Family Crafts - By Category
Crafts by Age
Find a selection of free craft projects sorted by age. These age suggestions are merely guidelines, the best judge as to whether your child can handle these crafts or not is you. Your goal is to have them enjoy themselves without getting frustrated. Find many more projects by searching through more categories!
Holiday Crafts and Activities
Besides the traditional holidays, you can find a reason to celebrate almost every day of the year! Use these free craft and activity resources to help you plan your holiday, seasonal, birthday, and other celebrations.
Crafts by Material Used
Browse through collections of crafts sorted by the products used to make the project. This does not include basic craft products such as paper, crayons, glue, etc.
Crafts by Technique
Check out each craft type listed and find free craft patterns, projects, plus kits and books.
Crafts by Theme
Arranged alphabetically, find a large selection of free craft projects sorted by theme. Make crafts related to everything from animals to transportation. Perfect to help you plan a special birthday party or add a creative touch to your lesson plans.
Craft How-Tos and Lessons
If you are new to crafting or just want to learn how to do a new technique or use a specific medium, check out these educational how-to's and tutorials.
Snack and Craft Recipes
Use these free recipes to make clay, craft supplies, and creative snacks. Fun craft and snack recipes for the whole family.
Coloring Pages and Printable Projects
You can be creative simply by using your computer and printer to make fun crafts and coloring books. Use these resources to print out your own coloring pages, paper dolls, games, calendars, and more!
Crafting Tips
Read all these great craft related tips and tricks shared by visitors just like you. You can even share your own tip to be posted here.
Crafting for Charity
Why not use your creativity to make someone's life a little better. Most of these organizations accept completed projects and/or craft supplies. Some of these charities serve mainly their local areas, but you may be able to find or start something similar in your area; also remember to check your local hospitals, shelters, ect to see what they need. A great lesson to teach kids!
Educational Crafts
Not only are these creative activities fun, they also teach lessons! Hopefully you will find an educational craft here to suit all of your needs.
Gifts, Wraps, and Cards to Make
Find a variety of free craft projects and patterns that are perfect for making gifts for everyone on your list! Make homemade cards, gift wrap, and many other great gift projects.
Glossary of Craft Terms
This glossary of crafting terms can help you figure out what an unfamiliar word means or learn more about specific crafts. If you know of a word that should be added, let me know!
Buy Craft Supplies and Read Reviews
Here are some sources for buying your craft supplies online, some craft book and product reviews, and also some top picks for craft supplies and books and also some craft supply buying advice.
Craft Blogs
Check out this blog roll! Discover new crafty blogs and explore old favorites!