Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Foil Pendants

Here’s a inexpensive jewelry craft that really gets kids thinking creatively! It’s fun for birthday parties, sleepovers, or when just […]

Perler Bead Rubik’s Cube

This Rubik’s cube is totally tubular! It’s a fun challenge for kids who are ready to tackle 3-D Perler Bead […]

Chenille Critters

Make whimsical critters using beads and chenille stems. It’s easy to do and the possibilities for creativity are endless!

Wire-Wrapped Fish

This wire-wrapped fish is so colorful and fun. It’s best for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!

Cute Bear Hair Clip

This adorable bear barrette is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing. Follow the steps to make the bear, […]

Easy Beaded Sun Craft

Create a beaded sun using craft sticks, yarn, and pony beads. This simplified version of a God’s Eye is easy […]

Personalized Slap Bracelets

Are you looking for a fun project to make this summer? Then learn how to create custom slap bracelets, in […]

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. They’re […]

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet This cool project is great for almost any age. Working with beads is fun and this method is […]

Homemade Kaleidoscope

Create beautiful patterns with this fun homemade kaleidoscope. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group.

Button Necklace

Make your own fun fabric button necklace! They’re infinitely customizable, quite affordable, and so pretty.

Diamond Art Monogram Luggage Tag

Combine paper and leftover Diamond Dotz to create a gorgeous luggage tag featuring your initial. It’s quick and easy and […]

Baseball Charm Necklace

Use these directions and printable template to create baseball charms you can use on a necklace or any other way […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Flower Bobby Pins

Create pretty silk flower hair pins to wear this spring. This project requires adult supervision.

Morse Code Bracelets

These easy bracelets are a great way to share a secret message, or keep a special name/birthday with you always. […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace

Eric Carle fans will recognize this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar. This necklace craft is so much fun and provides practice […]

Paper Plate Tambourines

These easy paper plate tambourines have a touch of glamour with a stained glass heart-cut out. It’s an easy Valentine’s […]

Homemade Candy Rings

These adorable rose rings are made in molds from candy melts. So cute, so easy, and tasty, too!

Peppermint Swirl Headband

Show your holiday spirit with a festive Peppermint Swirl Headband. This candy cane inspired craft is fun to make and […]

Pony Bead Christmas Tree

Pony Bead Christmas Tree Use colorful pony beads and chenille stems to make these fun and bendable Christmas trees. They […]

Pixie Dust Necklace

This super simple Pixie Dust Jar Necklace inspired by Disney’s Tinkerbell will delight youngsters who believe in the power of […]

Scrabble Necklace

Create personalized necklaces for the Scrabble fans in your life. This project is quick and easy and makes a great […]

Clothespin Necklace

This statement necklace started out as a clothespin! Learn how easy it is to make your own.

Beaded Pumpkins

This craft is for all ages. Even the little ones can help to thread beads onto a pipe cleaner to […]

Jeweled Fall Crown Tutorial

This jeweled fall crown is easy to make and costs less than 10 dollars. It’s the perfect accessory for your […]

Seed Bead Art

Use seed and small beads to create one of a kind art work. Teenagers can create pictures to hang in […]

Headband Holder

Organize headbands and other hair accessories with this simple DIY project. It’s fun to make and solves a problem that […]

Beaded Indian Corn

Use pipe cleaners and beads in vivid fall colors to make this fun Indian Corn craft. It’s very easy to […]

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Scroll Earrings

Jewelry making is a lot of fun and the results are stunning. Teens will love making these eye-catching earrings.

Chenille Stem Flower Hair Band

Turn ordinary chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) into an adorable hair accessory. It’s so easy to do, you’ll want one in […]

Sports Necklace

Show team spirit with this fabulous sports necklace! A fun project for teammates to make together for themselves, their moms, or a […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Whether crafting with a summer camp group or spending the day crafting with Mom, this adorable pet rock necklace should […]

Hedgehog Pencil Holder

Make an adorable Hedgehog Pencil holder out of a wooden egg and beads. It’s a great gift idea for kids, […]

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Air Dry Clay Bracelets

Use air dry clay to make simple bracelets that are lovely and fun to wear. This is a project even […]

Strawberry Necklace

Have the kids paint a walnut to make this faux strawberry necklace they can wear.

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wand

Use pipe cleaners and pony beads to make fun and whimsical bubble wands in a variety of shapes! A fun […]

Rainbow Dream Catcher

Dream catchers are fun to make and look so cool hanging on the wall. This version is simple for even […]

Name Bracelets

Make personalized name bracelets using lettered beads. It’s fun and easy to do!

Beaded T-Shirt Headbands

Don’t throw out those old t-shirts! With a pair or scissors and a handful of beads you can create your […]

Glittery Lace Crown

Make the little girls in your life happy with this glittery, sparkly lace crown tutorial. It’s a must-have for a […]

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Depending on what you attach to the back, these make wonderful […]

Crunchy Slime

Learn how to make crunchy slime with this easy recipe for kids. No borax needed! We use small beads for […]

Plastic Bead Bowl

This fun bowl is made from melted plastic beads. A little adult supervision is required.

Wood Beads Snowman

Turn wooden beads into an adorable snowman ornament. Dress him up with googly eyes, pom poms, sequins, and a little […]