Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Beaded Indian Corn

Use pipe cleaners and beads in vivid fall colors to make this fun Indian Corn craft. It’s very easy to […]

Beaded Flower Choker Necklace

Make a unique and colorful beaded flower necklace that you’ll love to show off. Once you learn how to make […]

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Create a beautiful mason jar wind chime using colorful strung glass beads. Hang it in the yard, then enjoy the […]

Rock Fish Pond

Create a fish pond filled with colorful textured fish made from rocks. It’s fun to do and looks so pretty!

Colorful Wind Chimes

Terra cotta pot wind chimes play beautiful music as they blow in the breeze. This easy project is done with […]

Make a Kaleidoscope

Make your very own kaleidoscope using a recycled cardboard tube, construction paper, see through beads and a few other materials. […]

Beaded Fish

Create an adorable fish using wire and beads. Vary the colors and make a whole school of fish!

Beaded Star Wand

This beaded star wand takes awhile to make, but it’s worth it! The finished wand is so pretty. Use it […]

Paper Bead Bracelets

Learn how fun and easy it is to make Paper Bead Jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Girls will love […]

Beaded T-Shirt Headbands

Don’t throw out those old t-shirts! With a pair or scissors and a handful of beads you can create your […]

Pretty Beaded Bracelet

Try making a bracelet with glass beads and pearl beads. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors.

Pearl Flower Necklace

Learn how to design a necklace featuring clever flower shapes made with glass beads and pearls. This project is best […]

Beaded Wave Bracelet

It takes patience to finish this charming wavy bracelet, making it a great activity for teens to do over the […]

Playdough Monsters

How cute are these!? Make adorable monsters from squished homemade kool-aid play dough, wiggle eyes and a few embellishments.

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Use pipe cleaners and pony beads to make fun and whimsical bubble wands in a variety of shapes! This is […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Make your own adorable pet rock necklace following  the easy step-by-step instructions with pictures. Let your creativity shine!

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons These cute little dolls made from wooden spoons can be personalized however you’d like. Use […]

Yarn Chandelier

Turn yarn and embroidery hoops into a clever and unique yarn chandelier that you can hang indoors or out. This […]

Cute Bear Hair Clip

This adorable bear barrette is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing. Follow the steps to make the bear, […]

Earth Day Craft: Mosaic Earth

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun mosaic project the kids will love. All you need is construction paper or magazines […]

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace

Improve your beading skills by working on this heart-shaped pendant. Use traditional Valentine’s Day colors like pinks and reds, or […]

Penguin Bead Pet

This cute penguin pony bead project is great for a wintery afternoon. Use it as a keychain or hang it […]

Quilled Snowman Craft

Quilling is an easy, inexpensive and quick craft that has been around for hundreds of years. Use basic quilling techniques and […]

Angel Ornament

Turn clam shells into an adorable Christmas angel. This easy craft makes a beautiful ornament for the tree.

Cotton Rounds Snowman

These snowmen are super easy to make using construction paper and cotton rounds. This is a fun craft for all […]

Beaded Napkin Rings

Here’s a simple and beautiful craft for kids~ beaded napkin rings. They’re easy to make and kids love being able […]

Blue Bow Earrings

Make a pair of cute bow-shaped earrings in your favorite color. They make a nice gift for someone special, too!

Perler Bead Guitar

This cool guitar is easy to make using Perler Beads. It’s a fun project to accompany a study of music.

Spooky Pipe Cleaner Spiders

These spooky spiders are easy to make, inexpensive, and completely mess-free… the perfect project for a Halloween party or get-together. […]

Bat Necklace

This cute bat necklace is made from copper wire, chains and beads. The project is a fun introduction to wire […]

Felt Strawberries

Make adorable strawberries from felt and seed beads. This fun sewing project is easy enough for beginners and the results […]

Perler Bead Rubik’s Cube

This Rubik’s cube is totally tubular! It’s a fun challenge for kids who are ready to tackle 3-D Perler Bead […]

Chenille Critters

Make whimsical critters using beads and chenille stems. It’s easy to do and the possibilities for creativity are endless!

Wire-Wrapped Fish

This wire-wrapped fish is so colorful and fun. It’s best for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Pipe Cleaner Dog

With a few twists you can turn a pipe cleaner into a toy poodle, pug or other special dog.  All […]

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!

Paper Tube Ball and Cup Toy

Ball and cup toys are so popular right now. Make your own version using empty cardboard tubes decorated with your […]

Pipe Cleaner Lizard

This cute pipe cleaner lizard is easy and inexpensive to make. After making the lizard, see what other animals you can create!

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. They’re […]

Little Golden Book Clock

You can turn a Little Golden Book into a clock in less than an hour with a mini quartz clock […]

Button Necklace

Make your own fun fabric button necklace! They’re infinitely customizable, quite affordable, and so pretty.

Summer Camp Necklaces

Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]

Flower Bobby Pins

Create pretty silk flower hair pins to wear this spring. This project requires adult supervision.

Paint Stick Snowmen

This simple snowman craft is made from recycled paint stir sticks. Use felt, buttons and toothpicks to transform these from […]

Clothespin Necklace

This statement necklace started out as a clothespin! Learn how easy it is to make your own.

Playdough Sugar Skull

Let your creativity go wild making a playdough skull! This fabulous craft is great fun for Halloween and Dia de […]

Beaded Pumpkins

This craft is for all ages. Even the little ones can help to thread beads onto a pipe cleaner to […]

Jeweled Fall Crown Tutorial

This jeweled fall crown is easy to make and costs less than 10 dollars. It’s the perfect accessory for your […]

Seed Bead Art

Use seed and small beads to create one of a kind art work. Teenagers can create pictures to hang in […]