Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Christmas Sweater Serving Tray

Serve treats in a delightfully tacky Christmas Sweater Serving Tray! Start with a finger-woven edge, add all sorts of decorations, […]

Laundry Scoop Winter Scene

Repurpose plastic laundry scoops by turning them into festive winter scenes. These are beautiful hanging from the tree or sitting […]

Paper Coasters

Turn beautiful patterned papers into paper coasters. It’s easy to do and they make excellent gifts.

Braided Charm Bracelet

This beautiful braided charm bracelet is fun to create and would make an excellent gift. No special tools or previous […]

CD Wreath

Use yarn to turn an old CD into a beautiful Christmas wreath. It’s fast, easy, and fun!

Star Christmas Ornaments

These Star Ornaments are easy and lots of fun to make. They look beautiful on a Christmas tree, on gifts, […]

Award Ribbon Place Card

Use ribbon, fabric, and glue to make these charming award ribbons. Use them as place cards at parties or as […]

Wrap-Around Friendship Bracelet

This wrap-around bracelet is easy to make and doesn’t require any jewelry-making experience. Choose school or team colors, or simply […]

3D Perler Bead Christmas Tree

Move beyond two-dimensional fuse bead projects and make this cool 3-D Christmas tree! The individual pieces are flat for easy […]

Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute Santa Claus ornament out of Perler beads. It’s easy and makes a great gift!

Cookie Cutter Soap

It’s fun and easy to make beautiful soaps to give as gifts or party favors. Customize the colors, scents and shapes […]

Rocket Ship Blast Off

Build your own rocket ship with just paper cups, construction paper and an elastic band! This simple craft teaches kids […]

Christmas Window Clings

Have the kids make Christmas window clings to decorate for the holidays. This craft is super easy with our printable […]

Beaded Christmas Bracelet

Make a beautiful red and green beaded piece for Christmas. Wear it as a bracelet, wrap it around vase or candle […]

Stenciled Table Runner

Create a beautiful stenciled table runner that adds fun and warmth to a holiday meal. This is a time-consuming project, […]

Plastic Spoon Snowmen

Make adorable snowmen from plastic spoons and clay pots. They’re easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Embedded Suede Cord Bracelet

This cool bracelet is so easy to make and looks fantastic. All you need are acrylic beads, suede cord, and […]

Beaded Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute beaded Santa Claus ornament using red, black and transparent beads. It’s easy to do and looks great […]

Sparkly Gum Paste Toadstool

Add a little bit of fairy or woodland magic to any cake or cupcake with these sparkly, edible gum paste […]

Glittery Cow Cup

Create cute glittery cow-inspired cups for enjoying milkshakes, smoothies and other yummy treats. It’s so easy to do!

Chain Dangling Earrings

These beautiful earrings only look expensive! They’re actually quite simple and inexpensive to make.

Give Thanks Banner

Create this eye-catching “Give Thanks” banner for Thanksgiving Day. It’s inexpensive and easy to do.

Thankful Blocks

Make these pretty ‘thankful’ blocks quickly and easily, with no saw required. A fun project for Thanksgiving or any time.

Wire and Bead Christmas Tree

This stunning bead and wire Christmas tree would make a wonderful gift for someone special. A fun project that doesn’t […]

Santa Claus Earrings

These cute Santa Claus earrings are a great project to introduce kids to beading and jewelry making. This project is easy […]

Fall Leaf Party Straws

Set your Thanksgiving table in style with these fall leaf party straws! This simple craft idea is fun for kids […]

Fabric MP3 Case

Make a fashionable fabric holder for your MP3 player that goes right over your belt, backpack strap, or other loop. […]

Printable Thanksgiving Placemat

This printable Thanksgiving placemat and crayons will keep the kids occupied when Thanksgiving dinner isn’t quite ready. It couldn’t be […]

Candy Cane Bath Bombs

These easy-to-make bath bombs have a hint of soothing peppermint. A great homemade gift that kids can give to special relatives, […]

Button Christmas Tree

Make a cute Christmas decor using buttons, fabric, rhinestones and a shadow box. Children can sew the buttons in place or […]

No-Bake Pumpkin Cookie Truffles

These no-bake pumpkin cookie truffles are absolutely delicious and couldn’t be easier! The kids will love making these treats to […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

These Thanksgiving turkey cookies couldn’t be easier to make or more delightful to eat! It’s a great holiday activity for the […]

Pine Cone Place Card Holders

Add some sparkle to the holiday table with gold pine cone place card holders. They are inexpensive to make and […]

Leaf-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Have fun with your kids making these colorful leaf-shaped sugar cookies! These beautiful cookies are a great way to celebrate […]

Thanks Friendship Bracelet

This very special friendship bracelet with letters makes it easy to tell a friend just how you feel. Spell a name […]

Poppers Christmas Decoration

Turn a balloon and string into a cute Christmas decoration. Hang these poppers on the tree or give them as […]

Wire-Wrapped Heart Ring

Make a cute heart ring using aluminum wire and pliers. A fun beginner project for preteens and teens.

Thanksgiving Family Tree

This inexpensive and easy Thanksgiving craft is a fun project for the whole family to do together. It’s a great […]

Printable Pumpkin Place Card

Perk up your Thanksgiving table this year with printable pumpkin place cards. Cardstock and Glue Dots make it an easy […]

Perler Bead Snowflake

Make a pretty snowflake from Perler beads this winter! It’s easy and it’s fun.

Paperclip Angel

Make an angel with a butterfly paperclip, a bead and some ribbon. It’s really simple and so pretty!

Recyclable Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this clever Advent calendar. After each gift is opened, simply recycle the empty container. No […]

Nativity Finger Puppets

Follow the simple tutorial to make a complete set of Nativity Finger Puppets, including Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, the angel and […]

Beaded Candy Cane

Create a beautiful three-dimensional beaded candy cane ornament. Keep one for yourself and make more to give as gifts.

Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.

Perler Beads Minion

Despicable Me fans will love making this cute minion from Perler Beads! It’s fun and easy to do.

Bowling Pin Turkey

This bowling pin turkey is a fun and easy Thanksgiving decoration. A few inexpensive supplies and your trusty glue gun […]

Tasty Turkey Craft

Turn store-bought cookies and candies into the cutest turkeys! A fun project to keep the kids entertained on Thanksgiving.

Puffy Paint Window Decorations

It is so easy to make your own window decorations with puffy paint. Decorate the windows for every season and occasion!

Fall Leaf Butterflies

Collect leaves with the kids on a beautiful fall day, then turn them into gorgeous butterflies. It’s so fun and […]

Perler Bead Lemon Coasters

Make these cute lemon coasters from Perler Beads. They are simple to make and are an inexpensive gift for kids […]