Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Simple Gathered Skirt

Learn how to make a gathered skirt with the all-important twirl factor. This is a great beginner sewing project.

Frozen-Inspired Princess Dress

Make your little girl feel like a princess with this Frozen-inspired dress.  It’s fun for Halloween or everyday dress-up play.

Rainbow Ribbon Headband

Use ribbon scraps and a hot glue gun to whip up this bright and fun rainbow ribbon headband in just […]

Crochet Baby Loafers

Spring babies need these adorable Crochet Baby Loafers! Mix and match the colors to include your favorites.

Braided Headband

Create a unique and eye-catching hair accessory by braiding cords, thread and a string of pearls. It’s easy to do […]

Ribbon Bow Hair Clip

This pretty hair accessory is sure to be a favorite for any little princess. Choose your ribbons, grab the glue […]

Beaded Bun Wrap

This pretty beaded hair accessory makes a little princess feel even more special. Make a bunch in different colors to […]

Envelope Advent Calendar

This Envelope Advent Calendar is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit! It’s so easy to do and […]

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this cute tree-shaped calendar. It’s easy to make and allows for larger gifts and treats […]

Wet Felted Wool Play Mat

Making a beautiful felted wool play mat is easier than you think! It’s an eco-friendly craft that feels wonderful.

Upcycled Sweater Owl Baby

Turn an old sweater into a soft and snuggly owl baby toy. It’s a great project to accompany the story […]

Touchy Feely Frames

Babies and toddlers will love exploring the textures of these Touchy Feely Frames! It’s so easy to do and such […]

Thank You Jar

This Thank You Jar is a fun family project that encourages thankfulness, selflessness and kindness. The jar is kept stocked with […]

Corkboard Map

Keep track of all family travels throughout the US with this corkboard map. Kids will love reminiscing about the places […]

Fabric Scrap Pebbles

Use fabric scraps to make your own pebble art. Believe it or not, it’s actually very easy to do!

Literary Clock

Turn your favorite childhood book into a working clock! It’s a great project to display in a nursery or bedroom, […]

Felt Hopscotch Mat

Make a hopscotch mat entirely from felt. It’s very easy to make and as an added bonus, the game mat […]

Cardboard Airport

Create an airport out of cardboard for hours of pretend play! You can even add lights, just like a real […]

Elven Wire Wrapped Crown

This beautiful, elven-looking tiara or crown is made with wire-wrapping (no soldering). It makes a gorgeous addition to a costume and […]

Robot Quilt

Make this cute robot quilt for a special child in your life. There are nine appliqué templates provided.

Homemade Teepee

Making your own teepee is surprisingly easy and inexpensive. Once it’s done, enjoy it indoors or out!

Milk Jug Bat Masks

Don’t throw out those milk jugs! They’re the perfect materials to make these fun bat masks for Halloween, a themed […]

Colorful Magnetic Board

This huge magnetic board is great for hanging kids’ artwork, leaving notes, or practicing spelling words. You might be surprised […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

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

Backyard Racetrack

Make this quick and easy Backyard Racetrack for hours of outdoor fun. It starts with bricks and pavers.

Doll Crib Makeover

Give an old doll crib new life by repainting, adding new fabric and personalizing it. It will provide hours of […]

Robot Appliqué Templates

  Add a cute robot applique to either fabric or paper crafts. There are nine different robot templates in the […]

Pearl Headband with Felt Flower

Make a very feminine headband featuring pearls and a felt flower. It’s easy to make and less expensive than store-bought […]

Crib Rails Planter

When it’s time to convert the crib to a toddler bed, turn the rails into a vertical planter. After an […]

Felt Candy

Make colorful ‘candy’ for pretend play using felt! These faux treats look good enough to eat.

Ribbon Headband

Use ribbon to make this beautiful hair accessory. Although it is too difficult for young girls to make themselves, they […]

No-Sew Artist Apron

Make this adorable little apron to keep your little princesses mess-free during arts & crafts sessions!

Japanese Flower Hair Comb

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

Martis Bracelet

These traditional Greek bracelets are made on March 1st (“Martis”=March) to protect children from the spring sun. They are worn until […]

Huggable Momster

Make a darling little Momster that’s totally huggable, easy to sew and with endless possibilities to create your own unique, lovable […]

Heart-Shaped Carrots

These carrots look absolutely darling in a Valentine’s Day salad. Just make a few simple cuts and peels, then slice […]

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 […]

Rolling Filing Cabinet Organizer

Keep school papers, art supplies or completed artwork organized in this rolling filing cabinet. It starts with an old wooden […]

Money-Wrapped Gift

Looking for a creative way to give money as a gift? Use dollar bills as the ribbon and bow on […]

Cardboard Town

Turn a cardboard box into a fun and colorful town toy for kids. It takes some time and an adult […]

Felt Color Wheel

This cute felt color wheel is a great way to teach kids about colors. Velcro on each piece lets kids […]

Cereal Box Backpack

Recycle a cereal box into a cute backpack for preschoolers! Personalize it with their favorite colors.

Printable Lunchbox Notes

These cute printable lunchbox notes are a fun way to show how much you care. They’re not limited to just […]

Darth Maul and Yoda Costumes

These simple Darth Maul and Yoda costumes are perfect for little Star Wars fans. Wear them on Halloween or for everyday […]

Sibling Shirts

These Sibling Shirts make the perfect gift for a growing family. Create custom stencils from freezer paper to use with fabric […]

Cardboard Play Castle

Make a fabulous play castle from cardboard. It’s perfect for a princess birthday party or anytime pretend play.

Cardboard Gem Puzzle

Make a fun shape-sorting puzzle out of cardboard. Adults will need to do the cutting, but kids can help with assembly and […]

Buckle Pillow for Toddlers

Toddlers all seem to go through that “buckle everything” phase. This buckle pillow will keep them busy and also help […]

Pig Baby Shoes

Turn plain baby shoes into adorable pig shoes. It’s easy and only takes a little bit of time and patience.

Felt Cell Phone

Make a soft cell phone from felt with this tutorial. It’s fun for pretend play for younger children or as […]

Beaded Crown

This beautiful beaded crown is just as appropriate for little girls playing dress-up as it is for teens who want […]

Felt Saw

  This felt saw is perfect for a little one who wants to play construction worker or handyman. The saw is […]

Have Courage And Be Kind Shirt

Everyone loves this quote from the new Cinderella movie! Make a ‘Have Courage and Be Kind’ shirt with your princess.

Drawstring Lego Bag

This drawstring bag doubles as a play mat and Lego storage. It’s an easy project that will make cleanup so much […]

I Spy Bag

Use fabric scraps, some objects around the house, and a bunch of beads to create a fun I Spy Bag. This […]

Wooden Growth Chart

Make this wooden growth chart to measure and record kids’ growth. It’s portable and can move with you!