Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Shell Pearl Bracelet

Create a pretty pearl bracelet that you’ll love to wear! A fun project for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Yarn Necklace

It only takes about five minutes to make this inexpensive no-sew necklace. So easy and so cute!

Superhero Cape

Turn your little one into a superhero with this simple tutorial. All you need are scissors, the printable, a T-shirt and […]

Printable Superhero Masks

Make printable superhero masks for pennies with cardstock! It takes only a few minutes to print, cut and tie ribbon […]

Pearl Flower Hair Comb

  Make flowers from pearl beads and wire, then attach them to a hair comb for a beautifully elegant hair […]

Sleep Mask and Blindfold

Use the pattern to make a cute sleep mask that can also be used as a blindfold for pinatas, Pin […]

Beading Earrings

These pretty beaded earrings are the perfect project for a beginning jewelry maker.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

No Sew Bow Headband

This patriotic no-sew bow headband is cute, inexpensive, and really easy to make. A fun project for playdates, slumber parties, […]

Pearl Wave Bracelet

This pearl wave bracelet is a fun and easy way to introduce girls to beading. It’s easy to customize with […]

Cat and Mouse Scarf and Purse

Create an adorable cat and mouse scarf and coordinating purse from colorful knee-high socks! This project requires basic sewing skills.

Bow Pendant Necklace

This cute bow pendant necklace is fun to make and can be customized with any color or style of beads. […]

Sunflower Rubber Band Ring

Make a cool sunflower rubber band ring! A fun project for kids who are experienced with rubber band looms.

Back-to-School Tie Dye Crafts

Kids love to tie dye! Follow the simple instructions to create one-of-a-kind infinity scarves, braided headbands, and even ombre skirts […]

Onesie Iron-On Patterns

Deck your baby out with onesie iron-on patterns. Fabric scraps and HeatNBond make this an easy DIY.

Melted Bottle Jewelry

Crafting with shrink plastic can get expensive, but not if you use empty plastic bottles. Turn your decorated shrink art […]

Ombre Shibori Tie Dye Top

Make a gorgeous shirt using the ancient shibori technique. Bright and bold colors really make this design pop.

Rubber Band Cross

Use rubber bands to make a cross design. Attach hooks for earrings, a chain for a necklace, or use it as […]

Polymer Clay Jewelry

Polymer clay jewelry is inexpensive and super easy to do using small stamps for fun designs! A great project for […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Pins

These cute flower hair accessories couldn’t be easier to make! They’re so simple to make you’ll want them in every […]

Flat Macrame Friendship Bracelet

Here’s a fun twist on the traditional friendship bracelet. This technique is easy to learn and the materials are inexpensive.

Knotted Wooden Bead Bracelet

This cute knotted bracelet is easy to make and takes only minutes. A fun project for a playdate, slumber party, […]

Shark Mittens

Learn how to make these positively darling shark themed mittens. They are super sweet and double as puppets!

Shark Fin Shirt

We love this adorable shirt that comes complete with its own shark fin! Fun for boys who love sharks, and […]

Shark Jewelry

If you’re a shark fan, you are going to love cutting up a toy shark and turning it into several […]

DIY Shark Socks

We love these socks that look like a shark is eating your foot! Great fun, especially for those shark loving […]

Easy Shark Pin

Make a fun homemade shark pin to wear on your shirt or attach to your bag or backpack. A fun […]

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Beaded Fringe Necklace

This eye-catching beaded fringe necklace can easily be customized with your favorite colors and styles of beads.  Best for crafters with jewelry-making […]

Duct Tape Visor

This Duct Tape Visor comes with a pattern for easy construction. Choose your favorite color or pattern and have fun.

Chunky Pearl Necklace

This elegant pearl necklace would look beautiful on girls of any age.  It makes a great gift for Mom, Grandma, a […]

Crystal Rainbow Necklace

This crystal rainbow necklace is beautiful and fun to make.  Requires minimal jewelry-making experience.

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Beaded Flower Necklace

This necklace looks complicated to make, but it is much easier than it looks.  This is a fun project for […]

Roundabout Purse

Teens will love making their own roomy and easy-to-access Roundabout Purse. Best for girls with some sewing experience.

Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

If you can tie square knot, you can make a bracelet!  This inexpensive project is fun for jewelry-making beginners.

Braided Ribbon Headband

Preteens and teens will have fun making braided headbands from their favorite colors of ribbon. This is a fun project for a […]

Leather Cord Bracelet

This eye-catching beaded leather cord bracelet is quick and easy to make.  No special jewelry-making experience or tools are required.

Drop Earrings

Make colorful pretty drop earrings following the easy directions.  A good project for jewelry-making beginners.

Craft Stick Bracelets

Use a wood burner to design custom craft stick bracelets that are truly unique. Some patience and easy directions are […]

Frozen-Inspired Crystal Hairpins

These elegant, sparkly hairpins are so easy to make and so fun to wear!  They’re perfect for everyone from teens headed […]

Infinity Friendship Bracelet

Teens who have mastered the basic friendship bracelet designs will have fun trying this more advanced pattern.  A fun project […]

Hawaiian Seashell Earrings

These colorful Hawaiian shell earrings are easy to make and perfect for summer!  A good project for a girl who […]

Two-Color Bow Hair Clip

This hair clip looks complicated to make, but you don’t need to be a master at tying bows to make […]

Tibetan-Inspired Necklace

This Tibetan-style charm necklace is a great way to introduce girls to basic jewelry-making skills.  Personalize it with different beads, coils, […]

Simple Dangle Earrings

Make simple beaded earrings using your favorite colors and styles. These earrings don’t take much time to create, so plan […]

Flower Drop Earrings

Make your own flower drop earrings using your favorite colors.  A fun project for beginning jewelry-makers.

Bow Hair Ties

These no-sew bow hair ties are inexpensive, easy to make and totally customizable.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

Duct Tape Sleeve Bunchers

Add fun flair to your oversized t-shirts with these cute duct tape Sleeve Bunchers.  Customize them with your favorite colors and […]

Dragonfly Necklace

Make a pretty dragonfly necklace following the detailed instructions.  Best for preteens and teens with jewelry-making experience.

Paper Beads

Having fun making your own beads out of paper, cardstock, and even cereal boxes.  The tutorial includes printable templates for […]

Floss-Wrapped Bangle Charm Bracelet

Beginning jewelry makers will love this easy floss-wrapped bangle charm bracelet. Customize it with any color(s) of floss and your choice […]

Triple Chain Bracelet

This triple-chain bracelet couldn’t be easier to make!  Buy chain or transform broken necklaces into this beautiful bracelet.