Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Doll-Sized Maps

Make mini maps, brochures and books for travel. These are perfectly sized for American Girls dolls.

Stamped Postcard

Use an empty cereal box and found items from the recycling bin to create a pretty stamped postcard. This project […]

Paper Rockets

Make colorful paper rockets that flutter in the wind. This easy and inexpensive paper craft lets the imagination soar!

No-Sew Painted Rug

Use canvas to paint a personalized rug that is just your style. This is a fun project for teens who want […]

Dreamcatcher Necklace

Make a beautiful dreamcatcher necklace for yourself or as a gift. This simple project does not take long to make.

Zipper Doll Belt

Turn a zipper into a fashionable belt for your American Girl dolls. It’s quick and easy to do!

Owl Pet Rock

This adorable Owl Pet Rock is so easy to make! It’s a fun project and very inexpensive.

5-minute Beaded Ring

This pretty beaded ring is easy to make and takes only five minutes. Make one for yourself and more to […]

Collaged Notebook Cover

It’s fun and easy to personalize your notebooks with photos, images, and patterned papers. Let your creativity run wild!

Tile Coasters

Use pretty scrapbook papers to decoupage personalized tile coasters. They make a great gift for family, coaches, and teachers.

Chainmail Wood Bead Bracelet

This pretty beaded bracelet looks complicated, but it is actually quite easy to do. This is a fun project for girls […]

Cross Stitch Cat

Download, print and then start stitching this modern, multi-colored cat. A fun project for kids with all levels of cross […]

Paper Fortune Cookies

Make easy and fun paper fortune cookies. They’re great for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day or any time.

Glitter Star Wands

These cardboard glitter star wands are fun for parties, holidays, and celebrations. They’re easy and inexpensive to make.

Dragonfly Keychain

Make personalized dragonfly keychains using nylon cord and beads. This is a really fun project for a playdate, Scout meeting, […]

Origami Art

Follow the directions to fold origami paper into birds, boats, butterflies, cranes, fish and frogs. It’s so fun to do!

Mesh Shower Caddy

This mesh shower caddy is great for travel, camping trips, or as a gift for teens headed off to college. […]

Goat’s Milk Citrus Soaps

These goat’s milk citrus soaps are very pretty and easy to make. Friends and family will love receiving such useful […]

Paper Mosaic Greeting Cards

Use paper scraps to create greeting cards or thank you notes 1for any occasion. All you need are paper and […]

Upcycled Christmas Cards

Upcycle your favorite Christmas cards into gift tags for the next year. It’s fun and easy to do!

Badge Holder

Create a badge holder to store school ID, a library card, or anything else. This project is most suitable for […]

Christmas Tree Garland

Use fabric scraps to make a fun garland for the mantle or the Christmas tree. This easy craft is suitable […]

Food Gift Tags

Add a homemade gift tag to your baked goods and other holiday treats. It’s easy to do and friends and family […]

Party Crown

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun party crowns! Great for a princess-themed party, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or everyday dress-up.

Writing with Washi Tape

Creatively wrap your gifts this holiday season by writing with washi tape. It’s easy to do and looks fantastic!

Printable Christmas Bows

Add a beautiful touch to presents with these printable bows! It’s so easy – just print, cut, assemble and glue.

Rudolph Wall Art

This festive Rudolph Wall Art is so easy to make! A fast and easy project for wintertime.

Reindeer Place Cards

Make reindeer place cards for this year’s holiday dinner. Twigs and googly eyes make it quick, easy, inexpensive and super […]

Holiday Plate Art

Use old chipped and mismatched plates to create a whimsical holiday wall display. Or, try the same thing using paper plates!

Rustic Brown Paper Flowers

Brown paper flowers are simple to create and can be made in a matter of minutes. Use them as an attachment […]

Hammered Metal Ornaments

Hammered metal ornaments are fun to make and add a homemade touch to Christmas. Use them to decorate your tree […]

Christmas Candy Bouquet

This cute Christmas candy bouquet is as much fun to make as it is to receive! It’s a great gift […]

Christmas Stockings

Make your own stockings with fabric that perfectly matches your style. This tutorial is suitable for beginners.

Melted Olaf Ornament

Frozen fans will like this cute melted Olaf ornament. It’s fast and simple to make this winter.

Happy New Year Wreath

Create a fun-tastic, colorful Happy New Year wreath! It’s easy to do and a great way to welcome the new year.

Snowman Truffles

Decorate egg-shaped chocolates to look like cute snowmen using sprinkles and edible glitter. So festive and so much fun!

Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments

Kids of all ages will enjoy making Christmas ornaments out of salt dough. It’s so easy to do and you’ll enjoy […]

Burlap Tree Skirt

Work together as a family to make a beautiful tree skirt that you can use for years to come. Design […]

Cornhusk Christmas Tree

These gorgeous Christmas trees are made with corn husks! Dye them green, glue them to a bottle, then top with […]

Painted Christmas Ornaments

These pretty Christmas ornaments are painted to match the ones from Kate Spade. Use these designs or create your own!

Santa Pants Flower Pot

Create a festive display with this adorable pair of Santa pants, potted with pretty poinsettias. It’s easy to do and makes […]

Snowman Cookies

These gorgeous snowman cookies are filled with snowflakes in their bellies. Kids will love making them and eating them!

Santa Tote Bag

This tote bag is so much fun for the holidays! This easy sewing project is suitable for beginners to try, or simply […]

Airplane Ornaments

Use Sculpy clay to make adorable ornaments that look just like the characters from Disney’s Planes! The kids will love […]

No-Sew Fabric Ornaments

Create beautiful no-sew ornaments for Christmas or year-round. These can be time-consuming to make, but the results are worth it!

3-D Christmas Gift Tags

Use scraps of patterned paper to create 3-D Christmas gift tags! They’re so easy to make and add pizzazz to […]

Christmas Countdown Blocks

Kids love the traditional advent calendar—especially when each day reveals a tasty chocolate treat!—but sometimes it’s fun to take a […]

Wire and Washi Tape Ornament

Make adorable ornaments for the Christmas tree using floral wire and washi tape. You can create traditional holiday shapes or […]