Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Thanks Friendship Bracelet

This very special friendship bracelet with letters makes it easy to tell a friend just how you feel. Spell a name […]

Wire-Wrapped Heart Ring

Make a cute heart ring using aluminum wire and pliers. A fun beginner project for preteens and teens.

Perler Bead Snowflake

Make a pretty snowflake from Perler beads this winter! It’s easy and it’s fun.

Paperclip Angel

Make an angel with a butterfly paperclip, a bead and some ribbon. It’s really simple and so pretty!

Beaded Candy Cane

Create a beautiful three-dimensional beaded candy cane ornament. Keep one for yourself and make more to give as gifts.

Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.

Perler Beads Minion

Despicable Me fans will love making this cute minion from Perler Beads! It’s fun and easy to do.

Perler Bead Lemon Coasters

Make these cute lemon coasters from Perler Beads. They are simple to make and are an inexpensive gift for kids […]

Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

This pretty mixed-bead bracelet is a wonderful beginner project. It’s easy, fast, and simple to customize with your favorite colors […]

Colorful Bead Bangle

Make a bangle bracelet out of common nylon thread and colorful acrylic beads. This project is easy and fun!

Dinosaur Necklace

Make these cute dinosaur necklaces for your little guy (or girl)! They’re easy to do and are lots of fun […]

Perler Bead Bracelet

Perler beads can be used for more than just two-dimensional designs. Learn how to use them to make a pretty bracelet!

Copper Wire Bracelet

Make a beautiful and elegant woven bracelet from copper wire. This bracelet is so easy to make. A fun project for […]

Frozen Elsa Crown

Do you have a little Elsa or Snow Queen who needs a sparkly, icy crown this Halloween? This one is […]

Beaded Skeleton

Use white and black seed beads and follow the simple directions to make this skeleton. A fun project for Halloween!

Orange Flower Hair Clip

Use orange seed beads, a white pearl and copper wire to make these beautiful flower hair clips. They are not […]

Witch’s Broom Charm

Make an adorable witch’s broom charm using seed beads and copper wire. Such a fun project to make this Halloween!

Skull Beaded Bracelet

Make a cool bracelet using skull beads. A fun project to make and wear this Halloween.

Emerald City Headband

Turn green cardstock into paper gems to decorate a headband. Team it with an emerald dress and dress up as […]

Wire Bow Hair Clip

Teens will enjoy making this elegant pearl hair clip, perfect for everyday wear or special occasions. A great project for […]

Halloween Fang Necklace

Set up the assembly line! Teens will want to make more than one Halloween fang necklace for sure! Plastic toy fangs […]

Beaded Peace Sign Earrings

Your teen will love making and wearing these groovy beaded peace sign earrings. This project is easy enough for a […]

Hammered Metal Jewelry

Hammered metal jewelry is a craft that looks expensive, is easy to do, and requires only a few tools and […]

Felt Flower Hair Tie

Girls will have fun making their own flower hair ties from felt.  This easy project is ideal for girls with limited […]

Twisty Rubber Band Bracelet

Make a twisty rubber band bracelet using a rubber band tool and a rubber band hook. It’s really cute and […]

Beaded Halloween Earrings

These earrings are a great way to show your Halloween spirit this year! This project is best for teens with […]

Skull Bracelet

Get in the Halloween spirit with this easy turquoise skull bracelet. A great project for beginning jewelry makers.

Mung Macrame Bracelet

It’s very easy to make this beautiful macrame bracelet with beads. You just need to know how to tie a […]

Acorn Face Necklace

Put a smile on your child with this cute acorn face necklace. It’s a fun and adorable jewelry craft for […]

Acorn Bracelets

Take a look at these cool acorn bracelets. It’s a perfect fall craft for kids that like to make their […]

Concrete Necklace

A necklace made of concrete? Yes! It’s extremely lightweight and looks so pretty. Quick-drying cement makes it really easy.

Embellished Felt Heart Earrings

Create fun heart-shaped earrings from felt. They are easy and inexpensive to make and are a wonderful gift for someone special.

Muppets Painted Tees

Have fun painting your favorite Muppet character onto a t-shirt! This tee has extra pizzazz with pony beads tied to […]

Rubber Band Flower

Make a colorful flower from rubber bands without using a loom. This flower is quick, easy and fabulous!

Elephant Bracelet

Make a pretty beaded elephant bracelet for Elephant Appreciation Day or any day. This is a very easy project that is […]

Pearl and Chain Brooch Pin

Make a pretty beaded brooch pin with pearl beads. This project is suitable for beginning jewelry makers.

Easy Rubber Band Bracelet

Want to learn how to make a rubber band bracelet without the loom? All you need to make this cool […]

Eraser Bracelets

Make pretty eraser beads using eraser clay, then turn them into bracelets for a fun and practical back-to-school craft!

Shell Pearl Bracelet

Create a pretty pearl bracelet that you’ll love to wear! A fun project for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Wire Skull Ear Cuff

Show your Halloween spirit with this fun wire skull ear cuff! It is very easy to make a good project […]

Hanging Jewelry Organizer

Make a stylish hanging jewelry organizer out of wood, cork and decorative hooks and knobs. It’s fun to make and […]

Pearl Flower Hair Comb

  Make flowers from pearl beads and wire, then attach them to a hair comb for a beautifully elegant hair […]

Beading Earrings

These pretty beaded earrings are the perfect project for a beginning jewelry maker.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

Pearl Wave Bracelet

This pearl wave bracelet is a fun and easy way to introduce girls to beading. It’s easy to customize with […]

Bow Pendant Necklace

This cute bow pendant necklace is fun to make and can be customized with any color or style of beads. […]

Sunflower Rubber Band Ring

Make a cool sunflower rubber band ring! A fun project for kids who are experienced with rubber band looms.

Melted Bottle Jewelry

Crafting with shrink plastic can get expensive, but not if you use empty plastic bottles. Turn your decorated shrink art […]

Whimsical Wind Chime

Make a whimsical wind chime from an empty bottle, paint, beads, and any other craft materials you have on hand. […]