Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Quilled Christmas Tree Earrings

Make darling Christmas tree earrings using quilling paper. These are easy to make, cost very little and make a wonderful gift!

Faux Birch Place Mat

This pretty birch placemat is actually made out of wrapping paper! It’s perfect for holidays, nature- or garden-themed parties and […]

Wood Burnt Kitchen Spoons

Wooden kitchen spoons enhanced with wood burnt designs make great homemade gifts. Teens can make them for grandparents, aunts and uncles, […]

Seed Bead and Pearl Earrings

Make pretty earrings with colorful seed beads and pearls. This is a very easy project that is suitable for kids […]

Dragon Marionette Puppet

Make this fun and functional dragon marionette puppet with just a couple of supplies and a printable. The tutorial has […]

Colorful Crayon Turkey

Give new life to broken crayons with this fun Thanksgiving turkey craft. It looks beautiful hung in a window.

French Flag Mosaic

Turn old magazines into a mosaic of the French flag. This simple project takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Felt Breakfast Food

It’s easier than you might think to make these delicious-looking breakfast foods out of felt sheets! They’re lots of fun […]

Watermelon Card

Create handmade cards inspired by watermelon! These cards make fun party invitations, thank-you notes or everyday greetings to someone special.

Pumpkin Pie Craft

Try something different from the expected turkey, Pilgrim and cornucopia crafts with this pumpkin pie project! It’s really easy to […]

Magnetic Thanksgiving Game

Make a fun Mayflower voyage magnetic game to celebrate Thanksgiving. The tutorial includes the printables you’ll need.

Leaf Gift Topper

Use leaves and greenery from the backyard to decorate your presents instead of ribbon or expensive toppers. It’s beautiful and […]

Inspirational Ransom Note

Use an old magazine to create a ransom-style note using a favorite motivational quote, a phrase or a list of […]

Beaded Christmas Tree

Create a beautiful mini 3-D Christmas tree using beads. This project is not for beginners, but teens with some beading […]

Miniature Clay Cornucopia

Make a mini colorful cornucopia filled with fruits and flora. With air-dry clay, craft paint and some paper leaves, it’s […]

Drawstring Bag

Make a simple Drawstring Bag with French seams. This bag requires no lining and can be made with any sturdy […]

Child-Sized Advent Wreath

Create a child-sized, working Advent wreath. This craft, which features pink and purple birthday candles, is a wonderful way to […]

Leaf Coaster

It’s so easy to create coasters with colorful fall leaves. What a wonderful way to bring the beauty of fall […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

This simple paper Thanksgiving craft is easy enough for kids of all ages. Each turkey has so much personality!

Advent Wreath Art

Use construction paper crayons on black paper to create a beautiful drawing of an Advent wreath. This is a wonderful […]

Marbled Marshmallows

Making tasty marbled marshmallows is so easy to do! Use your favorite colors, a holiday-inspired color scheme, or school colors.

Circle Sticker Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into a whimsical vase by painting white stickers and applying them to the jar. This […]

Square Knot Bracelet

Use simple square knots to create a pretty bracelet. Try the same technique for a keychain or zipper pull.

Tree Bark Theater Figures

Create mini theater with figures made of tree bark. Once your characters are done, it’s time to put on a show!

Pony Bead Owl

Whooo wouldn’t want to make this Pony Bead Owl? Use this cute owl as a zipper pull, keychain or decoration.

Elastic Hair Ties

Save money by making these elastic hair ties for a fraction of the cost of store-bought ones. It couldn’t be […]

Tassel Earrings

Make these fun tassel earrings in every color possible! They’re easy to make, very inexpensive and so much fun to […]

Personalized Pilgrim Napkin Rings

Personalize your Thanksgiving napkin rings with your guests’ pictures. What a cute and unique way to dress up your holiday […]

Glue-Resist Cursive Name Art

Use ordinary school glue for this fun glue-resist project. Make your name or just create decorative shapes or patterns.

Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace

Make a beautiful cross pendant necklace our of pearl beads. This is a wonderful project for church youth groups to […]

Minion Party Bags

Turn plain yellow bags into adorable Minion Party Bags! Stuff them full of fun minion-themed treats and favors that your […]

Pilgrim Crafts for Kids

Happy November! We’ve gathered up over 40 of the best Pilgrim crafts for kids. You’ll find all sorts of pilgrim-themed crafts […]

Fall Leaf Nature Crown

Make a beautiful fall nature crown from fallen leaves and tree trimmings. It’s the perfect autumn activity for kids.

Frosted Pinecone Wreath

Head outdoors to collect a bunch of pinecones, then turn them into this beautiful fall wreath. Next month, add berries […]

T-Shirt Rug

Turn old t-shirts into a pretty rug! It’s easy to do, using cardboard or a hula hoop as the loom.

Pasta Earrings

Pasta comes in all sorts of fun shapes that are fun to eat. Before cooking up your next batch, try […]

Minion Pillow

This minion pillow couldn’t be cuter! For the ultimate slumber party activity, let each guest make their own minion pillow.

Crazy Socks

Next time your school has a Crazy Sock Day, head directly to your craft supplies! It’s easy (and tons of […]

Simple Herb Wreath

Believe it or not, you can make a beautiful herb wreath without wreath forms or wire. This wreath is lightning fast, […]

Sharpie Drawer Knobs

Kids will love giving their drawer knobs a makeover using just a Sharpie. It’s so easy to do and the […]

Dots and Boxes Game

Have fun sharing the classic Dots and Boxes game with your children. This simple pencil and paper game is a […]

Magazine Scavenger Hunt

Don’t recycle those magazines just yet! Use them for a super-fun alphabetical scavenger hunt and craft project. Everyone from 5 […]

Fairy Garden in a Jar

Create an indoor fairy garden with a recycled jar. What a fun project to spark creativity!

Easy Pistachio Shell Art

Use pistachio shells to make this pretty flower artwork. It’s a fun way to craft using something you’d ordinarily throw […]

Recycled Supply Containers

Use empty food containers and packing tape to create adorable storage containers for the playroom. It’s easy to stay organized […]