Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Decorative Garden Stakes

Add a little pizzazz to your front lawn with these gorgeous Decorative Garden Stakes. They’re easy to make and simple […]

Hair Tie Bracelets

These stylish elastic bracelets double as hair ties. Make a bunch to give to friends!

Shrink Plastic Jewelry

Create beautiful and unique jewelry using shrink plastic. Make earrings, a pendant, a ring, a keychain, or anything else you […]

Agate Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

This agate beaded suede cord bracelet is suitable for jewelry-making beginners. It makes a wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma, a […]

Beaded Rainbow Wind Chime

Use colorful beads and craft sticks to create a wind chime for the backyard. It’s easy to do and looks […]

Wooden Bangle Bracelets

Make these wooden summer bangle bracelets using colorful paper napkins! It’s a fun and easy way to make your own unique […]

Terra Cotta Wind Chimes

Turn terra cotta pots into fabulous wind chimes for the garden. The strings of beads look like flowing water!

Rigatoni Necklace

Make this twist on a classic pasta necklace by decoupaging rigatoni! It’s a fun and easy craft for kids.

Drinking Straw Bead Necklace

Make simple necklaces from colorful drinking straws. They’re a great way for young crafters to develop fine motor skills or to work […]

Glitter Hair Pins

Make glittery hairpins for yourself or as gifts to give to friends. They’re a simple and inexpensive party favor.

Clay Mandala Pendant

This pretty clay mandala pendant is fun to do and very unique. Make one and wear it with pride!

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Bolo Tie

Make your own bolo tie using buttons and beads. It’s easy to do and fun to wear something you made […]

Simple Charm Bracelet

Create a simple charm bracelet in just a few minutes with this tutorial. Picking out your charms will take longer […]

Bugle Bead Earrings

Make funky earrings that are fun to wear with this tutorial. Follow the directions exactly, or use them as a jumping […]

Wire-Wrapped Butterfly Pendant

Make a pretty butterfly pendant using aluminum wire and turquoise beads. This project is a fun way to introduce teens to wire […]

Beaded Bracelet

Teens with some jewelry making experience will love putting together this simple bracelet. It makes a wonderful gift for someone […]

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 […]

Pastel Cord Bracelet

Make a cord bracelet with pretty pastel colors by following the easy tutorial. Make extras for your friends, or pick […]

Wire-Wrapped Tree Pendant

This wire-wrapped tree is fun to make and adds a beautiful touch of spring to indoors. Each one is totally […]

Easter Egg Pendant Necklace

Celebrate Easter with this unique beaded Easter egg pendant necklace. Use your favorite colors and styles of beads to make […]

Glass Bead Dangle Earrings

These simple earrings are a good way to introduce girls to wire-wrapping techniques. They’re easy enough for preteens and teenagers […]

No Sew Fuzzy Bunny

Create a fuzzy bunny using soft microfleece and a wood bead. It’s a fun twist on a washcloth bunny.

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace featuring quilled flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do and looks so pretty.

Pony Bead Rainbow

Create a beautiful rainbow using pipe cleaners and pony beads. This is a great activity to work on color recognition […]

Wood Bead Trivets

Make a set of trivets using painted wooden blocks and beads. It’s easy to do and they make a lovely […]