Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Ribbon Heart

Make a pretty ribbon heart for someone you love. Add a pin or barrette to the back to turn it […]

Snippy Snowman

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

Beaded Snowflake Hair Comb

This beaded snowflake hair comb takes some time and some jewelry-making experience, but the results are worth it! This beautiful […]

Kendama Valentine

Transform a sucker, two chocolate kisses, aluminum foil and bakers twine into a Kendama, perfect for a classroom valentine’s exchange. […]

Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace

This lovely beaded necklace is easy to make with lots of room for creativity. It’s a wonderful gift for Valentine’s […]

Birch Tree Painting

This beautiful painting project is easy enough for preschoolers and fun for crafters of any age. It’s a wonderful project […]

Heart Mosaic

Make a cute heart using small foam stickers. It makes a great card front and is a fun addition to […]

Yarn Snowman Craft

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

Star Wars Valentines

These Gingerbread Valentine cookies are a fun treat for any Star Wars fan (or any cookie fan!). The tutorial includes printables […]

Handprint Polar Bear

Use your handprint to make a cute polar bear! This fun craft is perfect for winter.

Textured Polar Bear

Use rice or coconut flakes to create a cool fur texture on a polar bear project. It’s easy and a […]

Polar Bear Pastel Art

This polar bear landscape art project uses pastels and is inspired by Canadian artist Ted Harrison. It’s a lot of […]

Polar Bear Snack

This edible polar bear is simple, healthy, and delicious. Children will love making and eating this fun snack.

New Year’s Noisemaker

Ring in the New Year with a bang, a clang, or a jingling rattle! This shiny noisemaker is an improvement […]

Beaded Snowflake Earrings

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

New Year’s Party Hats

Craft fun hats to wear this New Year’s Eve! It’s easy to do and they can be customized for other […]

Glittery New Year’s Bottle

Start the New Year with glitz and glam with a glittered bottling of sparkling apple cider! It’s easy to do and makes […]

Stir Stick Snowflakes

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

Disney Frozen Popcorn

This white chocolate popcorn looks so pretty with snowflake sprinkles. It’s fun for a Frozen-themed party or any wintertime celebration.

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.

Snowy Fairy Village

Use clay to make a winter fairy village. There’s so much room for creativity!

Beaded Ornaments

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

Beaded Snowman Pendant

This beaded snowman is all dressed up in Santa’s suit! Wear this pendant as a necklace, hang it from the […]

Peppermint Cheesecake

This Peppermint Cheesecake can be both a gift AND dessert. It’s all about the packaging!

Beaded Wreath Ornament

This simple beaded wreath ornament is easy enough for a beading beginner. It looks so pretty hanging on the Christmas […]

Cute Christmas Hair Clips

Accessorize this season with these simple Christmas hair clips. They come together very quickly and couldn’t be more festive!

LEGO Playdough Gingerbread House

This fun twist on the classic gingerbread house uses two things kids love: Legos and playdough! Brick by brick, kids can […]

Christmas Cookie Decorating

Trying to keep the kids busy on a cold day? Set up a fun Christmas Cookie Decorating station! It’s a […]

Cookie Cutter Wall Art

Cookie cutters are great for more than just baking. Follow the steps to make a festive wall decoration that won’t […]

Paper Lights Garland

Decorate for Christmas with this colorful paper light garland. With just paper, yarn and glue, you can add a festive […]

Easy Snowflake Ornaments

Make these easy snowflake ornaments with just a few supplies. They’re fun to display on the tree, to dangle off gift bags, […]

Chocolate Gingerbread Cheesecake

Not only does the cheesecake taste like gingerbread, it looks like a gingerbread man. What a festive and delicious holiday […]

Felt Hanging Ornament

Make lovely ornaments out of colorful felt. They’re pretty, inexpensive, and only take a few minutes to make.

Fingerprint Christmas Art

Fingerprint Christmas Art is a fun and easy holiday project for kids of all ages. The tutorial includes a printable.

Holly Earrings

Get in the holiday spirit with these pretty holly-inspired beaded earrings. They’re fun to wear and make a great gift.

Beaded Snowflake Brooch

Make a beautiful beaded snowflake this winter. Wear it as a brooch, hang it from the tree as an ornament, or […]

Reindeer Holiday Wreath

This reindeer wreath couldn’t be cuter! It’s a lot of fun to make and looks fabulous hanging on the front door […]

Quilled Star Earrings

Turn strips of paper into intricate earrings that are perfect for the Christmas season. They also make wonderful gift toppers […]

Gingerbread Cake Pops

These gingerbread cake pops look and taste like gingerbread. They’re a fun treat to make for any winter get-together.

Perler Bead Winter Animals

Add a winter scarf to your favorite fusible bead animal patterns to make a festive tree ornament. It also makes […]

Festive Holiday Garland

This fun and festive Holiday Garland comes together really quickly.  It’s a great way to display your very favorite Christmas […]

Quilled Christmas Wreath

Quilling is fun, easy and inexpensive. Try making these beautiful Christmas wreaths this winter.

Glittered Pine Cones

These glittered pine cones make a beautiful decoration for winter. It’s easy to do and a fun way to bring a […]

Beaded Santa Claus Earrings

Make a pair of festive Santa Claus earrings to wear this holiday season. They’re best for teens with some beading […]

Gilded Christmas Cookie Container

Turn a plain takeout container into a beautiful, gold-embellished container. It’s perfect for sharing homemade treats with teachers, neighbors and […]

Snowman Hair Clip

Create festive snowman barrettes to wear this winter. These fun hair accessories are made completely of ribbon.

Paper Wreaths

It’s so easy to make cute little wreaths with paper. This is a great project for any torn tissue paper leftover from […]

Cinnamon Stick Snowflake

Turn cinnamon sticks into gorgeous snowflakes ornaments. They smell fantastic and make a wonderful winter decoration.

Peg Doll Angel Ornament

Make gorgeous wooden peg doll angel ornaments with customizable wings. This simple craft is perfect for Christmas time.

Beaded Christmas Ball Keychain

This beaded Christmas ball makes a cute keychain, but could also be an eye-catching necklace, a zipper pull, or an […]