Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Spooky Spider Handprint Art

Create an adorable set of spooky Halloween spiders using your children’s handprints. Kids will love making this messy craft.

Groovy Dyed Bed Sheets

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

Wire Skull Ear Cuff

Show your Halloween spirit with this fun wire skull ear cuff! It is very easy to make a good project […]

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.

Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Ball

This fun rice ball is a delicious alternative to sugary foods. It’s so easy to make and perfect for fall.

Scrap Paper Yak

Use up scraps and celebrate Y Week with this cute yak project. Lots of room for creativity!

Printable Superhero Masks

Make printable superhero masks for pennies with cardstock! It takes only a few minutes to print, cut and tie ribbon […]

Spider Web Marble Art

Let your kids get messy and create some unique spider web art with paint and marbles. Fun for kids of […]

Captain America Notebook

It’s so easy to make your own Captain America notebook! They make great party favors and gifts.

Produce-Printed Wrapping Paper

Discover how to create unique designs for wrapping paper by using everyday produce, such as corn, potatoes, avocados, and melon. […]

Disney Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are the best, especially in Mickey and Minnie shapes! This tutorial includes lots of other fun ideas […]

Hanging Jewelry Organizer

Make a stylish hanging jewelry organizer out of wood, cork and decorative hooks and knobs. It’s fun to make and […]

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 […]

Pearl Flower Hair Comb

  Make flowers from pearl beads and wire, then attach them to a hair comb for a beautifully elegant hair […]

Paper Plate Spiderweb

Make a cute paper plate spiderweb using only a few supplies. It’s perfect for even the littlest ones to practice […]

Sleep Mask and Blindfold

Use the pattern to make a cute sleep mask that can also be used as a blindfold for pinatas, Pin […]

Loom Band Snakes

Branch out from loom band bracelets to animals! These colorful snakes are fun and easy to make.

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

Snake Keychain

This snake keychain is cool for Halloween or any time. A fun and unique project!

Beading Earrings

These pretty beaded earrings are the perfect project for a beginning jewelry maker.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

God Bless America Frame

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

Footprint American Flag

Turn your child’s footprint into a beautiful American flag. A wonderful project for any patriotic holiday.

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, […]

Patriotic Heart

Honor our military with this Patriotic Heart project. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Patriot’s Day, Veterans Day or year-round.

Felt iPad Sleeve

It’s easy and inexpensive to make a felt iPad sleeve. You can sew it with a machine or by hand […]

Pearl Wave Bracelet

This pearl wave bracelet is a fun and easy way to introduce girls to beading. It’s easy to customize with […]

Coconut Candy Ice Cream Cones

These treats may look exactly like miniature ice cream cones, but this “ice cream” won’t melt or drip on a […]

Craft Stick Coasters

Turn craft sticks into a small replicas of wood pallets, then embellish them with fun patterned washi tape. A great gift […]

Memo Board

Introduce the kids to basic woodworking by making this stylish memo board. It’s a great place for them to keep homework, […]

Decorated Flowerpot

Reuse old cardboard tubes to decorate a fun painted flowerpot! Easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

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.

Bow Pendant Necklace

This cute bow pendant necklace is fun to make and can be customized with any color or style of beads. […]

Glass-Stained Suncatchers

Learn how to create glass-stained frames that will brighten up any window. The technique is easy and safe, even for […]

Recycled Bottle Xylophone

Add water to empty plastic bottles to make a xylophone that really works! As you make it, talk about the […]

Rainbow Fish

Kids will love making their own version of the storybook favorite, Rainbow Fish! A fun project with lots of room […]

Plastic Spoon Maracas

Plastic Spoon Maracas are easy for kids to make and play. Everyone in the class or at the party can […]

Shark Pencil Pouch

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

Jar Lid Owls

Use recycled lids from glass jars to make these adorable painted owl lids! So cute and so much room for […]

Paper Fan

Pretty paper fans are fun to make and can come in really handy on warm days. They are also useful […]

Sunflower Rubber Band Ring

Make a cool sunflower rubber band ring! A fun project for kids who are experienced with rubber band looms.

Back-to-School Blocks

Transform Jenga blocks into a cool school-themed version! Keep them for your family or to give a set to a […]

Back-to-School Tie Dye Crafts

Kids love to tie dye! Follow the simple instructions to create one-of-a-kind infinity scarves, braided headbands, and even ombre skirts […]

Travel Keepsake Box

This easy travel keepsake box craft gives kids the perfect place to store all their vacation souvenirs. Decorate the box, store […]

Duct Tape Pencil Case

Craft your own colorful pencil case using nothing but duct tape. Fun, useful, and one-of-a-kind!