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.
Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects in date order, then select a project and have some crafting fun!
Heart Shaped Cards - A lighthearted Valentine card project featuring heart-shaped designs and cheerful circus-style artwork. Easy construction makes it fun to create several cards to share.
VERY EASY
Easy Valentine Cards - A quick, hands-on Valentine craft built around freehand heart cut-outs. After a bit of setup, kids can fold, cut, and glue their own cards using simple materials. The fun comes from making many cards with small creative differences.
VERY EASY
Recycled Milk Carton Gift Boxes - Recycle milk and juice cartons into strong gift boxes and playful designs! Wrap them in your favorite way or transform them into a house, church, cuckoo clock, or Valentine’s mailbox with printable patterns. These projects are perfect for making a mini village and for kids to enjoy decorating and playing over time.
EASY to AVERAGE
Sponge Stamps and Art -Make stamps from ordinary kitchen sponges and use them to print repeating patterns on paper. The stamp-making and printing process is simple enough for kids and engaging enough for adults, making it a good choice for open-ended creative play.
EASY
Sticker Fun - Kids make and use their own stickers in this hands-on project. Start with printable sticker sheets, then create custom designs using a computer, drawing program, and printer. Adults can help with setup while kids take the lead designing, making, and trading stickers.
VERY EASY
Cinnamon Clay Recipe - A hands-on holiday activity where kids and adults can mix dough, cut shapes, and shape decorations together. The clay comes together quickly, making it easy to spend the rest of the time creating and playing with designs before they dry.
EASY
Miniature Christmas Tree Ornament - Kids will love turning paper cones into tiny Christmas trees they can decorate themselves. Gather a few basic supplies and enjoy an easy afternoon craft, with optional cone-color variations for added fun.
EASY
Cookie Cutter Felt Ornaments - Kids can jump right into this felt craft using cookie cutters or printable templates to trace their favorite holiday shapes. No sewing is needed, so it is an easy, hands-on way to make colorful decorations together.
VERY EASY
Christmas Ornaments, Magnets and Figurines - Make festive creations with easy-to-use Homemade Modeling Dough! Kids and families can shape snowmen, candy canes, tiny ball ornaments, and more, following simple step-by-step ideas or inventing their own designs. A hands-on project that encourages creativity, play, and family fun this holiday season!
EASY
Apple Turkey - Kids can help turn apples, napkins, nuts, and candy into cheerful Thanksgiving turkeys. Adults set out the supplies, and kids take the lead shaping colorful place-card holders that add charm to the holiday table.
EASY
Fall and Thanksgiving Refrigerator Magnets - Mix up a quick batch of Homemade Modeling Dough, then have fun shaping leaves, turkeys, or acorns for cheerful refrigerator magnets. Kids can mold and decorate their own fall designs, making this an easy, hands-on craft to share together.
EASY
Miniature Turkeys - Have fun making little turkeys from Homemade Modeling Dough or air-dry clay. Adults can help mix and shape the dough, then let kids take over decorating their turkey game pieces for Turkey Trot or tiny Thanksgiving displays!
EASY
Kids' Halloween Spook House Dangler Cards - Kids can build their own spooky haunted house card with a dangling jack-o'-lantern and ghostly surprises inside. A creative Halloween craft that’s fun to make and display!
EASY
Halloween Trick or Treat Bags - Turn an ordinary sheet of paper into a Halloween trick-or-treat bag! Kids can help shape and decorate their bags with colorful paper cutouts or printed designs before heading out to collect candy. A quick and creative Halloween project for the week’s fun!
EASY
Colorful Tissue Ghosts - Turn squares of tissue paper and a splash of color into cheerful Halloween ghosts! Kids can paint, fold, and arrange their own tiny spooks while learning about color blending and soft watercolor effects.
VERY EASY
Clip Art Bag Puppets - Create colorful bag puppets with clip art or photos for an afternoon of imaginative fun. It’s an easy project that brings instant smiles and plenty of room for creativity.
VERY EASY
Paper Mosaic - Gather leftover paper and let kids explore color, pattern, and design while creating a paper mosaic plaque. With a little prep from adults, this project is fun for children to dive into and makes a unique piece of art to display or give to family."
VERY EASY to EASY
Trinket Box - Upcycle empty cardboard tubes, cereal-box cardboard, and scraps of ribbon or paper into a small keepsake box for your treasures. It’s fast, easy, and perfect for kids and adults crafting together.
AVERAGE
Layered Soaps - Have fun making vibrant layered soaps together with the melt-and-pour method. Kids and adults can choose colors and scents for unique guest soaps or gifts while learning a new craft.
EASY
Leather Bookmarks - Kids can help trace and cut simple shapes like rockets or eagles to make lasting leather bookmarks. Adults prepare the leather, and children decorate or punch designs, making it a hands-on family craft with a keepsake at the end.
EASY
Memory Game - Imagine, draw, and play! Kids create their own sets of memory cards and then have a blast playing the game they designed. With a little setup from adults, the whole project is quick and fun from start to finish.
VERY EASY
Ice Cream in a Bag - Beat the heat with this hands-on edible craft. Kids can shake up their own single-serving ice cream in just minutes using simple ingredients and zip-top bags. A sweet way to add fun to any summer day!
EASY
Punched Bookmarks - Gather up leftover scraps and punch creative designs into them to make colorful bookmarks. Kids love seeing their punched patterns come to life, and it’s a quick craft to enjoy together.
VERY EASY
Mexican Yarn Painting - Bright colors, bold patterns, and a fun, tactile process make this the perfect classrom or family craft! Learn how to create Huichol-inspired yarn paintings, then transform your artwork into eye-catching decorations for plaques, cards, and keepsake boxes.
AVERAGE
Handwoven Bookmarks - Kids can learn to weave while making a colorful yarn bookmark on a homemade cardboard loom. It’s a fun way to explore patterns, practice motor skills, and turn their finished weaving into playful gifts or mini accessories.
EASY
Suede Leather Pendant Necklaces - Kids can choose their own pendant shapes and glue on fun motif pieces while adults help with cutting and assembly. Pair with Suede Leather Bracelets for even more hands-on fun.
AVERAGE
Tissue Paper Painting - Kids can paint bold tissue patterns with help from an adult, then use their colorful creations to make cards, collages, suncatchers, and more. It’s easy to set up and exciting to explore.
EASY
Crayon Batik - Make bold, crackled artwork inspired by the batik tradition of Java using broken crayons and black paint. Kids love seeing the transformation and finished pieces are great for decorations or handmade gifts.
EASY
Finger Paint Recipe - 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 - 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
Finger Painting on freezer wrap using homemade finger paints is fun and easy!
Make designs on tissue paper in any colors you like then use it to cover boxes or wrap gifts.
