Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Day of the Dead Skulls

Inspired by the festive and colorfully decorated sugar skulls of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, these two beauties light up […]

Spider Web Tip Nails

Love fingernail designs? Try this spooky version of spiderwebs this Halloween. Your friends will want you to do their nails […]

Slimy Green Lantern

Turn an ordinary paper lantern into a slimy looking ball for your Halloween party or house decorations. It’s easy to […]

3D Pumpkin Cookies

Talk about wow factor, these cookies will make your party guests “oooo” and “ahhh”! On the outside they are fun […]

Floating Soy Candle

This is a nice gift idea, it’s a super simple tutorial for how to make your own floating soy candles. […]

Zombie Arm Cupcakes

Make these fun cupcakes of the living dead! Form bones from gum paste to make these skeletal arms that are […]

Sparkle Necklace

This pretty necklace is the perfect jewelry project for tweens and teenagers. In fact, this would be a fun slumber […]

Felt Envelope

A simple sewing project that can be a gift or a special family letter holder. This would be great for […]

Soy Wax Tarts

This is a tutorial showing how you can make your own homemade soy wax tarts. This would be ideal for […]

Beaded Memory Wire Bracelet

Create a pretty beaded bracelet with memory wire, beads and jump rings. Use your favorite colors to cater to your […]

Pumpkin Shadow Box

This clever diorama was made from a foam pumpkin and a little spray paint. Place whatever you want, like this […]

Postage Stamp Necklace

For teenagers that are looking to create more jewelry, this absolutely lovely postage stamp necklace is a fabulous project for […]

Bee House

Build a bee house to help nature along and encourage pollination of the area plants. The tutorial explains about a […]

T-shirt Backpack

Kids can turn their old t-shirts into a usable backpack with this tutorial from Family Fun. Parents may need to […]

Wire Name Necklace

This tutorial explains how to make a name or other word out of wire and turn it into a pretty […]

Halloween Shaped Cheese

You can make these cheese shapes at home using a silicone mold. Kids will love being in the kitchen and […]

Paint Chip Bookmark

Recycle those paint chips into bookmarks after your painting project is finished. Fun and colorful bookmarks to use in the […]

Soy Skull Candle

This tutorial shows how to make a soy candle in the shape of a skull, perfect for Halloween. Tweens and […]

Hunger Games Charm Bracelet

Is your daughter a Hunger Games fan? She’ll love the idea of making her own book bracelet! This tutorial shows […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

Origami Necklace

Teenagers and tweens will love this origami style necklace they can make using simple pleats and a few jewelry supplies. […]

Chunky Bead Knotted Necklace

This pretty and bright necklace is full of chunky colorful beads and ribbon! An easy way to make jewelry that […]

Knotted No-Hem Capri Pants

Is your teen or tween looking for a sewing project to hone her skills? These adorable capris are perfect for […]

Patriotic Splatter Paint Nails

Decorate your fingernails to show your patriotic spirit. Whether it’s the Olympic games, 4th of July or any other time […]

Wavy Friendship Bracelet

This project is perfect for teenagers who want to take the friendship bracelet to a new level of skill. Friendship […]

Notebook Organizer

This is a great project for the beginning sewer, or something fun mom can make for her kids. Keep pens […]

Washi Tape Pencil Wraps

No messy paint and nothing complicated, just some simple washi tape and everyday pencils and your kids will be stylin’ […]

Easy Wall Vase

This shows how you can display flowers in a pretty and unique way, by gluing a vase to a wooden […]

Tea LIght On A Pedestal

This is a pretty and simple way to glam up a regular tea light candle into something much more visually […]

Denim Beaded Ring

A fun way to recycle bits of old blue jeans. A great craft for a teenager, would be fun for […]

Car Air Freshener

This is a fun and simple craft for teenagers getting their first cars! It’s a simple way to customize a […]

Recycled Paper Bird Mobile

Turn your old magazines into a beautiful paper bird mobile. A nice project for mom to make to hang in […]

Neon Paper Bead Earrings

Make paper beads with neon paper, a paper punch, and Mod Podge. This is a great project for teenagers and […]

Neon Pens

Here’s a great way to make your school pens different from everyone else’s! This is an easy project that anyone […]

Makeover Flower Vases

Get your teenagers started on DIY projects in anticipation of decorating their dorm rooms! For a little under $6.00, I […]

Neon Feather Storage Boxes

This storage boxes are great for storing all sorts of things, including school supplies like erasers, paper clips and even […]

Jumprope Keychain Bracelets

You won’t misplace your keys any more! Dollar store jump ropes are a good substitute for utility rope and are […]

Easy Nail Stencil

Easy way to make finger nail polish stencils – with a paper punch. Great for tweens & teens, fun for […]

Embellished School Supplies

Decorate your 3 ring binders by embellishing them with pretty scrapbook paper and personalizing with your favorite photos. This is […]

Square Knot Bracelet

This fun bracelet was made with jump ropes and cord. This would make a great sleepover or teen party project. […]

Tie Dye T-shirt Jewelry

Make tie dye jewelry out of braided t-shirt strings. Great way to recycle old stained t-shirts. This is a really […]

Blowing Dandelion T-shirt

Here’s an easy way to paint a blowing dandelion on a t-shirt. This is a really fun project for tweens […]

Quick Book Cover

This easy note book cover will have your child headed back to school in style. Fun to make and an […]

Easy Ombre Nail Art

This is an easy nail art technique that the girl in your life will love. It’s a great idea for […]

Pencil Cuff Bracelet

Whether you have a trendy teen or you know a teacher who enjoys quirky accessories, nothing screams back-to-school fashion quite […]

Shell Jars & Instant Rusty Lids

Display summer souvenirs in jars and instantly rust the lids for a weathered vintage look. Kids will enjoy watching the […]

Secret Postcard Decoder

This paper decoder is a very basic, entry-level approach to understanding ciphers and is great fun for postcards. A fun […]

Zentangle Key Chain

Zentangles — a fancy word to describe doodles! Doodle your way to an awesome key chain by drawing on shrink […]

Duct Tape Phone Case

Using duct tape and color coordinated fabric, we’ll show you how to construct a really cool phone case! Back to […]

BooBoo Bandaid Brownies

What’s the best way to make a kid feel better when they get a booboo? A brownie treat shaped like […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Amulets

Use play-dough, buttons and beads to create an old fashioned good luck charm. Perfect for a party craft, history project, […]

Stylish Pencil Pouches

Hit the halls in style this school year when you create these cute pencil pouches! Gather pretty paper, a sandwich […]

Homemade Incense

We’ll show you how easy it is to make your own incense. A great tutorial that’s appealing to teenagers.

Faux Red Coral

If your kids like creating under the sea dioramas, follow our instructions on how to make red coral. Using resin […]

Mini Burger Bites

Nothing says summer like picnics and burgers! Surprise your picnic guests with these fun cookie burgers for dessert.

Embellished School Supplies

Add some pizzazz to plain ol’ school supplies by covering them with scrapbook paper. Make some for you and give […]

Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

Make this cute pencil holder for a teacher back-to-school gift! Simply cover a container with chalkboard paint and embellish with […]