Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Corpse Bride Headpiece

Make a Corpse Bride headpiece for a Halloween costume or cosplay, inspired by Tim Burton’s character. It’s easy to do and […]

Frankenstein Healthy Halloween Treat

These Frankenstein apple treats are a healthy, no-candy option for Halloween parties or celebrations. They’re really easy to make, with […]

Spiderweb Phone Case

Make a fun Halloween spiderweb phone case with simple step-by-step instructions. It’s easy, inexpensive, and is sure to get lots […]

Eyeball Cupcakes

With just a few ingredients, you’ll have creepy eyeball cupcakes in no time! They’re great fun for Halloween.

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups For less than $5.00, you can make enough of these cute little yummy mummy treat cups […]

No-Sew Felt Pirate Patch

This easy, no-sew, felt pirate patch is a fun costume accessory. Arrrr, matey, you’ll be ready for Halloween in no […]

Kumihimo Yarn Bracelet

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

Mini Pumpkin Patch

This fall-inspired mini pumpkin patch is lots of fun for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to get kids […]

Beaded Starfish Earrings

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

3-D Flower Bouquet

Create a dimensional bouquet of paper flowers for someone special. It’s a keepsake a friend, relative or teacher will cherish.

Pumpkin Fairy House

Turn a pumpkin into a fun and playful fairy house. The tutorial has lots of ideas to customize it and […]

Printable Autumn Crown

Use this Printable Autumn Crown as a starting spot creativity. Kids can color the leaves with crayons or markers, dress it […]

Cardboard Tube Pumpkins

This is a fast and fun fall craft that is suitable for young kids to do with help or for older kids […]

Marbled Ice Cream Cones

Make your own artistic ice cream cones using paper marbling with shaving cream and liquid watercolor paint. It’s easy to […]

Autumn Mosaic

Create a gorgeous fall mosaic with this easy coloring project. It’s a great choice for a classroom or other group […]

Changing Leaves Project

This mixed media art project is perfect for fall. Make your own leaf template to create a beautiful repeating watercolor […]

Letter T Tree

Make this ‘T is for Tree’ craft during T Week or as a part of a study of trees. This fun […]

Crepe Paper Fall Tree

This fall tree craft uses materials that allow kids to explore the color, texture and sound while working on fine […]

Craft Foam Tiara

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

Felt Pinecone Owl

Make cute owls from felt and pinecones. It’s easy to do with plenty of room for creativity!

No Sew Stick Horse

Make a no-sew Stick Horse with inexpensive supplies from a dollar store. It’s great fun for a party or as an […]

Sundae Gift Basket

Make an ice cream sundae box for a sweet summer gift. It’s a great activity for children to help make […]

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 Birthday Cake Card

This colorful card is easy to make using beginning quilling techniques. Change out the colors to match the birthday child’s […]

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 […]

Flower Key Chain

Ready to try something different with seed beads? This cute beaded flower key chain is just the thing to do!

Water Balloon Earrings

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

Wire-Wrapped Bird

Try making your own adorable bird using just wire and beads. It’s a really fun project with tons of room for […]

Felt Roses Card

This beautiful card features simple felt flowers. Use it for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, as a thank you card, […]

Sparkly Sea Shell Phone Case

Create a one-of-a-kind phone case that is sure to command a lot of attention. Decoden is easy to do and so much […]

Playtime Summer Paper Doll

Host a paper doll party and invite your friends over to make their own Playtime Paper Doll. There are a variety of […]

Felt Ocean Key Chain

This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]

Flag Craft

This beautiful American flag craft is made with sticks. Pair it with a nature walk for a wonderful day the […]

Peg Doll Family Plaque

Create an adorable plaque that represents your family using peg dolls. This makes a wonderful gift, too!

Pokeball Cake

Here’s another way to get in on the Pokémon action…make a Pokeball cake! It uses a star tip and is […]

Beach-Inspired Anklet

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

Campers in Sleeping Bags

Looking for a craft to do during a camping trip? These little campers in sleeping bags are cute, simple, and […]

Watermelon Scarf

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

Seashell Frame

Bring the beach home with this easy seashell frame craft. Use it to display a favorite photo from the trip!

Sea Shell Cookies in a Jar

With plunger cutters and an easy recipe, you can gather up sea shells in no time! What a wonderful treat […]

Summer Herb Garden

Upcycle old window screens to make this cool summer herb garden. It’s a fun project for the whole family to […]

Easy Felt Bird in a Cage

This lovely bird and birdcage are made of felt and feature seed beads sewn on as accents. This simple project is a […]

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 […]

Exploding Art

Grab the kids and head outdoors for this super fun exploding art project! IEach one is completely different.

Squirt Gun Painting

Kids of all ages will love creating artwork with paint-filled squirt guns! This unique project is the ultimate in summertime […]

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 […]

Cork Sailboats

Get ready for summer sailing adventure play at home or at the seaside. These adorable little boats are easy to […]

Starfish Keychain

This beautiful beaded starfish keychain is easier to make than it seems. It’s great give to someone who loves the ocean.

Clay Coasters

Create beautiful white coasters with clay and 3 decorative buttons. It’s so easy to do and makes a fantastic gift for […]

Beaded American Flag Keychain

Create a keychain that shows your patriotism with this fun tutorial. Make one for yourself and more to give as […]

Big Clown Tie

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