebra and his pal the hippo are fun for […]

Footprint Zebra

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

Foam Cup Safari Animals

Make an adorable set of safari animals (monkey, giraffe and tiger) with foam cups! They’re fun to make and are […]

Panda Party

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with sweet and cuddly pandas!

Free Printable Monkey Puppets

In need of an easy paper craft for kids? Try these printable monkey puppets. They’re quick and easy to make […]

Alligator Cookie Pop

Turn Nutter Butters and a few other store-bought ingredients into adorable Alligator Cookie Pops. A fun project that isn’t too […]

Alligator Affirmations Box

Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]

Shoebox Penguin

Kids will love making this fun, inexpensive, shoebox penguin craft. The adorable penguin can double as storage for the a […]

Horton Hears a Who Craft

Transform an empty cardboard tube into the beloved Horton, from Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who. A great project to […]

Homemade Window Clings

Make your own homemade window clings with just some paint, a pattern if you’d like, and a zipper bag and […]

A is for Alligator

The first Letter of the Week craft: A is for alligator! A great craft for preschoolers to put together and […]

Paper Plate Penguin

Make this cute penguin using a paper plate that you cut and paint! Fun as a classroom project.

Paper Heart Penguin

This adorable penguin will steal your heart. It’s easy to make and requires only construction paper, googly eyes, scissors and […]

Cardboard Tube Polar Bear

International Polar Bear Day is February 27th, so this is the perfect time to craft with your kids and teach […]

Teddy Bear Pretzel Pops

A sweet Valentine’s Day Treat – Chocolate Teddy Bear Pretzel Pops that are fun to make and taste great!