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!
Recycled Tin Can Candle Holders - Light Up Family Fun! Transform ordinary tin cans into beautiful luminaries that cast a warm, inviting glow. Our easy-to-follow guide with illustrations makes this a perfect family or group craft project. Get creative and personalize your luminaries for an unforgettable experience!
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Straw Bead Necklaces with a Twist Friday Fun (May 31, 2024) - Take classic straw bead necklaces to the next level with this fun and easy craft. Use leftover decorative paper to create colorful beads and string them onto ribbon or elastic cord to make eye-catching necklaces! Perfect for all ages, this dazzling craft is a hit with kids of all ages.
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Homemade Bubble Solution - Playing with soap bubbles is pure fun and fascinates even the youngest child! It's amazingly simple to mix a bubble solution from just a few ingredients. Create DIY bubble wands from pipe cleaners or use everyday objects around the house. Start the bubble fun!
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Stars and Stripes Pennant Banner - Make red, white and blue pennants with stars and stripes, then string them together to create a banner. The banner can be used to decorate inside or outside for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or anytime you have a patriotic theme party.
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Finger Painting Basics - Bring the joy of finger painting to your craft time! This guide provides a fun and easy activity that's perfect for all ages. Learn how to make your own finger paint, explore basic techniques, and discover creative ways to express yourselves. Finger painting is a great way to encourage bonding, spark creativity, and create vibrant artwork together. Get messy and have some laughs!
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Easy Mother's Day Cards - Craft fun Mother’s Day cards that spell out 'M-O-M' using simple paper cutouts. These cards are super easy to make—no patterns needed! Get creative by adding your own drawings, rubber stamps, or cutouts. Moms will love these charming cards!
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Simple Folded Bouquet - Looking for an easy and fun family craft activity? Create a stunning bouquet of paper blooms in minutes. No patterns needed, just grab some construction and tissue paper and get ready for some easy folding, cutting, and gluing. The result is a beautiful freestanding bouquet that brightens any room!
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Multicolor Binoculars - Craft magical binoculars with your child using recycled paper tubes and colorful cellophane. Peer through tinted lenses and see the world in a whole new way! We'll show you how to make the binoculars look super cool, but feel free to get creative. This easy craft is perfect for a fun group or family activity and is adaptable for all ages!
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3D Refrigerator Magnets - Craft something awesome together with this easy-to-follow guide on making 3D fridge magnets using plaster of Paris and candy molds. This project is perfect for all ages and skill levels, encouraging creativity and bonding time. Have fun painting your unique designs, and create treasured keepsakes or heartfelt gifts!
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Vegetable and Fruit Printing - Vegetable (and fruit) stamping is a fun and engaging activity for your family or group! From toddlers creating colorful prints to older kids and adults designing unique masterpieces, this activity fosters creativity and connection. Explore classic potato prints or get surprising results with unexpected fruits and veggies!
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Easter Chick Cards - Great family or classroom craft! Turn tiny hand tracings into adorable Easter chicks! This fun and easy craft is perfect for children of all ages. Simply trace their hands to create the chick's wings, then let their creativity soar as they decorate their Easter masterpieces.
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Easter Pennant Banner - A fun Easter craft to do with your family, class, or group! This project is a great way to get creative together and make some festive decorations for your home or classroom. The best part? It's easy enough for everyone to participate, from young children to adults. So gather your supplies, pick out some colorful construction paper, and get ready to have some fun!
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Washcloth Bunny - Looking for a fun Easter craft to do with the kids? These cute bunnies are the perfect solution! Made with a washcloth, this no-sew project is quick, simple, and perfect for even younger crafters. They'll love creating these sweet bunnies as Easter basket stuffers, gifts, or even cozy nests for Easter eggs!
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Recycled Cereal Box Magazine Holder - This creative project is perfect for kids of all ages and is ideal for group crafting! Upcycle empty cereal boxes and transform them into colorful and functional storage for their schoolwork, papers, and more. A great activity for exploring a variety of arts and crafts techniques.
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Shamrock Flag Banner - Show off your St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a shamrock banner. Make this easy paper flag banner using construction paper and the printable shamrock pattern. Hang the banner in a doorway, over the mantel, or in the window—anywhere you want to show your Irish green!
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Square Petal Envelope - Creativity alert! Make neat looking square petal envelopes with just 4 circles! Inspired by Japanese crafts, this fun project is perfect for group activities or solo crafting. Learn this easy DIY technique together and use the envelopes to exchange notes, enhance a greeting card, or simply express your artistic side!
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Quick, No-Glue Papier-mâché Pulp - Use this craft recipe to quickly make a colorful papier-mâché pulp that can be molded into many shapes. Skip the mess with this easy recipe that doesn't require glue or paint! Use the lightweight shapes to make jewelry, mobiles, ornaments, and more! Great for family, group, or classroom crafting time.
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Valentine's Day Candy Jar - It is easy to recycle an empty jar into a wonderful container for Valentine’s Day candies. Just add some cutouts from old Valentine’s Day cards or leftover Valentine's Day napkins to make a decorated jar nice enough to give as a gift.
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Paper Heart Chains - Spread Valentine's Day cheer in minutes! Follow our super-easy guide for cutting paper heart chains from red or pink paper strips or from our free red-striped and heart-patterned papers. Everyone can join in the fun, making festive heart chains for classrooms, homes, or parties!
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Valentine Crown - Crown Your Little Royalty! Make this magical paper plate crown for your prince or princess, or get crafty with a group of kids. It's easy and fun—just grab a few supplies and let imaginations run wild! This crown will make any kid feel like royalty, perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion by letting imaginations sparkle through new colors and decorations!
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Snowflake Window Stencils - Make your windows sparkle with DIY paper snowflake stencils! Even toddlers can help dab paint and create magical winter flurries. It's a fun and easy activity for all ages.
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Easy Paper Snowflakes - Unfold a blizzard of unique snowflakes with this easy tissue paper technique! Perfect for families, classrooms, and groups! Using tissue paper makes cutting through many layers a breeze, but you can use any lightweight paper you like. Unleash a whole flurry now!
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Simple Mitt Hand Puppets - Bring characters to life! Easy-to-make paper mitts become magical puppets in minutes. Make funny animals, cool monsters, and anything you dream up! Add features, cutouts, and let the laughter roll! Start with our free patterns, then design your own! Great for families, classrooms, and groups! What stories will you tell?
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Snow Scene in a Jar Snow Globe - Whether you have snow where you live or not, you can have wintertime fun by making a wintry snow scene in a jar. All it takes is a few plastic toys, rocks, glue, glitter and water to turn a small jar into a winter wonderland where a gentle shake makes it snow.
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Milk and Cookie Placemats - Get crafty and spread joy with DIY placemats! A simple craft for kids. Start with cutouts from old greeting cards, magazines, and calendars and turn them into magical designs for snack time. Personalize with names or themes for year-round fun!
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Paper Angel Chains - Create a chain of paper angels by cutting folded paper strips. It's just like folding and cutting paper doll chains! The angels stand on their own and can be used to add some sparkle anywhere you are doing some holiday decorating!
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Chocolate Spoons - Create sweet and easy chocolate spoons with your kids! These fun and delicious spoons are the perfect last-minute gift for teachers or a special gift for any occasion. Kids will love dipping, decorating, and wrapping up their own creations. Get started today and make someone's day with a sweet surprise!
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Cinnamon Clay Recipe - This isn't just any clay – it's cinnamon clay! As you mold and shape it, your hands will be filled with the sweet, warm scent of Christmas. Use cookie cutters to make cute shapes like candy canes, stars, and snowmen, or let your imagination run wild as you create your own unique designs.
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Christmas Ornaments, Magnets and Figurines - Make Christmas-themed creations with easy-to-use Homemade Modeling Dough! This fun and festive project is perfect for families and groups of children of all ages. Shape the modeling dough into our imaginative Christmas shapes, or personalize your creations with your own unique designs! Get started today and make your own Christmas keepsakes!
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Thanksgiving Napkin Rings - Create Thanksgiving memories with these easy-to-make napkin rings! This simple craft project is a great way to involve children (adults, too!) in the holiday festivities. Not only will you have a blast crafting together, but you'll also make something special for the Thanksgiving table. And the best part? You can use the same basic idea with simple variations for other holidays throughout the year.
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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.
