Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.

Shank Buttons Bracelet

This cute bracelet is so easy to make.  Kids will love picking our their favorite shank buttons to put on […]

Wrap Friendship Bracelet

Make a wrap friendship bracelet using your favorite colors of embroidery floss or nylon thread.  This easy project is great […]

T-Shirt Yarn Headband

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

Faux Stone Ring

This faux stone ring looks just like the real thing! Knead colors together then cut, bake and cool. Buff it […]

Dangle Earrings with Beads

Make a pair of simple dangle earrings with beads, eye pins and pendants. A fun project for those with little jewelry-making […]

Peter Pan Collar Necklace

Make a pretty necklace using two lengths of wire and a pile of glass pearls.  A fun project for preteens […]

Faux Stone Clay Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace out of faux stones that you make yourself!  All it takes is Sculpey clay and a […]

Faux Candy Bracelet

Use air dry clay to create simple candy jewelry that you can wear without getting sticky.  A fun project with […]

Multi-Strand Braided Bracelet

Create a multi-strand bracelet by braiding several strips of chains and bead strands.  This easy bracelet is very eye-catching.

Basic Macramé Bracelet

This easy macramé bracelet is perfect for anyone brand-new to jewelry making.  It is easy and fast to make and can be […]

Disney-Inspired Beaded Necklace

Make a beaded necklace inspired by Mickey Mouse!  This necklace requires basic jewelry-making tools and intermediate skills.

Flower and Bee Earrings

These flower and bee earrings are fast and easy to make.  A fun project for a jewelry-making beginner.

Knit Bowtie Headband

This simple knitted bowtie headband is just the thing for windy school days!  A great project for a beginning knitter.

Finger Knitting

Use this finger knitting tutorial to make cool scarves, bracelets and headbands. No equipment is needed except your fingers and […]

Ribbon and Bead Bracelet

This pretty bracelet is very simple to make and requires no jewelry-making tools or experience.  Note: The instructions say to singe […]

Angel Earrings

Make guardian angel earrings with white pearls and silvery wires.  This project requires basic jewelry-making skills and tools.

Princess Anna Dress-Up Apron

If your little princess loves dress-up, you probably know how expensive the commercial dresses are and how quickly girls grow […]

Puffy Paint Boot Embellishment

Decorate plain boots with puffy paint to create a whimsical, one-of-a-kind look.  A fun way to add some of your […]

Leather Cord Bracelet

This leather cord bracelet is very easy to make, even for beginners.  A fun project to do at camp, at […]

Polymer Clay Beads

Learn how to make colorful polymer clay beads to wear as jewelry.  The tutorial includes two- and three-tone beads as well […]

Knitted Hair Bow

This cute hair bow can be created by a beginning to intermediate knitter. It can be worn by someone of any […]

Pink Butterfly Headband

Your little girl will love helping make this pretty pink butterfly headband.  The butterfly is made from suede cord.

Shank Button Bracelet

Learn how to make a bracelet with elastic cord and colorful shank buttons.  A fun and easy craft that requires […]

Rainbow Ribbon Necklace

This rainbow ribbon necklace is very easy to make and requires no jewelry-making experience.  Make it as is, or switch […]

Fringe Drop Earrings

These fringe drop earrings look complicated to make, but they are actually very easy and totally appropriate for a beginner. […]

Ribbon Earrings

Use leftover bits of your favorite ribbons to make one-of-a-kind earrings.  A fun and easy project that doesn’t take a […]

Tiger Striped T-Shirt

Paint cool tiger stripes on a t-shirt using fabric spray paint.  Kids will love making these and then showing off […]

Flower Headband with Buttons

Make a cute headband with buttons and homemade felt flowers.  Young girls will love picking out the felt and button colors […]

Candy Lei

Celebrate a special occasion with fun and easy candy leis.  Personalize them with the recipient’s favorite candies, school colors, etc.

Crochet Wish Bracelet

Learn how to crochet a beaded wish bracelet.  You only need to know how to chain, so it’s perfect for beginning […]

Wood Button Bead Earrings

Turn wood button beads into adorable earrings.  They are easy to make and require only basic jewelry-making equipment and skills.

Cute-as-a-Button Headband

This cute button headband could not be easier!  Girls will enjoy making one for their dolls or themselves.

Stamped Feather Headbands

Create fancy painted or stamped feathers, then turn them into cool headbands!  These unique accessories are as fun to make […]

Wire-Wrapped Button Ring

This wire-wrapped button ring is inexpensive and fun to make and to wear.  Choose any color of buttons and wire.

Beaded Dragonfly Pendant

Create a bright and beautiful beaded dragonfly pendant to wear as a necklace.  A fun project for beginning beaders.

Ribbon-Wrapped Headband

Hair accessories are so cute, but the store-bought kind are often expensive and can’t easily be customized.  Help your daughter […]

Colorful Stretch Bracelet

Create a pretty stretch bracelet using simple beading techniques.  This project is appropriate for those who are new to beading.

Multi-Strand Pearl Bracelet

This pretty multi-strand ombre pearl bracelet is a fun project for someone who is new to beading.  Customize it with […]

Felt Heart-Shaped Earrings

Girls will love making and wearing these cute heart-shaped felt earrings.  They are so easy to make and can be […]

Coloring Book Crown

When you’ve colored all the pictures in your favorite coloring book, cut it up to make a Coloring Book Crown. […]

Beaded Flower Bracelet

Girls will love making this beautiful beaded flower bracelet!  Customize it with different colors or styles of beads.

Beaded Leather Bracelet

This pretty leather beaded bracelet is easy to make, even for beginners.  Keep it for yourself or give it as […]

Beaded Lace Bracelet

Make a pretty lace bracelet with colorful beads. It’s fast, easy, and requires no special skills or techniques.

Beaded Bangle

Follow the easy directions to make this colorful beaded bangle.  Girls will love making these for themselves, plus they make […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Help your daughter make a cute dragonfly hair clip that she’ll love to wear.  A fun project for a Girl […]