Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Print out these cute Matryoshka nesting doll lacing cards, then use them to practice stitching. It’s a great quiet-time activity.

Beginner’s Skirt

This simple skirt is perfect for kids with no sewing experience. With just a meter of fabric and some elastic, you’ll […]

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!

Beaded Flower Flip-Flops

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

DIY Dollhouse

Use your creativity and items you have around the house to furnish a bookcase dollhouse. The tutorial has ideas for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Foamboard Dollhouse

Turn a piece of chalk foamboard into a portable play set that kids can decorate over and over again! It’s […]

Braided Ribbon Headband

Create a headband using your favorite color of ribbons. Once you master the simple knot technique, it will be done […]

Cardboard Play Castle

Make a fabulous play castle from cardboard. It’s perfect for a princess birthday party or anytime pretend play.

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 […]

Fruit and Flower T-Shirt

Make this cute fruit and flower t-shirt in minutes. It starts with a printable, iron-on decal.

Rhinestone Cat Brooch

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

Bleach Pen Fun

Do you have an old shirt or pair of jeans that need a little help? Pretty them up with an […]

Flower Hairclip

Use your creativity to turn ribbon, resin flowers and beads into a beautiful hair accessory. It’s easy to do and […]

Ballerina Bag

This lovely ballerina bag is fun to make and requires only basic sewing skills. It’s perfect for any tutu-loving girl.

Braided Headband

Make a beautiful braided headband accented with pearls and polymer clay flowers. It’s easy to do and is a fun […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jump Ring Bracelet

Create a colorful bracelet using wooden beads and jump rings. It’s very easy to do and a good introduction to beading.

Envelope Clutch

A sleek envelope clutch will never go out of style. This project takes a bit of time, but it’s so […]

Floral Charm Bracelet

Make a cute charm bracelet using colorful wooden beads! This is great activity to introduce a child to jewelry making.

Beaded Pendant

Turn wire and beads into a clever pendant. Once you learn the technique, you can make your own designs with […]

Two Minute Twisted Bracelets

These colorful twisted bracelets literally take only minutes to make. Kids will love creating these fast and easy accessories.

Shell Pendant Necklace

Turn a favorite shell into a pretty pendant necklace. It’s easy to do and a great way to remember a […]

Stenciled Hat

Protect yourself from the summer sun with this cute polka dot hat. Choose the paint colors to match your swimsuit […]

‘Up’ Necklace

This adorable pendant necklace is inspired by the Pixar movie, “Up.” What a fun and uplifting project for kids to make!

Clay Flower Vase Necklace

These cute clay vase necklaces are so easy to make. When they’re done, just add water and real flowers for an […]

Pearl Drop Earrings

Make beautiful, elegant Pearl Drop Earrings for less than $1 a pair! These are a great gift for preteens and […]

Beaded Hair Bow

Make an adorable beaded hair accessory to wear on a special occasion or any time. This project is easy enough […]

Felt Doll

This pretty felt doll is actually a pin you can wear! This is a fun project for girls with some […]

Four-Strand Woven Bracelet

Take friendship bracelets to the next level with this intricate four-strand woven bracelet. This takes some time, but the results are […]

Ocean-Inspired Bracelet

Make a beautiful bracelet inspired by the ocean. This inexpensive craft requires only colored wire, pearl beads, a clasp and […]

Silver Fairy Pendant Necklace

Create an adorable wire-wrapped beaded silver fairy pendant necklace. This unique piece of jewelry is fun to make and wear.

Cube Pendant Necklace

Create a unique cube pendant necklace, inspired by a Rubik’s Cube! This project is best for crafters with some jewelry-making […]

Lace Cuff

Make a lace cuff bracelet that is custom-fitted to your arm. A parent will need to help younger children but […]

USA Flip Flops

These flip-flops are stylish, patriotic and so easy to make with ribbon and glue. They’re the perfect accessories for 4th […]

Trendy Two-Tone Shoes

Give worn-out shoes a second chance with this easy technique. With just a bit of paint and some trim, create […]

Flower Brooch

Make a beautiful flower brooch with silver wire-wrapped leaves for yourself or as a gift. It’s fun to make and so […]

Decorated Bobby Pins

Use enamel paint, colored gemstones and glue to make decorated bobby pins that match any outfit. These pretty accessories make a […]

Wire Finger Ring

Make a pretty wire finger ring for yourself or as a gift. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors […]