Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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 Oreo Pops

Make this edible treat to celebrate any day you want to be patriotic. 4th of July, Patriot Day, Memorial or […]

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 […]

Candy Corn Topiaries

Here’s a simple project your kids can make to decorate the house for Halloween! Easy to do with candy corn […]

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 […]

Crazy Crunch Caramel Popcorn

Popping up with lots of ideas for popcorn, including this sweet crazy crunch caramel popcorn recipe! Great for a circus-themed […]

Decoupage Picture Frame

A picture frame decoupaged with scrapbook paper and children’s artwork makes a lovely gift for family members. Personalize the frame […]

Decorative Luminary

Transform a plain votive cup into something more personalized using pretty card stock and Mod Podge. Use with a flameless […]

Painted Canvas

Beautiful canvas art created by using sticker letters to write a message on a canvas, covering  the canvas with paint. […]

Paper Butterfly & Fish Cards

Pretty paper butterfly and fish cards – paint and decorate them to use for correspondence or as art. Simple, easy, […]

Painted Canvas Wall Art

Blank canvas and paints are all that’s needed to create one-of-a-kind art for your home. Children will love seeing their […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

It’s simple to make bright and cheery flowers out of tissue paper. Use for decorations or fill a vase with […]

Cute as a Button Card

Personalize these pretty cards to say “Happy Birthday” or “Thinking of You”. Find all the materials necessary for this project […]

Decorated Mugs

Kids can personalize coffee mugs with Sharpie pens to make great gifts for grandparents, teachers…even Mom and Dad!

Hand Crocheted Bracelets

A cool way to give new life to old t-shirts…make a jersey bracelet or headband out of them! A frugal […]

Painting Shirts for Teens

Teens can go back to school in style by creating cool shirts with their own designs on them!  A fun […]

Letter Photo Props

Use wood letters, scrapbook paper to create pretty photo prop letters. Perfect for taking pictures for grandparents, Mother’s Day, Father’s […]