Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pirate Wreath

Create a cool pirate wreath for a pirate-themed birthday party or Halloween. The tutorial includes a template.

Halloween Night Lights

These quick and easy Halloween Night Lights are the perfect crafts to make with kids. They look great during the […]

Jack O’Lantern Luminaries

These Jack O’Lantern luminaries are easy for kids to make and they are a fun art project as well. I […]

Colored Microwave Popcorn

Follow the directions to create tasty popcorn in the microwave that pops in your favorite color! Mix colors to create […]

Clay Pumpkin Pencil Toppers

Use homemade clay to make these cute pumpkin toppers and holder. They’re a fun way to add a fall touch […]

Rubber Band Car

Turn a paper towel tube and some rubber bands into an awesome car to race with friends! It’s so much […]

3 Peas in a Pod Bracelet

Create a cute bracelet featuring three peas in a pod. This jewelry is fun to make and fun to wear.

Fabric-Wrapped Foam Letters

Use inexpensive foam board to cut out letters, then wrap them in colorful fabric. They’re a great way to personalize kids’ […]

Easy Personalized Notebooks

Sometimes it just takes a little personalization to take something ordinary and make it fabulous. Follow the directions to make […]

Origami Paper Monsters

Use these cute paper origami monsters as bookmarks or puppets. They’re easy to make and are full of personality!

Printable Lunchbox Notes

These cute printable lunchbox notes are a fun way to show how much you care. They’re not limited to just […]

Cement Pac-Man Magnets

Use a silicon mold and quick-drying cement (or any sort of dough or clay) to make awesome Pac-Man magnets. They […]

Wire Bird Pendant

Make a pretty bird pendent out of wire and colorful beads. Add it to a necklace, dangle it from a […]

Bottle Cap Flower

Recycle those old bottle caps into a darling flower for the garden. It’s inexpensive and so cute!

Bling Rock Paperweight

This pretty paperweight makes a beautiful gift for someone special. It’s very easy to make using any sort of gems, […]

Grandparent’s Day Card

Grandparent’s Day is coming up. Use this printable card to tell them how much you love them. There is a […]

BB-8 Shirt

Create your own BB-8 t-shirt to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The printable makes it easy.

Colorful Chalkboard Frame

Make colorful chalkboard frame to share messages, notes or important reminders. Add a magnet to hang it on the refrigerator or […]

Chain Charm Bracelet

Make a chain charm bracelet with your favorite colors and styles. It’s easy to customize and looks great!

Cat Pillow

Use fleece to make soft, no-sew pillows for cats and other pets. But don’t stop at one! Make a bunch […]

Chewbacca Mickey Ears

Make these easy headband Chewbacca Mickey ears for your next Disney Parks vacation. They’re also fun for Halloween or Star […]

Faith Bracelet

This bracelet of beads and knotted hemp serves to remind kids about their faith. Young people of all ages will […]

Minion Hand-Painted Shoes

Take a slightly-used pair of shoes and turn them into something new, inspired by those lovable Minions. It’s inexpensive, easy […]

Fancy Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered basic friendship bracelet techniques, try this one that takes it to the next level! Customize it with […]

Felt Cupcakes: Four Ways

Follow the instructions to make four different styles of felt cupcakes. They are perfect for kitchen pretend play.

Seed Bead Flower Necklace

This impressive necklace takes some time, but the results are worth it! Once you learn how to make the first […]

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Customize a plain pencil cup with embroidery thread! Add your initial, patterns or any other designs you can dream up.

DIY Darth Vader Costume

You won’t believe how easy it is to put together the main part of this Darth Vader costume! Duct tape […]

Star Wars Planet Mobile

Turn a store-bought solar system kit into a galaxy far, far away! Each planet represents a different planet in the […]

Lightsaber Phone Case

Give your phone case a little Star Wars flair with adhesive gems! It’s so easy to do and really cute.

Easy Star Wars Blankets

Cozy up with your favorite Star Wars characters! These blankets are a great project to do with kids. They also […]

Flower Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Make an eye-catching flower bangle cuff bracelet using pearls and leather cords. This is a great gift to give to […]

Backpack Labels

Make your own labels for backpacks, luggage or other belonging quickly and easily. Switch out the label as needed!

300+ Sewing Crafts for Kids

September is National Sewing Month. If you’re looking for sewing patterns for kids, we have collected over 300 sewing crafts for children! We have […]

Glue Stick Bracelet

These bracelets couldn’t be easier! Simply use a glue gun to pipe colorful glue into bracelet blanks.

Glass Pebble Lantern

Create a cool lantern for an outdoor gathering using glass pebbles and a recycled jar. The decorative pebbles reflect the […]

Plastic Animal Hooks

Repurpose small plastic toy animals as hooks for a bedroom, playroom or mudroom. What a great way to give toys a […]

Clay Maps

Create clay maps of special places in your city or state or elsewhere in the world. It’s a great way to […]

Wire-Wrapped Owl Pendant

Make a beautiful wire-wrapped owl pendant for yourself or as a gift. This beautiful piece of jewelry takes some time […]

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Beaded Flower Hair Clip

Create a beautiful hair clip using beads and organza. Change the colors of the beads or fabric for a completely […]

Colorful Salt Art

Combine salt and chalk to create a beautiful array of layered colors in a glass vase. This is a great […]

Rock Doll Faces

These adorable doll faces start with ordinary rocks! Use markers, yarn and your creativity to turn rocks into beautiful dolls.

Personalized Zipper Pull

This fun zipper pull will make a backpack more personal in just a few easy steps. The possibilities are endless!

Daisy Necklace

This daisy necklace is so pretty and makes a wonderful gift for mom or a special teacher. This project is […]

Decorative Display Board

Make a fast and easy decorative display board to hold all sorts of little pretties. Use it to hold photos, […]

Beaded Flower

This gorgeous beaded flower takes a bit of time and patience to do, but it is not difficult and the […]

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Bubble Blower Tie Dye

Turn your next tie dye project into an afternoon of fun by using a bubble blower to create a unique […]

Star Bead Woven Bracelet

This cute star bead woven bracelet is easy to make and requires no special equipment or jewelry-making experience. It’s a […]

Floss Desk Caddy

Make a fun desk caddy from embroidery floss and starch. It’s so easy and inexpensive, too!

Decorated Pencil Cup

Transform a pencil cup into an attractive desk display with washi tape and die-cut shapes. This is a quick and […]

Beaded Bar Earrings

Jewelry making doesn’t have to be intimidating! Follow eight easy tips to make your own beaded bar earrings in your […]

Inspirational Stones

Kids can make these inspirational stones for themselves or for someone who may need a little boost in confidence. They’re […]

Hair Ties

These colorful hair ties only take seconds to make. They make a fun gift, too.