Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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, […]

Nail Polish Ladybug

Create these cute little ladybugs with wire and nail polish! It’s a fun project for springtime or any time.

Tissue Paper Fringe Flowers

Create pretty fringe flowers with a unique base made from something you might otherwise throw away. Choose your favorite colors […]

Wooden Button Cup Coaster

This cute coaster takes only 10 minutes to make. With all the different buttons out there, there are endless color and […]

Nature Exploration Journal

Turn a paper bag into your own nature journal! This craft inspires kids to get out and explore with 40+ […]

Chenille Stem Dragonflies

Grab some colorful chenille stems to use to make cute dragonflies. Believe it or not, they start with disposable chopsticks!

Homemade Puffy Paint

It is so easy and fun to make your own puffy paint. Kids of all ages will enjoy using the […]

Bird Nest Pendant

Make an adorable bird nest pendant using wire and beads. It is best for teens with some jewelry making experience.

Rainbow Garden Pot

This process art project is perfect for kids of all ages! The results are different each time and the outcome […]

Colorful Mini Clay Dishes

These little dishes are perfect for holding jewelry, paper clips, or other small items. They’re so easy to make, very […]

Paper Bracelet

A bracelet made of paper? Yes! Give it a try. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Wooden Birds Mobile

Create a beautiful mobile with colorful patterned wooden birds. Use a woodburning kit like the artist, or simply draw the […]

Beaded Owl

Create a beautiful beaded owl. It makes a wonderful keychain, zipper pull, pendant or ornament.

Flowers of Spring Scented Candle

Bring the fresh aroma of spring flowers inside with a fragrant homemade candle. It’s easy, all-natural, and makes a wonderful gift.

String Art Flower Cards

These pretty handmade cards are fun for kids (and adults!) to make. Wouldn’t they be cute for Mother’s Day?

DIY Picture Ledge

Dress up a hallway, bedroom or other room with a homemade picture ledge. It’s an easy woodworking project suitable for […]

Beaded Pen Holder

This unique pencil holder is beaded with tiger tail wire – no glue! Once you learn the technique, it’s fairly […]

Foiled Birthday Button

Celebrate a special birthday with this festive button! It’s easy to make and a fun way to let everyone know […]

Tassel scarf

Turn a plain scarf into something unique with tassel details! It’s easy to do and is suitable for girls with […]

Easy Decorated Fondant Cookies

These fondant cookies featuring kids’ artwork couldn’t be easier to make. This is a fun activity to celebrate any holiday […]

Mason Jar Nightlight

Kids will love making their own simple nightlight from an empty jar. Choose your own colors of glitter or paint!

Pom Pom Teapot

This cute little pom pom teapot is so easy to make. It’s fun for doll-sized tea parties, as a pencil […]

Colorful Tassels

Add vibrant color to plain white or beige tassels. It’s easy to do and there are so many ways to use […]

Quilled Bear Keychain

Turn strips of paper into an adorable bear keychain. It’s surprisingly easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Birthstone-Inspired Pendants

These birthstone-inspired pendants are so easy to make. Wear them as jewelry, turn them into keychains, or attach them to […]

Leaf Earrings

Turn 2-hole seed beads into pretty leaf earrings that are fun to wear. This project is best for girls with […]

Denim Jeans Potholder

Make a fun potholder from old denim jeans. This sewing project is easy enough for a beginner.

Felt Apples

These felt apples are so easy to make and really cute. Use them for pretend play, as refrigerator magnets, or […]

Miniature Beaded Basket

This darling beaded basket couldn’t be cuter! It’s best for a crafter with some beading experience.