Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Love Wall Hanging

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with a beautiful ‘Love’ wall hanging made from wires, beads, and monofilament. Change the colors or word […]

Silver and Pearl Jewelry

This silver and pearl jewelry set is fun to make and so pretty. This project is best for teens with some […]

Crystal Jewelry Set

Use crystal beads to make a pretty bracelet and earring set. This project is best for teens with some jewelry-making […]

Perler Bead Heart Hair Clips

Use Perler beads to make your own adorable heart hair clips! These hair accessories are great for Valentine’s Day or […]

Double Heart Pendant

This double heart pendant symbolizes the love between a mother and her child. What a special gift to make for […]

Perler Bead Red Heart Box

Make a 3-D heart box out of Perler beads. It’s the perfect container to hold a note or gift for […]

Beaded Rhombus Bracelet

This pretty bracelet is easy to make and looks great. Make one for yourself and another as a gift!

Heart Lariat-Style Necklace

This lariat-style necklace is so beautiful and easy enough for jewelry-making novices. It would make an excellent gift for someone special.

3-D Beaded Rose

This stunning 3-D beaded rose is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or another special occasion. It is surprisingly simple […]

Love Letter Necklace

This unique necklace makes a fun gift for Valentine’s Day. Just follow the photos to bend colorful wire into words, then […]

Safety Pin Necklace

This safety pin necklace couldn’t be easier! All you need are seed beads, safety pins and a lot of patience.

Heart Flower Earrings

These pretty flower earrings are made from heart-shaped beads. They’re fun for Valentine’s Day, spring, or any other time of […]

Pony Bead ‘I Love You’

Say ‘I Love You’ to someone special with this pony bead zipper pull. It’s fast and easy to make and […]

Diamond Heart Earrings

These pretty earrings are fun to wear on Valentine’s Day. They’re a good project for beading novices to try.

Wire Wrapped Hair Accessory

Create beautiful hair accessories using wire and colorful beads. This is a fun project for girls who are new to […]

Beaded XOXO Bracelet

Make a pretty XOXO bracelet for a loved one this Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to do and lots of fun.

Braided Pony Bead Cuff Bracelet

Make a unique braided pony bead bracelet in your favorite colors. You’ll love wearing eye-catching jewelry you made yourself.

Wire-Wrapped Dragonfly

It only takes a few minutes to make an elegant wire-wrapped dragonfly! It’s beautiful as a gift topper, nestled in […]

Pearl and Seed Bead Bracelet

This beautiful pearl and seed bead bracelet is simple to make and is a great gift for someone special. Customize […]

Wire Flower Ear Cuff

Make your own pretty ear cuff using wire and beads! This is a fun project for a slumber party or […]

Beaded Dragonfly Charm

This beaded dragonfly charm is so cute! It’s fun to make and would look adorable hanging from a backpack or jacket […]

Dreamcatcher Necklace

Make a beautiful dreamcatcher necklace for yourself or as a gift. This simple project does not take long to make.

5-minute Beaded Ring

This pretty beaded ring is easy to make and takes only five minutes. Make one for yourself and more to […]

Chainmail Wood Bead Bracelet

This pretty beaded bracelet looks complicated, but it is actually quite easy to do. This is a fun project for girls […]

Dragonfly Keychain

Make personalized dragonfly keychains using nylon cord and beads. This is a really fun project for a playdate, Scout meeting, […]

Beaded Umbrella Charm

Create a cute beaded umbrella charm using beads and copper wires. This is best for teenagers with some jewelry-making experience.

Melted Olaf Ornament

Frozen fans will like this cute melted Olaf ornament. It’s fast and simple to make this winter.

Baby Jesus Ornament

This personalized ornament is fun and easy to create. It is so cute and makes a great gift.

Pine Cone Napkin Rings

These elegant napkin rings made from sparkling crystals and real pine cones are perfect for Christmas and all winter long. […]

Bugle Bead Necklace

This bugle bead necklace looks complicated, but it is actually easy to make. Customize it with your favorite colors!

Beaded Snowmen

These simple beaded snowman make beautiful earrings or necklace charms for girls of all ages. You can convert it to a […]

Teardrop Hoop Earrings

These teardrop hoop earrings are easy to make and so pretty! This is a fun project for girls who are […]

Personalized Family Bracelet

Create a pretty multi-strand beaded bracelet using letter beads to spell the name of family members. Make it for yourself […]

Felt Flower Hair Tie

Make your own cute felt hair accessory using felt and colorful beads. These are a fun group activity.

Bugle Bead Bracelet

This beautiful bugle bead bracelet looks complicated to make, but it is actually quite simple. It’s easy to customize with your […]

3D Perler Bead Christmas Tree

Move beyond two-dimensional fuse bead projects and make this cool 3-D Christmas tree! The individual pieces are flat for easy […]

Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute Santa Claus ornament out of Perler beads. It’s easy and makes a great gift!

Beaded Christmas Bracelet

Make a beautiful red and green beaded piece for Christmas. Wear it as a bracelet, wrap it around vase or candle […]

Wire-Wrapped Christmas Wreath

This wire-wrapped wreath is simply stunning and looks beautiful on a Christmas tree or topping a gift. A fun project […]

Embedded Suede Cord Bracelet

This cool bracelet is so easy to make and looks fantastic. All you need are acrylic beads, suede cord, and […]

Beaded Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute beaded Santa Claus ornament using red, black and transparent beads. It’s easy to do and looks great […]

Wire and Bead Christmas Tree

This stunning bead and wire Christmas tree would make a wonderful gift for someone special. A fun project that doesn’t […]

Santa Claus Earrings

These cute Santa Claus earrings are a great project to introduce kids to beading and jewelry making. This project is easy […]

Thanks Friendship Bracelet

This very special friendship bracelet with letters makes it easy to tell a friend just how you feel. Spell a name […]

Perler Bead Snowflake

Make a pretty snowflake from Perler beads this winter! It’s easy and it’s fun.

Paperclip Angel

Make an angel with a butterfly paperclip, a bead and some ribbon. It’s really simple and so pretty!

Beaded Candy Cane

Create a beautiful three-dimensional beaded candy cane ornament. Keep one for yourself and make more to give as gifts.

Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.

Perler Beads Minion

Despicable Me fans will love making this cute minion from Perler Beads! It’s fun and easy to do.

Perler Bead Lemon Coasters

Make these cute lemon coasters from Perler Beads. They are simple to make and are an inexpensive gift for kids […]

Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

This pretty mixed-bead bracelet is a wonderful beginner project. It’s easy, fast, and simple to customize with your favorite colors […]

Colorful Bead Bangle

Make a bangle bracelet out of common nylon thread and colorful acrylic beads. This project is easy and fun!

Perler Bead Bracelet

Perler beads can be used for more than just two-dimensional designs. Learn how to use them to make a pretty bracelet!

Beaded Skeleton

Use white and black seed beads and follow the simple directions to make this skeleton. A fun project for Halloween!