Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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 […]

Mini Bat Treats

These adorable little bats look almost too cute to eat! They’re really easy to make and taste great, too.

Deer Pumpkin

This sweet deer pumpkin is easy to make and requires almost no carving. It’s a fun option for a jack-o-lantern […]

Colorful Acorns

Create colorful acorns with acrylic paint to decorate your home for fall! They’re easy to make and are simply beautiful.

Cat Pendant

Use seed beads to create a cool cat pendant. Wear it as a necklace, hang it as an ornament, or […]

Cord Star Flower Bracelet

Make a star flower bracelet from cord and large pearls. It’s a fun project that doesn’t take very long to […]

Coloring Page Altered Box

Turn a plain box into something special by altering it with a completed coloring page. It’s a great way to […]

Creepy Dorothy Bookmark

Turn the classic character of Dorothy into a creepy bookmark for Halloween. This is a great way to repurpose a thrift […]

Pom Pom Fruit

Create pom poms that look just like your favorite fruit using nothing but yarn. The tutorial includes instructions to make […]

Grape Pendant

This wire-wrapped grape pendant makes a pretty necklace, keychain, or zipper pull. Or use it to decorate a gift!

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Glitter Slime Halloween Garland

Make glittery green slime garland to decorate for a Halloween or Ghostbusters-themed party. Make this removable garland using just glitter […]

Felt Phone Pouch

Create a custom felt cover to protect and store your phone. This easy project is appropriate for kids with all levels of […]

Mummy Decoration

This creepy mummy craft is easy to do and takes very little time. Can you guess what is inside the […]

Watercolor Leaf Garland

This beautiful crayon and watercolor project makes a wonderful decoration for fall. It’s a fun project to do as a […]

Felt Panda Ornaments

Turn black and white felt into adorable hanging panda ornaments. This is a simple hand sewing project, suitable for beginners […]

Tissue Paper Yarn Pumpkin

Create a unique pumpkin decoration with yarn and tissue paper. It’s lots of fun and each is one of a […]

Yarn Pumpkin

Decorate for fall with this cute yarn pumpkin. It’s easy, fun and even smells like fall.

Leather Cord Wrap Bracelet

Make this simple leather wrap bracelet using 2-hole seed beads. It looks great and is easy enough for jewelry-making beginners.

Oversize Scrabble Tiles

Turn scrap wood into oversize Scrabble tiles. Hang them outdoors or in to spell fun, seasonal messages.

Ghost Treats

Celebrate Halloween with three simple and fun ghost treats. The tutorial includes instructions to make ghost cookies, ghost cakes and […]

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, […]