Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Scrabble Keychain

Turn Scrabble tiles into monogrammed key rings for yourself or to give as gifts. It’s an easy project that is […]

Teacup Planters

Make some cute planters using teacups. The tutorial includes a decoupage version or a simpler version with stickers.

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Flower T-Shirt Rings

Create cute flower rings from an old t-shirt! It’s easy to do and a great way to give new life […]

Vintage-Inspired Advent Calendar

Make a vintage-inspired Advent calendar for someone special. The tutorial includes the sewing-themed printable images, but you could substitute patterned […]

Literary Clock

Turn your favorite childhood book into a working clock! It’s a great project to display in a nursery or bedroom, […]

Picture Frame Terrarium

Make this fun glass terrarium from cheap picture frames. It’s easy to do and looks great when it’s filled and on […]

Monogram Block Magnets

Repurpose the baby blocks you no longer use to make a family set of monogrammed magnets for the refrigerator. It’s […]

Crib Rails Planter

When it’s time to convert the crib to a toddler bed, turn the rails into a vertical planter. After an […]

Homemade Bird Bath

Make a colorful birdbath to help your feathered friends on a warm summer day. This fun project starts with glass […]

Denim Jeans Potholder

Make a fun potholder from old denim jeans. This sewing project is easy enough for a beginner.

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 […]

Book Jacket Lacing Cards

Repurpose the book jackets of your favorite books into fun lacing cards! They are an excellent activity for developing fine […]

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Repurpose an old board book into a cool chalkboard book. In just a few steps, you have a brand new […]

Graphic Planters

Transform thrift store bowls into fun graphic planters! This project is inexpensive and easy, but looks good and makes a […]

Doll Closet

Transform a cupboard or a bookcase into a doll closet in one night. Girls can help with the easy steps […]

Sweater Mittens

Turn an outgrown or stained sweater into an adorable pair of comfy sweater mittens! It’s an easy sewing project that […]

Scrabble Valentine Frame

Use “love” to decorate your home! This framed art featuring Scrabble tiles is a wonderful project for Valentine’s Day.

T-shirt Necklace

Create a fun, brightly-colored necklace  using a soft T-shirt from your closet. Then grab a pair of scissors and get […]

Puffy Hearts

Turn an old sweater into adorable puffy hearts! It’s easy to do and is a fun and unique project for Valentine’s […]

Team Spirit Shaker

Perfect for football games or any other sport where you are cheering on your team! Make these fun noise makers […]

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Use dollar star hula hoops to make a fun shark ball game to entertain the entire neighborhood, including kids of […]

Easy Foam Mask

Grab an old pair of sunglasses for this DIY foam mask craft! All you need are sheets of craft foam […]

T-Shirt Yarn Headband

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

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]