Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Nut and Seed Salt Dough Ornaments

Try this beautiful, organic take on classic salt dough ornaments. Use colorful, natural seeds and nuts to let your creativity […]

Pom Pom Doll Ornaments

Make these cute arctic pom pom doll ornaments to brighten up your tree this year. They also make fun gift […]

Money-Wrapped Gift

Looking for a creative way to give money as a gift? Use dollar bills as the ribbon and bow on […]

Painted Chestnuts

Turn plain chestnuts into works of art! It’s easy to do and they make a wonderful decoration for the holidays.

Glass Bottle Ornament

Make a pretty decoration for winter using an empty glass bottle. It looks great on the mantle or as a festive […]

Embroidered Mouse Pad

Upgrade a basic inexpensive mouse pad using embroidery. It’s a lot of fun and could be made with any patterns […]

Sugar Cookie Turkeys

Decorate tasty sugar cookies like turkeys. What a fun way to spend a fall afternoon with the kids!

Colorful Paper Craft Turkey

Make this cute and colorful paper turkey to express gratitude. It’s a wonderful project to do together for Thanksgiving.

Shoebox Sleigh

Turn an empty shoebox, some corks, 4 candy canes and other items into a fun parade float! It makes a […]

Disney-Themed Invitation

This adorable invitation is great fun for a Disney-themed party. Change out the mouse ears for Christmas ornaments or other […]

Christmas Tree Craft

This fun Christmas tree project combines three different techniques with three different paints and inks. The results are simply beautiful!

Quilled Holly Wreath

This beautiful quilling project is simple enough for beginners. Hang it on a wall, use it as a centerpiece, or […]

Swedish Tomte Christmas Ornament

Make these cute little Scandinavian tomte Christmas ornaments for your tree this year. These mythical creatures also make fun gift toppers.

Reindeer Food Ornament

This adorable reindeer food ornament is easy to do and makes a great party favor or party activity. Hang it […]

3-D Beaded Tortoise

Follow the directions to make a cool 3-D beaded tortoise. This project is best for teens with some beading experience.

Stenciled Table Runner

Create a pretty burlap table runner using any stencil. This table runner is a quick and easy project with no sewing […]

Marquee Brownie

Direct your guests to the party with this fabulous marquee brownie! No one will believe that it is completely edible!

Quilled Christmas Tree Earrings

Make darling Christmas tree earrings using quilling paper. These are easy to make, cost very little and make a wonderful gift!

Faux Birch Place Mat

This pretty birch placemat is actually made out of wrapping paper! It’s perfect for holidays, nature- or garden-themed parties and […]

Wood Burnt Kitchen Spoons

Wooden kitchen spoons enhanced with wood burnt designs make great homemade gifts. Teens can make them for grandparents, aunts and uncles, […]

Seed Bead and Pearl Earrings

Make pretty earrings with colorful seed beads and pearls. This is a very easy project that is suitable for kids […]

Dragon Marionette Puppet

Make this fun and functional dragon marionette puppet with just a couple of supplies and a printable. The tutorial has […]

Colorful Crayon Turkey

Give new life to broken crayons with this fun Thanksgiving turkey craft. It looks beautiful hung in a window.

French Flag Mosaic

Turn old magazines into a mosaic of the French flag. This simple project takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Watermelon Card

Create handmade cards inspired by watermelon! These cards make fun party invitations, thank-you notes or everyday greetings to someone special.

Pumpkin Pie Craft

Try something different from the expected turkey, Pilgrim and cornucopia crafts with this pumpkin pie project! It’s really easy to […]

Magnetic Thanksgiving Game

Make a fun Mayflower voyage magnetic game to celebrate Thanksgiving. The tutorial includes the printables you’ll need.

Leaf Gift Topper

Use leaves and greenery from the backyard to decorate your presents instead of ribbon or expensive toppers. It’s beautiful and […]

Inspirational Ransom Note

Use an old magazine to create a ransom-style note using a favorite motivational quote, a phrase or a list of […]

Miniature Clay Cornucopia

Make a mini colorful cornucopia filled with fruits and flora. With air-dry clay, craft paint and some paper leaves, it’s […]

Drawstring Bag

Make a simple Drawstring Bag with French seams. This bag requires no lining and can be made with any sturdy […]

Leaf Coaster

It’s so easy to create coasters with colorful fall leaves. What a wonderful way to bring the beauty of fall […]

Advent Wreath Art

Use construction paper crayons on black paper to create a beautiful drawing of an Advent wreath. This is a wonderful […]

Marbled Marshmallows

Making tasty marbled marshmallows is so easy to do! Use your favorite colors, a holiday-inspired color scheme, or school colors.

Circle Sticker Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into a whimsical vase by painting white stickers and applying them to the jar. This […]

Square Knot Bracelet

Use simple square knots to create a pretty bracelet. Try the same technique for a keychain or zipper pull.

Tree Bark Theater Figures

Create mini theater with figures made of tree bark. Once your characters are done, it’s time to put on a show!

Pony Bead Owl

Whooo wouldn’t want to make this Pony Bead Owl? Use this cute owl as a zipper pull, keychain or decoration.

Elastic Hair Ties

Save money by making these elastic hair ties for a fraction of the cost of store-bought ones. It couldn’t be […]

Tassel Earrings

Make these fun tassel earrings in every color possible! They’re easy to make, very inexpensive and so much fun to […]

Personalized Pilgrim Napkin Rings

Personalize your Thanksgiving napkin rings with your guests’ pictures. What a cute and unique way to dress up your holiday […]

Glue-Resist Cursive Name Art

Use ordinary school glue for this fun glue-resist project. Make your name or just create decorative shapes or patterns.

Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace

Make a beautiful cross pendant necklace our of pearl beads. This is a wonderful project for church youth groups to […]

Minion Party Bags

Turn plain yellow bags into adorable Minion Party Bags! Stuff them full of fun minion-themed treats and favors that your […]

Pilgrim Crafts for Kids

Happy November! We’ve gathered up over 40 of the best Pilgrim crafts for kids. You’ll find all sorts of pilgrim-themed crafts […]