Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Rubber Band Cross

Use rubber bands to make a cross design. Attach hooks for earrings, a chain for a necklace, or use it as […]

Polymer Clay Jewelry

Polymer clay jewelry is inexpensive and super easy to do using small stamps for fun designs! A great project for […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Pins

These cute flower hair accessories couldn’t be easier to make! They’re so simple to make you’ll want them in every […]

Flat Macrame Friendship Bracelet

Here’s a fun twist on the traditional friendship bracelet. This technique is easy to learn and the materials are inexpensive.

Knotted Wooden Bead Bracelet

This cute knotted bracelet is easy to make and takes only minutes. A fun project for a playdate, slumber party, […]

Colorful Glue Sun Catcher

You’ll need to plan ahead for this one because of drying time, but the process is so fun it’s worth […]

Shark Jewelry

If you’re a shark fan, you are going to love cutting up a toy shark and turning it into several […]

Easy Shark Pin

Make a fun homemade shark pin to wear on your shirt or attach to your bag or backpack. A fun […]

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Beaded Fringe Necklace

This eye-catching beaded fringe necklace can easily be customized with your favorite colors and styles of beads.  Best for crafters with jewelry-making […]

Chunky Pearl Necklace

This elegant pearl necklace would look beautiful on girls of any age.  It makes a great gift for Mom, Grandma, a […]

Crystal Rainbow Necklace

This crystal rainbow necklace is beautiful and fun to make.  Requires minimal jewelry-making experience.

Beaded Flower Necklace

This necklace looks complicated to make, but it is much easier than it looks.  This is a fun project for […]

Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

If you can tie square knot, you can make a bracelet!  This inexpensive project is fun for jewelry-making beginners.

Braided Ribbon Headband

Preteens and teens will have fun making braided headbands from their favorite colors of ribbon. This is a fun project for a […]

Leather Cord Bracelet

This eye-catching beaded leather cord bracelet is quick and easy to make.  No special jewelry-making experience or tools are required.

Drop Earrings

Make colorful pretty drop earrings following the easy directions.  A good project for jewelry-making beginners.

Craft Stick Bracelets

Use a wood burner to design custom craft stick bracelets that are truly unique. Some patience and easy directions are […]

Frozen-Inspired Crystal Hairpins

These elegant, sparkly hairpins are so easy to make and so fun to wear!  They’re perfect for everyone from teens headed […]

Infinity Friendship Bracelet

Teens who have mastered the basic friendship bracelet designs will have fun trying this more advanced pattern.  A fun project […]

Fabric Rose

Follow the directions to learn how to make beautiful roses from fabric! Then add those roses to hair clips, gifts, […]

Hawaiian Seashell Earrings

These colorful Hawaiian shell earrings are easy to make and perfect for summer!  A good project for a girl who […]

Two-Color Bow Hair Clip

This hair clip looks complicated to make, but you don’t need to be a master at tying bows to make […]

Beaded Curtain

Teens will love dressing up their door or window with this fun and funky beaded curtain.  Attach it with double-stick […]

Tibetan-Inspired Necklace

This Tibetan-style charm necklace is a great way to introduce girls to basic jewelry-making skills.  Personalize it with different beads, coils, […]

Simple Dangle Earrings

Make simple beaded earrings using your favorite colors and styles. These earrings don’t take much time to create, so plan […]

Flower Drop Earrings

Make your own flower drop earrings using your favorite colors.  A fun project for beginning jewelry-makers.

Bow Hair Ties

These no-sew bow hair ties are inexpensive, easy to make and totally customizable.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

Duct Tape Sleeve Bunchers

Add fun flair to your oversized t-shirts with these cute duct tape Sleeve Bunchers.  Customize them with your favorite colors and […]

Dragonfly Necklace

Make a pretty dragonfly necklace following the detailed instructions.  Best for preteens and teens with jewelry-making experience.

Ribbon Bow and Pearl Bracelet

Make a sweet ribbon pearl bracelet for your sweet little princess.  Older children can help put this together, while children of […]

Paper Beads

Having fun making your own beads out of paper, cardstock, and even cereal boxes.  The tutorial includes printable templates for […]

Floss-Wrapped Bangle Charm Bracelet

Beginning jewelry makers will love this easy floss-wrapped bangle charm bracelet. Customize it with any color(s) of floss and your choice […]

Triple Chain Bracelet

This triple-chain bracelet couldn’t be easier to make!  Buy chain or transform broken necklaces into this beautiful bracelet.

Shank Buttons Bracelet

This cute bracelet is so easy to make.  Kids will love picking our their favorite shank buttons to put on […]

Wrap Friendship Bracelet

Make a wrap friendship bracelet using your favorite colors of embroidery floss or nylon thread.  This easy project is great […]

Faux Stone Ring

This faux stone ring looks just like the real thing! Knead colors together then cut, bake and cool. Buff it […]

Dangle Earrings with Beads

Make a pair of simple dangle earrings with beads, eye pins and pendants. A fun project for those with little jewelry-making […]

Peter Pan Collar Necklace

Make a pretty necklace using two lengths of wire and a pile of glass pearls.  A fun project for preteens […]

Faux Stone Clay Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace out of faux stones that you make yourself!  All it takes is Sculpey clay and a […]

Faux Candy Bracelet

Use air dry clay to create simple candy jewelry that you can wear without getting sticky.  A fun project with […]

Multi-Strand Braided Bracelet

Create a multi-strand bracelet by braiding several strips of chains and bead strands.  This easy bracelet is very eye-catching.

Basic Macramé Bracelet

This easy macramé bracelet is perfect for anyone brand-new to jewelry making.  It is easy and fast to make and can be […]

Disney-Inspired Beaded Necklace

Make a beaded necklace inspired by Mickey Mouse!  This necklace requires basic jewelry-making tools and intermediate skills.

Flower and Bee Earrings

These flower and bee earrings are fast and easy to make.  A fun project for a jewelry-making beginner.

Felt Balls

Learn two easy ways to make colorful felt balls.  The completed balls can be used for rings, hair accessories, or […]

Knit Bowtie Headband

This simple knitted bowtie headband is just the thing for windy school days!  A great project for a beginning knitter.

Hat Hair Clip

Help your favorite little girl turn a plastic bottle cap into an adorable Hat Hair Clip that she can wear […]

Ribbon and Bead Bracelet

This pretty bracelet is very simple to make and requires no jewelry-making tools or experience.  Note: The instructions say to singe […]

Angel Earrings

Make guardian angel earrings with white pearls and silvery wires.  This project requires basic jewelry-making skills and tools.

Leather Cord Bracelet

This leather cord bracelet is very easy to make, even for beginners.  A fun project to do at camp, at […]