Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Crossbody Bag

Learn how to sew an adorable little crossbody bag that is ideal for carrying a phone and a few other […]

Homemade Felt Flowers

There are so many uses for felt flowers, from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame […]

Flower Crown

Create a beautiful crown of flowers any girl will love. This hair accessory is perfect for a wedding, princess party, […]

Decoden Princess Scepter

Turn a styrofoam ball and random sequins into a sparkly princess scepter that’s lots of fun! It’s the perfect accessory […]

High Heel Cupcakes

Use store-bought treats to turn ordinary cupcakes into adorable high heels. Make them for a birthday party, slumber party, or […]

Quartz Headband

This headband is a quick knitting project for teens with needlework experience. This headband is knitted with super chunky yarn […]

Crystal Butterfly Hair Clip

Create a beautiful butterfly hair clip using crystal beads. This gorgeous hair accessory looks great on girls of all ages.

Unicorn Bookmark

Make an enchanting unicorn bookmark using cardstock, tape, and rainbow yarn. They make wonderful, inexpensive party favors.

Cardboard Handbags

These adorable bags are made from corrugated cardboard. Decorate them with colorful papers, beads, and gems to make a one-of-a-kind, […]

Yarrow Headband

Teens with knitting experience will enjoy making their own headband with a twist. The design is quite simple, using knit […]

Newspaper Party Hats

Recycle newspaper into these fun party hats! A great craft for a girl’s birthday party or any time she wants […]

Cinderella Cookies and Milk

Make ‘glass slipper’ sugar cookies and serve them with sugar-rimmed glass of milk. These are fun for a Cinderella-themed birthday […]

Reindeer Ribbon Hair Clips

Turn ribbon into the cutest Reindeer Hair Clips! Make one for yourself, then more for friends, teammates, or secret pals. […]

Stamped Initial Necklaces

Teens and tweens will love making these easy stamped initial necklaces. Make one for yourself and a bunch more as […]

Princess and the Pea Craft

Sew up some tiny quilts and make your doll a bed worthy of the most sensitive princess. It’s a great […]

Beaded Heart Keychain

Create a heart-shaped keychain for someone you love using 2-hole seed beads. This project is best for teens with some […]

Unicorn Cupcakes

This elegant unicorn cupcake is surprisingly easy to do. Edible gum paste unicorn cupcake toppers are the secret.

Glitter Felt Hairbows

Make darling glittered hair bows from felt in every color of the rainbow. They are easy to make and fun […]

Rainbow Soap

Learn how to make a beautiful rainbow in a cloud soap! This project is best for teens with some experience making […]

Round Drawstring Makeup Bag

Learn how to sew your own round drawstring make up bag. This project is really trendy and allows you to […]

Magical Unicorn Cupcakes

These Magical Unicorn Cupcakes are made with White Reese’s Cups and candy clay. They make great birthday treats for a […]

Personalized Floppy Beach Hat

Protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays this summer season with this trendy personalized beach hat with flock. Once […]

Pencil Manicure

Here’s a fun tutorial for a No.2 pencil manicure! It’s great for back-to-school for a teenager or preteen.

Nail Polish Cake Pops

These may look like cute little jars of nail polish, but they are actually edible cake pops!  This fun and […]

How to Make Resin Jewelry

Learn how to make your own stunning jewelry out of resin. It’s so much fun and the results are beautiful!

Rainbow Cake Topper

This edible rainbow cake topper is made out of gumpaste.  It looks fantastic and is so easy to make!

Pipe Cleaner Flower Hair Band

Turn ordinary chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) into a pretty flower hair accessory. It’s so easy to do, you’ll want […]

No-Sew Ruffle Tote

Create a darling ruffled tote with absolutely no sewing necessary. It’s a fun project for girls to make for themselves […]

Ladies Hats Pinata Cookies

Turn sugar cookies into ladies’ hats filled with candies and decorated with edible flowers. What a fun treat for a […]

Felt Butterfly Hair Clips

Girls will love wearing these sweet felt butterfly hair clips. They’re inexpensive and so easy to make!

Elastic Hair Ties

Fold over elastic hair ties are popular but quite expensive to buy. Make your own creaseless hair ties in 2 […]

No Sew Coin Purse

This pretty coin purse is made with faux leather and requires no sewing. Use it to hold coins, a mask, […]

Paper Rings

Can you believe these beautiful faux agates are actually made of paper? This classic craft is so much fun!

Elephant Ribbon Brooch

Create a darling elephant accessory that girls will love to wear! This ribbon brooch is easy and inexpensive to make.

Edible Gem Cookie Necklace

Make edible jewels that girls can wear, a perfect take away gift for a birthday party or sleepover! This is […]

Glamorous Hobby Horse

Decked out in feathers and jewels, this pretty hobby horse is waiting for a little girl to play with her! […]

Ring-a-Lings Necklaces

These pretty necklaces have the look of glass enamel but are easily created by painting a metal washer with nail […]

Spring Hat

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

Princess Crown

Make the little girl in your life feel just like a princess with this adorable cardboard tube crown. It’s fun […]

Flower Pot Cupcakes

Make adorable and edible flower pot cupcakes using Fruit Roll Ups! These tasty garden treats would be perfect for a […]

Clothespin Mermaids

Create a cute set of mix-and-match mermaids from clothespins, construction paper, scrapbook paper, and ribbon. Your mermaid fan will have […]

Cherry Brooch

Make a darling cherry brooch using red beads and green ribbon. This simple project is easy enough for beginning beaders to […]

Heart Cuff Bracelets

Make sparkly cuff bracelets to wear on Valentine’s Day gift. They are a fun, affordable and super easy project.

Pipe Cleaner Princess Tiara

This simple princess tiara is made from pink and purple pipe cleaners. It’s fun and easy for children to make and […]

Star Wand

Make some magical fun with this whimsical star wand. Decorate it however you’d like, as there is so much room […]

Disney Princess Countdown

Count down to a Disney vacation or other special event with these countdown calendars. Make your favorite princess or follow […]

4-in-1 Beanie Hat with a Twist

Wear this easy-to-make beanie as a slouchy hat, ponytail hat, scarf, or headband. This 4-in-1 hat can be sewn in […]

Placemat Clutch Purse

This fun and functional clutch purse starts with a placemat! The tutorial has instructions for sew and no-sew versions of […]

Jeweled Felt Crown

Is your little girl is a princess in disguise? Make her feel like royalty by helping her make this pretty […]

Washi Tape Stick Puppets

These absolutely darling craft stick puppets get their stylish clothing from washi tape! A little imagination and some help with […]

Candy Corn Earrings

Get in the Halloween spirit by making and wearing these cute candy corn inspired earrings. A great project for preteens […]

Homemade Lipgloss

With a few ingredients, you can whip up a whole lot of fun lip gloss flavors. Make some for yourself […]

Felt Sunflower Change Purse

This cute little change purse is a fun sewing project for a teen to tackle. It combines basic sewing and […]

Newspaper Hat

It’s easy and inexpensive to make your own hat using newspaper. Decorate it with paint, ribbon, faux flowers, pipe cleaners, […]