Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Plate Handbags

This paper plate purse is the ultimate preschool accessory! Customize yours with your favorite colors and decorations.

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

Felt Phone Case

Use felt to make the cutest phone case! This stylish project is great for teens and no sewing experience is […]

Infinity Scarf

You’ll love this super-simple infinity scarf. It’s inexpensive, easy to assemble and makes a great gift!

Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace

Improve your beading skills by working on this heart-shaped pendant. Use traditional Valentine’s Day colors like pinks and reds, or […]

Realistic Duct Tape Roses

Learn how to make beautiful roses that look real from duct tape and pipe cleaners! Unlike the real thing, these […]

Christmas Snowman Hairclip

This charming snowman hair clip is easy to make and fun to wear. This sparkly felt fellow also makes a […]

Fluffy Crochet Earphone Sleeve

Make fluffy covers for your earphone wires using crochet. This easy project is perfect for teens and requires no needlework […]

Pine Cone Winter Fairies

Head out on a nature hike to collect pinecones and acorns, then turn them into beautiful winter fairies. They look […]

Sparkly Unicorn Wall Art

Create unicorn wall art that sparkles and shines. Personalize it with glittered letter stickers.

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Map Necklace

Make your own adorable map necklace! A printable of each state, aluminum and 3-D Mod Podge make it easy to […]

Blue Bow Earrings

Make a pair of cute bow-shaped earrings in your favorite color. They make a nice gift for someone special, too!

Bat Necklace

This cute bat necklace is made from copper wire, chains and beads. The project is a fun introduction to wire […]

T-Shirt Headband

Turn your old t-shirt into your new favorite headband. This easy sewing project is a great way to give new […]

Tutu Cupcakes

Make adorable tutu cupcakes using Nutter Butter cookies and white (or pink!) frosting. They’re perfect for a princess-themed party, a ballet recital, […]

Treble Clef Ring

This playful treble clef ring is so fun for a young musician to make for herself and her friends. This […]

RIbbon Barrettes

Remember the ribbon barrettes girls made in the early 1980’s? They’re just as fun and fashionable today as they were […]

Princess Pedestal Cookies

Your little princess will love making sparkly pink pedestals of decorated cookies.  These make wonderful party favors.  Guests can eat […]

Foil Pendants

Here’s a inexpensive jewelry craft that really gets kids thinking creatively! It’s fun for birthday parties, sleepovers, or when just […]

Simple Gathered Skirt

This simple gathered skirt is an easy beginner sewing project. Make your own with your favorite fabric.

Handprint Ballerina

Preserve your little ballerina’s petite handprints forever with this beautiful handprint project. This would also make a wonderful gift for […]

Cute Bear Hair Clip

This adorable bear barrette is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing. Follow the steps to make the bear, […]

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Pipe Cleaner Crown

Every princess needs a sparkly crown. Use silver pipe cleaners and plastic jewels to make the perfect crown for your […]

Poodle Skirt Cake Pops

Little Poodle Skirt Cake Pops for the 50’s themed party! A fun party edible that teenagers will love.

American Flag Jean Shorts

Decorate a pair of jean shorts to feature the American Flag in just three easy steps. The metallic blue and […]

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet This cool project is great for almost any age. Working with beads is fun and this method is […]

Button Necklace

Make your own fun fabric button necklace! They’re infinitely customizable, quite affordable, and so pretty.

Organizer Purse From A Drying Mat

This easy-to-sew organizer purse is perfect for carrying books, journals, pens, and anything else an on-the-go girl wants to take […]

Unicorn Card

Celebrate a special occasion with this adorable pastel unicorn card. Change out the colors for an entirely different look!

Shibori T-Shirt

Turn a plain colored t-shirt into a unique piece of wearable art! Bleach and a string-wrapping technique create interesting patterns […]

Tissue Paper Corsage

Make tissue paper flower corsages and tissue paper butterflies. Wear them, or use them as gift toppers for Mom, your […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Flower Bobby Pins

Create pretty silk flower hair pins to wear this spring. This project requires adult supervision.

Morse Code Bracelets

These easy bracelets are a great way to share a secret message, or keep a special name/birthday with you always. […]

Butterfly Hair Bow

These butterfly hair bows are so simple to make with fabric scraps. Girls of all ages will love wearing these […]

Spring Hat

This bright and cheery spring hat is made from a paper bowl and a paper plate! Let your creativity show […]

Hippity Hoppity Headband

Create a bunny ear headband from chenille stems, tulle, and plenty of rhinestones. Your little bunnies will look adorable wearing […]

Felt Bracelets

These No-Sew Felt Bracelets are sweet and simple, perfect for an everyday craft or a birthday party activity. There’s so […]

Minnie Mouse Oreo Pops

These cute lollipops are shaped like Minnie Mouse and made from Oreo cookies. They’re a delightful sweet treat any Disney […]

Fabric Flower Hair Ties

Make a bunch of cute hair ties in no time with these easy and speedy DIY hair ties. They’re perfect […]

Pom Pom Cloud Wall Decor

Decorate a room with adorable pom pom clouds that the kids can make themselves. They’re cute, quick, and easy, too!

Cranberry Lip Balm

Keep winter lips soft and supple with this tutorial for homemade cranberry lip balm. The secret to the shimmering color? […]

Watercolor Wand

This watercolor ribbon wand is a fun for wintertime pretend play, but equally fabulous for a Frozen birthday party. Your […]

Peppermint Swirl Headband

Show your holiday spirit with a festive Peppermint Swirl Headband. This candy cane inspired craft is fun to make and […]