Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Construction Paper Turkey

Make adorable construction paper turkeys this Thanksgiving. It’s easy to do and they add a fun touch to the holiday table.

Footprint/Handprint Turkeys

Create an entire flock of turkeys using the footprint and handprints of everyone in the family! This is a great […]

Thank You Jar

This Thank You Jar is a fun family project that encourages thankfulness, selflessness and kindness. The jar is kept stocked with […]

Painted Earrings

Transform googly eyes, fabric and paint into custom earrings. It takes just minutes!

Stuff The Turkey Game

Stuff the Turkey is the perfect party game for Thanksgiving. It’s so simple to make and a lot of fun […]

Button Flower Ring

Turn buttons and beads into a pretty flower ring! Make them in all your favorite colors.

Cat BOO Kit

This cute cat is stuffed full of gifts for those with feline friends. It starts with an empty container.

Grape Pendant Necklace

Create a grape pendant from purple beads. Hang it from a necklace, use it as a zipper pull, or add it […]

Halloween Erasers

Make your own erasers to celebrate Halloween. These cute and colorful erasers will brighten up your desk and they’re so […]

Corkboard Map

Keep track of all family travels throughout the US with this corkboard map. Kids will love reminiscing about the places […]

Autumn Hair Comb

Use filigree leaves and faceted beads to create a hair comb that is perfect for autumn. It’s easy to do […]

Easy Oreo Spiders

Serve these adorable little spiders at your Halloween party. They’re much too cute to spook!

Pumpkin Earrings

These cute pumpkin earrings are fun for Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall in general. This easy project is a fun way […]

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

Mr. Tumnus Faun Costume

Fans of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will recognize this fun Mr. Tumnus costume. The tutorial includes instructions to […]

Pebble Fairy House

Make your own pebble and stick fairy house with a real moss roof and hinged door. What a wonderful way […]

Sewn Leaves

Add extra pizazz to fall leaves with colorful threads. This easy project is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing.

Happy Monsters

Monsters don’t have to be scary. Follow the steps to draw your own happy monsters with big eyes.

Monster Eyeball Garland

Decorate for Halloween with this furry, not-too-spooky monster eyeball garland. It’d be perfect for a Monsters, Inc. themed party, too!

Colorful Doily Candles

Turn plain candles into a colorful and unique decoration with doilies. It couldn’t be easier!

Jump Rings Necklace

This pretty necklace is made using jump rings. It’s an easy project for jewelry-making beginners to try.

Colored Leaf Display

Create a colorful display using painted dry leaves. You could use the same technique to display leaves that Mother Nature […]

Fabric Scrap Pebbles

Use fabric scraps to make your own pebble art. Believe it or not, it’s actually very easy to do!

Bloody White Chocolate Apples

These ‘bloody’ white chocolate apples are absolutely perfect for a Halloween party. They’re easy to make, look really spooky, and […]

Spider Cookies

Transform cookies into spiders with just a single decorating tip. Aren’t they adorable?!

Beaded Flower Bracelets

Once you learn how to make this beaded flower bracelet, make one for each of your best friends in her […]

Button Tidy Box

Make a tidy box organizer for craft or sewing supplies. Customize it with your favorite buttons!

K-Cup Fascinator Hat

Recycle a Keurig K-Cup pod into a fancy, fun fascinator hat. This adorable hat is fun for tea parties, brunch, or […]

Paper Punch Sheep and Pig

These cute barnyard animals are easy to make using paper punches. Turn them into magnets, add them to cards, or […]

Mini Bat Treats

These adorable little bats look almost too cute to eat! They’re really easy to make and taste great, too.

Deer Pumpkin

This sweet deer pumpkin is easy to make and requires almost no carving. It’s a fun option for a jack-o-lantern […]

Disney Moana Origami Candy Bowls

Create origami candy bowls decorated and filled for a Disney Moana-themed party. This easy project requires very few supplies.

Seashell Peacock

Use playdough and a seashell to create a colorful peacock. This easy craft is fun and couldn’t be cuter!

Colorful Acorns

Create colorful acorns with acrylic paint to decorate your home for fall! They’re easy to make and are simply beautiful.

Underwater Felt Animals

Make an ocean’s worth of felt animals, then use them for storytelling or creative play. Add a small felt board […]

Cat Pendant

Use seed beads to create a cool cat pendant. Wear it as a necklace, hang it as an ornament, or […]

Cord Star Flower Bracelet

Make a star flower bracelet from cord and large pearls. It’s a fun project that doesn’t take very long to […]

Coloring Page Altered Box

Turn a plain box into something special by altering it with a completed coloring page. It’s a great way to […]

Creepy Dorothy Bookmark

Turn the classic character of Dorothy into a creepy bookmark for Halloween. This is a great way to repurpose a thrift […]

Pom Pom Fruit

Create pom poms that look just like your favorite fruit using nothing but yarn. The tutorial includes instructions to make […]

Grape Pendant

This wire-wrapped grape pendant makes a pretty necklace, keychain, or zipper pull. Or use it to decorate a gift!

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Glitter Slime Halloween Garland

Make glittery green slime garland to decorate for a Halloween or Ghostbusters-themed party. Make this removable garland using just glitter […]

Felt Phone Pouch

Create a custom felt cover to protect and store your phone. This easy project is appropriate for kids with all levels of […]

Mummy Decoration

This creepy mummy craft is easy to do and takes very little time. Can you guess what is inside the […]

Watercolor Leaf Garland

This beautiful crayon and watercolor project makes a wonderful decoration for fall. It’s a fun project to do as a […]

Felt Panda Ornaments

Turn black and white felt into adorable hanging panda ornaments. This is a simple hand sewing project, suitable for beginners […]

Tissue Paper Yarn Pumpkin

Create a unique pumpkin decoration with yarn and tissue paper. It’s lots of fun and each is one of a […]

Yarn Pumpkin

Decorate for fall with this cute yarn pumpkin. It’s easy, fun and even smells like fall.

Leather Cord Wrap Bracelet

Make this simple leather wrap bracelet using 2-hole seed beads. It looks great and is easy enough for jewelry-making beginners.