Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Tie Dye T-Shirt

Tie dye is a fun and easy way to make a one-of-a-kind garment. It’s such a fun activity to do […]

Crossbody Bag

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

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]

Sweet Tooth Pouch

Turn candy wrappers into funky one-of-a kind carry all pouches. This is a great project for tweens and teens who […]

Fabric Flower Bouquet

Make this sweet bouquet of fabric flowers for a loved one in your life. Celebrate a birthday, graduation, anniversary with […]

Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

Use old silk ties and scarves to create beautifully patterned Easter eggs! There is no messing round with dyes that […]

Easter Diorama

Make these Easter dioramas by creating tiny scenes from pictures cut from magazines or postcards and assembling them in recycled […]

Ladybug Fabric Scrap Magnets

These colorful little ladybug magnets are so cute! They make great gifts and are perfect for using up all those […]

Scrap Fabric Paper Dolls

Use up leftover odd-shaped pieces of fabric, trimmings, and sequins with this fun paper doll projects. Just print out paper […]

Spring Flowerpot Pals

Turn tiny clay pots into charming animal pals, including a sheep, chick, and bunny! This project is so much fun […]

Rainbow Costume for Three

Grab two friends or family members and dress up as a rainbow! If you can sew a straight line, you […]

Eco Printing with Iron Water

Learn how to do eco printing with iron water and natural materials, such as a flower and leaves. The technique […]

Rainbow Felt Pillow

This cute rainbow felt pillow is so colorful and happy! It’s an easy sewing project for kids.

Indoor Putting Green

With a cardboard box, an old green towel and a plastic cup, you can create a homemade putting green! This […]

Paper Mache Boat

These whimsical boats are made from paper mache and fabric. They’re a fun project to do together as a family. 

Glove Finger Puppets

Make adorable finger puppets using the fingers from mismatched or outgrown gloves. This is a great project for kids, with […]

No-Sew Fabric Scrap Frames

Use up all those small fabric scraps from previous projects by creating your own colorful picture frames. Kids will love […]

Fabric Scrap Rag Doll

Learn how to make a rag doll using fabric scraps. Each is adorable and completely one of a kind!

Snowman Banner

Whether or not you have snow where you live, the kids will have a great time making this snowman banner. […]

Thanksgiving Baby Bib and Onesie

Dress up your little one for turkey dinner with super cute (and easy!) Thanksgiving baby bib and onesie iron-on templates. […]

Cinnamon Stick Ornaments

Decorate your whole house with these quick and easy cinnamon stick Christmas tree ornaments. They also make nice gift toppers. 

Christmas Gift Card Holder

Learn how to make a really easy gift card holder that hangs on the Christmas tree and makes the gift […]

T-shirt Painter’s Smock

Turn your old t-shirts into painter’s smocks for the kids to use when they create! This is a great recycling […]

Fleece Christmas Wreath

For less than $5, you can make a beautiful Christmas wreath using fleece. If you can tie a knot, you […]

Toilet Paper Pumpkin

Grab a roll of toilet paper and fabric for a quick Thanksgiving Pumpkin craft. Easy to make and reuse after […]

Dragon Hooded Towel

Make a dragon hooded towel (or call it a dinosaur if you prefer) for your baby, toddler, preschooler or young […]

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 […]

Jeans Book Cover

Ditch the paper bag book covers this year and make some out of recycled denim jeans! The pockets make a […]

Colorful Recycled Denim Beads

Here’s a fun way to recycle the jeans that your kids have outgrown by turning them into fashionable jewelry. Strips […]

Library Bag

This tutorial shows how to make your child their very own library bag, a great way to encourage reading! Let […]

Apple Placemats

Use burlap and fabric paint to make place mats kids will love. The cheerful apples are wonderful for fall and […]

Hooded Owl Towel

Whoooo doesn’t loves adorable hooded towels? Make this sweet owl in any color you like for your baby or toddler […]

Homemade Postcards

Gather up your fabric scraps and make some one-of-a-kind postcards that you can really mail! This is such a fun […]

Pumpkin Baby Bib

Sew an adorable bib for a special baby this Halloween season. This one is a jack-o-lantern, but you could make […]

TV Remote Caddy

This caddy is a convenient way to store remotes, cords, magazines, or whatever else you need. By sewing your own, […]

Hand-Painted Fall Napkins

Create beautiful napkins for Thanksgiving or the entire season of autumn. It’s easy to adapt this project for any holiday […]

Sock Monsters

Don’t throw your odd socks away. Instead, transform them into monsters! This is a great project for young children, as […]

Round Drawstring Makeup Bag

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

Fall Mason Jars

Decorate mason jars to display throughout fall. These pretty jars combine burlap and beautiful fall flowers and look great as […]

Burlap Apple Banner

Stamp actual apples on burlap to make this wonderful fall banner. Even the youngest of crafters can help!

Triangle Purse

Learn how to sew a fully-lined triangular coin pouch with no exposed seams. This cute little project has lots of […]

Drip Tie Dye Backpack

Create a colorful dotted backpack using a drip tie dye method. Choose your favorite colors for this fun and easily […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]

No-Sew Fabric Pencil Cases

Create your own cute pencil cases to hold all sorts of art supplies. This no-sew project is great for heading […]

Rainbow Cloud Pin Display

Create an adorable cloud with rainbow rays to display buttons and pins. You could also use it to hold barrettes […]

Patriotic Bandana Wreath

Adorn your door with this red, white, and blue patriotic bandana wreath for your Fourth of July celebrations. It’s easy […]

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Story Stones

Add all sorts of images to rocks, then use them for story time fun. There’s no telling what sorts of […]

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Craft Materials Name Art

Spell your name using art materials that start with each letter of your name. Every person’s finished product will be […]

Fabric Garland for the 4th of July

Decorate for Independence Day or another patriotic occasion with this sturdy fabric garland. Change out the colors to make versions […]

Lunch Bag

Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s environmentally friendly, […]

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 […]