Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Christmas Play Dough

This easy holiday play dough has only four ingredients. Use it with cookie cutters to make Christmas ornaments.

Twine-Wrapped Star Ornament

Wrap popsicle sticks with twine to make this beautiful rustic star ornament. It’s inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Santa Penguin

Add Santa’s coat and hat to a fusible bead penguin to make a fun holiday ornament. Use the provided designs […]

Glowing Angel Ornament

This glowing angel ornament is fun to make and is a perfect addition to any Christmas tree. It looks great […]

Pom Pom Felt Stockings

These cute felt pom pom stockings are the perfect favor size to stuff with treats! They’re easy to make and […]

Hanging Snowflake Decoration

Create a pretty decoration for winter featuring beaded snowflakes. It isn’t too difficult and the results are worth it!

Glitter-Striped Wrapping Paper

Turn plain wrapping paper into something spectacular with just double stick tape and glitter. It’s so easy to do and […]

Midnight Snow Scene

Grab that rarely-used white crayon and a sheet of black construction paper to create a midnight snow scene. Be creative […]

Gingerbread Cookie Dough Gift

Give the gift of gingerbread! It makes an inexpensive and thoughtful gift for teachers, coaches, babysitters or other special people […]

Candy Cane Keychain

This cute candy cane keychain can also be used as a tree ornament or hung in a window. Make a bunch […]

Modern Christmas Wreath

Create this modern twist on a homemade Christmas wreath. It’s easier than you might think!

Clay Donut Ornament

Know someone who loves donuts? Make this fun and easy clay donut ornament to tie onto their gift and hang […]

Colorful Garland

Use a really fun painting technique to turn plain styrofoam balls into something special. String them and decorate with the […]

Christmas Ribbon Flower

Create a pretty red and green ribbon flower this Christmas. Attach it to a barrette to wear it in your […]

Etched Snowflake Candy Jar

This pretty etched jar is easy to make and is a beautiful way to give sweet treats to someone special […]

Beaded Reindeer Earrings

Make a pair of festive beaded reindeer earrings to wear this winter! They also make cute drink charms, ornaments or […]

Quilled Holly Leaf Gift Tags

Make dimensional gift tags for Christmas featuring festive quilled holly leaves. It’s so easy to do and adds such a […]

Foam Snowman

Make an adorable foam snowman to decorate the house this Christmas. All it takes is a little patience and time.

3-D Quilled Christmas Tree

Turn strips of paper into a super cool 3-D quilled Christmas tree. Add beads as ornaments and that’s all there […]

Pearl Flower Necklace

  Make a beautiful beaded pearl flower necklace to wear. It takes some patience, but the results are worth it.

Recycled K Cup Gnomes

Recycle those coffee K Cups and make these cute holiday gnomes. They’re so easy and look adorable on the mantle or […]

Stuffed Christmas Tree

Introduce children to simple hand-sewing with this easy stuffed Christmas tree craft. It uses a basic whip stitch and only […]

Wire Reindeer Ornament

Make a cute reindeer ornament using wire and beads. It’s fun to do and such a festive holiday craft!

Mini Ribbon Wreath Ornament

This darling mini wreath is easy to make and can be easily customized with your favorite color and style. It’s […]

Beaded Snowflake Pendant

Create a beautiful beaded snowflake pendant to wear this winter. It also makes a gorgeous gift topper or tree ornament.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Party

Throw a Charlie Brown Christmas Party this winter! The post has ideas for all sorts of treats and decorations to make […]

Faux Christmas Cookies

These foam Christmas cookies look good enough to eat! Make them in any shape. There’s so much room for creativity!

Quilled Christmas Ornament

Create a stunning quilled ornament from strips of paper. It’s surprisingly easy and inexpensive to make and looks fantastic.

Hot Cocoa Art

What’s winter without hot cocoa? This fun and easy craft is perfect for a cold winter day.

Winter Candy Bouquet

This cute Candy Bouquet is a fun gift to give during winter. It’s easy to customize with the recipient’s favorite colors and […]

Seed Bead Snowflake Pendant

This pretty snowflake pendant is a bit challenging, but well worth the effort. Try it with white, clear, silver or iridescent […]

Homemade Paper Clay

Follow the simple directions to make air-dry paper clay. This inexpensive material can be used for paper mache and a […]

Paper Christmas Balls

Turn old Christmas cards or other holiday prints into beautiful orbs to hang on the tree. They also look great […]

Gumball Machine Ornament

Turn an empty spool and a plain glass ornament into an adorable gumball machine ornament. It’s easy to do and […]

Felt Snowflake

Create a beautiful snowflake out of felt. It makes a lovely ornament or gift topper, or you can attach it […]

Beaded Present Ornament

Create a darling beaded present to use as an ornament, pendant or gift topper. There are a lot of steps, […]

Candy Cane Elf Ornament

This adorable elf starts with two candy canes. He looks so cute hanging on the Christmas tree, propped up on […]

Sticker-Resist Stamped Card

Create a unique holiday card, birthday card or thank you card using stickers and stamps! It’s a lot of fun […]

Christmas Countdown

Looking forward to Christmas? Count down the days with this altered clipboard!

Quilled Cross Ornament

Turn strips of paper into a stunning quilled cross ornament. Hang it on the tree or use it as a […]

R2-D2 Christmas Ornament

This R2-D2 Christmas ornament is made from felt and a film canister. It is the perfect little droid for the […]

Acorn Cap Flowerpot

Turn acorn caps into the cutest flowerpots ever! Plant clover, grass, or anything else in these miniature, all-natural pots.

Down the Chimney Cookie Platter

The Down the Chimney cookie platter is completely edible, so it can be your dessert AND your décor! It’s quite simple […]

Beaded Star

Use beads and tiger wire to create a beautiful beaded star. Make it into a piece of jewelry, a gift […]

Painted Candles

Transform ordinary candles into something special! These painted candles make a beautiful centerpiece or a thoughtful gift.

Snowman Lunch

Make mealtime special with this fun snowman lunch! It’s easy to do and kids can be creative using their favorite […]

Christmas Tree String Art

Follow the patterns to make this cute Christmas tree string art and a festive ornament. It takes a little patience, […]

Money Ornament

This Money Ornament looks like a million bucks, but can be made for under $20. This is a great gift for […]

Rosemary Bar Soap

This all-natural bar soap is a perfect gift for Dad, Grandpa, or other special men in your life. It smells great, […]

Beaded Holly Ornament

Use beads and wire to make a beautiful holly ornament for Christmas. Add a pin to wear it as a […]

Metal Stamped Emoji Charms

Make whimsical emoji charms on brass or aluminum stamping blanks using metal letter stamps. In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy these […]

Quilled Paper Christmas Card

Handmade Christmas cards make a unique, thoughtful gift. Anyone would love to receive this beautiful, dimensional quilled card.

Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments

Make durable salt dough ornaments that smell and look like gingerbread cookies. They look great on the Christmas tree and […]