Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Easy July 4th Centerpiece

Show your American spirit with this festive July 4th centerpiece. It takes practically no time at all and is a […]

General Cornwallis Costume

This General Cornwallis costume is fun for Halloween, a class presentation, or a historical reenactment. It can be easily adapted […]

Thumbprint Flowers

All you need to make these cute thumbprint flowers are blue and yellow paint, some paper and your own thumb! […]

Knotted Flower Hair Clip

Turn a long piece of colorful nylon cord into a beautiful flower hair clip when you master one simple knot. […]

4th of July Centerpiece

  This pretty Independence Day centerpiece features fireworks, flags, banners and pinwheels. Change out the message to use it for other […]

Denim Gift Wrapping

Denim print wrapping paper inspired this easy masculine gift wrap design. It’s perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day and many other […]

Beaded Mickey Headband

Make a cute beaded headband inspired by everyone’s favorite mouse! Use stiff felt, rhinestones and pearls to make this fast […]

Patriotic Straw Necklace

Turn paper straws into patriotic necklaces! It’s easy to do and they make great accessories for July 4th, Veteran’s Day […]

Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create these pretty wooden beaded necklaces using yarn you make yourself from old t-shirts. What a fun way to give new […]

Jump Ring Bracelet

Create a colorful bracelet using wooden beads and jump rings. It’s very easy to do and a good introduction to beading.

Father’s Day Book

Make Dad a custom father’s day book that he will love. The tutorial includes printable templates with 10 frames and fill-in prompts.

Stuffed Bunny

Make your own stuffed bunny using this easy sewing tutorial. Or, leave the ears off and create a cute stuffed snowman!

Envelope Clutch

A sleek envelope clutch will never go out of style. This project takes a bit of time, but it’s so […]

Floral Charm Bracelet

Make a cute charm bracelet using colorful wooden beads! This is great activity to introduce a child to jewelry making.

Necktie Picture Frame

This necktie picture frame makes a fun and frugal Father’s Day present. What a neat way to repurpose a tie!

Wooden Toy Car

Make Dad this cool wooden car for Father’s Day! It’s a fun introduction to woodworking.

Adobe House Succulent Planter

This three-tiered planter is inspired by the shapes of adobe houses in the southwestern US. It is made of oven-bake […]

Cupcake Stamp

Create your own cupcake stamp, then use it to decorate an apron, t-shirt or anything else. Older children can make […]

Beaded Pendant

Turn wire and beads into a clever pendant. Once you learn the technique, you can make your own designs with […]

Two Minute Twisted Bracelets

These colorful twisted bracelets literally take only minutes to make. Kids will love creating these fast and easy accessories.

Shell Pendant Necklace

Turn a favorite shell into a pretty pendant necklace. It’s easy to do and a great way to remember a […]

Tie-Dyed T-Shirt Quilt

Make a tie-dyed t-shirt quilt as a summer kids’ craft. Then use the quilt for summer family picnics and beach […]

Minecraft Canvas Art

Decorate your Minecraft lover’s room with these fun Minecraft themed pieces of canvas art. There are directions to make the […]

Easy Chenille Rabbit

Make a fluffy rabbit using soft chenille stems. They’re easy to make and so cute!

Stenciled Hat

Protect yourself from the summer sun with this cute polka dot hat. Choose the paint colors to match your swimsuit […]

‘Up’ Necklace

This adorable pendant necklace is inspired by the Pixar movie, “Up.” What a fun and uplifting project for kids to make!

Foam Robot

Make a cute, personalized foam robot. It makes a fun party decoration or gift topper.

Leather Keychain

This leather keychain is simply designed and easy to make with a precision knife, denim button and ring. It takes only […]

Happy Little Camper

Create an adorable little camper for summer fun. It’s made from foam and other basic craft materials.

Clay Flower Vase Necklace

These cute clay vase necklaces are so easy to make. When they’re done, just add water and real flowers for an […]

Pearl Drop Earrings

Make beautiful, elegant Pearl Drop Earrings for less than $1 a pair! These are a great gift for preteens and […]

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 […]

Tie-Dye Dish Towels

Tie-dye isn’t only for clothing! Make colorful tie-dyed kitchen towels for your family or to give as a gift.

Beaded Hair Bow

Make an adorable beaded hair accessory to wear on a special occasion or any time. This project is easy enough […]

Marquee Sign

Create a fabulous marquee sign with a special word, number or name. It is a great photo prop or wall display.

Felt Doll

This pretty felt doll is actually a pin you can wear! This is a fun project for girls with some […]

Four-Strand Woven Bracelet

Take friendship bracelets to the next level with this intricate four-strand woven bracelet. This takes some time, but the results are […]

Minecraft Canvas Paintings

Got a Minecraft fan in your life? Create these fun and simple Minecraft Canvas Paintings in no time with just […]

Homemade Slime

Cure summer boredom with homemade slime! Glue, water and borax give little hands a workout for hours of fun.

Craft Pegboard Box

Create a fabulous box out of pegboard to hold all your craft supplies! Hang tools like scissors and a glue […]

Ocean-Inspired Bracelet

Make a beautiful bracelet inspired by the ocean. This inexpensive craft requires only colored wire, pearl beads, a clasp and […]

Thumb Printing

Turn your thumb prints into cute caterpillars, ants, or other creatures. It’s easy and fun, with so much room for […]

Wooden Spool Race Car

These wooden spool cars are very easy to make. To race them, just wind them up to make them go!

Wire Photo Holder

Make an inexpensive wire photo holder from scrap wood and floral wire. This easy photo display is a great gift for any […]

Buckle Pillow for Toddlers

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

Father’s Day Magnets

Dads will love this unique Father’s Day gift. These clay magnets tell what makes him so special!

Pet Treat Jar

Make a jar to hold pet treats that is just as cute as it is useful! This is a fun […]

Silver Fairy Pendant Necklace

Create an adorable wire-wrapped beaded silver fairy pendant necklace. This unique piece of jewelry is fun to make and wear.

Father’s Day Footprint Craft

Create an adorable Father’s Day keepsake for Dad using a child’s footprints as the background of a poem. Older children can […]

Driftwood Kite

Collect sticks and make this beautiful decorative driftwood kite. While it won’t fly in the wind, it looks fantastic ‘flying’ […]

Seashell Wreath

Make a pretty Seashell Wreath with supplies found at a dollar store. This easy craft is inexpensive and a fun […]