Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Chenille Stem Spider

Turn chenille stems and beads into a surprisingly realistic spider. It’s a wonderful project to accompany a study of spiders.

Flower Bracelet

This beautiful flower bracelet is surprisingly easy to make. It’s a fun project for jewelry-making novices to try.

Stuffed Felt Cat

This stuffed felt cat is adorable and easy to do – a winning combination! It’s a good project for kids […]

Beaded Starfish Earrings

These beautiful starfish earrings are a bit complicated to make, but doable for teens with some beading experience. Wear them […]

Pom Pom Crocodile

Turn pom poms into a cute little crocodile! It only takes a few minutes to do.

Ribbon Petal Hair Clip

Turn ribbon into a pretty ribbon petal hair clip. It’s easy to do and can be customized with any color […]

Beaded Heart Keychain

Create a heart-shaped keychain for someone you love using 2-hole seed beads. This project is best for teens with some […]

Wire-Wrapped Snail

This cute snail is made from wire and beads. This is one snail you’d be happy to find in your […]

Seed Bead Butterfly Earrings

Make cute butterfly earrings using 2-hole seed beads. This is a fun craft for a slumber party or other get-together.

Felt Pinecone Owl

Make cute owls from felt and pinecones. It’s easy to do with plenty of room for creativity!

Easy Kumihimo Bracelet

Use your favorite colors of nylon thread to make a pretty kumihimo bracelet. It’s surprisingly easy to do!

Beaded Strawberries

These beaded strawberries look super cute dangling from a phone, keychain, or zipper. This project is best for teens with beading experience.

Felt Flower Pillow

This lovely felt pillow looks complicated to make, but it’s not! The pillow and leaves have simple hand-stitching, while the […]

Quilled Butterfly Earrings

These beautiful butterflies are made from strips of quilling paper! Wear them as earrings, turn them into keychains, or dangle […]

Quilled Birthday Cake Card

This colorful card is easy to make using beginning quilling techniques. Change out the colors to match the birthday child’s […]

Flower Key Chain

Ready to try something different with seed beads? This cute beaded flower key chain is just the thing to do!

Felt Puppy

This adorable little puppy is made of felt, with two seed beads for eyes. It’s a simple sewing project that […]

Wire-Wrapped Star Bracelet

This unique bracelet is a fun project for teens and preteens to try. The bracelet uses basic wire-wrapping techniques.

Wire-Wrapped Bird

Try making your own adorable bird using just wire and beads. It’s a really fun project with tons of room for […]

Felt Roses Card

This beautiful card features simple felt flowers. Use it for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, as a thank you card, […]

Sparkly Sea Shell Phone Case

Create a one-of-a-kind phone case that is sure to command a lot of attention. Decoden is easy to do and so much […]

Colorful Cone Earrings

These festive earrings are made from strips of paper, then decorated with pearls. They look like little party hats and […]

Felt Ocean Key Chain

This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]

Wire-Wrapped Dragonfly

This gorgeous dragonfly is made of wire and beads. Follow the directions exactly as written or use your own creativity […]

Resin Flower Headband

If you have a glue gun and a little bit of time, you can make your own headband featuring resin […]

Braided Ribbon Bracelets

These pretty ribbon are easy to make with your favorite colors of ribbons. They’re a more sophisticated twist on friendship […]

Beach-Inspired Anklet

Create a colorful anklet to wear this summer using shaped beads. This project is easy to do and doesn’t take […]

Butterfly Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered a wide variety of friendship bracelets and are ready to take it to the next level, this […]

Felt Strawberry Ice Cream

Turn felt into a cute little ice cream craft. This easy sewing craft is a great way for beginners to […]

Shibori-Inspired Ribbon Necklace

This beautiful shibori-inspired necklace is made of ribbon, beads and glue. It looks much more difficult to make than it […]

Easy Felt Bird in a Cage

This lovely bird and birdcage are made of felt and feature seed beads sewn on as accents. This simple project is a […]

Easy Multi-Layer Bracelet

This multi-layer bracelet is very quick and easy to make. No jewelry-making tools or experience needed!

Glass Bead Fish Pendant

Create a cute fish pendant using glass beads. Then add it to a bracelet or necklace, or use it as […]

Felt Rose Mobile

This pretty mobile is inspired by wind chimes. It features felt roses and pearl dangles.

Braided Pearl Bracelet

This pearl bracelet is a fun project for kids who are ready to move beyond friendship bracelets. Make it exactly […]

Wire-Wrapped Moon Earrings

These nifty moon earrings are easy enough for jewelry-making beginners to try. It’s a fun project to do during a […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Turn grosgrain ribbon and glass beads into a pretty dragonfly hair accessory. This project is best for adults or teens […]

Vintage-Style Felt Wallet

Create your own wallet from your favorite colors of felt! This sewing project is inexpensive and makes a lovely gift.

Rhombus-Shaped Earrings

These rhombus-shaped earrings are easy to make and a good choice for teens who are new to wire wrapping. They’re fun […]

Starfish Keychain

This beautiful beaded starfish keychain is easier to make than it seems. It’s great give to someone who loves the ocean.

Pearl Flower Bracelet

Make a simple and elegant bracelet for a special occasion. This project is best for teenagers.

Beaded American Flag Keychain

Create a keychain that shows your patriotism with this fun tutorial. Make one for yourself and more to give as […]

Easy Thread-Wrapped Wire Ring

If your wrists can’t hold any more friendship bracelets, it’s time to start making friendship rings! These aluminum wire rings feature […]

Bow and Arrow Brooch

This fabulous bow and arrow is made using wire-wrapping techniques. It’s a great project for teens who are fans of the […]

Safety Pin Bracelet

This beaded safety pin bracelet couldn’t be easier! Just fill each safety pin with your favorite bead colors, then join them […]

Wire Cat Necklace

Make a cute cat necklace out of nothing but wire! It’s an inexpensive and easy way to start making jewelry.

Weaving on a Loom

Create beautiful woven fabrics with colorful yarn using a wooden loom. It’s easy to do and the possibilities are endless!

Beaded Friendship Bracelet

This friendship bracelet looks much more complicated than the standard version, but it isn’t that much more difficult. If you […]

Bottle and Fish Pendant Necklace

This simple jewelry project is easy enough for beginners. It’s a fast project that can easily be adapted with other pendants […]

Beaded Keychain

Introduce young crafters to jewelry making with this fun keychain project. It’s easy and inexpensive to make.

Button Frog

Turn buttons and wire into the cutest little frog! This fun craft is easy to do and takes just minutes.

Chenille Stem Monsters

Let your creativity go wild with these fun chenille stem monsters! After they’re done, give them names and come up […]

Chenille Stem Butterfly

This cute little butterfly starts with two chenille stems. Just cut, bend, and glue to make these easy kid-friendly butterflies.