Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pirate Party Treasure Hunt

Have a blast with a pirate-themed treasure hunt during your next birthday celebration. This post has lots of great ideas […]

Flower Hoop Earrings

Learn how to make a unique pair of flower hoop earrings with golden spacers and colorful wood beads.

Twisted Wire Earrings

This project guide shows you how to make a pair of twisted wire earrings with a super easy wrapping technique! […]

Rope Horse Craft

Make horses with rope, wire and string. The wire lets them stand up and bend any way you want them […]

World Flag Banner

Celebrate the Olympics with a banner featuring flags from around the world. A great way to get kids interested in […]

Melted Snowman Cake Pops

My Heart Melts for You Snowman Cake Pop! These are fun for a winter party or Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Heart Pockets

Make these little love-note-filled hearts, then hide them in unexpected places for someone special this Valentine’s Day. They are the […]

Chihuly-Inspired Macchia

Teach your child about the beautiful glass art of Dale Chihuly with this simple Macchia (“spotted”) coffee filter project. Fun […]

Long Dangle Earrings

Here, by using simply pearl beads, eyepins, headpins and two jumprings, you can make beautiful dangle pearl earrings! Easy and […]

Beaded Chandelier Earrings

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

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

We collected the cork from the wine bottles that we had during the holidays and turned them into cork stamps!

Quilled Heart Candy Jar

Decorate a candy jar with quilled hearts to make a beautiful gift for someone special. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Tissue Paper Heart Wreath

Spruce up your home with this fun Valentine craft for kids. You will “love” seeing your little one make this […]

Valentine Jar Vase

Recycle a empty glass food jar to create a decorative Valentines Day vase and celebrate some love!

Bunny Valentine

Start with a folded paper bunny, then add a message and a lollipop tail and you have a cute homemade […]

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

I Only Have Eyes For You

These kid made Monster Valentine’s Day Cards are super cute and easy to make for classmates.

Sandwich Book

This clever book looks like a sandwich! Follow the directions to make it like the picture, or be creative and […]

Heart Hand Warmers

Sew up some hand warmers for those chilly nights. Use felted sweaters and the heart template.

Minion Valentine

Looking for a unique homemade Valentine? Turn a Twinkie into a Minion to tell that special someone “You’re one in […]

Handprint Horse

This handprint Horse craft comes with a printable head and neck. All you need to add is the hand.

Valentine Mailbox

Make this fun sparkly mailbox with your kids to store their Valentines!

Wire Wrapped Pendant

Teenagers will enjoy making a wire wrapped triple-colored pendant in a beautiful Chinese wood carving pattern.

Loom Band Valentines

Rubber band bracelets are all the rage. Add one to a tag to tell that special someone “I’m so glad […]

Cheerios Giraffe

Young children can practice their motor skills by gluing Cheerios to a paper giraffe. Consider extending the lesson by having […]

Hitch Knot Bracelet

Learn how to macrame your own alternating half hitch bracelets with two lengths of common nylon thread or paracord. Super […]

Valentine Candy Bouquet

Here’s a fun and easy to make Valentine Candy Bouquet that’s great as a teacher’s gift. Fun for grandparents and […]

Lightning Bolt Keychain

Inspired by Lightning McQueen’s distinctive logo, this bright felt keychain can be assembled in a flash. It also makes a […]

Washi Tape Twist Ties

Tutorial for making twist ties out of washi tape. Great for favor bags, corralling cords, and more.

Shoelace Peace Sign

Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr with this Shoelace peace sign. King believed in peaceful demonstrations to bring […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

R2D2 Craft

Start with the printable and then add tape and paper details to create your own R2D2 project. Great for a […]

Dyed Canvas Flower Garden

Dye canvas to create to stitch and button up a flower garden of fun! Great for displaying in a girl’s […]

Macrame Friendship Bracelet

With some string, chain and basic square knot tying technique, you can make a cool and easy friendship bracelet for […]

Duct Tape Heart Bunting

Create a sweetheart bunting from duct tape and baker’s twine! A fun way to dress up the foot of a […]

Spiral Zen Earrings

This tutorial will teach you a simple way to make distinctive Chinese red spiral earrings with aluminum wire.

Puzzle in a Box

Make your kiddos their own puzzle using wooden pieces and an empty cardboard box!

Miss Piggy’s Glam Mirror

Craft your own mini hand mirror, just like style diva Miss Piggy would use! Start with craft spoons and circles, […]

Valentine Fan

Make Valentines your classmates will enjoy long after February is over. These fans are fun and easy and can be […]

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into these pretty dangling hearts to decorate your entryway or dress up a corner of the […]

Star Wars Valentine

Your Star Wars fan will love giving these Valentines to his or her classmates. Fun to make and easy to […]

Fused Glass Minion

With a little adult supervision, even little crafters can create art using fused glass!

Valentine Bookmark

If you’re looking for a Valentine without a candy treat, this cute bookmark is perfect. They are easy to make […]

Super SImple Felt Hearts

These felt hearts are hand-sewn with love. They’re attached to a ribbon and can be used as bookmarks, light pulls, […]

Felt Heart Headband

Create a headband of felt hearts for Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to make and fun to wear!

Snowman Cake

He won’t melt, but I promise he’ll disappear! A fun snowman cake for a winter themed party.

Simple Nutter Butter Hearts

Nutter Butter cookies are always a favorite! Make a simple cut and transform a Nutter Butter into a heart shape. […]

Chinese Crown Knot Bracelet

Here is a pretty way to braid a Chinese crown knot bracelet step by step. A challenging project for teens.