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Friday Fun

Simple projects for craft time

Friday Fun

Simple projects for craft time
 
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About the projects

Friday Fun is all about simple craft projects for family, classroom and group craft time. Some families are setting aside a time each week for family crafting fun. Why not join in the fun?

Greeting cards for kids: For pop-up cards and more easy to make greeting cards that children can create, see the projects listed in Greeting Cards Kids Can Make.

Also, check out Gifts Kids Can Make for Dad and Gifts Kids Can Make for Mom.

The projects range in difficulty from VERY EASY to AVERAGE.

Browse down this page and the Full Friday Fun Craft Index for descriptions and illustrations of projects, then select a project and have some crafting fun! Or jump to the category index for a listing of all Friday Fun crafts.

Finger Paint Recipe

Finger painting
Description ↓

Whip up a batch of homemade finger paints with this easy recipe—perfect for parents to prep and kids to enjoy. See the Basics of Finger Painting for ideas and techniques to get kids started.

EASY

Silly Faces Mix-and-Match Cards

Mix and Match Cards
Description ↓

Kids will love drawing, cutting, and rearranging their silly face cards to create wacky new expressions. It's an imaginative, hands-on craft they can make and play with again and again.

VERY EASY

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Pencil Toppers

Pencil toppers made using homemade modeling dough
Description ↓

Kids can shape silly, cheerful pencil toppers with Homemade Modeling Dough they help make themselves! This hands-on craft lets them turn a basic pencil into a fun character or mini sculpture. They can share or swap their creations, or make new toppers for every season or holiday.

EASY

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Patriotic Star Garland

Star garland with red, white and blue five-pointed stars
Description ↓

A fun, hands-on craft where kids can fold and cut their own five-pointed stars, then string them into a patriotic garland. Adults can help get things started, and kids take it from there—perfect for holiday decorating and playful learning.

EASY

Thaumatrope (or Mini-movie)

Thaumatrope: Cloud and lightning
Description ↓

Cerate a spinning picture puzzle! Kids can draw two images and watch them blend into one—just like early animation. Easy to prep and fun to repeat.

EASY

Picture Puzzles

Airplane picture puzzle
Description ↓

Kids can turn favorite drawings or photos into homemade puzzles they’ll enjoy mixing up and solving again and again. With a little help, even young children can join in. Challenge friends to make and solve puzzles, too.

VERY EASY

Kids' Serendipity Squares Father's Day Cards

Kids' Serendipity Squares Father's Day Cards
Description ↓

Kids will love tearing, cutting, and gluing their way through this joyful craft! Turning paper scraps into a card just for Dad makes the creative process as meaningful as the finished project.

VERY EASY

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Paper Flowers

Paper flowers
Description ↓

See how easy it is to make paper flowers. It requires no patterns and uses simple materials.  Once you learn the basics, you’ll be inventing your own blooms in no time!

EASY

Sweet Strawberries

Walnut strawberries
Description ↓

A fun and colorful craft that’s great for all ages! Kids and adults can work side-by-side, turning walnuts-in-the-shell into bright red strawberries, then get creative with display ideas or make a batch as handmade gifts. Add hazelnut blueberries or strawberry almonds for extra fun—everyone gets to play a part.

VERY EASY

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Shiny Paper Beads

Shiny paper beads made into bracelets
Description ↓

Kids and grown-ups can team up to roll colorful beads from paper scraps or magazine pages. Add a glossy finish for durability, then string them into bracelets, necklaces, or funky room dividers. The fun comes from both making the beads and wearing or sharing your creations!

EASY

Love Bugs

Love bug attach to flower
Description ↓

Making these bright, bug-shaped pins or magnets is half the fun! Molded in spoons and painted with personality, these little gifts are just right for a cheerful afternoon of crafting with kids.

VERY EASY

Kids' Pocket Mother's Day Cards

Kids' Pocket Mother's Day Cards
Description ↓

Kids will love crafting these colorful cards with a pocket just right for slipping in a tiny gift or drawing. A playful project with room for big imagination—and a sweet surprise for Mom!

VERY EASY

Marbled Eggs

Marbled Eggs
Description ↓

Just add a little oil to the dye for a fun twist on egg decorating! Kids will love watching the swirls form as they create one-of-a-kind designs.

VERY EASY

Jelly Bean Carrots

Jelly bean carrots
Description ↓

Craft and snack your way to a good time! With just jelly beans, plastic wrap, and a twist of green, kids can whip up silly-sweet carrot treats that are perfect for sharing.

EASY

For more classroom, group and family crafts, checkout the Full Friday Fun Craft Index with descriptions and illustrations of projects. Or jump to the category index for a listing of all Friday Fun crafts.

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