Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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American Flag Jean Shorts

Decorate a pair of jean shorts to feature the American Flag in just three easy steps. The metallic blue and […]

Personalized Slap Bracelets

Are you looking for a fun project to make this summer? Then learn how to create custom slap bracelets, in […]

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. They’re […]

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet This cool project is great for almost any age. Working with beads is fun and this method is […]

Bleach Pen T-Shirt

This summer, use a bleach pen to turn an old shirt into something new, fabulous, and one-of-a-kind! When the bleach […]

Party Crowns

These easy crowns are made with paper doilies. Young children will love creating their own crown for dress-up fun!

Button Necklace

Make your own fun fabric button necklace! They’re infinitely customizable, quite affordable, and so pretty.

Shibori T-Shirt

Turn a plain colored t-shirt into a unique piece of wearable art! Bleach and a string-wrapping technique create interesting patterns […]

Summer Camp Necklaces

Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Encourage imaginative play with this fun craft. Bring out their inner james Bond! Made with recycled egg carton cups and […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Flower Bobby Pins

Create pretty silk flower hair pins to wear this spring. This project requires adult supervision.

Morse Code Bracelets

These easy bracelets are a great way to share a secret message, or keep a special name/birthday with you always. […]

Butterfly Hair Bow

These butterfly hair bows are so simple to make with fabric scraps. Girls of all ages will love wearing these […]

Shamrock Barrette

Add this lucky charm barrette to your child’s St. Patrick’s Day wear. Made from felt, these shamrocks are easily hand […]

Spring Hat

This bright and cheery spring hat is made from a paper bowl and a paper plate! Let your creativity show […]

Hippity Hoppity Headband

Create a bunny ear headband from chenille stems, tulle, and plenty of rhinestones. Your little bunnies will look adorable wearing […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace

Eric Carle fans will recognize this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar. This necklace craft is so much fun and provides practice […]

Pig Party Hat

Make adorable pig party hats for National Pig Day, a reading of the Three Little Pigs, for a barnyard-themed birthday, […]

Printable Mardi Gras Mask

Fat Tuesday’s almost here! Celebrate with a printable Mardi Gras mask that’s quick and easy to make.

Lucky Shamrock Shoes

Lucky green shamrock shoes…perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! In just a few simple steps you can turn white canvas shoes […]

Felt Bracelets

These No-Sew Felt Bracelets are sweet and simple, perfect for an everyday craft or a birthday party activity. There’s so […]

Valentine’s Hat

Valentine Hat Add some fun and whimsy to Valentine’s Day with our valentine hat that wiggles when you walk. What […]

Fabric Flower Hair Ties

Make a bunch of cute hair ties in no time with these easy and speedy DIY hair ties. They’re perfect […]

Homemade Candy Rings

These adorable rose rings are made in molds from candy melts. So cute, so easy, and tasty, too!

Cranberry Lip Balm

Keep winter lips soft and supple with this tutorial for homemade cranberry lip balm. The secret to the shimmering color? […]

Peppermint Swirl Headband

Show your holiday spirit with a festive Peppermint Swirl Headband. This candy cane inspired craft is fun to make and […]

Pixie Dust Necklace

This super simple Pixie Dust Jar Necklace inspired by Disney’s Tinkerbell will delight youngsters who believe in the power of […]

Galaxy Print Shoes

The “tie-dye” affect is even cuter when it’s used to make these adorable Galaxy print shoes! A fun way to […]

Scrabble Necklace

Create personalized necklaces for the Scrabble fans in your life. This project is quick and easy and makes a great […]

Autumn Faun Halloween Costume

This Autumn Faun Halloween costume is unique, inexpensive, and eye-catching. Turn 6 household items into a floral headpiece worthy of […]

Clothespin Necklace

This statement necklace started out as a clothespin! Learn how easy it is to make your own.

Spider Ring

Great for a Halloween party or as a Halloween classroom project, our spider ring is simply made from chenille stems […]

Monster Jeans Patch

This is the most fun way I’ve ever seen to patch a hole in your child’s jeans! Who wouldn’t love […]

Egg Carton Masks

The kids will love spending an afternoon making masks from egg cartons!  They are easy to make with lots of […]

Doctor Play Set

Your little ones will love playing doctor or nurse with this DIY Doctor Play set that can be put together […]

Whatsit Box Awards

Need an award for a Whatsit Box or other mystery type event at camp? This wearable question mark token makes […]

Homemade Clown Costume

Here’s an adorable clown costume that your little ones can make themselves. What a great addition to your dress-up box […]

Halloween Face Painting

When we think of Halloween costumes, we usually focus on clothing and accessories. But you can create amazing costumes simply […]

Monster Masks

Get creative and make these fun monster masks with your kids. Use all kinds of crafty things like pom poms, […]

Jeweled Fall Crown Tutorial

This jeweled fall crown is easy to make and costs less than 10 dollars. It’s the perfect accessory for your […]

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

Cardboard Tube Princess Crown

Make the little girl in your life feel just like a star with an adorable cardboard tube princess crown! It’s […]

Fleece Football Hat

Boys love football, so keep their little ears warm this winter by making this football inspired hat. All you need […]

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Scroll Earrings

Jewelry making is a lot of fun and the results are stunning. Teens will love making these eye-catching earrings.

Chenille Stem Flower Hair Band

Turn ordinary chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) into an adorable hair accessory. It’s so easy to do, you’ll want one in […]

Alien Headband

These fun and funky alien headband are made from simple everyday craft items. Youngsters can create their own special alien […]

Sports Necklace

Show team spirit with this fabulous sports necklace! A fun project for teammates to make together for themselves, their moms, or a […]