Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Hair Tie Bracelets

These stylish elastic bracelets double as hair ties. Make a bunch to give to friends!

Shrink Plastic Jewelry

Create beautiful and unique jewelry using shrink plastic. Make earrings, a pendant, a ring, a keychain, or anything else you […]

Agate Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

This agate beaded suede cord bracelet is suitable for jewelry-making beginners. It makes a wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma, a […]

Turmeric-Dyed T-Shirt

Turmeric creates a brilliant yellow. Use it as an all-natural colorant to make your own custom tie-dye shirt.

Wooden Bangle Bracelets

Make these wooden summer bangle bracelets using colorful paper napkins! It’s a fun and easy way to make your own unique […]

Colorful Summer Hat

Turn a plain hat into a gorgeous accessory for summer. This easy project is great fun for a group of […]

Decorated Summer Hat

Use paint pens, buttons, and your creativity to personalize a store-bought hat. It’s a perfect activity for summer!

Simple Gathered Skirt

Learn how to make a gathered skirt with the all-important twirl factor. This is a great beginner sewing project.

Rigatoni Necklace

Make this twist on a classic pasta necklace by decoupaging rigatoni! It’s a fun and easy craft for kids.

Drinking Straw Bead Necklace

Make simple necklaces from colorful drinking straws. They’re a great way for young crafters to develop fine motor skills or to work […]

Glitter Hair Pins

Make glittery hairpins for yourself or as gifts to give to friends. They’re a simple and inexpensive party favor.

Frozen-Inspired Princess Dress

Make your little girl feel like a princess with this Frozen-inspired dress.  It’s fun for Halloween or everyday dress-up play.

Clay Mandala Pendant

This pretty clay mandala pendant is fun to do and very unique. Make one and wear it with pride!

Bolo Tie

Make your own bolo tie using buttons and beads. It’s easy to do and fun to wear something you made […]

Simple Charm Bracelet

Create a simple charm bracelet in just a few minutes with this tutorial. Picking out your charms will take longer […]

Bugle Bead Earrings

Make funky earrings that are fun to wear with this tutorial. Follow the directions exactly, or use them as a jumping […]

Wire-Wrapped Butterfly Pendant

Make a pretty butterfly pendant using aluminum wire and turquoise beads. This project is a fun way to introduce teens to wire […]

Beaded Bracelet

Teens with some jewelry making experience will love putting together this simple bracelet. It makes a wonderful gift for someone […]

Pastel Cord Bracelet

Make a cord bracelet with pretty pastel colors by following the easy tutorial. Make extras for your friends, or pick […]

Easter Bunny Headband

This bunny headband is easy to make and absolutely adorable. Make some for the kids in your life… or for yourself!

Easter Egg Pendant Necklace

Celebrate Easter with this unique beaded Easter egg pendant necklace. Use your favorite colors and styles of beads to make […]

Glass Bead Dangle Earrings

These simple earrings are a good way to introduce girls to wire-wrapping techniques. They’re easy enough for preteens and teenagers […]

Rainbow Ribbon Headband

Use ribbon scraps and a hot glue gun to whip up this bright and fun rainbow ribbon headband in just […]

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace featuring quilled flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do and looks so pretty.