Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mandala Christmas Stars

Decorate for Christmas with these mesmerizing little wooden stars. Make yours as simple or ornate as you wish.

Christmas Wreath Earrings

Make pretty wreath earrings to wear this season. It’s a simple project that’s suitable for jewelry-making beginners.

Matches Ornament

Create a unique Christmas ornament with a styrofoam ball and matches. Adults should supervise children when using matches.

Air Dry Clay Gift Tags

Use air dry clay, cookie cutters, and paint to create your own gift tags. Make them for Christmas any other occasion.

Ho Ho Reindeer

Turn Ho Hos and candy canes into adorable reindeer this winter! They’re easy enough for even young children to make.

Envelope Advent Calendar

This Envelope Advent Calendar is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit! It’s so easy to do and […]

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this cute tree-shaped calendar. It’s easy to make and allows for larger gifts and treats […]

Snowman Chocolate Bark

This adorable snowman chocolate bark is the perfect treat for winter. It’s really easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Beaded 3-D Candle

Teens with beading experience will enjoy putting their skills to use making these unique beaded 3-D candles. They look gorgeous as […]

Snowy Clear Tape Bow

Make a clear, snowy bow for a gift by using clear tape as a decorative element, not just an adhesive. What […]

Doily Santa

This simple Santa craft is a fun project to do on a cold December day. Even the youngest of crafters […]

Quilled Ornaments Card

Make a beautiful card to send to someone special this winter. Quilling is easy, inexpensive and lots of fun!

Reindeer Lollipops

These reindeer lollipop treats couldn’t be easier. Just print, cut and glue!

Quick Reindeer Treats

If you’re looking for a REALLY fast reindeer treat, this is the one. No baking, no melting, no shaping or […]

Dress Form Christmas Tree

Make a unique Christmas tree using a dress form and other easy-to-find materials. It’s a fun project for a teen’s […]

Quilled Lantern Card

Create lovely quilled cards to use as gift tags, thank you notes and more. They’re easy to make and look […]

Cork Santa Gnome

Create a tomte Santa gnome using a cork as the base. It makes a great ornament or gift topper.

Paper Star Ornaments

Learn how to fold these adorable paper stars. Use them as ornaments, party decorations and much more.

Christmas Garland

Create a rustic and natural garland made from sweetgum balls, inexpensive Christmas ornaments, and burlap. It’s easy to do and leaves […]

Quilled Present Earrings

These cute present earrings are so much fun to wear! Follow the steps to learn how to use quilling paper […]

Magazine Christmas Angel

This Magazine Christmas Angel craft is made from two magazines. It’s a classic recycling project and makes a great centerpiece.

Beaded Christmas Ornament

The secret to making this cute beaded ornament is safety pins! It’s easy to do and makes a wonderful Christmas […]

Felt Holiday Haversack

Create an adorable holiday haversack out of felt and ribbon. This sewing project can be as simple or as elaborate […]

Vintage-Inspired Advent Calendar

Make a vintage-inspired Advent calendar for someone special. The tutorial includes the sewing-themed printable images, but you could substitute patterned […]

Santa Pants Treat Box

Fill these cute Santa Pants with candy or other treats to share with friends, neighbors, or a special teacher. When […]

Candy Cane Taste Test

Give an interactive, edible gift that’s sure to get any candy lover in the spirit of Christmas! This gift is […]

Angel Pendant Necklace

Make a beautiful beaded angel pendant necklace. It makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

Quilled Wreath Decoration

Make a pretty quilled wreath to hang in your house, dangle from gift bags, or as an ornament for the […]

Gingerbread Man Ornament

This simple gingerbread man ornament looks great hanging from a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere else you want to add […]

Footprint Nativity

Turn a child’s footprint into a Nativity scene. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the reason behind Christmas.

Felt Christmas Frame

This pretty felt frame just screams, “Christmas!” It has some sewn elements that are easy enough for beginners to try.

Light Bulb Snowman Ornament

Make a cute little snowman using a light bulb. It’s a great recycling project that’s lots of fun for winter.

Quilled Angel

Create a lovely angel using quilling paper. It’s not very difficult and makes a great ornament, present topper, or window […]

Wire-Wrapped Angel Candle Holder

This golden wire-wrapped angel candle holder is something special. It’s perfect for the Christmas season or to enjoy year-round.

Craft Stick Christmas Tree

These cute little trees are easy to put together with the most basic of kids craft supplies. They look beautiful […]

A Tin of Money Gift

Anyone would love to receive this fun tin of money! It makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, graduations, and other […]

Wrapping a Gift in Money

For your next gift-giving occasion, try wrapping the present with dollar bills! It’s easy to do and the money is […]

K Cup Snowman

Use full K-Cups to make a fun winter gift for someone special. Or, use recycled K-Cups to make a snowman […]

Pretzel Snowflakes

Turn stick pretzels into beautiful snowflakes. Salty and sweet meet with this delicious winter craft!

Snowmen Dress Up Cookies

These Snowmen Dress Up Cookies are so much fun! What a great activity to do indoors on a cold winter […]

Snippy Snowman

Snowflakes are so much fun to make, but they’re even better when you turn them into snowmen! What a great […]

Tin Can Snowman

This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]

Yarn Snowman Craft

Stay warm and dry making this snowman! Kids get lots of practice with scissors when cutting the yarn for this […]

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookie Cups

What do you get when you combine cookies, marshmallows, chocolate and candy canes? An adorable (and delicious!) treat that is […]

Hot Cocoa Science

Learn about density and buoyancy using hot cocoa and candy! This tasty science experiment is great fun on a cold […]

Beaded Snowflake Earrings

These beautiful snowflake earrings are made from glass beads and pearl seed beads. This project is best for teens with […]

Stir Stick Snowflakes

Use coffee stir sticks (or popsicle sticks) to make oversized snowflakes. They look beautiful all winter.

Christmas Tree Earrings

These pretty Christmas tree earrings are so festive and fun! They’re actually quite easy to make.

Poinsettia Card

It’s surprisingly easy to add a beautiful paper poinsettia to a card or gift tag. It’s a great project for […]

Snowman Magnets and Notes

Create adorable clay snowmen magnets and fun matching note paper. It makes a great gift for just about anyone.

Beaded Ornaments

These beaded ornaments are easy to make and a fun way to spend time with the family. They look so […]