Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Wire Reindeer Ornament

Make a cute reindeer ornament using wire and beads. It’s fun to do and such a festive holiday craft!

Mini Ribbon Wreath Ornament

This darling mini wreath is easy to make and can be easily customized with your favorite color and style. It’s […]

Beaded Snowflake Pendant

Create a beautiful beaded snowflake pendant to wear this winter. It also makes a gorgeous gift topper or tree ornament.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Party

Throw a Charlie Brown Christmas Party this winter! The post has ideas for all sorts of treats and decorations to make […]

Faux Christmas Cookies

These foam Christmas cookies look good enough to eat! Make them in any shape. There’s so much room for creativity!

Quilled Christmas Ornament

Create a stunning quilled ornament from strips of paper. It’s surprisingly easy and inexpensive to make and looks fantastic.

Hot Cocoa Art

What’s winter without hot cocoa? This fun and easy craft is perfect for a cold winter day.

Winter Candy Bouquet

This cute Candy Bouquet is a fun gift to give during winter. It’s easy to customize with the recipient’s favorite colors and […]

Seed Bead Snowflake Pendant

This pretty snowflake pendant is a bit challenging, but well worth the effort. Try it with white, clear, silver or iridescent […]

Homemade Paper Clay

Follow the simple directions to make air-dry paper clay. This inexpensive material can be used for paper mache and a […]

Paper Christmas Balls

Turn old Christmas cards or other holiday prints into beautiful orbs to hang on the tree. They also look great […]

Gumball Machine Ornament

Turn an empty spool and a plain glass ornament into an adorable gumball machine ornament. It’s easy to do and […]

Felt Snowflake

Create a beautiful snowflake out of felt. It makes a lovely ornament or gift topper, or you can attach it […]

Candy Cane Elf Ornament

This adorable elf starts with two candy canes. He looks so cute hanging on the Christmas tree, propped up on […]

Sticker-Resist Stamped Card

Create a unique holiday card, birthday card or thank you card using stickers and stamps! It’s a lot of fun […]

Christmas Countdown

Looking forward to Christmas? Count down the days with this altered clipboard!

Quilled Cross Ornament

Turn strips of paper into a stunning quilled cross ornament. Hang it on the tree or use it as a […]

R2-D2 Christmas Ornament

This R2-D2 Christmas ornament is made from felt and a film canister. It is the perfect little droid for the […]

Acorn Cap Flowerpot

Turn acorn caps into the cutest flowerpots ever! Plant clover, grass, or anything else in these miniature, all-natural pots.

Down the Chimney Cookie Platter

The Down the Chimney cookie platter is completely edible, so it can be your dessert AND your décor! It’s quite simple […]

Beaded Star

Use beads and tiger wire to create a beautiful beaded star. Make it into a piece of jewelry, a gift […]

Painted Candles

Transform ordinary candles into something special! These painted candles make a beautiful centerpiece or a thoughtful gift.

Snowman Lunch

Make mealtime special with this fun snowman lunch! It’s easy to do and kids can be creative using their favorite […]

Christmas Tree String Art

Follow the patterns to make this cute Christmas tree string art and a festive ornament. It takes a little patience, […]

Money Ornament

This Money Ornament looks like a million bucks, but can be made for under $20. This is a great gift for […]

Rosemary Bar Soap

This all-natural bar soap is a perfect gift for Dad, Grandpa, or other special men in your life. It smells great, […]

Beaded Holly Ornament

Use beads and wire to make a beautiful holly ornament for Christmas. Add a pin to wear it as a […]

Metal Stamped Emoji Charms

Make whimsical emoji charms on brass or aluminum stamping blanks using metal letter stamps. In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy these […]

Quilled Paper Christmas Card

Handmade Christmas cards make a unique, thoughtful gift. Anyone would love to receive this beautiful, dimensional quilled card.

Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments

Make durable salt dough ornaments that smell and look like gingerbread cookies. They look great on the Christmas tree and […]

Peppermint Playdough

Follow the easy recipe to make peppermint play dough that smells like the holidays. Then pair it with straws to build […]

Beaded Christmas Bell Ornament

Make a pretty Christmas bell ornament out of inexpensive beads. This lovely project also works well as a pendant or […]

Monogrammed Ornament

These monogrammed ornaments are inexpensive and only take about five minutes to make. The completed personalized ornaments are pretty enough to give […]

Shell Santas

Turn clam shells into cute Santa ornaments using beads, ribbon or other craft materials. There’s so much room for creativity!

Santa Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this cute, printable Santa Advent calendar. Each favor box can hold a small treat or […]

Wire-Wrapped Wreath Ornament

This project is a bit time-consuming, but the results are worth it! This gorgeous wire-wrapped wreath looks beautiful on the tree […]

Craft Foam Gingerbread

Use brown craft foam and white yarn to create a cute gingerbread man. Hang it as an ornament or attach […]

Glassware Christmas Village

For a fun twist on a classic holiday decoration, create a Christmas village inside glassware. Use whatever glasses and small […]

Christmas Tree Name Art

Turn your name into a festive Christmas tree! Each person’s name creates a tree that is totally unique.

Coffee Filter Advent Calendar

Create a colorful Advent calendar using colorful coffee filters. This easy project looks great and is a fun twist on […]

Quilled Poinsettia Card

Make a beautiful card featuring candles and a poinsettia. This stunning design is very inexpensive and surprisingly easy to create.

Starry Night in Bethlehem

This beautiful Nativity art is inspired by Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night.’ What a wonderful project to make and display during […]

Easy Color Block Throw Pillows

These color block pillows are very easy to make using your favorite colors. This is an excellent project for preteens […]

Mason Jar Santa Candle

Create an all-natural, homemade mason jar Santa Candle. It’s easy to do and makes a wonderful Christmas gift for just about anyone.

Peppermint Bark Mickey

Use a Mickey-shaped mold (or any other shape) to make your own festive Peppermint Bark. It’s so delicious and makes […]

Rolling Filing Cabinet Organizer

Keep school papers, art supplies or completed artwork organized in this rolling filing cabinet. It starts with an old wooden […]

Faux Fur and Birch Napkin Rings

Make rustic napkin rings made using faux fur and birch-patterned wrapping paper. These pretty napkin rings are perfect for any […]

T-Shirt for Grandma

It’s hard living far away from Grandma. This t-shirt is a wonderful gift for kids to make to remind Grandma […]

Stamped Monogram Card

Use an alphabet stamp to create an interesting pattern. Then turn your artwork into a card!

Quilled Wreath Earrings

These beautiful quilled wreath earrings are so much fun to wear during the holidays. Use the same techniques to make […]

Newspaper Necklace

Turn newspaper and colorful string into a unique necklace. Or, use them to make garlands, banners, tree ornaments and more.