Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Scarecrow Mason Jar

Turn a mason jar into an adorable little scarecrow. Fill the jar with flavored popcorn, candies, or other fall treats […]

Campfire Costume

Looking for an original Halloween costume idea? This clever campfire costume is very inexpensive to make and lights up for […]

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Sugar Skull Costume

This cool Halloween bride costume is surprisingly easy to make using tulle and rubber bands. No sewing required!

Burlap Wreath

Make your own burlap wreath using a wire coat hanger and a roll of burlap or burlap ribbon. It’s an […]

Captain America T-Shirt

Create this adorable Captain America T-shirt using a freezer paper stencil. It’s a fun way to dress up an old […]

Scribble Initial T-Shirt

Let your little ones scribble all over some plain t-shirts and create cool, original t-shirts with their own initials! Perfect […]

Apple Print Backpack

Kids will love making this simple backpack using real apples. You can also use it to to give a gift […]

Hair Accessory Organizer

Little girls have lots of hair accessories and this is a great way to keep them all in one place! […]

Patriotic Denim Heart

Turn old jeans into an adorable patriotic heart! This easy project is a great way for kids to learn and […]

Vinyl Sign

Learn how to make a cute sign featuring any saying you want using heat transfer vinyl. The possibilities are endless!

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 […]