Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Baby Chick Yarn Bug

This chick yarn bug is lots of fun for spring. Use it to decorate a package or as a place card […]

Ribbon Strawberry Brooch

Turn a ribbon into a cute strawberry brooch. It’s inexpensive, easy to do, and only takes a few minutes.

Tie Dye Easter Eggs

Use crayon shavings to color Easter eggs this year! It’s easy to do and a fun way to repurpose broken crayons.

Boho-Style Gift Wrapping

A gift that’s beautifully wrapped makes the present inside even more special. This boho-inspired technique uses leather, lace, feathers, flowers, […]

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a lovely necklace featuring colorful quilled flowers. This project is simple enough for crafters who are new to both […]

Wooden Spoon Shark Toy

Use a wooden spoon to make a cute shark toy that actually bites! The fish is made from a sock.

Stamped Easter Eggs

These stamped Easter eggs look so elegant and are very easy to do. They make wonderful decorations or place cards […]

Braided Butterfly Bracelet

This pretty braided butterfly bracelet is fun to make and looks so cute. Best of all, it isn’t all that […]

Jelly Bean Topiary

Create a beautiful spring decoration using jelly beans! These topiaries look great as centerpieces and also make a thoughtful gift.

Recycled Easter Bunny Craft

Repurpose an empty plastic container to make a cute Easter bunny craft. It’s really easy to do and costs practically […]

Painted Easter Bunny Bread Pans

These cute, hand-painted mini ceramic bread pans will dress up an Easter brunch table or make a fabulous Easter gift. Best of […]

Homemade Playdough Packs

Create these fun homemade playdough packs.  They can be made ahead of time and pulled out in a pinch.  Plus […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Clips

Turn a wide ribbon into a beautiful flower hair clip. It is not that difficult as you might think!

Quilled Paper Cat

Make a cute quilled cat for a card or gift tag. Quilling is fast, easy, inexpensive to learn and has […]

Bunny Easter Box

Make an adorable bunny-shaped Easter box out of cardboard. This durable box can be used year after year to hold decorations […]

Rabbit Finger Puppet

Use felt to make this no-sew rabbit finger puppet. It’s easy to do and a fun little project.

Quilled Plum Flowers Card

Create a beautiful card featuring quilled plum flowers. This craft is simple to do, inexpensive, and lots of fun.

Quilled Flower Necklace

Believe it or not, this necklace is easy to make and sturdy enough to wear. Follow the instructions to learn how […]

Cotton Ball Bunny

Use cotton balls and seed beads to make the cutest little bunny! Pose the ears to communicate messages just like […]

Bunny Lunch

Make lunch time extra special with this adorable bunny-themed lunch. It’s made of healthy ingredients and is easy to do.

Rose Bud Doilies

Create beautiful paper rose buds from doilies. These look beautiful in a vase, topping a gift, or simply placed on a table.

Greek Kompoloi (Worry Beads)

These strings of clay beads are used by the Greeks for relaxation, to pass the time, and to guard against bad luck. They’re […]

Colorful Button Tree

Use felt and buttons to create a beautiful button tree, perfect for spring. For a quick project, use hot glue […]

Patchwork Fabric Easter Eggs

These fabric Easter eggs are unbelievably easy to make and look fantastic. This is a great Easter craft for all […]

Rainbow Bookmarks

These Rainbow Bookmarks are perfect for the youngest of crafters. Teach color recognition, fine motor skills, and create a beautiful […]

Quilled Flower Vase Card

Quilling is very inexpensive and so easy to learn. Make this simple flower vase card to send to someone special.

Quilled Easter Eggs

After you’re done dyeing real eggs this year, try quilling on plastic, wood or foam eggs. These fun decorations last […]

Rainbow Shamrocks

These pretty, construction paper Rainbow Shamrocks are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. They’re fun to make, easy and inexpensive, too!

Paper Easter Egg Wreath

This paper Easter Egg wreath is a fun way for kids to help decorate for Easter. It’s a great project to […]

Rainbow Neon Slime

Make neon rainbow slime with just three simple household ingredients. Kids will love exploring the properties of this fun substance.

Quilled Flower Card

Create a beautiful card that is perfect for spring or any time. This simple quilled project is inexpensive and easy to […]

Shamrock Candy Bouquet

Create a cute Shamrock Candy Bouquet to give to someone special on St. Patrick’s Day. The step-by-step tutorial includes a […]

Dressy Ribbon Headband

It’s actually quite easy and inexpensive to make a beautiful headband that looks expensive. Wear yours on Easter Sunday or […]

Lucky Leprechaun Light

Turn a mason jar into this cheeky Leprechaun Light, or fill it with candy for a sweet St. Patrick’s Day […]

Watermelon Fairy House

Create a home for the fairies with a watermelon rind. What a great way to let kids’ creativity shine!

Fabric Paint Stamped Shirt

Decorate plain shirts, socks or other clothing with this easy and fun fabric paint stamping technique. It’s a great way […]

Martis Bracelet

These traditional Greek bracelets are made on March 1st (“Martis”=March) to protect children from the spring sun. They are worn until […]

Sheep Cupcakes

These delicious sheep cupcakes are decorated with homemade candy clay (only two ingredients that you probably have on hand!) and […]

Easy Rice Krispie Bunnies

These darling bunny treats are ridiculously easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! They’re a perfect treat for spring.

Fish Pendant

With some basic wire-wrapping skills, teens can turn beads and wire into a fabulous fish pendant to wear on a […]

Bark Vase

Use fallen tree bark to create a gorgeous vase that brings the outdoors in. Can you guess what other repurposed […]

Reverse Picture Frame

This Reverse Picture Frame has the photos ON the frame instead of IN the frame. It’s an excellent way to […]

Wire-Wrapped Snail Bookmarks

Make darling snail bookmarks to keep or give as gifts. They’re a great way to learn the basic skills for […]

Cardboard Tube Frozen Elsa

Fans of Frozen will love making this adorable Elsa paper tube doll. It starts with an empty cardboard tube.

Fabric Balls

Turn fabric scraps and thread into colorful balls to use for jewelry or just for fun. Each one is unique!

Quilled Paper Cake

This colorful quilled cake is a cinch to make! It’s a fun project for beginners who are completely new to […]

Recycled Puppet Doll

Turn recycled items into a dancing puppet doll! This handmade toy is great fun, with so much room for creativity.

Felt Flower Bouquets

Make pretty flower bouquets from felt, buttons and wooden flower beads to keep for yourself or give to someone special. […]

Floral Monogram

Re-purpose empty cardboard boxes to create your own floral monogram. This colorful piece of artwork is a lot of fun […]