Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Frame with Homemade Enamel Dots

Make homemade dimensional painted enamel dots, then use them to decorate a frame!  This makes a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Cold Stone Ice Cream Party

Guests will love making their own ice cream creation or choosing from the downloadable menu.  This is a fun party […]

Origami Turtle

Fold a cute origami turtle in only 8 steps!  Use colorful origami paper or solid-colored copy paper.

Bubble Wrap Calendar

Help the kids make their own bubble wrap calendar!  It’s so fun to pop each day.  Adapt this idea for a […]

Dad’s Trinket Box

Give Dad something thoughtful and useful this Father’s Day – a box for all his trinkets.  It’s easy to personalize and […]

Temporary Tattoos Printable

Use this printable and temporary tattoo paper to make your own temporary tattoos.  It’s great fun for parties!

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Wood Button Bead Earrings

Turn wood button beads into adorable earrings.  They are easy to make and require only basic jewelry-making equipment and skills.

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Cute-as-a-Button Headband

This cute button headband could not be easier!  Girls will enjoy making one for their dolls or themselves.

Painted Chevron Planters

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind planters with paint and chevron tape.  Fun for kids of all ages.

Stamped Feather Headbands

Create fancy painted or stamped feathers, then turn them into cool headbands!  These unique accessories are as fun to make […]

Sculpted Paper Flower Gift Bag

Turn plain white gift bags into gorgeous monochromatic paper flower sculptures for just a few cents.  These elegant bags are […]

Wire-Wrapped Button Ring

This wire-wrapped button ring is inexpensive and fun to make and to wear.  Choose any color of buttons and wire.

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]

Frog Hand Puppet

Turn a green pot holder into this cute Frog Hand Puppet.  It’s so easy to make and lots of fun.

Rubber Band Loom Yarn Flower

Use your rubber band loom to make this beautiful yarn flower!  Turn the flower into a hair accessory, add it […]

Beaded Dragonfly Pendant

Create a bright and beautiful beaded dragonfly pendant to wear as a necklace.  A fun project for beginning beaders.

Highlighter Roll

Help your child create this cute and colorful highlighter roll to give to a special teacher.  Or, adapt this idea […]

Ribbon-Wrapped Headband

Hair accessories are so cute, but the store-bought kind are often expensive and can’t easily be customized.  Help your daughter […]

Colorful Stretch Bracelet

Create a pretty stretch bracelet using simple beading techniques.  This project is appropriate for those who are new to beading.

Multi-Strand Pearl Bracelet

This pretty multi-strand ombre pearl bracelet is a fun project for someone who is new to beading.  Customize it with […]

Popcorn Relay Game

This popcorn relay race requires fancy footwork! Each person can make their own shoe cups or they can be made […]

Pom Pom Birds in a Nest

Make a cute nest of birds using twigs and other nesting materials you can find outside.  A fun project for […]

Glowing Bug Necklace

Make this easy craft before leaving for a camping trip, or even on the way to your destination. After dark, […]

Sunflowers in Five Materials

Introduce your child to five different art materials by making these beautiful sunflowers. Each portion is colored with a different […]

Avocado Pit Insects

Observe the changes in avocado pits as they dry, then paint them as insects.  Science + craft = fun!

Creature Camouflage

Explore the concept of camouflage by making background patterns and clay creatures. A wonderful activity for the classroom, Scouts, or […]

Upcycled Comic Book Can

This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones.  Fun […]

Felt Heart-Shaped Earrings

Girls will love making and wearing these cute heart-shaped felt earrings.  They are so easy to make and can be […]

Printable Monster Lacing Cards

Lacing cards are the perfect way for toddlers and preschoolers to develop find motor skills. This post provides you with […]

Printable Spring Flower Banner

Celebrate Spring’s arrival with this free colorful printable Spring Flower Banner. Print out these flowers to decorate with or even […]

Coloring Book Crown

When you’ve colored all the pictures in your favorite coloring book, cut it up to make a Coloring Book Crown. […]

Beaded Flower Bracelet

Girls will love making this beautiful beaded flower bracelet!  Customize it with different colors or styles of beads.

Dyed Rainbow Flowers

Learn how to dye gorgeous rainbow flowers. A classic and fun science experiment for the kids that produces beautiful results!

Beaded Leather Bracelet

This pretty leather beaded bracelet is easy to make, even for beginners.  Keep it for yourself or give it as […]

Stuffed Bunny

This little stuffed bunny requires only basic sewing skills.  A fun project for a child who is learning to sew.

Faux Petits Fours

Help your kids make these cute, no-bake faux petits fours! You do the cutting, then they can dip and decorate. […]

Beaded Lace Bracelet

Make a pretty lace bracelet with colorful beads. It’s fast, easy, and requires no special skills or techniques.

Clay Pendant Necklaces

These beautiful clay pendant necklaces so simple even little ones can make them.  They make a lovely handmade gift for […]

Beaded Bangle

Follow the easy directions to make this colorful beaded bangle.  Girls will love making these for themselves, plus they make […]

Printable Scene for Wikki Stix

Wikki Stix will keep the kids happily entertained for a long time!  Use the printables as backgrounds for your kids […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Help your daughter make a cute dragonfly hair clip that she’ll love to wear.  A fun project for a Girl […]

Painted Umbrella

Create a one-of-a-kind umbrella by painting your own design!  Fun for kids of all ages.

Dangle Earrings

Teens will love making and wearing these cute, attention-grabbing dangle earrings.  Fun, easy, and totally customizable.

Bubble Wrap Mandala

Use bubble wrap to create a pretty mandala. This easy craft uses minimal supplies and is perfect for travel.

Eye Dropper Painting

Basic watercolor paints seem fresh when you move beyond the brush and try something new – eye droppers! Fun for […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

Make a beautiful bouquet using coffee filters, acrylic paint and floral wire.  These flowers are inexpensive, super easy and make […]

Suede Cord Braided Bracelet

If you can braid, you can make this suede cord bracelet!  This cool accessory looks great and is quick and […]

Frozen-Inspired Snowflake Headband

This beautiful crystal snowflake headband is inspired by Disney’s Frozen. Young girls will enjoy making it, but will need quite […]

Rubber Band Stamps

You can make your own stamps using different sized rubber bands and just about anything for a base.  Easy, fun […]