Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Disney-Inspired Beaded Necklace

Make a beaded necklace inspired by Mickey Mouse!  This necklace requires basic jewelry-making tools and intermediate skills.

Flower and Bee Earrings

These flower and bee earrings are fast and easy to make.  A fun project for a jewelry-making beginner.

Felt Balls

Learn two easy ways to make colorful felt balls.  The completed balls can be used for rings, hair accessories, or […]

Knit Bowtie Headband

This simple knitted bowtie headband is just the thing for windy school days!  A great project for a beginning knitter.

Cake Bunting

This cake bunting is insanely easy and quick to make. It’s perfect for a graduate, a birthday (replace the numbers with […]

Finger Knitting

Use this finger knitting tutorial to make cool scarves, bracelets and headbands. No equipment is needed except your fingers and […]

Personalized Drink Cozy

Make your own personalized drink cozy sleeve using printable cotton canvas and felt.  These make great gifts.

Viking Shield Sugar Cookies

Make these totally edible Viking shield cookies, inspired by the movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’  A fun addition to […]

Rice Krispie Ovens

Make a cute little Rice Krispie Treat oven for your favorite baker!   All you have to do is cut, […]

DIY Fabric Flip Flops

All you need are bits of fun fabric or retired clothing, two pieces of felt, scissors and hot glue to […]

Patriotic Candle Holders

Looking for a way to light up the night this 4th of July? Patriotic candle holders are the perfect complement […]

We Love You Photo Frame

This simple project is easy to do and makes a great gift. If you have photo paper at home, it […]

Printable Cheeseburger Gift Box

Think outside the box with a quick and easy printable cheeseburger gift box! It’s fun, unusual and the perfect size […]

Angel Earrings

Make guardian angel earrings with white pearls and silvery wires.  This project requires basic jewelry-making skills and tools.

Wooden Bird Houses

Wooden birdhouses are so fun to build and to decorate!  Older children with basic woodworking skills can build these (with […]

Puffy Paint Boot Embellishment

Decorate plain boots with puffy paint to create a whimsical, one-of-a-kind look.  A fun way to add some of your […]

Polymer Clay Beads

Learn how to make colorful polymer clay beads to wear as jewelry.  The tutorial includes two- and three-tone beads as well […]

Knitted Hair Bow

This cute hair bow can be created by a beginning to intermediate knitter. It can be worn by someone of any […]

Washi Tape Picture Frame

Give a picture frame a totally different look by adding washi tape!  This project is fun and easy to change […]

Hero Mason Jar

Honor that special service member with a personalized Hero Mason Jar.  It makes a wonderful gift at any time of […]

Rainbow Ribbon Necklace

This rainbow ribbon necklace is very easy to make and requires no jewelry-making experience.  Make it as is, or switch […]

Monogrammed Button Bracelet

Make a button bracelet for yourself or as a gift, customizing the button colors and the monogram to suit the recipient. […]

Fringe Drop Earrings

These fringe drop earrings look complicated to make, but they are actually very easy and totally appropriate for a beginner. […]

Ribbon Earrings

Use leftover bits of your favorite ribbons to make one-of-a-kind earrings.  A fun and easy project that doesn’t take a […]

Tiger Striped T-Shirt

Paint cool tiger stripes on a t-shirt using fabric spray paint.  Kids will love making these and then showing off […]

Candy Wrapper Origami Butterflies

Transform candy wrappers into beautiful origami butterflies!  A fun way to introduce kids to origami, using something that would otherwise […]

Soda Can Vase

Use a can opener and paint or tape to turn an aluminum can into a cute vase.  A fun upcycling […]

Origami Swan

Origami is one of the most inexpensive crafts a kid can do. This swan is a great project to help young […]

Fairy Rocks

These fairy rocks are fun and easy for little hands to make.  A perfect activity to help keep kids occupied […]

Candy Lei

Celebrate a special occasion with fun and easy candy leis.  Personalize them with the recipient’s favorite candies, school colors, etc.

Tie Dye Art

This fun summer craft uses canvas, glue, and dye and can be customized with any colors of design.  It’s a […]

Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake

Everyone will love this rainbow tie-dye surprise cake!  It’s actually surprisingly easy to make once you know the secret.

Felted Soap

Felted soap makes a great scrubbie, a gift anyone would appreciate receiving.  This easy and fun activity is a wonderful […]

Patriotic Freedom Drops

This colorful pretzel snack is very quick and easy to make and really tasty!  It is ideal for the 4th […]

Frame with Homemade Enamel Dots

Make homemade dimensional painted enamel dots, then use them to decorate a frame!  This makes a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Cold Stone Ice Cream Party

Guests will love making their own ice cream creation or choosing from the downloadable menu.  This is a fun party […]

Origami Turtle

Fold a cute origami turtle in only 8 steps!  Use colorful origami paper or solid-colored copy paper.

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Wood Button Bead Earrings

Turn wood button beads into adorable earrings.  They are easy to make and require only basic jewelry-making equipment and skills.

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Painted Chevron Planters

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind planters with paint and chevron tape.  Fun for kids of all ages.

Stamped Feather Headbands

Create fancy painted or stamped feathers, then turn them into cool headbands!  These unique accessories are as fun to make […]

Sculpted Paper Flower Gift Bag

Turn plain white gift bags into gorgeous monochromatic paper flower sculptures for just a few cents.  These elegant bags are […]

Wire-Wrapped Button Ring

This wire-wrapped button ring is inexpensive and fun to make and to wear.  Choose any color of buttons and wire.

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]

Beaded Dragonfly Pendant

Create a bright and beautiful beaded dragonfly pendant to wear as a necklace.  A fun project for beginning beaders.

Colorful Stretch Bracelet

Create a pretty stretch bracelet using simple beading techniques.  This project is appropriate for those who are new to beading.

Multi-Strand Pearl Bracelet

This pretty multi-strand ombre pearl bracelet is a fun project for someone who is new to beading.  Customize it with […]

Sunflowers in Five Materials

Introduce your child to five different art materials by making these beautiful sunflowers. Each portion is colored with a different […]

Upcycled Comic Book Can

This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones.  Fun […]

Felt Heart-Shaped Earrings

Girls will love making and wearing these cute heart-shaped felt earrings.  They are so easy to make and can be […]

Beaded Flower Bracelet

Girls will love making this beautiful beaded flower bracelet!  Customize it with different colors or styles of beads.