Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Working PVC Periscope

Follow the directions to create a working periscope using PVC and mirrors! It’s a great way to combine science, art […]

Felt Roses Card

This beautiful card features simple felt flowers. Use it for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, as a thank you card, […]

Painted Minion Stones

These adorable Minion-painted stones couldn’t be cuter! They’re great for a Despicable Me themed party or for everyday fun.

Sparkly Sea Shell Phone Case

Create a one-of-a-kind phone case that is sure to command a lot of attention. Decoden is easy to do and so much […]

Rubber Band Stamp

Make a stamp in just 2 minutes using with rubber bands. Then use your stamp to decorate napkins, clothing, cards, wrapping […]

Monogram Block Magnets

Repurpose the baby blocks you no longer use to make a family set of monogrammed magnets for the refrigerator. It’s […]

Fabric Tote Bag

Create your own tote bag in less than 45 minutes. This project is best for kids with sewing experience.

Pygmy Puff

Bring a bit of the magic of Hogwarts home with your own pygmy puff. They make the perfect magical pet!

Colorful Cone Earrings

These festive earrings are made from strips of paper, then decorated with pearls. They look like little party hats and […]

Felt Ocean Key Chain

This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]

Wire-Wrapped Dragonfly

This gorgeous dragonfly is made of wire and beads. Follow the directions exactly as written or use your own creativity […]

Circus Animal Cookie Pillows

These delightful pillows will make you smile every time you see them! They’re inspired by circus animal cookies and are […]

Resin Flower Headband

If you have a glue gun and a little bit of time, you can make your own headband featuring resin […]

Ballot Box

Ballot Box Set up your own election by creating this fun ballot box. Let everyone vote on the topic at […]

Braided Ribbon Bracelets

These pretty ribbon are easy to make with your favorite colors of ribbons. They’re a more sophisticated twist on friendship […]

Peg Doll Family Plaque

Create an adorable plaque that represents your family using peg dolls. This makes a wonderful gift, too!

Painted Glasses

A little bit of creativity can change ordinary drinking glasses into fabulous underwater scenes. This is a fun way to […]

Hamburger Name Art

Name art is so much fun because everyone’s project looks totally different! Turn your name into a hamburger to see […]

Name Mandala

Pass time while waiting for an appointment, during a long flight, or on a rainy day with this name mandala […]

Pokeball Cake

Here’s another way to get in on the Pokémon action…make a Pokeball cake! It uses a star tip and is […]

Torn Paper Animals

Turn a simple index card into a torn paper animal! It’s easy to do, very inexpensive, and fun for crafters […]

Beach-Inspired Anklet

Create a colorful anklet to wear this summer using shaped beads. This project is easy to do and doesn’t take […]

Miniature Indoor Archery Set

Turn basic items from around the house into a functional archery set! It’s easy to make and great fun to […]

Painted Flag Rocks

This easy craft is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the countries participating in the Olympics. Make just a […]

Watermelon Scarf

Create a no-sew watermelon scarf! It’s so much fun to wear on a breezy summer evening.

Butterfly Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered a wide variety of friendship bracelets and are ready to take it to the next level, this […]

Line Art

Tape makes it easy to create beautiful artwork quickly and inexpensively. The tutorial shows five different styles.

Felt Strawberry Ice Cream

Turn felt into a cute little ice cream craft. This easy sewing craft is a great way for beginners to […]

Succulent Gumball Planter

Turn a few household objects into a cute gumball machine succulent planter! It’s a fun craft for the whole family […]

Sea Shell Cookies in a Jar

With plunger cutters and an easy recipe, you can gather up sea shells in no time! What a wonderful treat […]

Stuffed Fabric Ball

These colorful, stuffed fabric balls make a great project for kids who are learning to sew. Not only can you […]

Shibori-Inspired Ribbon Necklace

This beautiful shibori-inspired necklace is made of ribbon, beads and glue. It looks much more difficult to make than it […]

Copper Pipe Planter

This fun wall-mounted planter is made out of copper pipes with no glue or plumbing compound. Kids can link the pipes together […]

Rocket Stamp

Can you guess what ordinary office supply was transformed to make this cool rocket stamp?! Make your own stamp to decorate […]

Surprise Slime

This Surprise Slime is embedded with plenty of embellishments like pom poms, glitter and beads! It’s great fun for little […]

Summer Herb Garden

Upcycle old window screens to make this cool summer herb garden. It’s a fun project for the whole family to […]

Homemade Bean Bag Chair

Store-bought bean bag chairs are pricy, but it’s inexpensive and easy to make your own. This is a good project for kids […]

Fabric Bracelets

Use strips of gauze, paint and glue to create these one-of-a-kind fabric bracelets. They are so pretty and make a […]

Easy Felt Bird in a Cage

This lovely bird and birdcage are made of felt and feature seed beads sewn on as accents. This simple project is a […]

Glue-Resist Dinosaur

The dried glue used to make this dinsoaur resists paint and produces a really cool effect. Freehand the skeleton or […]

Easy Multi-Layer Bracelet

This multi-layer bracelet is very quick and easy to make. No jewelry-making tools or experience needed!

Glass Bead Fish Pendant

Create a cute fish pendant using glass beads. Then add it to a bracelet or necklace, or use it as […]

Exploding Art

Grab the kids and head outdoors for this super fun exploding art project! IEach one is completely different.

Felt Rose Mobile

This pretty mobile is inspired by wind chimes. It features felt roses and pearl dangles.

Colorful Magnetic Board

This huge magnetic board is great for hanging kids’ artwork, leaving notes, or practicing spelling words. You might be surprised […]

Braided Pearl Bracelet

This pearl bracelet is a fun project for kids who are ready to move beyond friendship bracelets. Make it exactly […]

Squirt Gun Painting

Kids of all ages will love creating artwork with paint-filled squirt guns! This unique project is the ultimate in summertime […]

Wire-Wrapped Moon Earrings

These nifty moon earrings are easy enough for jewelry-making beginners to try. It’s a fun project to do during a […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Turn grosgrain ribbon and glass beads into a pretty dragonfly hair accessory. This project is best for adults or teens […]

S’mores Necklace

This s’mores necklace is great for summer camp, a family camping trip, or National S’mores Day (August 10)! It’s easy to […]

Vintage-Style Felt Wallet

Create your own wallet from your favorite colors of felt! This sewing project is inexpensive and makes a lovely gift.

Star Wars Water Bottle Labels

Keep track of everyone’s water bottles with these adorable printable labels. They’re great for a Star Wars themed birthday party […]

Clay Incense Holder

Make a pretty incense holder using clay. It’s really easy and takes only 5 minutes. Incense should only be burned […]