Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Money-Wrapped Gift

Looking for a creative way to give money as a gift? Use dollar bills as the ribbon and bow on […]

Glass Bottle Ornament

Make a pretty decoration for winter using an empty glass bottle. It looks great on the mantle or as a festive […]

Shoebox Sleigh

Turn an empty shoebox, some corks, 4 candy canes and other items into a fun parade float! It makes a […]

Disney-Themed Invitation

This adorable invitation is great fun for a Disney-themed party. Change out the mouse ears for Christmas ornaments or other […]

Christmas Tree Craft

This fun Christmas tree project combines three different techniques with three different paints and inks. The results are simply beautiful!

Quilled Holly Wreath

This beautiful quilling project is simple enough for beginners. Hang it on a wall, use it as a centerpiece, or […]

Swedish Tomte Christmas Ornament

Make these cute little Scandinavian tomte Christmas ornaments for your tree this year. These mythical creatures also make fun gift toppers.

Reindeer Food Ornament

This adorable reindeer food ornament is easy to do and makes a great party favor or party activity. Hang it […]

Quilled Christmas Tree Earrings

Make darling Christmas tree earrings using quilling paper. These are easy to make, cost very little and make a wonderful gift!

Faux Birch Place Mat

This pretty birch placemat is actually made out of wrapping paper! It’s perfect for holidays, nature- or garden-themed parties and […]

Beaded Christmas Tree

Create a beautiful mini 3-D Christmas tree using beads. This project is not for beginners, but teens with some beading […]

Child-Sized Advent Wreath

Create a child-sized, working Advent wreath. This craft, which features pink and purple birthday candles, is a wonderful way to […]

Advent Wreath Art

Use construction paper crayons on black paper to create a beautiful drawing of an Advent wreath. This is a wonderful […]

Pinecone Peacock Ornament

Create a whimsical peacock ornament from a pinecone. This easy craft is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Colored Microwave Popcorn

Follow the directions to create tasty popcorn in the microwave that pops in your favorite color! Mix colors to create […]

Minion Ornament

Make a darling minion ornament using paint and vinyl. It’s easy to do and is a fun project for a […]

Clay Snowmen

Use air-dry clay, brads, sticks and felt to make these adorable snowmen. They’re cute as necklaces, magnets, or simply as decoration […]

Felt Gift Tags

An emboidered felt gift tag add a personal touch to a special gift. It’s easy, fun and inexpensive with an […]

Goat’s Milk Citrus Soaps

These goat’s milk citrus soaps are very pretty and easy to make. Friends and family will love receiving such useful […]

Upcycled Christmas Cards

Upcycle your favorite Christmas cards into gift tags for the next year. It’s fun and easy to do!

Lighted Star

Turn yardsticks and a string of lights into a beautiful lighted star. This project is most suitable for teenagers.

Christmas Tree Garland

Use fabric scraps to make a fun garland for the mantle or the Christmas tree. This easy craft is suitable […]

Party Crown

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun party crowns! Great for a princess-themed party, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or everyday dress-up.

Writing with Washi Tape

Creatively wrap your gifts this holiday season by writing with washi tape. It’s easy to do and looks fantastic!

Rudolph Wall Art

This festive Rudolph Wall Art is so easy to make! A fast and easy project for wintertime.

Santa’s Milk Glass Cover

Santa deserves special treatment, so have the kids decorate Santa’s milk with a glass cover especially for him. Just print, […]

Reindeer Place Cards

Make reindeer place cards for this year’s holiday dinner. Twigs and googly eyes make it quick, easy, inexpensive and super […]

Holiday Plate Art

Use old chipped and mismatched plates to create a whimsical holiday wall display. Or, try the same thing using paper plates!

Rustic Brown Paper Flowers

Brown paper flowers are simple to create and can be made in a matter of minutes. Use them as an attachment […]

Hammered Metal Ornaments

Hammered metal ornaments are fun to make and add a homemade touch to Christmas. Use them to decorate your tree […]

Christmas Candy Bouquet

This cute Christmas candy bouquet is as much fun to make as it is to receive! It’s a great gift […]

Christmas Stockings

Make your own stockings with fabric that perfectly matches your style. This tutorial is suitable for beginners.

Pinecone Christmas Trees

‘Tis the season to gather pinecones from the yard and put them to use! A little paint and glitter will transfer […]

Melted Olaf Ornament

Frozen fans will like this cute melted Olaf ornament. It’s fast and simple to make this winter.

TMNT Coaster Ornaments

We love Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in our house, so we made these cool Christmas ornaments out of cork coasters. […]

Snowman Truffles

Decorate egg-shaped chocolates to look like cute snowmen using sprinkles and edible glitter. So festive and so much fun!

Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments

Kids of all ages will enjoy making Christmas ornaments out of salt dough. It’s so easy to do and you’ll enjoy […]

Burlap Tree Skirt

Work together as a family to make a beautiful tree skirt that you can use for years to come. Design […]

Cornhusk Christmas Tree

These gorgeous Christmas trees are made with corn husks! Dye them green, glue them to a bottle, then top with […]

Printable Letter to Santa

This printable letter to Santa is one click away from heading to the North Pole! It includes an addressed envelope with Santa’s […]

Felt Shapes Gingerbread House

This cute felt gingerbread house is made with rectangles, scares, and circles to help young children learn shapes. A fun […]

Painted Christmas Ornaments

These pretty Christmas ornaments are painted to match the ones from Kate Spade. Use these designs or create your own!

Baby Jesus Ornament

This personalized ornament is fun and easy to create. It is so cute and makes a great gift.

Santa Pants Flower Pot

Create a festive display with this adorable pair of Santa pants, potted with pretty poinsettias. It’s easy to do and makes […]

Snowman Cookies

These gorgeous snowman cookies are filled with snowflakes in their bellies. Kids will love making them and eating them!

Santa Tote Bag

This tote bag is so much fun for the holidays! This easy sewing project is suitable for beginners to try, or simply […]

Airplane Ornaments

Use Sculpy clay to make adorable ornaments that look just like the characters from Disney’s Planes! The kids will love […]

No-Sew Fabric Ornaments

Create beautiful no-sew ornaments for Christmas or year-round. These can be time-consuming to make, but the results are worth it!

3-D Christmas Gift Tags

Use scraps of patterned paper to create 3-D Christmas gift tags! They’re so easy to make and add pizzazz to […]

Christmas Countdown Blocks

Kids love the traditional advent calendar—especially when each day reveals a tasty chocolate treat!—but sometimes it’s fun to take a […]

Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornament

Share the Christmas spirit with these crafty popsicle stick snowflake ornaments. Your child will be full of cheer making these […]

Wire and Washi Tape Ornament

Make adorable ornaments for the Christmas tree using floral wire and washi tape. You can create traditional holiday shapes or […]