Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Scraps Greeting Cards

Make cute and simple flower cards using paper scraps. With help, even very young crafters can make these lovely cards.

Beaded Felt Mushroom

This pretty mushroom craft is made of felt and decorated with dozens of tiny seed beads. Sewing them in place […]

Tie Dye T-Shirt Headbands

Tie-dye t-shirts white that are stained or have gotten too small, then turn them into a fun braided headband. If […]

Graduation Crown

Make a fun and festive pipe cleaner crown for a special graduate! It’s easy to make and you can customize […]

No-Sew Monster Laundry Bag

Kids will enjoy ‘feeding’ their dirty clothing to this Monster Laundry Bag! This cute project starts with a pillowcase and involves […]

Ribbon Lei

Make a colorful ribbon lei for graduation or another special occasion. Use school colors or match your party theme.

Marbled Nail Polish Mugs

Create pretty, one-of-a-kind marbled mugs using nail polish! Each one is completely different.  

Recycled Vase Craft

Turn empty baby shampoo bottles into a beautiful set of vases! They’re easy to customize with your favorite colors.

Homemade Bird Bath

Make a colorful birdbath to help your feathered friends on a warm summer day. This fun project starts with glass […]

Chinaberry Tree Decoration

Transform the branches of melia azedarach (Chinaberry) into a beautiful decoration for home. It’s really easy and fast.

Recycled Wishes Jar

It’s dandelion season. This Recycled Wishes Jar turns those fluffy white seeds into a magic potion to send your wish on […]

Instagram Cabinet

Show off your favorite Instagram photos on a cabinet or other surface! This is a great way for preteens and […]

Melted Crayon Suncatcher

Melt crayon shavings between two sheets of wax paper with a household iron to create a bright, colorful suncatcher for […]

Flower Bracelet

Use 2-hole seed beads to make a pretty flower bracelet. This project is best for teens with plenty of jewelry […]

Cardboard Bird Feeder

Make this bird feeder using cardboard, sticks and seeds. It’s a fun and easy spring or summer craft for kids

Mexican Flag Pinata

Mexican Flag Pinata Celebrating Mexican heritage with a Cinco de Mayo party? Then you won’t want to miss this fun […]

Expressive Flower Painting

Even young crafters can create beautiful paintings of flowers using the expressive style. Display the paintings as is, or turn […]

Strawberry Tablecloth Holders

Use rocks to create cute little strawberries to bring along on your next picnic. They do a great job holding […]

Funfetti Pretzel Pillow

Turn a pair of whimsical tube socks into an adorable pretzel pillow! No sewing machine is required – just some […]

Trash to Treasure Strawberry

Have you ever wondered what to do with the containers that come from gumball machines? One option is to turn […]

Watercolor Geometry Tree Art

This simple Geometry Tree Watercolor art project is fun for kids and adults. There’s no right or wrong – just […]

Glass Bead Earrings

These glass bead earrings are so pretty and not too difficult to make. Once you learn how, make more for […]

Finger-painted Photo Mats

This bright and colorful finger-painting craft results in a beautiful framed photo for your home. This project is great for even […]

Cascarones

Cascarones are confetti-filled eggs that are popular at Mexican celebrations. They’re not very difficult to make and cracking them open […]

Strawberry Piñata

Make your own strawberry piñata with just a few simple supplies. Because a strawberry is shaped like a balloon, it’s […]

Clay Hand Ring Holder

Make this hand-shaped ring dish for Mother’s Day. It’s a thoughtful and practical gift she’ll treasure for years to come.

Essential Oil Diffuser

Make your own diffuser using a surprise ingredient. It couldn’t be easier to do and adds wonderful aroma to any […]

Felt and Pearl Hearts

Create a colorful wall hanging from felt and pearls. This project is fun for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any […]

Washi Tape Thank-you Card

This homemade thank-you card is very easy to make. It is suitable for any occasion… or for no occasion at all!

Twine-Wrapped Succulent Pot

Wrap an empty pot with twine and use it to plant some beautiful succulents. This inexpensive project makes a wonderful […]

Pom Pom Branches

Create a colorful display with these fun pom pom branches. They’re a wonderful way to use fallen branches that you […]

Sombrero Kitties

Turn marshmallows and other tasty goodies into these adorable kitties. Los gatos are ready for la fiesta!

Quilled Mother’s Day Art

Create a beautiful project to honor Mom. This craft combines quilling and rhinestones on a felt back that she can […]

Mini Piñata Mariachi

This adorable mariachi is a miniature piñata in disguise. It all starts with a cardboard tube.

Felt Rose Corsage

Make a beautiful corsage for Mom or Grandma to wear on Mother’s Day. It looks so pretty and won’t wilt […]

Cactus Piñata

Turn cardboard and crepe paper into a festive cactus piñata! It’s great fun for Cinco de Mayo or any fiesta.

Flower Panels

Turn cardboard and plastic wrap into beautiful flower panels. This is a wonderful project to do during spring.

Tree Stump Natural Loom

Transform a tree stump into a loom for the backyard! Kids will love to create beautiful weaving projects with leaves, […]

Rose Petals Painting

Make painting a whole new experience by switching from paper to rose petals! These beautiful petals smell wonderful and provide […]

Quilled Flower Card

Quilling is simple to learn and very inexpensive to do. Give it a try with this cute card.

Chic Bunting Oreos

Dress up store-bought Oreos to make a chic dessert for a birthday, graduation or other special occasion. Change out the colors to […]

Easy Felt Flower Bouquet

Create a lovely bouquet of felt flowers for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other special occasion. They’re a […]

Fairy House Night Lights

These cute fairy house night lights are made from recycled bottles. They’re so adorable and easy to modify with your […]

Quilled Greeting Card

Create a beautiful greeting card decorated with quilled designs. It’s easy to do and is perfect for Mother’s Day, a […]

Colorful Wood Beads

Transform wood beads from plain to colorful in no time at all. It’s easy and fun, and the paper you use […]

Mother’s Day Treasure Box

Make this simple painted treasure box to fill with sweet notes and cards for Mom on Mother’s Day. Personalize it […]

Seed Beads Flower Vase

This stunning seed bead flower takes awhile to make, but the results are totally worth it. It’s not very difficult and […]

Felt Heart Ornaments

Make cute felt hearts to give to someone you love. This is a very easy sewing project suitable for a […]

Molded Bath Bombs

Make yummy-smelling bath bombs to give as a gift to Mom, a special teacher, a babysitter or anyone else. They […]

Heart Earrings

These pretty glass bead heart earrings are easy enough wire-wrapping beginners to try. They make a wonderful gift.

Giant Rainbow Paper Flower

Kids will love making this GIANT paper rainbow flower! It’s easy to make using colorful wrapping paper.

Beaded Felt Flower Pin

Felt, buttons, and beads come together to make a pretty flower pin you can wear. It also makes a pretty […]

Felt Carnation Flower Bouquet

This lovely bouquet of felt flowers makes a wonderful gift for mom, grandma or a special teacher. Best of all, […]