Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Wire-Wrapped Snail

This cute snail is made from wire and beads. This is one snail you’d be happy to find in your […]

Orange Cat Fruit Sculpture

Give fruit carving a try with this fun feline. All you need are oranges, knives and adult supervision.

Seed Bead Butterfly Earrings

Make cute butterfly earrings using 2-hole seed beads. This is a fun craft for a slumber party or other get-together.

Felt Pinecone Owl

Make cute owls from felt and pinecones. It’s easy to do with plenty of room for creativity!

No Sew Stick Horse

Make a no-sew Stick Horse with inexpensive supplies from a dollar store. It’s great fun for a party or as an […]

Angry Bird Coasters

Have an Angry Birds fan in the house? Make these Angry Birds coasters and create a special movie night at home!

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Quilled Butterfly Earrings

These beautiful butterflies are made from strips of quilling paper! Wear them as earrings, turn them into keychains, or dangle […]

Felt Puppy

This adorable little puppy is made of felt, with two seed beads for eyes. It’s a simple sewing project that […]

Wire-Wrapped Bird

Try making your own adorable bird using just wire and beads. It’s a really fun project with tons of room for […]

Felt Ocean Key Chain

This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]

Wire-Wrapped Dragonfly

This gorgeous dragonfly is made of wire and beads. Follow the directions exactly as written or use your own creativity […]

Circus Animal Cookie Pillows

These delightful pillows will make you smile every time you see them! They’re inspired by circus animal cookies and are […]

Alligator Pencil Box

Turn a plain pencil box into a fun, pencil-chomping alligator! This is such a fun project when the kids are […]

Torn Paper Animals

Turn a simple index card into a torn paper animal! It’s easy to do, very inexpensive, and fun for crafters […]

Butterfly Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered a wide variety of friendship bracelets and are ready to take it to the next level, this […]

Easy Felt Bird in a Cage

This lovely bird and birdcage are made of felt and feature seed beads sewn on as accents. This simple project is a […]

Handprint Octopus

This tutorial includes a printable color background for a project that takes just a minute, or black and white for kids […]

Glue-Resist Dinosaur

The dried glue used to make this dinsoaur resists paint and produces a really cool effect. Freehand the skeleton or […]

Portable Felt Board

Keep the kids busy in the car, at a restaurant, or in a waiting room with this fun felt board. […]

Paper Plate Fish

Make a school of colorful fish from paper plates! Decorate them with paint, sequins, feathers, pom poms or anything else you […]

Glass Bead Fish Pendant

Create a cute fish pendant using glass beads. Then add it to a bracelet or necklace, or use it as […]

Milk Jug Bat Masks

Don’t throw out those milk jugs! They’re the perfect materials to make these fun bat masks for Halloween, a themed […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Turn grosgrain ribbon and glass beads into a pretty dragonfly hair accessory. This project is best for adults or teens […]

Starfish Keychain

This beautiful beaded starfish keychain is easier to make than it seems. It’s great give to someone who loves the ocean.

Plastic Spoon Peacock

This stunning peacock is made from plastic spoons and cotton swabs. It’s easy to do and looks spectacular!

Wire Cat Necklace

Make a cute cat necklace out of nothing but wire! It’s an inexpensive and easy way to start making jewelry.

Bottle and Fish Pendant Necklace

This simple jewelry project is easy enough for beginners. It’s a fast project that can easily be adapted with other pendants […]

Coffee Filter Jellyfish

Adorable jellyfish made from coffee filters that kids can color themselves, a great preschool ocean themed craft!

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This cute jellyfish is made from a paper plate and ribbon. A fun project for preschoolers and great for an […]

Fish Magnets

Recycle a foam meat tray into adorable fish magnets. You can even recycle those old magnets you’ve had on your […]

Finding Dory Ketchup Packet Fish

Turn ketchup packages into colorful fish from the world of Finding Dory. Through a science experiment called “The Cartesian Diver,” […]

Button Frog

Turn buttons and wire into the cutest little frog! This fun craft is easy to do and takes just minutes.

Chenille Stem Monsters

Let your creativity go wild with these fun chenille stem monsters! After they’re done, give them names and come up […]

Chenille Stem Butterfly

This cute little butterfly starts with two chenille stems. Just cut, bend, and glue to make these easy kid-friendly butterflies.

Dinosaur Terrariums

These Dinosaur Terrariums are a lot of fun to make. They’re very easy and a great introduction to gardening.

Printable Paper Bird Mobile

These printable paper birds are so sweet. String them up as a mobile, make garland or use them as cute cards!

Finding Dory Popcorn

Celebrate the release of ‘Finding Dory’ with this fun treat. Ocean blue candy-coated popcorn is speckled with Dory and Nemo […]

Painted Stone Bugs

Transform plain rocks into colorful and fun bugs for the garden. It’s easy to do and there’s tons of room […]

Wire Cat

Turn black wire into this cute kitty cat. It requires some dexterity, but is easy enough for older children to do […]

Triangle Mosquito Art

This project starts as a basic geometry lesson about the types of triangles. Googly eyes turn it into a mosquito.

Beaded Firefly

Make your own Beaded Firefly to hang on your backpack, duffel bag or purse. The tail glows in the dark, […]

Quilled Animal Art

Turn strips of paper into adorable little animals, perfect for cards, gift tags and more. This easy quilling project is […]

Clay Jellyfish

This fun jellyfish decoration is made of clay and fabric. It’s a fun way to use up remnants and scraps that […]

Beanbag Whale

This cute bean bag whale is made with glue, so there’s no sewing required. Use it for pretend play,  illustrating […]

Beaded Ladybug

This easy craft is a fun project for a summer’s day. It only takes some pony beads and cord.

Nature Explorer Kit: Bugs

Put together a super fun nature explorer kit for (or with!) your kids. Use it for nature walks or to […]

Woven Fish Hanging Ornament

Teens with macrame experience will enjoy this challenging project. The tutorial includes step-by-step photos to make it easier.

Playdough Snails

Collect empty shells during a nature walk, then use them to make playdough snails. For an added challenge, you can try […]

Yarn-Wrapped Lambs

Recycle empty cereal boxes into these cute lambs! It’s an easy project that helps kids develop fine motor skills.

Cardboard Bird Feeder

Make this bird feeder using cardboard, sticks and seeds. It’s a fun and easy spring or summer craft for kids

Bee Keychain

This bee keychain is very distinctive and will make it easy to identify your keys. This project is best for […]

Printable Bug Game

Use the printable Bug Game cards to play a game of Concentration or Go Catch A Bug. It’s a fun variation […]

Cotton Ball Lamb

This cute cotton ball lamb is a lot of fun for spring. Draw a lamb or use the printable in […]

Sombrero Kitties

Turn marshmallows and other tasty goodies into these adorable kitties. Los gatos are ready for la fiesta!

Nail Polish Ladybug

Create these cute little ladybugs with wire and nail polish! It’s a fun project for springtime or any time.