Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Give Thanks Banner

Create this eye-catching “Give Thanks” banner for Thanksgiving Day. It’s inexpensive and easy to do.

Thankful Blocks

Make these pretty ‘thankful’ blocks quickly and easily, with no saw required. A fun project for Thanksgiving or any time.

Wire and Bead Christmas Tree

This stunning bead and wire Christmas tree would make a wonderful gift for someone special. A fun project that doesn’t […]

Santa Claus Earrings

These cute Santa Claus earrings are a great project to introduce kids to beading and jewelry making. This project is easy […]

Fall Leaf Party Straws

Set your Thanksgiving table in style with these fall leaf party straws! This simple craft idea is fun for kids […]

Fabric MP3 Case

Make a fashionable fabric holder for your MP3 player that goes right over your belt, backpack strap, or other loop. […]

Candy Cane Bath Bombs

These easy-to-make bath bombs have a hint of soothing peppermint. A great homemade gift that kids can give to special relatives, […]

No-Bake Pumpkin Cookie Truffles

These no-bake pumpkin cookie truffles are absolutely delicious and couldn’t be easier! The kids will love making these treats to […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

These Thanksgiving turkey cookies couldn’t be easier to make or more delightful to eat! It’s a great holiday activity for the […]

Pine Cone Place Card Holders

Add some sparkle to the holiday table with gold pine cone place card holders. They are inexpensive to make and […]

Leaf-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Have fun with your kids making these colorful leaf-shaped sugar cookies! These beautiful cookies are a great way to celebrate […]

Thanks Friendship Bracelet

This very special friendship bracelet with letters makes it easy to tell a friend just how you feel. Spell a name […]

Poppers Christmas Decoration

Turn a balloon and string into a cute Christmas decoration. Hang these poppers on the tree or give them as […]

Wire-Wrapped Heart Ring

Make a cute heart ring using aluminum wire and pliers. A fun beginner project for preteens and teens.

Printable Pumpkin Place Card

Perk up your Thanksgiving table this year with printable pumpkin place cards. Cardstock and Glue Dots make it an easy […]

Perler Bead Snowflake

Make a pretty snowflake from Perler beads this winter! It’s easy and it’s fun.

Paperclip Angel

Make an angel with a butterfly paperclip, a bead and some ribbon. It’s really simple and so pretty!

Recyclable Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this clever Advent calendar. After each gift is opened, simply recycle the empty container. No […]

Nativity Finger Puppets

Follow the simple tutorial to make a complete set of Nativity Finger Puppets, including Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, the angel and […]

Beaded Candy Cane

Create a beautiful three-dimensional beaded candy cane ornament. Keep one for yourself and make more to give as gifts.

Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.

Bowling Pin Turkey

This bowling pin turkey is a fun and easy Thanksgiving decoration. A few inexpensive supplies and your trusty glue gun […]

Tasty Turkey Craft

Turn store-bought cookies and candies into the cutest turkeys! A fun project to keep the kids entertained on Thanksgiving.

Perler Bead Lemon Coasters

Make these cute lemon coasters from Perler Beads. They are simple to make and are an inexpensive gift for kids […]

Glitter Art Gumball Machine

Use a variety of colored rubber bands and glitter glue to make this sparkly gumball machine. A fun project with […]

Driftwood Fish

Make beautiful fish art from driftwood the kids have collected. A great way to remember a special trip to the […]

Thanksgiving Candy Centerpiece

This pretty Thanksgiving candy centerpiece is the perfect way to dress up the holiday table. It also makes a great […]

Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

This pretty mixed-bead bracelet is a wonderful beginner project. It’s easy, fast, and simple to customize with your favorite colors […]

Turkey Caramel Apple

Add a few feathers to a chocolate-dipped caramel apple and you’ll soon have a turkey! Such a fun treat for […]

Flower Jewelry Holder

Use air-dry clay to make a beautiful flower jewelry holder. This simple craft makes a wonderful and inexpensive gift and […]

Wood Grain Art

Create a beautiful piece of art by painting wood grain! This simple project is almost like a paint-by-number and is […]

Duct Tape Rose Headband

There are so many uses for duct tape roses. Follow the directions to make a pretty headband for your doll […]

Colorful Bead Bangle

Make a bangle bracelet out of common nylon thread and colorful acrylic beads. This project is easy and fun!

Easy Crochet Tizzy Scarf

This cute and fuzzy scarf is easy to make and fun project for those who are new to crochet. Make […]

Perler Bead Bracelet

Perler beads can be used for more than just two-dimensional designs. Learn how to use them to make a pretty bracelet!

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorate plain wood game blocks with images of your favorite superheroes. A fun way to personalize a game!

Turkey Pinecone Craft

This turkey pinecone craft uses elements of nature to create a Thanksgiving decoration that is perfect for the dinner table […]

Mess-Free Dyed Yarn

Kids will love creating their own beautiful dyed yarn. It’s easy to do and mess-free.

Eyeball Pudding Cups

Here’s a fun dessert idea for Halloween! Kids will love making (and eating!) this easy eyeball pudding cup treat.

Mummy Candy Bar Favors

These mummy candy bar favors are easy enough to make with younger children and cool enough for the older ones. […]

Dyed Cornhusk Witch

Create festive cornhusk witches in black and orange this Halloween. This fun craft is best for teenagers.

Cookie Googly Eyes

Kids will have a blast wiggling these Cookie Googly Eyes before snacking on them. They wiggle just like plastic googly […]

Gravestone Cookies

You need four simple ingredients and a handful of toothpicks to create these spooky Halloween gravestone cookies. They’re a unique […]

Halloween Witch Hat Treats

Combine chocolate candy melts, chopped nuts and Bugles corn snacks to make adorable witch hat treats. These tasty snacks are […]

Copper Wire Bracelet

Make a beautiful and elegant woven bracelet from copper wire. This bracelet is so easy to make. A fun project for […]

Googly-Eyed Cake Pops

If all monsters were this cute, kids wouldn’t mind if they lived under their beds! These cake pops are decorated […]

Beaded Skeleton

Use white and black seed beads and follow the simple directions to make this skeleton. A fun project for Halloween!

Snickers Candy Bouquet

Make a Snickers Candy Bouquet in a ‘chocolate vase’ to give to someone special. A wonderful gift for a birthday, […]