Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Braided Ribbon Headband

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

Wood Robot Cube Toy

Make these cute wood robot cube toys. They can bend and fold into a small cube, or you can manipulate them […]

Felt Desserts

Create cute cupcakes quickly and easily from felt. These fun toys are great for all sorts of pretend play.

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!

Knights and Dragons Party

This fun Knights and Dragons Party is fit for birthday royalty! There are ideas for invitations, decorations, foods and activities.

Glitter Playdough

This play dough is made using salt, flour, water and food coloring. Add glitter for more interest and sparkle!

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 […]

Birch Wood Pencil Holder

This attractive pencil holder couldn’t be any easier to make! Just drill holes into a birch wood slice to have your […]

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 […]

Ping Pong Ball Monsters

Use paint, googly eyes, feathers, pom poms or any other materials you have on hand to turn ping pong balls […]

Stamped Ice Cream Bag

Stamp a cute ice cream design onto a tote bag using potato stamps. This is the perfect summer tote for […]

25+ Minion Crafts

Do you love Minions? Who doesn’t?! The world first met these adorable characters in ‘Despicable Me’ and now they have their […]

Doctor Who Bow Tie Cups

Any Doctor Who fans in your house? Make these 11th Doctor (Matt Smith) paper cups for a themed party or […]

Dyed No-Sew Pillow

Create a cool, personalized pillow with dye and iron-on letters. Best of all, there’s no sewing required!

Fruit and Flower T-Shirt

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

Heart Tie Dye

Learn how people make cool shapes in tie dye design! This technique works for any shape, not just hearts.

Beaded Bubble Wands

Kids will love designing their own beaded bubble wands! It’s a great activity for a hot summer day.

Knight Jousting Obstacle Course

Create these adorable hobby horses from felt, then use them for a jousting obstacle course. What a great activity for a themed party […]

Patriotic Paper Lantern

Make patriotic paper lanterns in just minutes. This craft looks great, is inexpensive and couldn’t be any easier!

Minion Ornament

Make a darling minion ornament using paint and vinyl. It’s easy to do and is a fun project for a […]

Rhinestone Cat Brooch

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

Jumping Minion

This jumping minion is easy and fun to make. This is a great activity for a minion-themed party or post-movie […]

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.

Tea Bottle Wind Chime

This wind chime is made from a recycled tea bottle. It’s the perfect craft to do with kids during the […]

Dragon Mountain Party Game

This fun party game involves a sleeping dragon, a mountain, and golden eggs! It’s a great activity for a knight-themed […]

Flag-Inspired Table Runner

Host a fabulous 4th of July event with this table runner. It’s quick, easy to make and there’s no sewing […]

Braided Headband

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

How to Train Your Dragon Party

Throw a fun themed party based on the popular ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ The tutorial includes instructions for goodie […]

Wire Beaded Tree

Make a pretty tree using beads and wire. This lovely decoration is a great introduction to jewelry-making skills.

Easy July 4th Centerpiece

Show your American spirit with this festive July 4th centerpiece. It takes practically no time at all and is a […]

General Cornwallis Costume

This General Cornwallis costume is fun for Halloween, a class presentation, or a historical reenactment. It can be easily adapted […]

Thumbprint Flowers

All you need to make these cute thumbprint flowers are blue and yellow paint, some paper and your own thumb! […]

Knotted Flower Hair Clip

Turn a long piece of colorful nylon cord into a beautiful flower hair clip when you master one simple knot. […]

4th of July Centerpiece

  This pretty Independence Day centerpiece features fireworks, flags, banners and pinwheels. Change out the message to use it for other […]

Denim Gift Wrapping

Denim print wrapping paper inspired this easy masculine gift wrap design. It’s perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day and many other […]

Beaded Mickey Headband

Make a cute beaded headband inspired by everyone’s favorite mouse! Use stiff felt, rhinestones and pearls to make this fast […]

Patriotic Straw Necklace

Turn paper straws into patriotic necklaces! It’s easy to do and they make great accessories for July 4th, Veteran’s Day […]

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.

Stuffed Bunny

Make your own stuffed bunny using this easy sewing tutorial. Or, leave the ears off and create a cute stuffed snowman!

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.

Necktie Picture Frame

This necktie picture frame makes a fun and frugal Father’s Day present. What a neat way to repurpose a tie!

Wooden Toy Car

Make Dad this cool wooden car for Father’s Day! It’s a fun introduction to woodworking.

Adobe House Succulent Planter

This three-tiered planter is inspired by the shapes of adobe houses in the southwestern US. It is made of oven-bake […]

Cupcake Stamp

Create your own cupcake stamp, then use it to decorate an apron, t-shirt or anything else. Older children can make […]

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 […]

Tie-Dyed T-Shirt Quilt

Make a tie-dyed t-shirt quilt as a summer kids’ craft. Then use the quilt for summer family picnics and beach […]