Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Layered Necklace

Make a layered necklace for prom or another special event. It also makes a lovely gift for preteens and teens […]

Marbled Bowls

Use nail polish to create beautiful marbles bowls that make handmade gifts for mom, a teacher or another special someone. […]

Accordion Card

Create a card that Mom or Grandma will cherish for years to come. This fun accordion card is easy to […]

Sleep Mask

This sleep mask is fun and practical. Make one for yourself and another for Mom. It’s also a fun slumber party […]

Decorated Flip Flops

These colorful decorated flip flops are easy to make. They’re a fun addition to a Mother’s Day gift basket.

Distressed Mason Jar Vases

Give flowers to someone special in a distressed mason jar vase. It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Fabric Canvas Painting

Paint on fabric, then attach it to a blank canvas to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. This makes a […]

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

It’s so easy to turn a thrift store bowl into a personalized gift for Mother’s Day. It also makes a […]

Punched Flower Card

Create an elegant card using flower punches. It’s easy to do and is perfect for Mom, a favorite teacher, or […]

Faux Sea Glass

Transform glass jars, cups or vases to look like sea glass. This easy project is makes a great gift for Mother’s […]

Satin Flower Bouquet

Make your own beautiful satin flower bouquet to enjoy this spring. This project requires adult supervision.

Sailor Knot Beaded Bracelet

This bracelet may look complicated, but it is actually very easy! Personalize it with your favorite colors or make it […]

Plastic Egg Tea Cups

Turn plastic eggs into cute little tea cups! They are easy to make and are wonderful as party favors or […]

Beaded Flower Necklace

Welcome spring with this pretty beaded flower necklace. It makes a great gift for someone special.

Gift Card Bouquet

Giving gift cards can be impersonal, but not when you dress them up as a pretty flower bouquet! This project […]

Flower Macrame Keychain

Create a pretty flower macrame keychain for Mom, a special teacher, or anyone else. It’s easy to do and only takes […]

Decorated Giant Clothespin

These giant clothespins are easy to decorate and make great gifts for teachers, parents, grandparents or anyone else. Organizing was never so […]

Button Heart Mason Jar

Make a heart-shaped collage of buttons in different sizes and shapes, then use it to dress up a mason jar. […]

Double Heart Pendant

This double heart pendant symbolizes the love between a mother and her child. What a special gift to make for […]

Heart Lariat-Style Necklace

This lariat-style necklace is so beautiful and easy enough for jewelry-making novices. It would make an excellent gift for someone special.

3-D Beaded Rose

This stunning 3-D beaded rose is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or another special occasion. It is surprisingly simple […]

Felt Gift Tags

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

Hand Scrub

This  hand scrub couldn’t be easier to make! It is a wonderful gift for kids to give to Mom, Grandma, […]

Cookie Cutter Soap

It’s fun and easy to make beautiful soaps to give as gifts or party favors. Customize the colors, scents and shapes […]

Duct Tape Rose Bouquet

Make a pretty rose bouquet out of duct tape. This is a unique and affordable gift for a special relative, teacher, […]

Red Velvet Heart Cupcakes

Create adorable heart cupcakes decorated with fondant roses.  A fun treat for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any occasion when […]

Garden Seed Storage Box

Use Mod Podge and scraps of fabric to dress up a tin box to use to hold garden seed packets. […]

Frame with Homemade Enamel Dots

Make homemade dimensional painted enamel dots, then use them to decorate a frame!  This makes a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Sculpted Paper Flower Gift Bag

Turn plain white gift bags into gorgeous monochromatic paper flower sculptures for just a few cents.  These elegant bags are […]

Beaded Leather Bracelet

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

Faux Petits Fours

Help your kids make these cute, no-bake faux petits fours! You do the cutting, then they can dip and decorate. […]

Beaded Bangle

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

Painted Umbrella

Create a one-of-a-kind umbrella by painting your own design!  Fun for kids of all ages.

Easy Beaded Flower Ring

This beautiful flower ring is easy to make and so fun to wear!  These make wonderful gifts for Mother’s Day, […]

Pocket Mirror

Kids can make this pretty p ocket mirror for Mom for Mother’s Day.  It also makes a nice gift for […]

Love Bug Ladybug Picture Holder

Learn how to make cute ladybug picture holders using clay and a paper clip. They make the perfect kid-created homemade […]

Pastel Jade Bracelet

How to make a bead bracelet with only 2 steps? Just try a stretch bracelet then. In this project, just […]

Recycled Striped Vase

Here’s a fun family craft project to upcycle empty plastic bottles by turning them into a functional vase.

Sugar Scrub

Homemade and super easy Sugar Scrub! The perfect gift idea for your friends and family.

Wire Coiled Hanger Earrings

This tutorial shows you an interesting earring pattern – wire wrapped hanger! With simple wire coiling technique you can also […]

Buttoned Up Envelopes

Make your own Buttoned Up envelopes with pretty button closures. Perfect for small handmade cards or gift cards. Free printable […]

Stretch Bracelet

By using inches of elastic cord, a stack of crystal glass beads and glittering rhinestone beads, you can make easy […]

Paper Photo Coasters

Capture your family memories in a fun way with these lovely and easy paper coasters using your favorite photos.

Personalized Keychain

Personalized keychains are fun for kids to keep or give as gifts. For children who don’t carry keys, attach this […]

Polymer Clay Flower Earrings

Looking for a quick and fun wearable craft? These polymer clay flower earrings are a pretty addition to your jewelry […]

Ribbon Flower Ring

Make a blooming flower ring with satin ribbons in less than half an hour. Trim several round pieces and then […]

Lollipop Flower Cupcakes

Lollipop flowers sprout out of this cute cupcake. It’s easy enough for the youngest of children to make.

Finger Paint Valentines

Using a doily or die cut as a reverse stencil, my toddler made these Valentines for his grandparents with finger […]

Heart Cut-Out Pancakes

Create a special Valentine’s Day breakfast with your kiddos with this simple and fun heart cut-out pancake recipe.

Beaded Chandelier Earrings

This tutorial displays clear photos to show you how to make a typical chandelier earrings with tibetans style finding and […]