Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Chenille Spider Craft

Make a furry spider to decorate for Halloween. It’s easy to do and requires only a few supplies.

Slit Throat Crystal Necklace

Make an elegant (yet creepy!) crystal necklace for Halloween that looks like a bloody, dripping, slit throat. It’s the perfect […]

Braided Cord Bracelet with Beads

Make a pretty, braided cord bracelet to show off homemade (or purchased) polymer clay beads. It’s an easy project that doesn’t […]

Simple Beaded Bracelet

Make a simple beaded bracelet in three easy steps. It is a good project for jewelry-making beginners.

Plastic Animal Trinket Box

Use a small plastic toy animal to make a fun little trinket box. It’s perfect for storing all sorts of […]

Wood Bead Necklace

This wood bead statement necklace is so easy to make and looks fantastic! Customize it with your own favorite colors for […]

Girl’s Bow Holder

Make a cute display board to organize bows, clips and headbands. Make an extra and load it with accessories for […]

Beaded Spider Craft

This adorable, not-so-creepy spider is a fun way to decorate for Halloween. It’s so easy to do!

3 Peas in a Pod Bracelet

Create a cute bracelet featuring three peas in a pod. This jewelry is fun to make and fun to wear.

Wire Bird Pendant

Make a pretty bird pendent out of wire and colorful beads. Add it to a necklace, dangle it from a […]

Chain Charm Bracelet

Make a chain charm bracelet with your favorite colors and styles. It’s easy to customize and looks great!

Faith Bracelet

This bracelet of beads and knotted hemp serves to remind kids about their faith. Young people of all ages will […]

Fancy Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered basic friendship bracelet techniques, try this one that takes it to the next level! Customize it with […]

Seed Bead Flower Necklace

This impressive necklace takes some time, but the results are worth it! Once you learn how to make the first […]

Flower Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Make an eye-catching flower bangle cuff bracelet using pearls and leather cords. This is a great gift to give to […]

Glue Stick Bracelet

These bracelets couldn’t be easier! Simply use a glue gun to pipe colorful glue into bracelet blanks.

Wire-Wrapped Owl Pendant

Make a beautiful wire-wrapped owl pendant for yourself or as a gift. This beautiful piece of jewelry takes some time […]

Beaded Flower Hair Clip

Create a beautiful hair clip using beads and organza. Change the colors of the beads or fabric for a completely […]

Personalized Zipper Pull

This fun zipper pull will make a backpack more personal in just a few easy steps. The possibilities are endless!

Daisy Necklace

This daisy necklace is so pretty and makes a wonderful gift for mom or a special teacher. This project is […]

Beaded Flower

This gorgeous beaded flower takes a bit of time and patience to do, but it is not difficult and the […]

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Star Bead Woven Bracelet

This cute star bead woven bracelet is easy to make and requires no special equipment or jewelry-making experience. It’s a […]

Beaded Bar Earrings

Jewelry making doesn’t have to be intimidating! Follow eight easy tips to make your own beaded bar earrings in your […]

Paper Bead Necklace

Make colorful beads from corrugated paper, then use them to make a necklace. This is a really fun activity for […]

Hair Ties

These colorful hair ties only take seconds to make. They make a fun gift, too.

Lariat Necklace

This pretty lariat-style necklace has only four steps and can be completed under 10 minutes. Make one for yourself and […]

Chain Charm Bracelet

Create a cute charm bracelet using chain and some colorful beads. This project is great for introducing young kids to […]

Birthstone Pendant Necklace

It only takes about 10 minutes to make a birthstone pendant necklace. After making your own, make them for Mom, […]

Beaded Flower Charm Bracelet

This beaded flower charm bracelet couldn’t be prettier! It’s easy to do and a fun project for jewelry-making beginners.

Beaded Cupcake Keychain

This beaded cupcake keychain is so cute! It takes patience and good fine motor skills, so this is most appropriate for […]

Beaded Hair Comb

This beaded hair comb is a fun accessory for preteens and teens to make and wear. It’s perfect for prom […]

Zipper Bracelet

Make a unique-looking bracelet with a zipper, hot glue, jewelry findings and pliers. It’s easy to do and fun to wear!

Counting Activity Busy Bag

Work on 1 to 1 correspondence in a fun way with this busy bag activity. It will keep preschoolers quiet […]

Beaded Flower Flip-Flops

Take plain flip-flops from boring to WOW by adding beaded flowers. It’s fun, inexpensive, and not too difficult.

Plastic Bottle Hair Clip

Instead of throwing away plastic bottles, use them to make cute hair clips. There are so many creative possibilities!

Modern Tiara for a Fairy Queen

This beautiful tiara was inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and is also excellent for Halloween or dress-up play. […]

Ribbon Hair Clip with Pearls

Make a pretty ribbon hair clip for yourself or as a gift. It’s easy to learn and doesn’t take long to […]

Beaded Chandelier

This easy beading project is fun to do and adds a colorful pop to any room. Use your creativity to change […]

Friendship Necklace

This yarn necklace is a fun twist on traditional friendship bracelets. It’s a great craft for teen or preteen girls […]

Easy Pearl Bangle Bracelet

Make a pretty pearl bangle bracelet for yourself or as a gift. It’s an easy project that is fun for […]

Colorful Keychain

This cool keychain makes a fun and easy introduction to beading. There’s so much room for creativity!

Beaded Ribbon Headband

Create a pretty hair accessory with ribbon and pearl beads. This lovely project is easy to customize with your favorite […]

Layered Necklace

Make a layered necklace for prom or another special event. It also makes a lovely gift for preteens and teens […]

Butterfly Bow Hair Clip

Make a pretty butterfly bow hair clip with ribbons and beads. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors, patterns […]

Beaded Bubble Wands

Kids will love designing their own beaded bubble wands! It’s a great activity for a hot summer day.

Rhinestone Cat Brooch

Make a pretty rhinestone brooch in the shape of a cat. This versatile technique can be used for any other […]

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 […]