Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Rubber Band Flower

Make a colorful flower from rubber bands without using a loom. This flower is quick, easy and fabulous!

Elephant Bracelet

Make a pretty beaded elephant bracelet for Elephant Appreciation Day or any day. This is a very easy project that is […]

Bottle Vases

Set aside your empty bottles to turn them into beautiful vases featuring dimensional accents. Lots of room for creativity!

Pearl and Chain Brooch Pin

Make a pretty beaded brooch pin with pearl beads. This project is suitable for beginning jewelry makers.

Pom Pom Spider Decoration

Create a fun pom pom spider decoration on a glittery web. It’s a great way to decorate for Halloween!

Cardstock Shoes

Create sparkly shoes out of cardstock. A fun decoration for Halloween or a Wizard of Oz themed party.

Easy Rubber Band Bracelet

Want to learn how to make a rubber band bracelet without the loom? All you need to make this cool […]

Fabric Owls

Create an adorable owl that is perfect for fall with this easy craft. This is a fun project for kids […]

Zombie Cat Straw Toppers

These zombie cats are a great decoration for straw toppers, skewers, or toothpicks for Halloween or your next monster-themed party.

Eraser Bracelets

Make pretty eraser beads using eraser clay, then turn them into bracelets for a fun and practical back-to-school craft!

Barbie Zombies

Perfect for Halloween or diehard Walking Dead fans, these Barbie zombies are great decorations!

Monster Footprint Art

Use construction paper, buttons, or any other art materials to turn your footprints into fun monsters. So much room for […]

Bookcase Dollhouse

You’ll have so much fun making a dollhouse out of a basic bookcase! There is so much room for creativity. […]

Denim Lunch Bag

Turn worn-out blue jeans into a cute personalized lunch bag. This is very easy to make and is an excellent […]

Concrete Drawer Pulls

Create totally unique drawer pulls that perfectly fit your child’s personality and sense of style. They are easy to make […]

Groovy Dyed Bed Sheets

Turn those plain, white sheets into a fun and funky dyed bed set! A great project for teens.

Wire Skull Ear Cuff

Show your Halloween spirit with this fun wire skull ear cuff! It is very easy to make a good project […]

Yarn Necklace

It only takes about five minutes to make this inexpensive no-sew necklace. So easy and so cute!

Doll-Size Dance Bag

Make a no-sew tutu-inspired dance bag for your American Girls Dolls. It’s easy and fun with lots of creative possibilities.

Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Ball

This fun rice ball is a delicious alternative to sugary foods. It’s so easy to make and perfect for fall.

Printable Superhero Masks

Make printable superhero masks for pennies with cardstock! It takes only a few minutes to print, cut and tie ribbon […]

Keychain Tassel

This cute tassel is quick and easy to make. Use it on a keychain, water bottle, backpack or anywhere else!

Captain America Notebook

It’s so easy to make your own Captain America notebook! They make great party favors and gifts.

Produce-Printed Wrapping Paper

Discover how to create unique designs for wrapping paper by using everyday produce, such as corn, potatoes, avocados, and melon. […]

Disney Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are the best, especially in Mickey and Minnie shapes! This tutorial includes lots of other fun ideas […]

Hanging Jewelry Organizer

Make a stylish hanging jewelry organizer out of wood, cork and decorative hooks and knobs. It’s fun to make and […]

Handprint Fall Tree

Create some fun handprint tree pictures to decorate for fall. Make them year after year for a beautiful display that shows your […]

Glow Ghost

Weave a cool glow-in-the-dark ghost zipper pull from plastic lace. Best for preteens and teens experienced with plastic lace crafts.

Pearl Flower Hair Comb

  Make flowers from pearl beads and wire, then attach them to a hair comb for a beautifully elegant hair […]

Sleep Mask and Blindfold

Use the pattern to make a cute sleep mask that can also be used as a blindfold for pinatas, Pin […]

Loom Band Snakes

Branch out from loom band bracelets to animals! These colorful snakes are fun and easy to make.

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

Snake Keychain

This snake keychain is cool for Halloween or any time. A fun and unique project!

Beading Earrings

These pretty beaded earrings are the perfect project for a beginning jewelry maker.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

God Bless America Frame

Show your love of the USA with this beautiful patriotic frame. It is very easy to make and is a […]

No Sew Bow Headband

This patriotic no-sew bow headband is cute, inexpensive, and really easy to make. A fun project for playdates, slumber parties, […]

Patriotic Heart

Honor our military with this Patriotic Heart project. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Patriot’s Day, Veterans Day or year-round.

Felt iPad Sleeve

It’s easy and inexpensive to make a felt iPad sleeve. You can sew it with a machine or by hand […]

Doodle Coasters

Make these fun coasters using simple white tiles and a sharpie marker. Tons of room for creativity!

Decorated Water Bottles

Transform water bottles from ordinary to totally cute using tape! Assign one color to each person and end the confusing […]

Pearl Wave Bracelet

This pearl wave bracelet is a fun and easy way to introduce girls to beading. It’s easy to customize with […]

Coconut Candy Ice Cream Cones

These treats may look exactly like miniature ice cream cones, but this “ice cream” won’t melt or drip on a […]

Craft Stick Coasters

Turn craft sticks into a small replicas of wood pallets, then embellish them with fun patterned washi tape. A great gift […]

Memo Board

Introduce the kids to basic woodworking by making this stylish memo board. It’s a great place for them to keep homework, […]

No-Sew Semaphore Flags

Make these quick and easy no-sew semaphore flags, then have fun sending coded messages! Great for a party, in a […]

Decorated Fabric

Design your own beautiful, colorful fabric using Sharpies! This is so easy to do and produces stunning results.

Cat and Mouse Scarf and Purse

Create an adorable cat and mouse scarf and coordinating purse from colorful knee-high socks! This project requires basic sewing skills.

Bow Pendant Necklace

This cute bow pendant necklace is fun to make and can be customized with any color or style of beads. […]

Glass-Stained Suncatchers

Learn how to create glass-stained frames that will brighten up any window. The technique is easy and safe, even for […]

Shark Pencil Pouch

Sew up a shark pencil pouch for Back to school, or any time of the year! This project is best […]