Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Wire-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet

Make a fun wire-wrapped bangle bracelet that is just your style. It’s easy to do and requires no special skill or […]

Quilled Animal Art

Turn strips of paper into adorable little animals, perfect for cards, gift tags and more. This easy quilling project is […]

Real Flower Earrings

Turn real flowers into beautiful earrings that you’ll love to wear. The secret is laminating them!

Button Necklace

Create a pretty necklace using your favorite buttons. It’s easy to do, comfortable to wear, and quite sturdy.

Chinese Theater Handprint Craft

This easy handprint craft is inspired by the many celebrities honored in the forecourt at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. […]

Patriotic Ice Cream Cones

These red, white, and blue patriotic ice cream cones are perfect for Memorial Day and Fourth of July cookouts. They’re […]

Ribbon Notebook Cover

Create a ribbon cover for a notebook. This weaving project not only makes a plain notebook look better, but protects it […]

Inspirational Painted Canvas

Use a favorite Bible verse or inspirational quote to create a meaningful canvas for yourself or someone special. It’s easy […]

Mini Dream Catcher

Make a simple mini dream catcher using wire and cord. It’s a beautiful project that makes a nice gift.

Leather Cord Bracelet

This cool bracelet looks complicated, but is really quite easy. If you can tie a knot, you can make this […]

Beaded Ladybug

This easy craft is a fun project for a summer’s day. It only takes some pony beads and cord.

Ocean-Inspired Earrings

Make beautiful earrings inspired by the ocean. You can even incorporate shells, rocks and other treasures from your own beachcombing.

DIY Marble Maze

Use drinking straws to construct a really cool maze for marbles. Time how long it takes to get the marbles […]

Felt Ice Cream Pops

These felt ice cream pops couldn’t be cuter and they’re easy enough for sewing beginners to make. Be sure to […]

Melted Crayon Terracotta Pot

These pots may look like they were painted, but they were actually decorated with melted crayon! This fun technique requires […]

CD Campfire

Recycle an old CD and make this fabulous miniature campfire! This is great fun for kids who love roasting marshmallows in […]

Washi Tape Cabochon Bracelet

Make beautiful glass cabochons using your favorite colors of washi tape! Then use those cabochons and some beads to make […]

Button and Wire Bouquet

Make a whimsical bouquet using wire and buttons! This fun project is easy to do and really encourages creativity.

Love Pendant

This beginner project is perfect for someone just learning to metal stamp. The finished piece makes a wonderful gift for a […]

Woven Fish Hanging Ornament

Teens with macrame experience will enjoy this challenging project. The tutorial includes step-by-step photos to make it easier.

Mini Rose Topiary

Make a Mini Rose Topiary using paper roses and a foam ball. It’s easy to adapt to feature your favorite colors […]

Me and My Outline

Kids of all ages will enjoy creating life-sized self-portraits! There’s so much room for creativity and imagination with this craft.

Easy Spring-Themed Wreaths

Use inexpensive grapevine wreaths, spray paint and cuttings from your yard to make these pretty wreaths. They’re very easy to […]

Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter

Making whipped coconut oil moisturizer couldn’t be easier! It makes a wonderful gift for Mom, a teacher, a babysitter or […]

Flower Pendant Necklace

Use 2-hole seed beads to create a lovely flower pendant. Use different colors to make flowers to fit each season!

Beaded Felt Mushroom

This pretty mushroom craft is made of felt and decorated with dozens of tiny seed beads. Sewing them in place […]

Tie Dye T-Shirt Headbands

Tie-dye t-shirts white that are stained or have gotten too small, then turn them into a fun braided headband. If […]

Graduation Crown

Make a fun and festive pipe cleaner crown for a special graduate! It’s easy to make and you can customize […]

Ribbon Lei

Make a colorful ribbon lei for graduation or another special occasion. Use school colors or match your party theme.

Marbled Nail Polish Mugs

Create pretty, one-of-a-kind marbled mugs using nail polish! Each one is completely different.  

Recycled Vase Craft

Turn empty baby shampoo bottles into a beautiful set of vases! They’re easy to customize with your favorite colors.

Homemade Bird Bath

Make a colorful birdbath to help your feathered friends on a warm summer day. This fun project starts with glass […]

Chinaberry Tree Decoration

Transform the branches of melia azedarach (Chinaberry) into a beautiful decoration for home. It’s really easy and fast.

Ribbon Flower Hairpin

Use ribbon and beads to make a pretty flower hairpin. This hair accessory takes a little time, but isn’t too […]

Instagram Cabinet

Show off your favorite Instagram photos on a cabinet or other surface! This is a great way for preteens and […]

Melted Crayon Suncatcher

Melt crayon shavings between two sheets of wax paper with a household iron to create a bright, colorful suncatcher for […]

Graduation Card Printable

Make a card for a special graduate quickly and easily using a printable. There are two color choices available.

Flower Bracelet

Use 2-hole seed beads to make a pretty flower bracelet. This project is best for teens with plenty of jewelry […]

Cardboard Bird Feeder

Make this bird feeder using cardboard, sticks and seeds. It’s a fun and easy spring or summer craft for kids

Mexican Flag Pinata

Mexican Flag Pinata Celebrating Mexican heritage with a Cinco de Mayo party? Then you won’t want to miss this fun […]

Expressive Flower Painting

Even young crafters can create beautiful paintings of flowers using the expressive style. Display the paintings as is, or turn […]

Strawberry Tablecloth Holders

Use rocks to create cute little strawberries to bring along on your next picnic. They do a great job holding […]

Bee Keychain

This bee keychain is very distinctive and will make it easy to identify your keys. This project is best for […]

Funfetti Pretzel Pillow

Turn a pair of whimsical tube socks into an adorable pretzel pillow! No sewing machine is required – just some […]

Trash to Treasure Strawberry

Have you ever wondered what to do with the containers that come from gumball machines? One option is to turn […]

Watercolor Geometry Tree Art

This simple Geometry Tree Watercolor art project is fun for kids and adults. There’s no right or wrong – just […]

Glass Bead Earrings

These glass bead earrings are so pretty and not too difficult to make. Once you learn how, make more for […]

Cascarones

Cascarones are confetti-filled eggs that are popular at Mexican celebrations. They’re not very difficult to make and cracking them open […]

Leaf Hair Comb

This leaf comb is put together using hot glue and a little bit of hand sewing. No jewelry-making experience or […]