Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mardi Gras Crown

This fun Mardi Gras crown is great for kids of all ages – just decorate according to age and ability. […]

Mardi Gras Heart Pin

These pins were designed to be sold to raise funds for Katrina victims. You can make them as is for […]

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

Print the mask pattern, then cut it from purple craft foam. Let the kids use their creativity to decorate their […]

Letter B Mask

This mask starts with the letter B! Kids can decorate the mask with alphabet letters, things that begin with B, […]

Jeweled Crown

Dress up an ordinary gold crown with sequins, plastic jewels and glitter. Choose your favorite colors to make a king […]

Jester Hat

Make this foam jester hat with red, blue, yellow and green as pictured, or switch the red and blue with […]

Tie Dye Snowman Shirt

What do you get when you combine a white shirt, three different sized balls, and a tie dye solution? The […]

Felt Bows

These felt bows are adorable on everything. Use them for gift wrapping, barrettes, headbands…you name it! Try them with other […]

Heart Knee Patches

Add heart shaped knee patches to the little one’s pants to add durability and cuteness! A sweet way to dress […]

Braided Leather Bracelet

Make a simple, yet beautiful braided bracelet from an old belt without using any special tools. A great project for […]

Snowflake T-shirt

Making this one-of-a-kind t-shirt involves some waiting time, so it’s a perfect craft for sleepovers or winter break. The results […]

Pocket Scarf

This adorable fleece scarf has a bonus feature: a pair of pockets that double as hand warmers. Easy enough for […]

Princess Dress Up

Make a princess dress, with the child being a big part of the collaborative process. Easily made from recycled items, […]

Valentine Bracelets

Having some girls over for a playdate? Valentine’s bracelets take just minutes to put together and are cuter than cute! […]

Valentine Crown

Young kids love dress-up. Here’s a fun and easy Valentine crown for them to create. This project makes a great […]

No-Slip Socks

Making your own customized no-slip socks couldn’t be easier and couldn’t be cuter! These make a great gift, but don’t […]

Friendship Bangles

These adorable bracelets are a fun project for little girls. A great play date project or perfect for Valentine’s Day […]

Resolution Bracelets

These simple bracelets are easy enough for the littlest crafters to make or help with. Whenever you wear them, they’ll […]

Snowflake Bottlecap Bracelet

Learn how to upcycle bottlecaps into a festive winter bracelet for the teen or tween on your gift list. Older […]

Bottle Cap Jewelry Advent

Make a beautiful advent project which then becomes jewelry. A short daily craft activity that will delight any young girl. […]

Plastic Water Bottle Bracelet

These colorful bands are sure to make a fashionable statement to any outfit. To build them, recycle a used water […]

Glitter Jewelry

Have your tween/teen daughter and her friends create gorgeous jewelry for themselves or as gifts. These stunning gems are made without […]

Jeweled Bobby Pins

These jeweled bobby pins are fun and easy to make! Read on as we show you how to add beads […]

Nature Crowns

Make a woodland fairy princess crown from flowers in your garden. If it’s off season, try silk flowers from the […]

Nature Pouch

Make this adorable little nature pouch to go on a hike with. Great for collecting acorns, flowers, twigs, stones and […]

Turkey Gloves

Decorate a dollar store pair of knit gloves to look like turkeys! Fun fall colors make these cozy gloves a […]

Hair Bow Clips

Do you have a girly girl? Here’s a fun do it yourself bow themed hair clip that you can make. […]

Flower Hair Clip

  This easy DIY hair clip is perfect for Fall! It’s easy to create and uses everyday household materials such […]

Thankful Cork Necklaces

We love this creative idea of recycling not only wine corks but also magazines into fun necklaces with special messages. […]

Bracelets from Washi Tape

This fun recycle craft is a great way to introduce teenagers and tweens to the wonderful world of colorful Washi […]

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

You can turn old t-shirts into pretty bracelets with dollar store bangles and glue. Follow these step by step instructions […]

Rapunzel Braids

Help your little girl become Rapunzel with this easy hair extension made out of yarn – simply adjust the color […]

Turkey Hair Clip

Get dolled up for Thanksgiving with this adorable homemade turkey hair clip! Little girls will love wearing this sweet little […]

Baby Bear Hat

Here’s a free pattern for this adorable baby bear hat. This pattern and tutorial will make a hat that fits […]

Party Rock Gym Shirt

Use tumble dyes to make this fun and colorful Party Rock Gym t-shirt. This is a fun project for kids […]

Goofy Foam Glasses

What a fun party craft this would be! Just imagine how many different versions a group of kids could come […]

Jack O’Lantern Sweatshirt

Using an orange sweatshirt, so fabric and puffy paint, you can make this cute Jack O’Lantern Sweatshirt. A perfect project for […]

LadyBug Costume / Backpack

No need to put this cute costume away after Halloween, it’s also a backpack! That means your child can use […]

No-Sew Halloween Bracelets

Make these cool Halloween themed bracelets from felt and Velcro! This fun project will have the kids asking for more. […]

Witch’s Hat Headband

Dress up your little girl for Halloween and she’ll be styling with this adorable little witch’s hat headband! Decorate with […]

Little Felt Bow Tie

Make a quick and cute little bow tie for your little guy out of brightly colored felt! Would be great […]

How to Draw on Shoes

Decorate and have fun with fabric pens by drawing flowers on your shoes! A great way to decorate your wearables […]

Pocket Necklaces

Make Pocket Necklaces! The adorable and functional necklaces are addicting. We want to make them in every color. Perfect alone […]

Pom Pom Team Spirit Gloves

This fabulous project was inspired by a gift one mom received. Perfect for cheering on your brother’s football team or […]

Sparkle Necklace

This pretty necklace is the perfect jewelry project for tweens and teenagers. In fact, this would be a fun slumber […]

Beaded Memory Wire Bracelet

Create a pretty beaded bracelet with memory wire, beads and jump rings. Use your favorite colors to cater to your […]

Homemade Knight Costume

Grab some cardboard, spray paint and duct tape and you’ll be ready to create a knight’s shield in no time! […]

Witch’s Legs Shirt

Make an adorable witch’s legs shirt for your little girl this Halloween. A fun top your child can wear to […]

Super Hero Cape

Make your little superhero a cape in a color of their choice and personalize it with their initial. Cape is […]

Postage Stamp Necklace

For teenagers that are looking to create more jewelry, this absolutely lovely postage stamp necklace is a fabulous project for […]

T-shirt Backpack

Kids can turn their old t-shirts into a usable backpack with this tutorial from Family Fun. Parents may need to […]

Wire Name Necklace

This tutorial explains how to make a name or other word out of wire and turn it into a pretty […]

Apple Sweatshirt

Cut an apple in half and use it to print apples on a sweatshirt! This is a really fun way […]

Hunger Games Charm Bracelet

Is your daughter a Hunger Games fan? She’ll love the idea of making her own book bracelet! This tutorial shows […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

Origami Necklace

Teenagers and tweens will love this origami style necklace they can make using simple pleats and a few jewelry supplies. […]

Alice in Wonderland Apron

Little girls love being in the kitchen with you, but when you can pair it with a little make believe […]