Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Embellished Felt Heart Earrings

Create fun heart-shaped earrings from felt. They are easy and inexpensive to make and are a wonderful gift for someone special.

Muppets Painted Tees

Have fun painting your favorite Muppet character onto a t-shirt! This tee has extra pizzazz with pony beads tied to […]

Reversible Creature Backpack

You’ll always have a buddy who has your back with this wearable creature backpack. This project requires sewing experience.

Rubber Band Flower

Make a colorful flower from rubber bands without using a loom. This flower is quick, easy and fabulous!

Painted Wrapping Paper

Kids will beam with pride when they give presents wrapped in wrapping paper they’ve made themselves. This post has many […]

Elephant Bracelet

Make a pretty beaded elephant bracelet for Elephant Appreciation Day or any day. This is a very easy project that is […]

Bottle Vases

Set aside your empty bottles to turn them into beautiful vases featuring dimensional accents. Lots of room for creativity!

Pearl and Chain Brooch Pin

Make a pretty beaded brooch pin with pearl beads. This project is suitable for beginning jewelry makers.

Pom Pom Spider Decoration

Create a fun pom pom spider decoration on a glittery web. It’s a great way to decorate for Halloween!

Cardstock Shoes

Create sparkly shoes out of cardstock. A fun decoration for Halloween or a Wizard of Oz themed party.

Easy Rubber Band Bracelet

Want to learn how to make a rubber band bracelet without the loom? All you need to make this cool […]

Easy Minecraft Costume

Looking for an easy Halloween costume?  Follow the tutorial for a fun and inexpensive way to create your own Steve […]

Car Play Mat

Car play mats are fun, but expensive. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own that the kids will love.

Fabric Owls

Create an adorable owl that is perfect for fall with this easy craft. This is a fun project for kids […]

Zombie Cat Straw Toppers

These zombie cats are a great decoration for straw toppers, skewers, or toothpicks for Halloween or your next monster-themed party.

Eraser Bracelets

Make pretty eraser beads using eraser clay, then turn them into bracelets for a fun and practical back-to-school craft!

CD Mummy Craft

Turn an obsolete CD or DVD into an adorable mummy decoration. A great kid’s craft for Halloween!

Barbie Zombies

Perfect for Halloween or diehard Walking Dead fans, these Barbie zombies are great decorations!

Monster Footprint Art

Use construction paper, buttons, or any other art materials to turn your footprints into fun monsters. So much room for […]

Bookcase Dollhouse

You’ll have so much fun making a dollhouse out of a basic bookcase! There is so much room for creativity. […]

Halloween Countdown Pumpkin

Make the countdown to Halloween fun with this cute pumpkin craft! An excellent craft for little ones who just can’t wait […]

Denim Lunch Bag

Turn worn-out blue jeans into a cute personalized lunch bag. This is very easy to make and is an excellent […]

Ladybug Costume with Cape

This ladybug outfit is cute enough for Halloween or any day. It comes with a cape plus directions for a […]

Concrete Drawer Pulls

Create totally unique drawer pulls that perfectly fit your child’s personality and sense of style. They are easy to make […]

Shell Pearl Bracelet

Create a pretty pearl bracelet that you’ll love to wear! A fun project for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

No-Sew Felt Scarecrow Hat

This cute felt scarecrow hat is easy to make and requires no sewing! A fun outfit for Halloween or for […]

Spooky Spider Handprint Art

Create an adorable set of spooky Halloween spiders using your children’s handprints. Kids will love making this messy craft.

Groovy Dyed Bed Sheets

Turn those plain, white sheets into a fun and funky dyed bed set! A great project for teens.

Wire Skull Ear Cuff

Show your Halloween spirit with this fun wire skull ear cuff! It is very easy to make a good project […]

Yarn Necklace

It only takes about five minutes to make this inexpensive no-sew necklace. So easy and so cute!

Superhero Cape

Turn your little one into a superhero with this simple tutorial. All you need are scissors, the printable, a T-shirt and […]

Sharpie Art on Plate

Capture your kids’ drawings, doodles and art on a plate. What a wonderful keepsake!

Baby Mermaid Costume

You’ll have the most fabulous infant in the neighborhood with this no-sew mermaid baby costume! With inexpensive HeatNBond adhesive and […]

Doll-Size Dance Bag

Make a no-sew tutu-inspired dance bag for your American Girls Dolls. It’s easy and fun with lots of creative possibilities.

Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Ball

This fun rice ball is a delicious alternative to sugary foods. It’s so easy to make and perfect for fall.

Scrap Paper Yak

Use up scraps and celebrate Y Week with this cute yak project. Lots of room for creativity!

Printable Superhero Masks

Make printable superhero masks for pennies with cardstock! It takes only a few minutes to print, cut and tie ribbon […]

Balloon Print Apples

Draw a basket then use a balloon to print apples! This fun and easy activity is perfect for fall. The […]

Keychain Tassel

This cute tassel is quick and easy to make. Use it on a keychain, water bottle, backpack or anywhere else!

Spider Web Marble Art

Let your kids get messy and create some unique spider web art with paint and marbles. Fun for kids of […]

Captain America Notebook

It’s so easy to make your own Captain America notebook! They make great party favors and gifts.

Produce-Printed Wrapping Paper

Discover how to create unique designs for wrapping paper by using everyday produce, such as corn, potatoes, avocados, and melon. […]

Disney Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are the best, especially in Mickey and Minnie shapes! This tutorial includes lots of other fun ideas […]

Hanging Jewelry Organizer

Make a stylish hanging jewelry organizer out of wood, cork and decorative hooks and knobs. It’s fun to make and […]

Handprint Fall Tree

Create some fun handprint tree pictures to decorate for fall. Make them year after year for a beautiful display that shows your […]

Glow Ghost

Weave a cool glow-in-the-dark ghost zipper pull from plastic lace. Best for preteens and teens experienced with plastic lace crafts.

Pearl Flower Hair Comb

  Make flowers from pearl beads and wire, then attach them to a hair comb for a beautifully elegant hair […]