Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Ombre Shibori Tie Dye Top

Make a gorgeous shirt using the ancient shibori technique. Bright and bold colors really make this design pop.

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Pencil Bookmarks

These soft bookmarks grab your pages but won’t tear the paper. A fun craft for the kids and they make […]

Rubber Band Cross

Use rubber bands to make a cross design. Attach hooks for earrings, a chain for a necklace, or use it as […]

Paper Strip Turtle

Dig out those narrow scraps of scrapbook paper and use them to make this friendly turtle. Easy and very inexpensive.

Monster Bookmarks

Do your kids love monsters? Make these fun bookmarks that not only hold your place, but also keep from tearing […]

Felt Pencil Case

This cute felt pencil case couldn’t be easier to make. It’s as simple as sewing two buttons in place.

Polymer Clay Jewelry

Polymer clay jewelry is inexpensive and super easy to do using small stamps for fun designs! A great project for […]

Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes

Cupcakes filled with ice cream are fun for any occasion, but especially for a birthday party! Cake, ice cream, frosting […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Pins

These cute flower hair accessories couldn’t be easier to make! They’re so simple to make you’ll want them in every […]

Flat Macrame Friendship Bracelet

Here’s a fun twist on the traditional friendship bracelet. This technique is easy to learn and the materials are inexpensive.

Shadow Box Bank

Make your own unique piggy bank using a shadow box picture frame and a photo background. A great way to encourage the […]

Colorful Glue Sun Catcher

You’ll need to plan ahead for this one because of drying time, but the process is so fun it’s worth […]

Pencil Case

Send the kids back to school with a pencil case they make themselves! No sewing required for this easy project. You […]

Drawing Robot

Make your own actual drawing robot out of a few simple parts. So much fun to watch in action and a […]

Shark Jewelry

If you’re a shark fan, you are going to love cutting up a toy shark and turning it into several […]

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Beaded Fringe Necklace

This eye-catching beaded fringe necklace can easily be customized with your favorite colors and styles of beads.  Best for crafters with jewelry-making […]

Duct Tape Visor

This Duct Tape Visor comes with a pattern for easy construction. Choose your favorite color or pattern and have fun.

Chunky Pearl Necklace

This elegant pearl necklace would look beautiful on girls of any age.  It makes a great gift for Mom, Grandma, a […]

Crystal Rainbow Necklace

This crystal rainbow necklace is beautiful and fun to make.  Requires minimal jewelry-making experience.

Raised Dog Bowls

Fabric, Mod Podge and a name label turn rimmed dog dishes and trash cans into a cute, personalized feeding station […]

Beaded Flower Necklace

This necklace looks complicated to make, but it is much easier than it looks.  This is a fun project for […]

Roundabout Purse

Teens will love making their own roomy and easy-to-access Roundabout Purse. Best for girls with some sewing experience.

Coffee Can Bird Feeder

Craft your own coffee can bird feeder using things you probably already have around the house. Then wait and watch […]

Flower Power Canvas Paintings

Create whimsical flower canvases to decorate your favorite room. This easy project leaves lots of room for creativity!

Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

If you can tie square knot, you can make a bracelet!  This inexpensive project is fun for jewelry-making beginners.

Canvas Pet Art

All you need is scrapbook paper, a silhouette of your pet and spray paint to make these easy pet art […]

Braided Ribbon Headband

Preteens and teens will have fun making braided headbands from their favorite colors of ribbon. This is a fun project for a […]

Leather Cord Bracelet

This eye-catching beaded leather cord bracelet is quick and easy to make.  No special jewelry-making experience or tools are required.

Paper Llama

Follow the step-by-step directions to learn how to draw a llama. Use your cute llama to make an unique and fun […]

Monster Toothbrush Buddies

These adorable glow-in-the-dark monsters are made from clay. They’re a great way to keep toothbrushes organized and accessible.

Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons

This adorable craft repurposes items that might otherwise be destined for the trash: water bottle caps, light bulbs, and fabric […]

Drop Earrings

Make colorful pretty drop earrings following the easy directions.  A good project for jewelry-making beginners.

Pac-man Characters

Introduce your kids to Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde with this totally tubular craft that will bring you way back to […]

Craft Stick Bracelets

Use a wood burner to design custom craft stick bracelets that are truly unique. Some patience and easy directions are […]

No-Sew Tote Bag

Turn an old tote bag into something fresh and new with this easy tutorial. All you need is an old […]

Frozen-Inspired Crystal Hairpins

These elegant, sparkly hairpins are so easy to make and so fun to wear!  They’re perfect for everyone from teens headed […]

Infinity Friendship Bracelet

Teens who have mastered the basic friendship bracelet designs will have fun trying this more advanced pattern.  A fun project […]

Fabric Rose

Follow the directions to learn how to make beautiful roses from fabric! Then add those roses to hair clips, gifts, […]

Hawaiian Seashell Earrings

These colorful Hawaiian shell earrings are easy to make and perfect for summer!  A good project for a girl who […]

Oilcloth Covers

Here’s a project you’ll want to make before heading back to school!  Turn an inexpensive, plastic organizer into a unique […]

Duct Tape Rose Bouquet

Make a pretty rose bouquet out of duct tape. This is a unique and affordable gift for a special relative, teacher, […]

Two-Color Bow Hair Clip

This hair clip looks complicated to make, but you don’t need to be a master at tying bows to make […]

Beaded Curtain

Teens will love dressing up their door or window with this fun and funky beaded curtain.  Attach it with double-stick […]

Tibetan-Inspired Necklace

This Tibetan-style charm necklace is a great way to introduce girls to basic jewelry-making skills.  Personalize it with different beads, coils, […]

Crochet Sunglasses

Crochet sunglasses are fun to keep you looking cool during the summer. They also work great for yarnbombing!

Simple Dangle Earrings

Make simple beaded earrings using your favorite colors and styles. These earrings don’t take much time to create, so plan […]