Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Beaded Skull Earrings

These beaded skull earrings are great fun to wear on Halloween. They’re inexpensive to make and not too difficult.

Vampire Caramel Apples

These fun Vampire caramel apples are great for a Halloween party at home or at school. Marshmallow teeth give these […]

Chenille Stem Spider

Turn chenille stems and beads into a surprisingly realistic spider. It’s a wonderful project to accompany a study of spiders.

Corpse Bride Headpiece

Make a Corpse Bride headpiece for a Halloween costume or cosplay, inspired by Tim Burton’s character. It’s easy to do and […]

Spiderweb Phone Case

Make a fun Halloween spiderweb phone case with simple step-by-step instructions. It’s easy, inexpensive, and is sure to get lots […]

Yarn Coaster and Trivet

Make coasters and trivets in your favorite colors with this easy craft. This is a wonderful project for kids to […]

Flower Bracelet

This beautiful flower bracelet is surprisingly easy to make. It’s a fun project for jewelry-making novices to try.

Eyeball Cupcakes

With just a few ingredients, you’ll have creepy eyeball cupcakes in no time! They’re great fun for Halloween.

Map Family Canvas

Use a map to create a beautiful canvas of the place your family calls home. This makes a wonderful gift, […]

Stuffed Felt Cat

This stuffed felt cat is adorable and easy to do – a winning combination! It’s a good project for kids […]

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups For less than $5.00, you can make enough of these cute little yummy mummy treat cups […]

No-Sew Felt Pirate Patch

This easy, no-sew, felt pirate patch is a fun costume accessory. Arrrr, matey, you’ll be ready for Halloween in no […]

Kumihimo Yarn Bracelet

Use chipboard and yarn to make a simple kumihimo bracelet to wear or share. We used patriotic colors, but any […]

Literary Clock

Turn your favorite childhood book into a working clock! It’s a great project to display in a nursery or bedroom, […]

Mini Pumpkin Patch

This fall-inspired mini pumpkin patch is lots of fun for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to get kids […]

Felt Succulent

This felt succulent is easy to make. Give it as a no-maintenance gift, or keep it for yourself!

Beaded Starfish Earrings

These beautiful starfish earrings are a bit complicated to make, but doable for teens with some beading experience. Wear them […]

3-D Flower Bouquet

Create a dimensional bouquet of paper flowers for someone special. It’s a keepsake a friend, relative or teacher will cherish.

Pumpkin Fairy House

Turn a pumpkin into a fun and playful fairy house. The tutorial has lots of ideas to customize it and […]

Decoupage Drawer Knobs

These may look like fancy hand painted ceramic knobs, but there is no painting involved! Just download beautiful designs and […]

Pyrography Pencils

Restyle monochrome pencils with pyrography! It’s easy to do, but parent supervision is essential.

Straw Whistle

Turn a straw into a whistle in under a minute. This fun science experiment couldn’t be simpler!

Tangerine Rabbit

This healthy lunch stars an easy-to-make tangerine rabbit. It’s orange for Hunger Action Month, but fun year-round.

Marbled Ice Cream Cones

Make your own artistic ice cream cones using paper marbling with shaving cream and liquid watercolor paint. It’s easy to […]

Ribbon Petal Hair Clip

Turn ribbon into a pretty ribbon petal hair clip. It’s easy to do and can be customized with any color […]

Amish Buggy Art

This Amish Buggy Art is inspired by the buggies of eastern Ohio. Sharpen your pencil and get started!

Autumn Mosaic

Create a gorgeous fall mosaic with this easy coloring project. It’s a great choice for a classroom or other group […]

Changing Leaves Project

This mixed media art project is perfect for fall. Make your own leaf template to create a beautiful repeating watercolor […]

Tangerine Snail

It takes just a few minutes to turn a tangerine into a cute snail. It’s a great way to add […]

Picture Frame Terrarium

Make this fun glass terrarium from cheap picture frames. It’s easy to do and looks great when it’s filled and on […]

Wire-Wrapped Snail

This cute snail is made from wire and beads. This is one snail you’d be happy to find in your […]

Orange Cat Fruit Sculpture

Give fruit carving a try with this fun feline. All you need are oranges, knives and adult supervision.

Plastic Spoon Catapult

Turn a plastic spoon and a few other common materials into a working catapult. It’s safe and very kid-friendly.

Seed Bead Butterfly Earrings

Make cute butterfly earrings using 2-hole seed beads. This is a fun craft for a slumber party or other get-together.

Craft Foam Tiara

Use craft foam and rhinestones to make a lightweight, durable, fabulous tiara or crown. It’s perfect for dance, costumes, theater […]

Felt Pinecone Owl

Make cute owls from felt and pinecones. It’s easy to do with plenty of room for creativity!

Future Voter Button

Future Voter Button Voting is important and many young citizens don’t take advantage of the opportunity. Do your part to […]

Minecraft Gift Wrapping

This printable pixelated Minecraft scrapbook paper is a great way to wrap a present for your favorite Minecraft fan. Use it […]

Science with Eggs

Learn how to make an eggshell disappear, then use the naked eggs for more experiments. Kitchen science is so much […]

Sundae Gift Basket

Make an ice cream sundae box for a sweet summer gift. It’s a great activity for children to help make […]

Galaxy Journal Cover

Give a plain journal a galaxy-inspired cover that’s out of this world! It’s made with inks and embossing powder.

CD Scratch Art

Use an old CD to create beautiful scratch art. The completed art can be hung on the wall, used as […]

Gel Freezer Pack for Lunch

Make your own reusable gel freezer pack to keep the food in your insulated lunch bag fresh and cool. It’s […]

Easy Kumihimo Bracelet

Use your favorite colors of nylon thread to make a pretty kumihimo bracelet. It’s surprisingly easy to do!

Mini Emoji Cakes

With emojis so popular, why not turn them into edible sweets? There’s an emoji for every occasion!

Beaded Strawberries

These beaded strawberries look super cute dangling from a phone, keychain, or zipper. This project is best for teens with beading experience.

Felt Flower Pillow

This lovely felt pillow looks complicated to make, but it’s not! The pillow and leaves have simple hand-stitching, while the […]

Quilled Butterfly Earrings

These beautiful butterflies are made from strips of quilling paper! Wear them as earrings, turn them into keychains, or dangle […]

Quilled Birthday Cake Card

This colorful card is easy to make using beginning quilling techniques. Change out the colors to match the birthday child’s […]

Batik with Toothpaste

Create beautiful faux batiks using a resist made from toothpaste and lotion! All the fun of batik without the mess […]

Elven Wire Wrapped Crown

This beautiful, elven-looking tiara or crown is made with wire-wrapping (no soldering). It makes a gorgeous addition to a costume and […]

Thunderstorm Balloon Cloud Costume

This unique thunderstorm cloud costume has flashing lightning and optional ‘rain.’ It’s inexpensive, easy to make, and so much fun […]

Flower Key Chain

Ready to try something different with seed beads? This cute beaded flower key chain is just the thing to do!