Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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S’mores Necklace

This s’mores necklace is great for summer camp, a family camping trip, or National S’mores Day (August 10)! It’s easy to […]

Rhombus-Shaped Earrings

These rhombus-shaped earrings are easy to make and a good choice for teens who are new to wire wrapping. They’re fun […]

Starfish Keychain

This beautiful beaded starfish keychain is easier to make than it seems. It’s great give to someone who loves the ocean.

Pearl Flower Bracelet

Make a simple and elegant bracelet for a special occasion. This project is best for teenagers.

Beaded American Flag Keychain

Create a keychain that shows your patriotism with this fun tutorial. Make one for yourself and more to give as […]

Easy Thread-Wrapped Wire Ring

If your wrists can’t hold any more friendship bracelets, it’s time to start making friendship rings! These aluminum wire rings feature […]

Bow and Arrow Brooch

This fabulous bow and arrow is made using wire-wrapping techniques. It’s a great project for teens who are fans of the […]

Safety Pin Bracelet

This beaded safety pin bracelet couldn’t be easier! Just fill each safety pin with your favorite bead colors, then join them […]

Sea Glass Mobile

Make a super cute mobile that features beautiful sea glass. This piece of hanging art looks stunning and each one […]

Wire Cat Necklace

Make a cute cat necklace out of nothing but wire! It’s an inexpensive and easy way to start making jewelry.

Beaded Friendship Bracelet

This friendship bracelet looks much more complicated than the standard version, but it isn’t that much more difficult. If you […]

Clay Bracelet

Create a simple, yet beautiful, bracelet with air dry clay. It’s so easy to do and lots of fun for a […]

Bottle and Fish Pendant Necklace

This simple jewelry project is easy enough for beginners. It’s a fast project that can easily be adapted with other pendants […]

Beaded Keychain

Introduce young crafters to jewelry making with this fun keychain project. It’s easy and inexpensive to make.

Orange Jewelry Box

Create a unique container to hold jewelry or other treasures using an orange peel! What a fun way to use something that […]

Wooden Jewelry Box

Turn a pre-made wooden container into a unique and practical jewelry box that is perfect for holding earrings. All it takes […]

Plastic Bag Earrings

This unique pair of earrings is made from a plastic bag! What a fun way to reuse something that would otherwise […]

Minecraft Perler Bead Necklace

Perler beads make the perfect pixelated pendants for these Minecraft-themed necklaces. They’re fun and easy for kids to make.

Wire Cat

Turn black wire into this cute kitty cat. It requires some dexterity, but is easy enough for older children to do […]

Easy Braided Bracelet

Create an easy braided bracelet using beads and 6 strands of waxed cord. It doesn’t take long and is easy […]

Beaded Firefly

Make your own Beaded Firefly to hang on your backpack, duffel bag or purse. The tail glows in the dark, […]

Wire-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet

Make a fun wire-wrapped bangle bracelet that is just your style. It’s easy to do and requires no special skill or […]

Real Flower Earrings

Turn real flowers into beautiful earrings that you’ll love to wear. The secret is laminating them!

Button Necklace

Create a pretty necklace using your favorite buttons. It’s easy to do, comfortable to wear, and quite sturdy.

Mini Dream Catcher

Make a simple mini dream catcher using wire and cord. It’s a beautiful project that makes a nice gift.

Pearl Headband with Felt Flower

Make a very feminine headband featuring pearls and a felt flower. It’s easy to make and less expensive than store-bought […]

Leather Cord Bracelet

This cool bracelet looks complicated, but is really quite easy. If you can tie a knot, you can make this […]

Beaded Ladybug

This easy craft is a fun project for a summer’s day. It only takes some pony beads and cord.

Ocean-Inspired Earrings

Make beautiful earrings inspired by the ocean. You can even incorporate shells, rocks and other treasures from your own beachcombing.

Felt Ice Cream Pops

These felt ice cream pops couldn’t be cuter and they’re easy enough for sewing beginners to make. Be sure to […]

Washi Tape Cabochon Bracelet

Make beautiful glass cabochons using your favorite colors of washi tape! Then use those cabochons and some beads to make […]

Love Pendant

This beginner project is perfect for someone just learning to metal stamp. The finished piece makes a wonderful gift for a […]

Woven Fish Hanging Ornament

Teens with macrame experience will enjoy this challenging project. The tutorial includes step-by-step photos to make it easier.

Ribbon Headband

Use ribbon to make this beautiful hair accessory. Although it is too difficult for young girls to make themselves, they […]

Flower Pendant Necklace

Use 2-hole seed beads to create a lovely flower pendant. Use different colors to make flowers to fit each season!

Ribbon Flower Hairpin

Use ribbon and beads to make a pretty flower hairpin. This hair accessory takes a little time, but isn’t too […]

Flower Bracelet

Use 2-hole seed beads to make a pretty flower bracelet. This project is best for teens with plenty of jewelry […]

Glass Bead Earrings

These glass bead earrings are so pretty and not too difficult to make. Once you learn how, make more for […]

Leaf Hair Comb

This leaf comb is put together using hot glue and a little bit of hand sewing. No jewelry-making experience or […]

Felt and Pearl Hearts

Create a colorful wall hanging from felt and pearls. This project is fun for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any […]

Pearl Tree Necklace

Turn wire and beads into a beautiful tree pendant to wear as a necklace. Change out the color of beads […]

Easy Felt Flower Bouquet

Create a lovely bouquet of felt flowers for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other special occasion. They’re a […]

Colorful Wood Beads

Transform wood beads from plain to colorful in no time at all. It’s easy and fun, and the paper you use […]

Seed Beads Flower Vase

This stunning seed bead flower takes awhile to make, but the results are totally worth it. It’s not very difficult and […]

Heart Earrings

These pretty glass bead heart earrings are easy enough wire-wrapping beginners to try. They make a wonderful gift.

Beaded Felt Flower Pin

Felt, buttons, and beads come together to make a pretty flower pin you can wear. It also makes a pretty […]

Felt Carnation Flower Bouquet

This lovely bouquet of felt flowers makes a wonderful gift for mom, grandma or a special teacher. Best of all, […]

Chenille Stem Dragonflies

Grab some colorful chenille stems to use to make cute dragonflies. Believe it or not, they start with disposable chopsticks!

Bird Nest Pendant

Make an adorable bird nest pendant using wire and beads. It is best for teens with some jewelry making experience.

Paper Bracelet

A bracelet made of paper? Yes! Give it a try. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Beaded Dream Catcher

This stunning dream catcher is a much more difficult than the ones made with yarn, but the results are worth it. […]

Beaded Owl

Create a beautiful beaded owl. It makes a wonderful keychain, zipper pull, pendant or ornament.