Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Felt Strawberries

Turn felt into darling little strawberries. This is an excellent project to introduce hand sewing to young crafters.

Military Clothespin Airplanes

Show your support for our military by making these clothespin airplanes made to look like vintage war planes! Kids will […]

Pie Crust Message

Spell out a name, a word or a special message using pie crust! It’s a great way to make snack […]

Cupcake Liner Flowers

Make these beautiful flower doily bouquets using cupcake liners. It’s easy to do and there are so many different color options.

Huggable Momster

Make a darling little Momster that’s totally huggable, easy to sew and with endless possibilities to create your own unique, lovable […]

Easy Felt Flower Bouquet

This beautiful bouquet of flowers never needs watering! The tutorial includes instructions for three different easy-to-make felt flowers.

Pie Crust Crafting

Cut pie crust scraps into rectangles, triangles and squares, then put them together to make anything you can dream up! […]

Computer Diskette Pencil Cup

If you have old computer diskettes sitting around, repurpose them into a fun pencil cup. This retro project is fun […]

Nail Polish Hearts

These beautiful hearts take only 10 minutes to make. Nail polish gives them their beautiful, rich color.

Quilled Flower

Make a beautiful flower from strips of quilling paper. It’s easy to do and makes a lovely gift topper, ornament, […]

Color Me Happy Heart Pendant

Use markers to color air dry clay, then roll it out and cut with a cookie cutter. When it’s dry, embellish […]

Quilled Valentine’s Day Card

Create a beautiful card to give this Valentine’s Day using quilling. This elegant papercraft is inexpensive, easy to learn and […]

Cardboard Heart Garland

Create very easy a heart garland with recycled cardboard. It looks beautiful and costs basically nothing!

Braided Keychain Character

Make a keychain character using beaded cord. It’s easy to learn how and lots of fun to get creative with your […]

Tic Tac Toe Tote Bag

Create a tic tac toe game on a tote bag and you’ll be ready to play no matter where you […]

Bow Tie Valentine

These bow tie valentines ideas are cute, cheap and easy. Use the printable and a piece of candy for a […]

Wire Heart Necklace

This simple, inexpensive wire jewelry project is great for beginners because it only requires a few inches of wire and […]

Quilled Fish

If you haven’t tried quilling, this fun fish is the perfect way to start! Turn the finished fish into a […]

Lacing Heart Valentines

These Valentine lacing hearts are fun and inexpensive to make. They’re a great way to work on fine motor skills.

Heart-Shaped Carrots

These carrots look absolutely darling in a Valentine’s Day salad. Just make a few simple cuts and peels, then slice […]

Wire-Wrapped Cat Ring

These darling wire-wrapped cat rings are so much fun to make! Wear them as jewelry, use them as napkin rings, […]

K Cup Snowman

Use full K-Cups to make a fun winter gift for someone special. Or, use recycled K-Cups to make a snowman […]

Q-tip Felt Arrows

These simple and cute Q-tip Felt Arrows are just like the ones Cupid shoots on Valentine’s Day. All you need […]

Printable Love Notes

Hide these Printable Love Notes in a lunch box or scattered around the house to tell your family how much you love […]

Heart Shaped Cherry Pie Bars

These delightful 2-ingredient cherry pie bars combine everything fun about February. They’re shaped like hearts for Valentine’s Day and feature […]

Quilled Minion

Use quilling paper to make an adorable quilled Minion. It’s easy to do and the finished pendant can go on a […]

Conversation Heart Oreos

These darling conversation hearts are so easy to make. What a surprise to find an Oreo inside!

Quilled Lavender Cards

Quilled flowers look beautiful on cards for a variety of occasions. Make this quilled lavender card for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Dancing Peg Dolls

Not only are these doily peg dolls cute, they actually dance! The secret of how it works magnets.

Handprint Heart Valentine

This easy and fun canvas handprint heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It makes a wonderful keepsake you’ll treasure for […]

Grosgrain Ribbon Rosettes

Use colorful grosgrain ribbon to make a beautiful bouquet of rosettes. It’s a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day or any […]

Clay Buttons

Create your own colorful buttons with air dry clay! Use them for crafting or clothing.

Pink Flower Headband

Create a pretty flower headband to wear. Follow the tutorial exactly or change the ribbon and bead color to your […]

Melted Crayon Heart Art

This beautiful project uses the old, broken crayons that aren’t great for coloring anymore. It’s easy to do and fun […]

Pretzel Snowflakes

Turn stick pretzels into beautiful snowflakes. Salty and sweet meet with this delicious winter craft!

Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet

Gather some ribbon, a variety of rhinestones, and a hot glue gun and you can make your own rhinestone cuff […]

Easy Wire-Wrapped Heart Earrings

These heart-shaped earrings are fun for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time. They’re easy to make and inexpensive, too.

Mini Magic Potion Bottles

Make these mini magic potion bottles for a themed party or other occasion. They’re great for a variety of themes, including […]

Popsicle Stick Love Craft

Turn craft sticks into a fun Valentine’s Day wall hanging. Follow the directions exactly or use your own creativity to […]

3D Paper Cake

Turn quilling paper into a fabulous three-dimensional cake. This cute cake features basic quilled rolls and dainty paper flowers.

Homemade Glycerin Soap

Use recycled plastic packaging to make these easy homemade soaps. They make great gifts and are a fun activity to […]

Quilled Paper Pendent Necklace

Make an eye-catching necklace out of strips of quilling paper. This easy pendent is a great choice for beginners to […]

No-Sew Cushion

Get young children interested in fabric arts with this simple no-sew cushion. It’s easy to do and kids will love […]

Candy Crush Color Bomb Ring

Candy Crush fans will love this fabulous Color Bomb Ring! It also makes a fun keychain, zipper pull or decoration […]

Cardboard Heart Decoration

Turn cardboard into a pretty heart-shaped decoration for Valentine’s Days or any time. It’s easy to do and costs practically […]

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

Upcycled Tissue Paper Heart

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this pretty tissue paper heart. It’s a great way to reuse some of that Christmas […]

3D Quilled Frog

Use quilling paper to make these adorable quilled frogs. They aren’t very difficult to make and have so much personality.

An Indoor Sports Party

This indoor sports-themed party is sure to be a hit! With activities for football, baseball, soccer, and basketball, it’s a […]

Chalkboard Door Plaque

This simple chalkboard door plaque is simple to make and looks great hanging on a child’s bedroom door. Use purchased […]

Ribbon Flower Brooch

Turn ribbon and a few beads into a stunning flower brooch. This would make a wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma […]

Secret Message Valentines

These fun valentines take just seconds to make. Include colored pencils as you hand them out so your friends and […]

Snow White Ribbon Headband

Turn ribbon into a darling Snow White princess on a headband. This hair accessory is lots of fun for girls […]

Quilled Heart Balloons

Quilling is very easy, inexpensive, and a lot of fun! Add quilled heart balloons to cardstock for a unique and beautiful Valentine’s Day […]