Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Glass Pebble Lantern

Create a cool lantern for an outdoor gathering using glass pebbles and a recycled jar. The decorative pebbles reflect the […]

Plastic Animal Hooks

Repurpose small plastic toy animals as hooks for a bedroom, playroom or mudroom. What a great way to give toys a […]

Clay Maps

Create clay maps of special places in your city or state or elsewhere in the world. It’s a great way to […]

Wire-Wrapped Owl Pendant

Make a beautiful wire-wrapped owl pendant for yourself or as a gift. This beautiful piece of jewelry takes some time […]

Fall Tree Painting

Paint this textured tree with your toddler or preschooler when the leaves start to fall from the trees. It’s easy and […]

Baby-Safe Playdough

This play dough is made of entirely edible ingredients, so it’s safe for the even the youngest of crafters. It is […]

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Beaded Flower Hair Clip

Create a beautiful hair clip using beads and organza. Change the colors of the beads or fabric for a completely […]

Colorful Salt Art

Combine salt and chalk to create a beautiful array of layered colors in a glass vase. This is a great […]

Rock Doll Faces

These adorable doll faces start with ordinary rocks! Use markers, yarn and your creativity to turn rocks into beautiful dolls.

Personalized Zipper Pull

This fun zipper pull will make a backpack more personal in just a few easy steps. The possibilities are endless!

Daisy Necklace

This daisy necklace is so pretty and makes a wonderful gift for mom or a special teacher. This project is […]

Decorative Display Board

Make a fast and easy decorative display board to hold all sorts of little pretties. Use it to hold photos, […]

Wall-Mounted Tunnels

Make this cool set of tunnels on the wall, and your kids will love sending toy cars and balls through […]

Beaded Flower

This gorgeous beaded flower takes a bit of time and patience to do, but it is not difficult and the […]

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Backpack Labels

Make cute and colorful labels for backpacks, lunchboxes or anything else. They’re so easy to do and inexpensive to make.

Bubble Blower Tie Dye

Turn your next tie dye project into an afternoon of fun by using a bubble blower to create a unique […]

Star Bead Woven Bracelet

This cute star bead woven bracelet is easy to make and requires no special equipment or jewelry-making experience. It’s a […]

Floss Desk Caddy

Make a fun desk caddy from embroidery floss and starch. It’s so easy and inexpensive, too!

Decorated Pencil Cup

Transform a pencil cup into an attractive desk display with washi tape and die-cut shapes. This is a quick and […]

Beaded Bar Earrings

Jewelry making doesn’t have to be intimidating! Follow eight easy tips to make your own beaded bar earrings in your […]

Disney Princess Birthday Party

Create a super fun Disney Princess birthday party! The post has ideas for Princess Wands, a Cotton Candy Ball Gown, […]

Paper Bead Necklace

Make colorful beads from corrugated paper, then use them to make a necklace. This is a really fun activity for […]

Inspirational Stones

Kids can make these inspirational stones for themselves or for someone who may need a little boost in confidence. They’re […]

Nature Walk Collage

Start this activity with an educational nature walk. Then use the items you collected and get your creative juices flowing […]

Hair Ties

These colorful hair ties only take seconds to make. They make a fun gift, too.

Long Lasting Sand Castles

The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]

Lariat Necklace

This pretty lariat-style necklace has only four steps and can be completed under 10 minutes. Make one for yourself and […]

Rainbow Crayon Discs

Turn old, broken crayons into super cool rainbow discs. Each one is different!

Felt Donut

This fun, delicious-looking donut is made out of felt. It’s perfect for pretend play in a child’s toy kitchen.

Printable Posters

These inspirational printables are great wall art for bedrooms, playrooms and more. Use paint and other art materials to decorate a frame […]

Simple Sand Play Dough

Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]

Cardboard Arc de Triomphe

Turn a cardboard box into a replica of the Arc de Triomphe. It’s easy to do and looks fantastic!

Chain Charm Bracelet

Create a cute charm bracelet using chain and some colorful beads. This project is great for introducing young kids to […]

Book Hugger Bookmark

Encourage after-school reading with a fun Book Hugger Bookmark. Unlike a traditional bookmark, this one can’t slip out and lose your […]

Birthstone Pendant Necklace

It only takes about 10 minutes to make a birthstone pendant necklace. After making your own, make them for Mom, […]

Paper Cup Telephone

Here’s a fun take on a classic telephone craft. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to introduce […]

Bubble Snake

Make a fun bubble snake using an old sock and some bubble solution. It’s a lot of fun to do […]

Beaded Flower Charm Bracelet

This beaded flower charm bracelet couldn’t be prettier! It’s easy to do and a fun project for jewelry-making beginners.

Stenciled Spaceship Art

This framed stencil craft has it all! It’s fun, quick, easy and cleanup is a piece of cake.

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Print out these cute Matryoshka nesting doll lacing cards, then use them to practice stitching. It’s a great quiet-time activity.

Smiling Sun

This fun summer craft is sure to put a smile on your face! This cute project combines crayons with watercolors.

Space Wrapping Paper

Make space gift wrapping paper that is out of this world! Pair it with a TARDIS gift tag to make […]

Beginner’s Skirt

This simple skirt is perfect for kids with no sewing experience. With just a meter of fabric and some elastic, you’ll […]

Under The Sea Printable

This printable is a fun way to encourage the kids to practice their cutting skills. It also makes a nice […]

Gold Garland Gift Wrap

Turn plain white wrapping paper into something spectacular with just a little bit of garland and a sticker. It’s so […]

Wooden Geoboard

Turn an old piece of wood into a fun geoboard. It’s so easy to do and a lot of fun!

Oven-Baked Clay Coasters

These oven-baked clay coasters are such a fun craft and functional too. Pick clay in your favorite colors then create […]

After School Snack Chat

This fun activity is a great way for parents and kids to connect after school. These prompts work well for […]

Beaded Cupcake Keychain

This beaded cupcake keychain is so cute! It takes patience and good fine motor skills, so this is most appropriate for […]

Sibling Shirts

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

Name Art

Turn your name into a work of art! This activity is a great way to stretch your creative muscles.

Foam Dough

Combine cornstarch and shaving cream together to make a batch of foam dough for an afternoon of play. It’s a […]