Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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 […]

Rock Art Project

Make your own farm-themed story stones, mix and match rock people, or create pretty fairy stones. This post has instructions […]

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 […]

Beaded Star Bracelet

Create a pretty bracelet featuring your favorite colors. Or, use the birthstones of all your siblings to create a personalized bracelet […]

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.

Twigs Wool Brooch

This simple piece of jewelry is completely one-of-a-kind! It’s easy to make using twigs and wool yarn.

Glitter Hair Clips

Create glittery hair accessories to wear with your favorite outfits. While you’re at it, make lots of extras because they […]

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.

Find and Seek Party Jars

Hide small objects in jars of colored sand, then make a checklist of items to tick off as they are […]

Wire Wrapped Ring

This wire-wrapped ring is a fun project for teens who are new to jewelry making. Once you’ve mastered how to […]

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 […]

Star Wars Concrete Death Star

Use concrete to make Death Star flower pots, bookends or candle holders. This is the perfect gift for a Star […]

Wire-Wrapping Flower Bracelet

This pretty bracelet is fun to make and very inexpensive. Once you learn the technique, it’s just a matter of […]

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.

Beaded Stud Earrings

Make these pretty stud earrings using just wire and six beads. Itare smaller than general earrings, but they still have […]

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 […]

Painted Penguin Container

Turn an empty container into a cool painted penguin to hold toys. Give it as a gift with the presents […]

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 […]

Edible Wizard’s Crafts

These easy Edible Wizard’s Crafts are so much fun for fans of Harry Potter, magic, fairy tales and more! They […]

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, […]

Beaded Drink Charm

Keep track of which drink belongs to each person with these cute beaded drink charms. They’re simple to make, so create […]

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 […]