Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Styrofoam Ball Mice

Create darling mice using styrofoam balls and felt. They couldn’t be cuter!

Rainbow Dream Catcher

Dream catchers are fun to make and look so cool hanging on the wall. This version is simple for even […]

Name Bracelets

Make personalized name bracelets using lettered beads. It’s fun and easy to do!

Crunchy Slime

Learn how to make crunchy slime with this easy recipe for kids. No borax needed! We use small beads for […]

Plastic Bead Bowl

This fun bowl is made from melted plastic beads. A little adult supervision is required.

Wood Beads Snowman

Turn wooden beads into an adorable snowman ornament. Dress him up with googly eyes, pom poms, sequins, and a little […]

Scrabble Bracelets

Create beautiful bracelets for special friends and family using Scrabble tiles. Spell out names, inspirational words, or anything else.

Hanger Heart Wreath

Use a clothes hanger as the base for a heart-shaped wreath. There are instructions to make both the wreath with […]

Polymer Clay Pens

Kids of all ages will enjoy making their own polymer clay pens. It’s easy and fun and there are so […]

Salt Dough Ice Cream Sundae

Create a realistic ice cream sundae that looks good enough to eat! This non-edible craft is made with salt dough […]

Colorful Beaded Flip Flops

Dress up simple white flip flops by embellishing them with colorful beads. The possibilities are endless!

Button Doll

Dig into your button and bead supply to make this cute doll. There are lots of ways to personalize it.

Decorative Garden Stakes

Add a little pizzazz to your front lawn with these gorgeous Decorative Garden Stakes. They’re easy to make and simple […]

Hair Tie Bracelets

These stylish elastic bracelets double as hair ties. Make a bunch to give to friends!

Agate Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

This agate beaded suede cord bracelet is suitable for jewelry-making beginners. It makes a wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma, a […]

Beaded Rainbow Wind Chime

Use colorful beads and craft sticks to create a wind chime for the backyard. It’s easy to do and looks […]

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Bolo Tie

Make your own bolo tie using buttons and beads. It’s easy to do and fun to wear something you made […]

Bugle Bead Earrings

Make funky earrings that are fun to wear with this tutorial. Follow the directions exactly, or use them as a jumping […]

Wire-Wrapped Butterfly Pendant

Make a pretty butterfly pendant using aluminum wire and turquoise beads. This project is a fun way to introduce teens to wire […]

Beaded Bracelet

Teens with some jewelry making experience will love putting together this simple bracelet. It makes a wonderful gift for someone […]

Pastel Cord Bracelet

Make a cord bracelet with pretty pastel colors by following the easy tutorial. Make extras for your friends, or pick […]

Wire-Wrapped Tree Pendant

This wire-wrapped tree is fun to make and adds a beautiful touch of spring to indoors. Each one is totally […]

Easter Egg Pendant Necklace

Celebrate Easter with this unique beaded Easter egg pendant necklace. Use your favorite colors and styles of beads to make […]

Glass Bead Dangle Earrings

These simple earrings are a good way to introduce girls to wire-wrapping techniques. They’re easy enough for preteens and teenagers […]

No Sew Fuzzy Bunny

Create a fuzzy bunny using soft microfleece and a wood bead. It’s a fun twist on a washcloth bunny.

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace featuring quilled flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do and looks so pretty.

Wood Bead Trivets

Make a set of trivets using painted wooden blocks and beads. It’s easy to do and they make a lovely […]

Beaded Butterfly

This stunning beaded butterfly can be worn as a brooch, hung in a window, or propped up as a decoration. […]

Wire-Wrapped Dangle Earrings

Teens who have some jewelry making experience will enjoy trying this simple wire work earring design. They’re easy to customize […]

Braided Headband

Create a unique and eye-catching hair accessory by braiding cords, thread and a string of pearls. It’s easy to do […]

Embroidered Coral Design

Follow the instructions to learn how to make embroidered coral. Or, use the technique to make any design you want. […]

Felt Beads Necklace

Create felt beads without a needle. This simple method uses wool roving and a glue stick!

Embroidery Hoop Dream Catcher

Create a beautiful dream catcher using an embroidery hoop, beads, feathers and yarn. Use the colors of nature or brighter […]

Suede Cord and Heart Bracelets

These simple bracelets are made of suede cord and feature heart beads. They’re fun for best friends, mothers and daughters, […]

Beaded Heart Ornament

This pretty heart ornament makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day and more. It’s easy […]

Three-Strand Bracelet

This pretty bracelet is a fun project for girls to make. It’s an easy project for kids with some jewelry making experience.

Elegant Black Beaded Bracelet

This elegant bracelet is surprisingly easy to make. Even jewelry-making novices shouldn’t have much difficulty.

Silver Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

Girls of all ages would enjoy wearing these pretty silver butterfly bangle bracelets. They’re surprisingly quick and easy to make […]

Play Dough Valentines

Make these play dough valentines for classmates and friends. It’s a great alternative to candy for Valentine’s Day.

Craft Stick Abacus

Practice basic math skills with this cool craft stick abacus. Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for […]

Beaded Bracelet with Tassel

Even a jewelry making beginner can create this simple beaded bracelet. Customize it with your favorite colors and styles of beads.

Mini Pool Table in a Tin

Turn an empty Altoids tin into a portable miniature pool table! This clever craft is great fun and makes an […]

Snowflake Mosaic

A photo frame serves as the base for a beautiful mosaic design of sea glass, beads and acrylic gems. Place […]

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]

Christmas Gift Dangle Earrings

Use cube beads to create adorable Christmas Gift earrings to wear this season. O, replace the earring hooks with ornament […]

Seed Bead Pendant Necklace

This unique piece of jewelry is surprisingly easy to make. It’s just a matter of bending and wrapping wires until […]

Beaded Christmas Wreaths

These pretty beaded wreaths can be worn as earrings or necklaces or hung from the tree as ornaments. No special […]

Beaded Bun Wrap

This pretty beaded hair accessory makes a little princess feel even more special. Make a bunch in different colors to […]