Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Flower Hairclip

Use your creativity to turn ribbon, resin flowers and beads into a beautiful hair accessory. It’s easy to do and […]

Braided Headband

Make a beautiful braided headband accented with pearls and polymer clay flowers. It’s easy to do and is a fun […]

Wire Beaded Tree

Make a pretty tree using beads and wire. This lovely decoration is a great introduction to jewelry-making skills.

Knotted Flower Hair Clip

Turn a long piece of colorful nylon cord into a beautiful flower hair clip when you master one simple knot. […]

Beaded Mickey Headband

Make a cute beaded headband inspired by everyone’s favorite mouse! Use stiff felt, rhinestones and pearls to make this fast […]

Patriotic Straw Necklace

Turn paper straws into patriotic necklaces! It’s easy to do and they make great accessories for July 4th, Veteran’s Day […]

Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create these pretty wooden beaded necklaces using yarn you make yourself from old t-shirts. What a fun way to give new […]

Jump Ring Bracelet

Create a colorful bracelet using wooden beads and jump rings. It’s very easy to do and a good introduction to beading.

Floral Charm Bracelet

Make a cute charm bracelet using colorful wooden beads! This is great activity to introduce a child to jewelry making.

Beaded Pendant

Turn wire and beads into a clever pendant. Once you learn the technique, you can make your own designs with […]

Two Minute Twisted Bracelets

These colorful twisted bracelets literally take only minutes to make. Kids will love creating these fast and easy accessories.

Shell Pendant Necklace

Turn a favorite shell into a pretty pendant necklace. It’s easy to do and a great way to remember a […]

‘Up’ Necklace

This adorable pendant necklace is inspired by the Pixar movie, “Up.” What a fun and uplifting project for kids to make!

Clay Flower Vase Necklace

These cute clay vase necklaces are so easy to make. When they’re done, just add water and real flowers for an […]

Pearl Drop Earrings

Make beautiful, elegant Pearl Drop Earrings for less than $1 a pair! These are a great gift for preteens and […]

Beaded Hair Bow

Make an adorable beaded hair accessory to wear on a special occasion or any time. This project is easy enough […]

Felt Doll

This pretty felt doll is actually a pin you can wear! This is a fun project for girls with some […]

Four-Strand Woven Bracelet

Take friendship bracelets to the next level with this intricate four-strand woven bracelet. This takes some time, but the results are […]

Ocean-Inspired Bracelet

Make a beautiful bracelet inspired by the ocean. This inexpensive craft requires only colored wire, pearl beads, a clasp and […]

Silver Fairy Pendant Necklace

Create an adorable wire-wrapped beaded silver fairy pendant necklace. This unique piece of jewelry is fun to make and wear.

Cube Pendant Necklace

Create a unique cube pendant necklace, inspired by a Rubik’s Cube! This project is best for crafters with some jewelry-making […]

Lace Cuff

Make a lace cuff bracelet that is custom-fitted to your arm. A parent will need to help younger children but […]

Flower Button Bouquet

Create a lovely bouquet (that will never wilt!) using buttons and beads. This fun craft is easy enough for beginning […]

Flower Brooch

Make a beautiful flower brooch with silver wire-wrapped leaves for yourself or as a gift. It’s fun to make and so […]

Decorated Bobby Pins

Use enamel paint, colored gemstones and glue to make decorated bobby pins that match any outfit. These pretty accessories make a […]

Wire Finger Ring

Make a pretty wire finger ring for yourself or as a gift. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors […]

Coffee Shop Keychain

Show your love for your favorite coffee shop or other business with a cool keychain. It’s fashionable yet practical, unique, […]

Beaded Crown

This beautiful beaded crown is just as appropriate for little girls playing dress-up as it is for teens who want […]

Beads and Buttons Wire Rabbit

Follow the directions to make a rabbit from wire, then decorate it with beads and buttons! This cute craft is […]

Coffee Sleeve Bracelet

Save your coffee sleeve and turn it into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! There are so […]

Stamped Wine Cork Necklace

These Stamped Wine Cork Necklaces are easy to make and really cute. They’re a great craft for a teen or […]

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

It’s so easy to turn a thrift store bowl into a personalized gift for Mother’s Day. It also makes a […]

Recycled Denim Bracelet

Recycle old denim pants into an awesome bracelet! This easy project is fun for a birthday party activity, at a slumber […]

Wire-Wrapped Wave Bracelet

This wire-wrapped beaded bracelet looks complicated, but it is actually quite simple. It’s a fun project for girls with some […]

Bent Craft Stick Bracelets

Bend wooden craft sticks, paint, and wrap in twine to make pretty bracelets you’ll love to wear. This is a […]

Leather Washer Bracelet

Turn a strip of leather and metal washers into a simple, modern washer bracelet. Once you get the hang of […]

Macrame Spiral Earrings

Friendship bracelets are easy to make, but have you ever tried using the same techniques to make earrings? Follow the directions […]

Beaded Spiral Earrings

These beaded spiral earrings are surprisingly simple to make! Customize them with your favorite colors of beads.

Sailor Knot Beaded Bracelet

This bracelet may look complicated, but it is actually very easy! Personalize it with your favorite colors or make it […]

Beaded Cube Pendant Necklace

This eye-catching necklace looks much more difficult to make than it actually is! Teens will have fun learning how to make […]

Wire Flower Earrings

These flower-shaped wire earrings are so much fun to make and wear! Once you’ve learned the technique, it’s simple to […]

Wire-Wrapped Flower Ring

Welcome spring with this wire-wrapped flower ring. This project is best for girls with jewelry-making experience.

Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace

This stunning multi-strand necklace is easy to make and looks great. Plus, it’s simple to customize with different colored beads […]

Easy Flower Crown

Make this pretty spring flower crown with your fairy princess. It is very easy and makes a wonderful gift.

Beaded Flower Necklace

Welcome spring with this pretty beaded flower necklace. It makes a great gift for someone special.

Charm Bracelet

Charm bracelets are easy, inexpensive and so cute! This was done as an activity and favor at a birthday party.

Flower Macrame Keychain

Create a pretty flower macrame keychain for Mom, a special teacher, or anyone else. It’s easy to do and only takes […]

Beaded Flower Bracelet

Create a pretty beaded flower bracelet that is perfect for a spring day. This easy project is suitable for jewelry-making […]

Perler Bead Fruit Keychains

These strawberry, pineapple and watermelon keychains couldn’t be cuter! They’re a fun project for Perler bead fans of all ages.

Wire Mickey Mouse Ring

Calling all Disney fans! Make this cute beaded Mickey Mouse ring for yourself or as a gift.

Ruffled Ribbon Flower

Turn a bit of ribbon and some beads into a gorgeous ribbon flower in just a few minutes. It’s a […]

Coiled Wire Flower Bracelet

Follow the directions to turn colored wire into beautiful coiled wire flowers! Make one to use as a zipper pull […]

Beaded Jump Ring Bracelet

Follow the instructions to make this colorful beaded jump ring bracelet. This project is simple enough for jewelry-making beginners and […]

Glass Bead Flower Bracelet

This pretty glass bead flower bracelet is perfect for spring. It’s a fun project for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Beaded Grape Earrings

These beaded grapes are fun to wear as earrings, or they can be used as a zipper pull, charm or […]