Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Flower Bracelet

This beautiful flower bracelet is surprisingly easy to make. It’s a fun project for jewelry-making novices to try.

Kumihimo Yarn Bracelet

Use chipboard and yarn to make a simple kumihimo bracelet to wear or share. We used patriotic colors, but any […]

Beaded Starfish Earrings

These beautiful starfish earrings are a bit complicated to make, but doable for teens with some beading experience. Wear them […]

Ribbon Petal Hair Clip

Turn ribbon into a pretty ribbon petal hair clip. It’s easy to do and can be customized with any color […]

Seed Bead Butterfly Earrings

Make cute butterfly earrings using 2-hole seed beads. This is a fun craft for a slumber party or other get-together.

Craft Foam Tiara

Use craft foam and rhinestones to make a lightweight, durable, fabulous tiara or crown. It’s perfect for dance, costumes, theater […]

Future Voter Button

Future Voter Button Voting is important and many young citizens don’t take advantage of the opportunity. Do your part to […]

Easy Kumihimo Bracelet

Use your favorite colors of nylon thread to make a pretty kumihimo bracelet. It’s surprisingly easy to do!

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Quilled Butterfly Earrings

These beautiful butterflies are made from strips of quilling paper! Wear them as earrings, turn them into keychains, or dangle […]

Elven Wire Wrapped Crown

This beautiful, elven-looking tiara or crown is made with wire-wrapping (no soldering). It makes a gorgeous addition to a costume and […]

Thunderstorm Balloon Cloud Costume

This unique thunderstorm cloud costume has flashing lightning and optional ‘rain.’ It’s inexpensive, easy to make, and so much fun […]

Twig and Fabric Brooch

Create a one-of-a-kind brooch with a twig and fabric scraps. This would also make a cute gift topper or decoration […]

Wire-Wrapped Star Bracelet

This unique bracelet is a fun project for teens and preteens to try. The bracelet uses basic wire-wrapping techniques.

Water Balloon Earrings

It literally takes just a minute to make these unique water balloon earrings. They’re great fun for any summer celebration!

Clown Name Tag

Clown Name Tag This fun tutorial teaches you how to make a clown name tag and how to discover what […]

Colorful Clown Hat

Colorful Clown Hat Make this colorful hat and put on your own circus! It’s also great fun for Halloween. Supplies: […]

Colorful Cone Earrings

These festive earrings are made from strips of paper, then decorated with pearls. They look like little party hats and […]

Resin Flower Headband

If you have a glue gun and a little bit of time, you can make your own headband featuring resin […]

Braided Ribbon Bracelets

These pretty ribbon are easy to make with your favorite colors of ribbons. They’re a more sophisticated twist on friendship […]

Beach-Inspired Anklet

Create a colorful anklet to wear this summer using shaped beads. This project is easy to do and doesn’t take […]

Watermelon Scarf

Create a no-sew watermelon scarf! It’s so much fun to wear on a breezy summer evening.

Butterfly Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered a wide variety of friendship bracelets and are ready to take it to the next level, this […]

Shibori-Inspired Ribbon Necklace

This beautiful shibori-inspired necklace is made of ribbon, beads and glue. It looks much more difficult to make than it […]

Rocket Stamp

Can you guess what ordinary office supply was transformed to make this cool rocket stamp?! Make your own stamp to decorate […]

Fabric Bracelets

Use strips of gauze, paint and glue to create these one-of-a-kind fabric bracelets. They are so pretty and make a […]

Easy Multi-Layer Bracelet

This multi-layer bracelet is very quick and easy to make. No jewelry-making tools or experience needed!

Glass Bead Fish Pendant

Create a cute fish pendant using glass beads. Then add it to a bracelet or necklace, or use it as […]

Milk Jug Bat Masks

Don’t throw out those milk jugs! They’re the perfect materials to make these fun bat masks for Halloween, a themed […]

Braided Pearl Bracelet

This pearl bracelet is a fun project for kids who are ready to move beyond friendship bracelets. Make it exactly […]

Wire-Wrapped Moon Earrings

These nifty moon earrings are easy enough for jewelry-making beginners to try. It’s a fun project to do during a […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Turn grosgrain ribbon and glass beads into a pretty dragonfly hair accessory. This project is best for adults or teens […]

S’mores Necklace

This s’mores necklace is great for summer camp, a family camping trip, or National S’mores Day (August 10)! It’s easy to […]

Rhombus-Shaped Earrings

These rhombus-shaped earrings are easy to make and a good choice for teens who are new to wire wrapping. They’re fun […]

Pearl Flower Bracelet

Make a simple and elegant bracelet for a special occasion. This project is best for teenagers.

Big Clown Tie

Big Clown Tie Dress up like a clown with this oversized tie! Anything goes when it comes to the colors and […]

Easy Thread-Wrapped Wire Ring

If your wrists can’t hold any more friendship bracelets, it’s time to start making friendship rings! These aluminum wire rings feature […]

Bow and Arrow Brooch

This fabulous bow and arrow is made using wire-wrapping techniques. It’s a great project for teens who are fans of the […]

Safety Pin Bracelet

This beaded safety pin bracelet couldn’t be easier! Just fill each safety pin with your favorite bead colors, then join them […]

Wire Cat Necklace

Make a cute cat necklace out of nothing but wire! It’s an inexpensive and easy way to start making jewelry.

Beaded Friendship Bracelet

This friendship bracelet looks much more complicated than the standard version, but it isn’t that much more difficult. If you […]

Clay Bracelet

Create a simple, yet beautiful, bracelet with air dry clay. It’s so easy to do and lots of fun for a […]

Bottle and Fish Pendant Necklace

This simple jewelry project is easy enough for beginners. It’s a fast project that can easily be adapted with other pendants […]

Plastic Bag Earrings

This unique pair of earrings is made from a plastic bag! What a fun way to reuse something that would otherwise […]

Minecraft Perler Bead Necklace

Perler beads make the perfect pixelated pendants for these Minecraft-themed necklaces. They’re fun and easy for kids to make.

Easy Braided Bracelet

Create an easy braided bracelet using beads and 6 strands of waxed cord. It doesn’t take long and is easy […]

Wire-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet

Make a fun wire-wrapped bangle bracelet that is just your style. It’s easy to do and requires no special skill or […]

Real Flower Earrings

Turn real flowers into beautiful earrings that you’ll love to wear. The secret is laminating them!

Button Necklace

Create a pretty necklace using your favorite buttons. It’s easy to do, comfortable to wear, and quite sturdy.