Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Chocolate Flower Teacher Gift

Show your appreciation for a wonderful teacher with these ribbon and candy roses. They also make memorable party favors.

Flying Heart Ballooons

This flying heart balloon painting lets kids explore wet-on-wet painting, as well as shadows and highlights. It’s fun for Valentine’s […]

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll

Create a darling set of clothes and a paper doll of Luna Lovegood. Die-hard Harry Potter fans will love this!

Pyrography Wooden Pots

Convert wooden tea light holders to colorful plant pots using a wood burning tool and paint. They’re beautiful and each […]

No-Sew Fleece Whale Pillow

Create a whimsical whale pillow using polar fleece, fiberfill, yarn, and fabric glue. This easy project requires no sewing.

Decorated Summer Hat

Use paint pens, buttons, and your creativity to personalize a store-bought hat. It’s a perfect activity for summer!

Tulle Flower Bouquet

Repurpose party favor wrappings or scraps of tulle to make these sweet and colorful flowers. There are lots of options […]

Colorful Snail Shells

Nature creates a beautiful shape with snail shells. Enhance their beauty with this simple and inexpensive craft.

Simple Gathered Skirt

Learn how to make a gathered skirt with the all-important twirl factor. This is a great beginner sewing project.

Bad Hair Day Drawing

This silly drawing activity is a great activity that only takes a pen, paper, and few minutes. Give it a […]

Paperclip Bookmarks

Combine paperclips and pretty patterned paper to make fun and colorful bookmarks for planners and more. Use your creativity to […]

Scrabble Keychain

Turn Scrabble tiles into monogrammed key rings for yourself or to give as gifts. It’s an easy project that is […]

Monogram Magnets

These easy-to-make monogram magnets make it simple to tell at a glance whose notes, artwork, permission slips, etc. are hanging […]

Cookie Gift Box

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to make a special gift for Mom. Make this gift box and fill it […]

Garden Flags

Create a simple garden flag with just a few materials. Make a bunch for different seasons and holidays, too!

Unicorn Horn Headband

This unicorn headband features a felt horn and ears. It’s easy to make and great for pretend play, Halloween, or […]

Teacup Planters

Make some cute planters using teacups. The tutorial includes a decoupage version or a simpler version with stickers.

Shrink Plastic Animal Keychains

Make cute animal keychains for yourself or as gifts to your friends. Create the charm using shrink plastic, then decorate with […]

Tissue Paper Jars

Save tissue paper and empty glass jars to make this fun and easy craft from recycled materials. Use the jars […]

Boston Tea Party Drawing

This directed drawing of the Boston Tea Party is a great way to add an art component to a study […]

Crochet Pizza Coasters

Keep the tables free of water rings and your home looking great with these adorable Crochet Pizza Coasters. They make […]

Clay Mandala Pendant

This pretty clay mandala pendant is fun to do and very unique. Make one and wear it with pride!

Salt Dough Fox Magnet

Use salt dough and a star-shaped cookie cutter to make a fox magnet for the fridge. It’s easy and totally […]

Decorated Rice Krispie Treats

Dress up Rice Krispie treats (or other desserts) with Candy Melts. It’s so easy to do and they look so festive.

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Bolo Tie

Make your own bolo tie using buttons and beads. It’s easy to do and fun to wear something you made […]

Sticker Name Art

We’re used to looking at the subject of a sticker, but if you ignore the design and focus on the […]

Button-and-Cup Toy

Turn an egg carton into a simple toy that dates back hundreds of years. Make your own, then practice until […]

Garden Marker Cookies

They look like garden markers, but they’re actually tasty cookies. What a fun treat for Mother’s Day or a thoughtful gift […]

Button Lamp Shade

Add pops of color to a plain lamp with some buttons. This simple craft is easy to do and is […]

Easy Waterproof Swim Bags

Make your own waterproof swim bags. They are very easy to make and require only straight lines on a regular […]

Stuffed Piglet Breads

These pig-shaped breads are filled with a delicious potato stuffing. What a great way to make dinnertime extra special!

True Colors Paper Collage

Create a stunning paper collage for (or about) someone you love. It’s a wonderful way to use paper scraps.

Quilled Mother’s Day Card

This simple Mother’s Day card is an excellent way to introduce kids to quilling. It costs only pennies and the […]

Cheerleading Scrapbook

Celebrate a successful year of cheerleading with a personalized scrapbook. Make your own or as a gift for the special […]

Simple Charm Bracelet

Create a simple charm bracelet in just a few minutes with this tutorial. Picking out your charms will take longer […]

Dimensional Paper Cactus

Create a gorgeous dimensional cactus from paper. The instructions are in Russian, but there are plenty of detailed photos and […]

Pillowcase Travel Bag

Use an extra pillowcase to create your own small bag. You need your pillowcase, glue, decorative material, and ribbon or string.

Marbled Chocolate Pops

These marbled chocolate pops couldn’t be easier to make… and they taste great, too! Match them to your party colors.

Colored Sand Paintings

Learn how to make paint with colored sand,and turn it into beautiful sand art paintings. It’s lots of fun and no […]

Luna Lovegood Magic Wands

These dreamy, pastel, crystal-embellished magic wands are inspired by Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. Create them for a magical birthday […]

Pineapple Plant Pot

With a few simple steps, you can turn a plain pot and a succulent into an eye-catching pineapple! It’s so […]

Bugle Bead Earrings

Make funky earrings that are fun to wear with this tutorial. Follow the directions exactly, or use them as a jumping […]

Enchanted Rose Jar

This enchanting craft takes very little time and uses just a few materials you might already have on hand. It’s great […]

Speckle Dye Yarn with Kool-Aid

Learn how to dye your own speckled yarn with Kool-Aid. This speckled, sprinkled, and spotted yarn is all the rage […]

Eye Felt Keychain

Create a cool eye keychain with felt. This simple hand-sewn project is appropriate for sewing novices.

Wire-Wrapped Butterfly Pendant

Make a pretty butterfly pendant using aluminum wire and turquoise beads. This project is a fun way to introduce teens to wire […]

Coloring Book Sand Art

Make your own colored sand paint and use it to give texture and dimension to coloring book pages. You’ll be […]

Rainbow Fudge

Brighten up any occasion with Rainbow Fudge! This tasty treat is fun for spring, St. Patrick’s Day, or any time.

Beaded Bracelet

Teens with some jewelry making experience will love putting together this simple bracelet. It makes a wonderful gift for someone […]