Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Reversible Creature Backpack

You’ll always have a buddy who has your back with this wearable creature backpack. This project requires sewing experience.

Car Play Mat

Car play mats are fun, but expensive. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own that the kids will love.

Fabric Owls

Create an adorable owl that is perfect for fall with this easy craft. This is a fun project for kids […]

Denim Lunch Bag

Turn worn-out blue jeans into a cute personalized lunch bag. This is very easy to make and is an excellent […]

Ladybug Costume with Cape

This ladybug outfit is cute enough for Halloween or any day. It comes with a cape plus directions for a […]

No-Sew Felt Scarecrow Hat

This cute felt scarecrow hat is easy to make and requires no sewing! A fun outfit for Halloween or for […]

Groovy Dyed Bed Sheets

Turn those plain, white sheets into a fun and funky dyed bed set! A great project for teens.

Yarn Necklace

It only takes about five minutes to make this inexpensive no-sew necklace. So easy and so cute!

Superhero Cape

Turn your little one into a superhero with this simple tutorial. All you need are scissors, the printable, a T-shirt and […]

Baby Mermaid Costume

You’ll have the most fabulous infant in the neighborhood with this no-sew mermaid baby costume! With inexpensive HeatNBond adhesive and […]

Doll-Size Dance Bag

Make a no-sew tutu-inspired dance bag for your American Girls Dolls. It’s easy and fun with lots of creative possibilities.

Handprint Fall Tree

Create some fun handprint tree pictures to decorate for fall. Make them year after year for a beautiful display that shows your […]

God Bless America Frame

Show your love of the USA with this beautiful patriotic frame. It is very easy to make and is a […]

No Sew Bow Headband

This patriotic no-sew bow headband is cute, inexpensive, and really easy to make. A fun project for playdates, slumber parties, […]

No-Sew Semaphore Flags

Make these quick and easy no-sew semaphore flags, then have fun sending coded messages! Great for a party, in a […]

Decorated Fabric

Design your own beautiful, colorful fabric using Sharpies! This is so easy to do and produces stunning results.

Cat and Mouse Scarf and Purse

Create an adorable cat and mouse scarf and coordinating purse from colorful knee-high socks! This project requires basic sewing skills.

Shark Pencil Pouch

Sew up a shark pencil pouch for Back to school, or any time of the year! This project is best […]

Onesie Iron-On Patterns

Deck your baby out with onesie iron-on patterns. Fabric scraps and HeatNBond make this an easy DIY.

Ombre Shibori Tie Dye Top

Make a gorgeous shirt using the ancient shibori technique. Bright and bold colors really make this design pop.

Pencil Case

Send the kids back to school with a pencil case they make themselves! No sewing required for this easy project. You […]

DIY Tic Tac Toe

Our DIY tic-tac-toe game is simple and inexpensive. It’s easy to make at home and is a great activity to […]

DIY Shark Socks

We love these socks that look like a shark is eating your foot! Great fun, especially for those shark loving […]

Oven Mitt Shark Puppet

Using a few dollar store supplies, you can create a fun shark puppet to play with for hours! Great project […]

Raised Dog Bowls

Fabric, Mod Podge and a name label turn rimmed dog dishes and trash cans into a cute, personalized feeding station […]

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Roundabout Purse

Teens will love making their own roomy and easy-to-access Roundabout Purse. Best for girls with some sewing experience.

Flower Power Canvas Paintings

Create whimsical flower canvases to decorate your favorite room. This easy project leaves lots of room for creativity!

Braided Ribbon Headband

Preteens and teens will have fun making braided headbands from their favorite colors of ribbon. This is a fun project for a […]

No-Sew Tote Bag

Turn an old tote bag into something fresh and new with this easy tutorial. All you need is an old […]

Fabric Rose

Follow the directions to learn how to make beautiful roses from fabric! Then add those roses to hair clips, gifts, […]

Oilcloth Covers

Here’s a project you’ll want to make before heading back to school!  Turn an inexpensive, plastic organizer into a unique […]

Two-Color Bow Hair Clip

This hair clip looks complicated to make, but you don’t need to be a master at tying bows to make […]

Crochet Sunglasses

Crochet sunglasses are fun to keep you looking cool during the summer. They also work great for yarnbombing!

No-Sew Purse

This no-sew purse is easy to make, much less expensive than a store-bought purse, and you can have it in whatever […]

No-Sew Fish Windsock

This fun summer fish windsock is made using canvas, fabric markers and fabric glue.  No sewing necessary!

Answer Cube Pillow

Moms, you are going to love this sewing project! It’s a basic cube shaped pillow, but each side has an […]

T-Shirt Yarn Headband

Turn that old T-shirt into a new cool headband!  Includes tutorials for all three styles.

Patriotic Wreath Craft

Make this simple, kid-friendly wreath using items you probably already have on hand.  A fun project for July 4th or […]

Library Book Bag

Get kids excited about reading by letting them decorate their own library book bag!  Fun for kids of all ages.

Tie-Dye Button Bags

Create a patriotic tie-dye tote bag that is cute as a button!  A fun project for July 4th or any time […]

Doll-Sized Covered Wagon

Make a covered wagon for 18″ dolls (such as American Girls) out of things from around the house.  Fantastic for […]

Tie-Dye Pillowcases

Follow the helpful tips and tricks to make colorful tie-dye pillowcases.  A great activity for a slumber party or other […]

Personalized Drink Cozy

Make your own personalized drink cozy sleeve using printable cotton canvas and felt.  These make great gifts.

Doll Stroller Liner

Don’t throw out that old doll stroller. Make a new liner that’s stronger (and cuter!) than the original.  This project […]

DIY Fabric Flip Flops

All you need are bits of fun fabric or retired clothing, two pieces of felt, scissors and hot glue to […]

Princess Anna Dress-Up Apron

If your little princess loves dress-up, you probably know how expensive the commercial dresses are and how quickly girls grow […]

Father’s Day Pencil Cup

Turn an empty can into a cool suit and tie pencil holder.  This make a fun gift for Father’s Day or […]

Knitted Hair Bow

This cute hair bow can be created by a beginning to intermediate knitter. It can be worn by someone of any […]

Garden Seed Storage Box

Use Mod Podge and scraps of fabric to dress up a tin box to use to hold garden seed packets. […]