Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

CD Clown

Turn an old CD and basic craft supplies into a fun and festive clown. There’s so much room for creativity!

Holiday Sunglasses

Jazz up some ordinary shades this holiday season! They’re easy to make and so much fun to wear!

Chic Leather Wrap Bracelet

This chic, equestrian-inspired leather wrap bracelet is fun and easy to make. It is extremely versatile with a one size […]

Easy Candy Wreath

Use individually wrapped candies to make a unique wreath. It’s fast and easy to do and makes a wonderful gift.

Christmas Sweater Serving Tray

Serve treats in a delightfully tacky Christmas Sweater Serving Tray! Start with a finger-woven edge, add all sorts of decorations, […]

Laundry Scoop Winter Scene

Repurpose plastic laundry scoops by turning them into festive winter scenes. These are beautiful hanging from the tree or sitting […]

Paper Coasters

Turn beautiful patterned papers into paper coasters. It’s easy to do and they make excellent gifts.

Braided Charm Bracelet

This beautiful braided charm bracelet is fun to create and would make an excellent gift. No special tools or previous […]

CD Wreath

Use yarn to turn an old CD into a beautiful Christmas wreath. It’s fast, easy, and fun!

Doll-Size Ice Cream

Make doll-size ice cream machines for hours of pretend play. They are very simple to make and look so realistic!

Star Christmas Ornaments

These Star Ornaments are easy and lots of fun to make. They look beautiful on a Christmas tree, on gifts, […]

Award Ribbon Place Card

Use ribbon, fabric, and glue to make these charming award ribbons. Use them as place cards at parties or as […]

Wrap-Around Friendship Bracelet

This wrap-around bracelet is easy to make and doesn’t require any jewelry-making experience. Choose school or team colors, or simply […]

Cardboard Winter Castle

Use the template to make a fun winter cardboard castle. It’s easy to do and great fun for pretend play.

3D Perler Bead Christmas Tree

Move beyond two-dimensional fuse bead projects and make this cool 3-D Christmas tree! The individual pieces are flat for easy […]

CD Pig

Turn recyclables and a few basic craft supplies into an adorable pig craft. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute Santa Claus ornament out of Perler beads. It’s easy and makes a great gift!

Cookie Cutter Soap

It’s fun and easy to make beautiful soaps to give as gifts or party favors. Customize the colors, scents and shapes […]

Rocket Ship Blast Off

Build your own rocket ship with just paper cups, construction paper and an elastic band! This simple craft teaches kids […]

No-Sew Bow Tie

Make this easy no-sew bow tie for the dapper young man in your life. Try holiday fabrics for a fun and […]

Christmas Window Clings

Have the kids make Christmas window clings to decorate for the holidays. This craft is super easy with our printable […]

Beaded Christmas Bracelet

Make a beautiful red and green beaded piece for Christmas. Wear it as a bracelet, wrap it around vase or candle […]

Footprint Reindeer

Create the cutest Christmas cards ever! They’re easy to do and because little feet have participated, they are also very […]

Wire-Wrapped Christmas Wreath

This wire-wrapped wreath is simply stunning and looks beautiful on a Christmas tree or topping a gift. A fun project […]

Stenciled Table Runner

Create a beautiful stenciled table runner that adds fun and warmth to a holiday meal. This is a time-consuming project, […]

Traffic Light Leaf Craft

Use red, yellow and green leaves to create a traffic light craft. It’s a fun activity to do after a […]

Embedded Suede Cord Bracelet

This cool bracelet is so easy to make and looks fantastic. All you need are acrylic beads, suede cord, and […]

Beaded Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute beaded Santa Claus ornament using red, black and transparent beads. It’s easy to do and looks great […]

Sparkly Gum Paste Toadstool

Add a little bit of fairy or woodland magic to any cake or cupcake with these sparkly, edible gum paste […]

Glittery Cow Cup

Create cute glittery cow-inspired cups for enjoying milkshakes, smoothies and other yummy treats. It’s so easy to do!

Chain Dangling Earrings

These beautiful earrings only look expensive! They’re actually quite simple and inexpensive to make.

Give Thanks Banner

Create this eye-catching “Give Thanks” banner for Thanksgiving Day. It’s inexpensive and easy to do.

Thankful Blocks

Make these pretty ‘thankful’ blocks quickly and easily, with no saw required. A fun project for Thanksgiving or any time.

No-Cook Play Dough

Make your own play dough quickly and easily. This no-cook recipe is safe for even the youngest of crafters to help […]

Wire and Bead Christmas Tree

This stunning bead and wire Christmas tree would make a wonderful gift for someone special. A fun project that doesn’t […]

Santa Claus Earrings

These cute Santa Claus earrings are a great project to introduce kids to beading and jewelry making. This project is easy […]

Fall Leaf Party Straws

Set your Thanksgiving table in style with these fall leaf party straws! This simple craft idea is fun for kids […]

Fabric MP3 Case

Make a fashionable fabric holder for your MP3 player that goes right over your belt, backpack strap, or other loop. […]

Lion Tamer Play Set

Make a cute circus play set for your favorite doll. It’s easy and so much fun!

Printable Thanksgiving Placemat

This printable Thanksgiving placemat and crayons will keep the kids occupied when Thanksgiving dinner isn’t quite ready. It couldn’t be […]

Candy Cane Bath Bombs

These easy-to-make bath bombs have a hint of soothing peppermint. A great homemade gift that kids can give to special relatives, […]

Button Christmas Tree

Make a cute Christmas decor using buttons, fabric, rhinestones and a shadow box. Children can sew the buttons in place or […]

No-Bake Pumpkin Cookie Truffles

These no-bake pumpkin cookie truffles are absolutely delicious and couldn’t be easier! The kids will love making these treats to […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

These Thanksgiving turkey cookies couldn’t be easier to make or more delightful to eat! It’s a great holiday activity for the […]

Pine Cone Place Card Holders

Add some sparkle to the holiday table with gold pine cone place card holders. They are inexpensive to make and […]

Leaf-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Have fun with your kids making these colorful leaf-shaped sugar cookies! These beautiful cookies are a great way to celebrate […]

Thanks Friendship Bracelet

This very special friendship bracelet with letters makes it easy to tell a friend just how you feel. Spell a name […]

Poppers Christmas Decoration

Turn a balloon and string into a cute Christmas decoration. Hang these poppers on the tree or give them as […]

Wire-Wrapped Heart Ring

Make a cute heart ring using aluminum wire and pliers. A fun beginner project for preteens and teens.

Thanksgiving Family Tree

This inexpensive and easy Thanksgiving craft is a fun project for the whole family to do together. It’s a great […]

Printable Pumpkin Place Card

Perk up your Thanksgiving table this year with printable pumpkin place cards. Cardstock and Glue Dots make it an easy […]

Perler Bead Snowflake

Make a pretty snowflake from Perler beads this winter! It’s easy and it’s fun.

Paperclip Angel

Make an angel with a butterfly paperclip, a bead and some ribbon. It’s really simple and so pretty!