Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Felt Apples

These felt apples are so easy to make and really cute. Use them for pretend play, as refrigerator magnets, or […]

Miniature Beaded Basket

This darling beaded basket couldn’t be cuter! It’s best for a crafter with some beading experience.

Beaded Anchor Keychain

This anchor keychain makes a fun gift for Dad, Grandpa or other men in your life. It also works well as […]

Japanese Flower Hair Comb

Turn satin ribbons into beautiful flower decorations for hair combs. Girls of all ages will enjoy wearing them.

Felt Flower Bouquet

Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers using felt! This project makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Teacher […]

Quilled Balloon Card

This easy and inexpensive project gives kids an excellent introduction to quilling. It makes a wonderful card or tag for […]

Embellished Easter Eggs

Use cords, lace and ribbon to decorate plastic eggs for Easter. They are easy to do with many creative possibilities.

Ribbon Strawberry Brooch

Turn a ribbon into a cute strawberry brooch. It’s inexpensive, easy to do, and only takes a few minutes.

Easter Egg Ornament

Use colorful cords to make an eye-catching Easter egg ornament. If you can tie a knot, you can do this […]

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a lovely necklace featuring colorful quilled flowers. This project is simple enough for crafters who are new to both […]

Braided Butterfly Bracelet

This pretty braided butterfly bracelet is fun to make and looks so cute. Best of all, it isn’t all that […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Clips

Turn a wide ribbon into a beautiful flower hair clip. It is not that difficult as you might think!

Quilled Paper Cat

Make a cute quilled cat for a card or gift tag. Quilling is fast, easy, inexpensive to learn and has […]

Quilled Plum Flowers Card

Create a beautiful card featuring quilled plum flowers. This craft is simple to do, inexpensive, and lots of fun.

Quilled Flower Necklace

Believe it or not, this necklace is easy to make and sturdy enough to wear. Follow the instructions to learn how […]

Colorful Button Tree

Use felt and buttons to create a beautiful button tree, perfect for spring. For a quick project, use hot glue […]

Quilled Flower Vase Card

Quilling is very inexpensive and so easy to learn. Make this simple flower vase card to send to someone special.

Quilled Easter Eggs

After you’re done dyeing real eggs this year, try quilling on plastic, wood or foam eggs. These fun decorations last […]

Quilled Flower Card

Create a beautiful card that is perfect for spring or any time. This simple quilled project is inexpensive and easy to […]

Dressy Ribbon Headband

It’s actually quite easy and inexpensive to make a beautiful headband that looks expensive. Wear yours on Easter Sunday or […]

Fish Pendant

With some basic wire-wrapping skills, teens can turn beads and wire into a fabulous fish pendant to wear on a […]

Wire-Wrapped Snail Bookmarks

Make darling snail bookmarks to keep or give as gifts. They’re a great way to learn the basic skills for […]

Quilled Paper Cake

This colorful quilled cake is a cinch to make! It’s a fun project for beginners who are completely new to […]

Easy Bead Drop Earrings

Making your own drop earrings is surprisingly easy. Choose your favorite beads, thread them on a headpin and they’ll be […]

Felt Lucky Clover

Use felt, buttons and miniature pearls to make a pretty lucky clover for St. Patrick’s Day. Wear it as a […]

Easy Wire-Wrapped Drop Earrings

If you’re new to jewelry making, try these simple wire-wrapped drop earrings. They’re a great way to learn the basics […]

Felt Strawberries

Turn felt into darling little strawberries. This is an excellent project to introduce hand sewing to young crafters.

Easy Felt Flower Bouquet

This beautiful bouquet of flowers never needs watering! The tutorial includes instructions for three different easy-to-make felt flowers.

Quilled Flower

Make a beautiful flower from strips of quilling paper. It’s easy to do and makes a lovely gift topper, ornament, […]

Quilled Valentine’s Day Card

Create a beautiful card to give this Valentine’s Day using quilling. This elegant papercraft is inexpensive, easy to learn and […]

Braided Keychain Character

Make a keychain character using beaded cord. It’s easy to learn how and lots of fun to get creative with your […]

Quilled Fish

If you haven’t tried quilling, this fun fish is the perfect way to start! Turn the finished fish into a […]

Wire-Wrapped Cat Ring

These darling wire-wrapped cat rings are so much fun to make! Wear them as jewelry, use them as napkin rings, […]

Quilled Minion

Use quilling paper to make an adorable quilled Minion. It’s easy to do and the finished pendant can go on a […]

Quilled Lavender Cards

Quilled flowers look beautiful on cards for a variety of occasions. Make this quilled lavender card for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Grosgrain Ribbon Rosettes

Use colorful grosgrain ribbon to make a beautiful bouquet of rosettes. It’s a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day or any […]

Pink Flower Headband

Create a pretty flower headband to wear. Follow the tutorial exactly or change the ribbon and bead color to your […]

Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet

Gather some ribbon, a variety of rhinestones, and a hot glue gun and you can make your own rhinestone cuff […]

Easy Wire-Wrapped Heart Earrings

These heart-shaped earrings are fun for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time. They’re easy to make and inexpensive, too.

3D Paper Cake

Turn quilling paper into a fabulous three-dimensional cake. This cute cake features basic quilled rolls and dainty paper flowers.

Quilled Paper Pendent Necklace

Make an eye-catching necklace out of strips of quilling paper. This easy pendent is a great choice for beginners to […]

3D Quilled Frog

Use quilling paper to make these adorable quilled frogs. They aren’t very difficult to make and have so much personality.

Ribbon Flower Brooch

Turn ribbon and a few beads into a stunning flower brooch. This would make a wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma […]

Snow White Ribbon Headband

Turn ribbon into a darling Snow White princess on a headband. This hair accessory is lots of fun for girls […]

Heart Earrings

Make heart earrings for Mom, Grandma, a sister or another special girl in your life. Or make just one and […]

Quilled Heart Pendant Necklace

Create a beautiful quilled heart pendant necklace for someone special. It makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or […]

Suede Cord Braided Necklace

Follow the steps to make a pretty braided necklace from suede cord. It’s easy to do and a fun project […]

Macrame Spider Decoration

Create cute spider decorations using nylon cord. These colorful arachnids aren’t creepy, so you can make these friendly critters any time […]

Dangling Heart Earrings

These pretty heart earrings are a fun project for jewelry-making beginners. They are easy to make, but use headpins and […]

Wire-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet

Make an eye-catching, colorful, wire-wrapped bangle bracelet. Or use metallics for a more subtle look. It’s easy to do!

Ribbon Heart

Make a pretty ribbon heart for someone you love. Add a pin or barrette to the back to turn it […]

Pearl Earrings and Necklace

Make this lovely pearl pendant necklace and earring set for yourself or to give as a gift. Even a jewelry-making […]

Beaded Snowflake Hair Comb

This beaded snowflake hair comb takes some time and some jewelry-making experience, but the results are worth it! This beautiful […]

Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace

This lovely beaded necklace is easy to make with lots of room for creativity. It’s a wonderful gift for Valentine’s […]