Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Shark-Bitten Flip-Flop Wreath

This adorable wreath is made from dollar store flip-flops! A great craft project for the kids, especially during Shark Week!

Shark Memory Game

This game has different skill levels, and can be played on the floor or a large table or, for a […]

DIY Shark Socks

We love these socks that look like a shark is eating your foot! Great fun, especially for those shark loving […]

Oven Mitt Shark Puppet

Using a few dollar store supplies, you can create a fun shark puppet to play with for hours! Great project […]

Sharknado Paper Plate Mobile

Use paper plates and a free shark printable to make this mobile for your bedroom or classroom. Great for a […]

Easy Shark Pin

Make a fun homemade shark pin to wear on your shirt or attach to your bag or backpack. A fun […]

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Beaded Fringe Necklace

This eye-catching beaded fringe necklace can easily be customized with your favorite colors and styles of beads.  Best for crafters with jewelry-making […]

Duct Tape Visor

This Duct Tape Visor comes with a pattern for easy construction. Choose your favorite color or pattern and have fun.

Chunky Pearl Necklace

This elegant pearl necklace would look beautiful on girls of any age.  It makes a great gift for Mom, Grandma, a […]

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]

Wooden Spoon Princess Wand

Every little girl loves to be a princess. Help your little girl turn an old wooden spoon into a magic […]

Crystal Rainbow Necklace

This crystal rainbow necklace is beautiful and fun to make.  Requires minimal jewelry-making experience.

Colorful CD Birds

Make beautiful birds with your kids using obsolete CDs or DVDs! A fun craft for spring, summer or any time […]

Raised Dog Bowls

Fabric, Mod Podge and a name label turn rimmed dog dishes and trash cans into a cute, personalized feeding station […]

Interactive Rainbow Table Cover

Create a coool, interactive party table cover for kids to decorate. Then use the children’s artwork for the bags they […]

Cereal Box Straw Charms

Turn an empty cereal box into cute straw charms. Not only do they dress up a drink, but the charms […]

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Beaded Flower Necklace

This necklace looks complicated to make, but it is much easier than it looks.  This is a fun project for […]

Roundabout Purse

Teens will love making their own roomy and easy-to-access Roundabout Purse. Best for girls with some sewing experience.

Coffee Can Bird Feeder

Craft your own coffee can bird feeder using things you probably already have around the house. Then wait and watch […]

Flower Power Canvas Paintings

Create whimsical flower canvases to decorate your favorite room. This easy project leaves lots of room for creativity!

Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

If you can tie square knot, you can make a bracelet!  This inexpensive project is fun for jewelry-making beginners.

Canvas Pet Art

All you need is scrapbook paper, a silhouette of your pet and spray paint to make these easy pet art […]

Braided Ribbon Headband

Preteens and teens will have fun making braided headbands from their favorite colors of ribbon. This is a fun project for a […]

Leather Cord Bracelet

This eye-catching beaded leather cord bracelet is quick and easy to make.  No special jewelry-making experience or tools are required.

Paper Llama

Follow the step-by-step directions to learn how to draw a llama. Use your cute llama to make an unique and fun […]

Boo’s Door

Follow the steps to turn a child’s bedroom or closet door into one that looks just like Boo’s Door! A fun and […]

Decoupage Rock

Kids can bring their vacation memories home with them when then make a Decoupage Rock covered with maps, brochures and […]

Magnet Match Game

Keep the kids busy with an inexpensive, easy to make magnet match game. They will be challenged to match workers […]

Monster Toothbrush Buddies

These adorable glow-in-the-dark monsters are made from clay. They’re a great way to keep toothbrushes organized and accessible.

Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons

This adorable craft repurposes items that might otherwise be destined for the trash: water bottle caps, light bulbs, and fabric […]

Drop Earrings

Make colorful pretty drop earrings following the easy directions.  A good project for jewelry-making beginners.

Pac-man Characters

Introduce your kids to Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde with this totally tubular craft that will bring you way back to […]

Craft Stick Bracelets

Use a wood burner to design custom craft stick bracelets that are truly unique. Some patience and easy directions are […]

No-Sew Tote Bag

Turn an old tote bag into something fresh and new with this easy tutorial. All you need is an old […]

Frozen-Inspired Crystal Hairpins

These elegant, sparkly hairpins are so easy to make and so fun to wear!  They’re perfect for everyone from teens headed […]

Wipes Piggy Bank

Kids can stash their cash in this adorable piggy bank, made from an empty wipes container. It is easy to make with […]

Crocodile Paper Craft

Children can snip, snip away to create a scaly little paper crocodile. This easy project is a lot of fun!

Infinity Friendship Bracelet

Teens who have mastered the basic friendship bracelet designs will have fun trying this more advanced pattern.  A fun project […]

Fabric Rose

Follow the directions to learn how to make beautiful roses from fabric! Then add those roses to hair clips, gifts, […]

Stick Fort Kit

Encourage building skills and open-ended play with this easy and fun stick fort. Fun to play with again and again!

Hawaiian Seashell Earrings

These colorful Hawaiian shell earrings are easy to make and perfect for summer!  A good project for a girl who […]

Oilcloth Covers

Here’s a project you’ll want to make before heading back to school!  Turn an inexpensive, plastic organizer into a unique […]

Easy Foam Mask

Grab an old pair of sunglasses for this DIY foam mask craft! All you need are sheets of craft foam […]

Duct Tape Rose Bouquet

Make a pretty rose bouquet out of duct tape. This is a unique and affordable gift for a special relative, teacher, […]

Two-Color Bow Hair Clip

This hair clip looks complicated to make, but you don’t need to be a master at tying bows to make […]

Flubber

Make squishy flubber with warm water, glue and Borax. Encourage your kids’ cognitive development while having fun at the same […]