Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Gyrocopters

Discover how helicopters work with this fun, easy, and inexpensive science experiment. All you need are paper, scissors, and paperclips!

Faux Stone Clay Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace out of faux stones that you make yourself!  All it takes is Sculpey clay and a […]

Faux Candy Bracelet

Use air dry clay to create simple candy jewelry that you can wear without getting sticky.  A fun project with […]

Upcycled Party Tray

Transform Costco boxes into pretty serving trays for a party.  It’s easy enough for kids to do.

Multi-Strand Braided Bracelet

Create a multi-strand bracelet by braiding several strips of chains and bead strands.  This easy bracelet is very eye-catching.

Basic Macramé Bracelet

This easy macramé bracelet is perfect for anyone brand-new to jewelry making.  It is easy and fast to make and can be […]

Tie-Dye Pillowcases

Follow the helpful tips and tricks to make colorful tie-dye pillowcases.  A great activity for a slumber party or other […]

Paint Chip Birthday Card

After painting a room, put the unused paint chips to good use by making cards. Try a simple birthday candle […]

Easy Watermelon Manicure

Create fun watermelon nail designs that are perfect for summer.  This is easy enough for preteens to do independently.

Patriotic Party

Use these fun ideas for your next patriotic party!  Fun for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any other celebration […]

Disney-Inspired Beaded Necklace

Make a beaded necklace inspired by Mickey Mouse!  This necklace requires basic jewelry-making tools and intermediate skills.

Flower and Bee Earrings

These flower and bee earrings are fast and easy to make.  A fun project for a jewelry-making beginner.

Felt Balls

Learn two easy ways to make colorful felt balls.  The completed balls can be used for rings, hair accessories, or […]

Dyed Silk Play Scarves

Dye silk play scarves using different flavors of Kool-Aid!  The whole family will enjoy making these colorful accessories that are perfect for […]

Knit Bowtie Headband

This simple knitted bowtie headband is just the thing for windy school days!  A great project for a beginning knitter.

Cake Bunting

This cake bunting is insanely easy and quick to make. It’s perfect for a graduate, a birthday (replace the numbers with […]

Building Blocks Yarn Flower

Use your Lego, Mega Bloks or any brand of building blocks to make a beautiful and simple yarn flower.  You […]

Felt Girl Decoration

Follow the simple steps to make a cute girl from felt. Attach a hanger to use it as a decoration, add […]

Finger Knitting

Use this finger knitting tutorial to make cool scarves, bracelets and headbands. No equipment is needed except your fingers and […]

Personalized Drink Cozy

Make your own personalized drink cozy sleeve using printable cotton canvas and felt.  These make great gifts.

Doll-Size Hot Dog

Use polymer clay to make adorable miniature hot dogs scaled perfectly for 18″ dolls.  They look good enough to eat!

Viking Shield Sugar Cookies

Make these totally edible Viking shield cookies, inspired by the movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’  A fun addition to […]

Rice Krispie Ovens

Make a cute little Rice Krispie Treat oven for your favorite baker!   All you have to do is cut, […]

DIY Fabric Flip Flops

All you need are bits of fun fabric or retired clothing, two pieces of felt, scissors and hot glue to […]

DIY Envelopes

All you need to make a cute envelope is a plain piece of computer paper and washi tape!  This project is […]

Patriotic Candle Holders

Looking for a way to light up the night this 4th of July? Patriotic candle holders are the perfect complement […]

Ribbon and Bead Bracelet

This pretty bracelet is very simple to make and requires no jewelry-making tools or experience.  Note: The instructions say to singe […]

DIY Pinwheels

Make a cute pinwheel that actually moves!   Use this printable to turn transparency paper and glitter into a toy or […]

Printable Cheeseburger Gift Box

Think outside the box with a quick and easy printable cheeseburger gift box! It’s fun, unusual and the perfect size […]

Patriotic Upcycled Cans

Decorate your July 4th table with this fun patriotic craft!  It’s fast and easy to turn empty cans into these […]

Firecracker Licorice

Have a blast making these simple licorice firecrackers!  These tasty treats will be a hit during the 4th of July […]

Wooden Bird Houses

Wooden birdhouses are so fun to build and to decorate!  Older children with basic woodworking skills can build these (with […]

Tassel Bookmarks

Make cute and colorful bookmarks with a matching yarn tassel.  Keep them plain or personalize them with your name or […]

Stepping Stones

Stepping stones are a fun, easy and creative outdoor project to make with the kids.  Decorate the stones with gems, […]

Matisse-Style Cutout Art

Teach kids about Henri Matisse with this fun paper cutting art project!  There’s so much room for creativity.

Rainbow Cupcake Toppers

Use fondant to make cute and easy rainbow cupcake toppers.  These are fun for a rainbow-themed party, St. Patrick’s Day, […]

Puffy Paint Boot Embellishment

Decorate plain boots with puffy paint to create a whimsical, one-of-a-kind look.  A fun way to add some of your […]

Leather Cord Bracelet

This leather cord bracelet is very easy to make, even for beginners.  A fun project to do at camp, at […]

Polymer Clay Beads

Learn how to make colorful polymer clay beads to wear as jewelry.  The tutorial includes two- and three-tone beads as well […]

Father’s Day Pencil Cup

Turn an empty can into a cool suit and tie pencil holder.  This make a fun gift for Father’s Day or […]

Painting With Plants

Put away the crayons, markers and paints and try something totally different.  Use plants to create a rainbow of colors!

Claytime on Pirate Island

Create pirate fun with clay using these fabulous ideas and a printable background.  A great activity for summer, a rainy […]

Knitted Hair Bow

This cute hair bow can be created by a beginning to intermediate knitter. It can be worn by someone of any […]

Garden Seed Storage Box

Use Mod Podge and scraps of fabric to dress up a tin box to use to hold garden seed packets. […]

Washi Tape Picture Frame

Give a picture frame a totally different look by adding washi tape!  This project is fun and easy to change […]

Hero Mason Jar

Honor that special service member with a personalized Hero Mason Jar.  It makes a wonderful gift at any time of […]

Rainbow Ribbon Necklace

This rainbow ribbon necklace is very easy to make and requires no jewelry-making experience.  Make it as is, or switch […]

Fringe Drop Earrings

These fringe drop earrings look complicated to make, but they are actually very easy and totally appropriate for a beginner. […]

Ribbon Earrings

Use leftover bits of your favorite ribbons to make one-of-a-kind earrings.  A fun and easy project that doesn’t take a […]

Tiger Striped T-Shirt

Paint cool tiger stripes on a t-shirt using fabric spray paint.  Kids will love making these and then showing off […]

Candy Wrapper Origami Butterflies

Transform candy wrappers into beautiful origami butterflies!  A fun way to introduce kids to origami, using something that would otherwise […]

Soda Can Vase

Use a can opener and paint or tape to turn an aluminum can into a cute vase.  A fun upcycling […]

Stenciled Flower Pot

Introduce children to stenciling with this easy, glittery flower pot.  Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift for […]

Origami Swan

Origami is one of the most inexpensive crafts a kid can do. This swan is a great project to help young […]