Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

How to Make Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are a fun craft for tweens and teens and are relatively inexpensive to make. They’re also a great […]

Felt Holiday Haversack

Create an adorable holiday haversack out of felt and ribbon. This sewing project can be as simple or as elaborate […]

Vintage-Inspired Advent Calendar

Make a vintage-inspired Advent calendar for someone special. The tutorial includes the sewing-themed printable images, but you could substitute patterned […]

Santa Pants Treat Box

Fill these cute Santa Pants with candy or other treats to share with friends, neighbors, or a special teacher. When […]

Candy Cane Taste Test

Give an interactive, edible gift that’s sure to get any candy lover in the spirit of Christmas! This gift is […]

Angel Pendant Necklace

Make a beautiful beaded angel pendant necklace. It makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

Quilled Wreath Decoration

Make a pretty quilled wreath to hang in your house, dangle from gift bags, or as an ornament for the […]

Gingerbread Man Ornament

This simple gingerbread man ornament looks great hanging from a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere else you want to add […]

Felt Christmas Frame

This pretty felt frame just screams, “Christmas!” It has some sewn elements that are easy enough for beginners to try.

Quilled Angel

Create a lovely angel using quilling paper. It’s not very difficult and makes a great ornament, present topper, or window […]

Wire-Wrapped Angel Candle Holder

This golden wire-wrapped angel candle holder is something special. It’s perfect for the Christmas season or to enjoy year-round.

Coloring Book Place Cards

Wondering what to do with completed coloring book images? Use them to make place cards for Thanksgiving!

Photo Luminaries

These gorgeous Photo Luminaries are so easy and make a great gift. Change out the photos for different seasons or holidays.

How to Draw a Rooster

Drawing a rooster is really easy to do with these simple instructions. Color it with oil pastels or any other […]

Beaded Flower Rings

These pretty little rings are quite simple to make once you learn the pattern. Make some for yourself and more […]

How to Make Soap

Soap making is a fun craft because there are so many variations — cool shapes, scents, oils and more. Melt and pour […]

Beaded Star Earrings

Create beaded star earrings to show your patriotic pride. This project is best for teens with some jewelry making experience.

Seed Bead Bracelets

These seed bead bracelets are easy and inexpensive to make. They’re a great project to introduce preteens and teens to […]

Copper Pipe Magazine Holder

Make this chic magazine holder out of copper pipes. It’s surprisingly easy to do and would make a very thoughtful […]

Mandala Lavender Sachet

This pretty sachet features a mandala design and is filled with lavender. It’s really quite easy to make!

Rooster Seed Mosaic

This regal rooster is made from seeds, nuts and beans. Create a marvelous mosaic with these natural art materials.

Wacky Sacks

Few can resist these cute, updated stress balls. They’re filled with play-dough and so fun to squeeze!

Indoor Fairy Garden

Make a simple and fun indoor fairy garden by layering colored sand. It’s a neat project that has so much […]

Rooster Art

Can you guess what item replaced paintbrushes in this cool rooster project? It’s a fun technique that kids of all […]

Perler Bead Flags

Create your state or national flag using fusible beads. The tutorial shows the US and California flags, with links to […]

Footprint/Handprint Turkeys

Create an entire flock of turkeys using the footprint and handprints of everyone in the family! This is a great […]

Star Seed Bead Bracelet

Use seed beads to make a gorgeous star bracelet. Once you learn how to make one star, it’s just a […]

Thank You Jar

This Thank You Jar is a fun family project that encourages thankfulness, selflessness and kindness. The jar is kept stocked with […]

Painted Earrings

Transform googly eyes, fabric and paint into custom earrings. It takes just minutes!

Stuff The Turkey Game

Stuff the Turkey is the perfect party game for Thanksgiving. It’s so simple to make and a lot of fun […]

Button Flower Ring

Turn buttons and beads into a pretty flower ring! Make them in all your favorite colors.

Grape Pendant Necklace

Create a grape pendant from purple beads. Hang it from a necklace, use it as a zipper pull, or add it […]

Halloween Erasers

Make your own erasers to celebrate Halloween. These cute and colorful erasers will brighten up your desk and they’re so […]

Corkboard Map

Keep track of all family travels throughout the US with this corkboard map. Kids will love reminiscing about the places […]

Autumn Hair Comb

Use filigree leaves and faceted beads to create a hair comb that is perfect for autumn. It’s easy to do […]

Easy Oreo Spiders

Serve these adorable little spiders at your Halloween party. They’re much too cute to spook!

Pumpkin Earrings

These cute pumpkin earrings are fun for Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall in general. This easy project is a fun way […]

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

Pebble Fairy House

Make your own pebble and stick fairy house with a real moss roof and hinged door. What a wonderful way […]

Sewn Leaves

Add extra pizazz to fall leaves with colorful threads. This easy project is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing.

Happy Monsters

Monsters don’t have to be scary. Follow the steps to draw your own happy monsters with big eyes.

Monster Eyeball Garland

Decorate for Halloween with this furry, not-too-spooky monster eyeball garland. It’d be perfect for a Monsters, Inc. themed party, too!

Colorful Doily Candles

Turn plain candles into a colorful and unique decoration with doilies. It couldn’t be easier!

Jump Rings Necklace

This pretty necklace is made using jump rings. It’s an easy project for jewelry-making beginners to try.

Colored Leaf Display

Create a colorful display using painted dry leaves. You could use the same technique to display leaves that Mother Nature […]

Fabric Scrap Pebbles

Use fabric scraps to make your own pebble art. Believe it or not, it’s actually very easy to do!

Bloody White Chocolate Apples

These ‘bloody’ white chocolate apples are absolutely perfect for a Halloween party. They’re easy to make, look really spooky, and […]

Spider Cookies

Transform cookies into spiders with just a single decorating tip. Aren’t they adorable?!

Beaded Flower Bracelets

Once you learn how to make this beaded flower bracelet, make one for each of your best friends in her […]

Button Tidy Box

Make a tidy box organizer for craft or sewing supplies. Customize it with your favorite buttons!

K-Cup Fascinator Hat

Recycle a Keurig K-Cup pod into a fancy, fun fascinator hat. This adorable hat is fun for tea parties, brunch, or […]