Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Chain Charm Bracelet

Make a chain charm bracelet with your favorite colors and styles. It’s easy to customize and looks great!

Chewbacca Mickey Ears

Make these easy headband Chewbacca Mickey ears for your next Disney Parks vacation. They’re also fun for Halloween or Star […]

Faith Bracelet

This bracelet of beads and knotted hemp serves to remind kids about their faith. Young people of all ages will […]

Minion Hand-Painted Shoes

Take a slightly-used pair of shoes and turn them into something new, inspired by those lovable Minions. It’s inexpensive, easy […]

Fancy Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered basic friendship bracelet techniques, try this one that takes it to the next level! Customize it with […]

Seed Bead Flower Necklace

This impressive necklace takes some time, but the results are worth it! Once you learn how to make the first […]

DIY Darth Vader Costume

You won’t believe how easy it is to put together the main part of this Darth Vader costume! Duct tape […]

Flower Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Make an eye-catching flower bangle cuff bracelet using pearls and leather cords. This is a great gift to give to […]

Glue Stick Bracelet

These bracelets couldn’t be easier! Simply use a glue gun to pipe colorful glue into bracelet blanks.

Wire-Wrapped Owl Pendant

Make a beautiful wire-wrapped owl pendant for yourself or as a gift. This beautiful piece of jewelry takes some time […]

Beaded Flower Hair Clip

Create a beautiful hair clip using beads and organza. Change the colors of the beads or fabric for a completely […]

Daisy Necklace

This daisy necklace is so pretty and makes a wonderful gift for mom or a special teacher. This project is […]

Beaded Flower

This gorgeous beaded flower takes a bit of time and patience to do, but it is not difficult and the […]

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Star Bead Woven Bracelet

This cute star bead woven bracelet is easy to make and requires no special equipment or jewelry-making experience. It’s a […]

Beaded Bar Earrings

Jewelry making doesn’t have to be intimidating! Follow eight easy tips to make your own beaded bar earrings in your […]

Paper Bead Necklace

Make colorful beads from corrugated paper, then use them to make a necklace. This is a really fun activity for […]

Hair Ties

These colorful hair ties only take seconds to make. They make a fun gift, too.

Lariat Necklace

This pretty lariat-style necklace has only four steps and can be completed under 10 minutes. Make one for yourself and […]

Chain Charm Bracelet

Create a cute charm bracelet using chain and some colorful beads. This project is great for introducing young kids to […]

Birthstone Pendant Necklace

It only takes about 10 minutes to make a birthstone pendant necklace. After making your own, make them for Mom, […]

Beaded Flower Charm Bracelet

This beaded flower charm bracelet couldn’t be prettier! It’s easy to do and a fun project for jewelry-making beginners.

Beginner’s Skirt

This simple skirt is perfect for kids with no sewing experience. With just a meter of fabric and some elastic, you’ll […]

Sibling Shirts

These Sibling Shirts make the perfect gift for a growing family. Create custom stencils from freezer paper to use with fabric […]

Easy (and Cheap!) Tie-Dye

This easy tie-dye project is fun for the whole family. It’s also great for a group activity, party or get-together.

Beaded Hair Comb

This beaded hair comb is a fun accessory for preteens and teens to make and wear. It’s perfect for prom […]

Zipper Bracelet

Make a unique-looking bracelet with a zipper, hot glue, jewelry findings and pliers. It’s easy to do and fun to wear!

Beaded Flower Flip-Flops

Take plain flip-flops from boring to WOW by adding beaded flowers. It’s fun, inexpensive, and not too difficult.

Plastic Bottle Hair Clip

Instead of throwing away plastic bottles, use them to make cute hair clips. There are so many creative possibilities!

Modern Tiara for a Fairy Queen

This beautiful tiara was inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and is also excellent for Halloween or dress-up play. […]

Ribbon Hair Clip with Pearls

Make a pretty ribbon hair clip for yourself or as a gift. It’s easy to learn and doesn’t take long to […]

Knit Doctor Who Scarf Garland

This finger-knit party garland is inspired by Doctor Who’s 4th doctor and his amazingly long scarf. Finger knitting is so […]

Friendship Necklace

This yarn necklace is a fun twist on traditional friendship bracelets. It’s a great craft for teen or preteen girls […]

Easy Pearl Bangle Bracelet

Make a pretty pearl bangle bracelet for yourself or as a gift. It’s an easy project that is fun for […]

Knight Tunics and Shields

These knight tunics and shields make the perfect party favors for a knights and dragons party. They’re also a fun costume […]

Braided Ribbon Headband

Create a headband using your favorite color of ribbons. Once you master the simple knot technique, it will be done […]

Beaded Ribbon Headband

Create a pretty hair accessory with ribbon and pearl beads. This lovely project is easy to customize with your favorite […]

Layered Necklace

Make a layered necklace for prom or another special event. It also makes a lovely gift for preteens and teens […]

Butterfly Bow Hair Clip

Make a pretty butterfly bow hair clip with ribbons and beads. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors, patterns […]

Fruit and Flower T-Shirt

Make this cute fruit and flower t-shirt in minutes. It starts with a printable, iron-on decal.

Heart Tie Dye

Learn how people make cool shapes in tie dye design! This technique works for any shape, not just hearts.

Bleach Pen Fun

Do you have an old shirt or pair of jeans that need a little help? Pretty them up with an […]

Flower Hairclip

Use your creativity to turn ribbon, resin flowers and beads into a beautiful hair accessory. It’s easy to do and […]

Braided Headband

Make a beautiful braided headband accented with pearls and polymer clay flowers. It’s easy to do and is a fun […]

General Cornwallis Costume

This General Cornwallis costume is fun for Halloween, a class presentation, or a historical reenactment. It can be easily adapted […]

Knotted Flower Hair Clip

Turn a long piece of colorful nylon cord into a beautiful flower hair clip when you master one simple knot. […]

Beaded Mickey Headband

Make a cute beaded headband inspired by everyone’s favorite mouse! Use stiff felt, rhinestones and pearls to make this fast […]

Patriotic Straw Necklace

Turn paper straws into patriotic necklaces! It’s easy to do and they make great accessories for July 4th, Veteran’s Day […]

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 […]

Jump Ring Bracelet

Create a colorful bracelet using wooden beads and jump rings. It’s very easy to do and a good introduction to beading.

Envelope Clutch

A sleek envelope clutch will never go out of style. This project takes a bit of time, but it’s so […]

Floral Charm Bracelet

Make a cute charm bracelet using colorful wooden beads! This is great activity to introduce a child to jewelry making.