Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Decorated Summer Hat

Use paint pens, buttons, and your creativity to personalize a store-bought hat. It’s a perfect activity for summer!

Drinking Straw Bead Necklace

Make simple necklaces from colorful drinking straws. They’re a great way for young crafters to develop fine motor skills or to work […]

Bolo Tie

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

Button-and-Cup Toy

Turn an egg carton into a simple toy that dates back hundreds of years. Make your own, then practice until […]

Button Lamp Shade

Add pops of color to a plain lamp with some buttons. This simple craft is easy to do and is […]

Easter Egg Button Wreath

Colorful buttons with flowing ribbons on an egg-shaped wreath make a beautiful decoration for Easter. It’s so easy to do!

Froot Loop Flowers

This simple craft uses colorful Froot Loops cereal and buttons to make flowers. It’s great for spring.

Kitty Cat Tote Bag

If you love kitties, you’ll love making this adorable tote bag! It’s a simple project that is easy enough for sewing […]

Shoebox Pinto Pony

Turn a shoebox, cardboard tubes and other supplies into an awesome pinto pony. Use the box to hold art supplies […]

Sock Penguin

Make an adorable Penguin using socks and Styrofoam shapes. Older kids can create this cutie on their own; younger children will enjoy […]

Corduroy Shape Craft

Make an adorable craft inspired by Don Freeman’s classic, Corduroy. This fun project helps kids work on shape identification.

Valentine’s Day Snowman

Make this sweet and cuddly snowman from chenille yarn and Styrofoam balls. A Valentine’s Day sock becomes the snowman’s stocking cap!

No-Sew Christmas Sock Owl

Pick up a pair of inexpensive Christmas socks and make this no-sew Christmas Sock Owl. It’s really easy and is a […]

Stuffed Triangle Snowman

Stuffed Triangle Snowman This darling stuffed snowman couldn’t be cuter! It’s an easy no-sew project that makes a wonderful ornament or […]

Cork Santa Gnome

Create a tomte Santa gnome using a cork as the base. It makes a great ornament or gift topper.

Light Bulb Snowman Ornament

Make a cute little snowman using a light bulb. It’s a great recycling project that’s lots of fun for winter.

Glittering Snowman Ornament

Build a glittering, no-melt snowman ornament for your Christmas tree, and decorate him with buttons and chenille stems. Make extras […]

Button Flower Ring

Turn buttons and beads into a pretty flower ring! Make them in all your favorite colors.

Button Tidy Box

Make a tidy box organizer for craft or sewing supplies. Customize it with your favorite buttons!

Felt Phone Pouch

Create a custom felt cover to protect and store your phone. This easy project is appropriate for kids with all levels of […]

No-Sew Sock Owls

No-Sew Sock Owls can be made in less than an hour and use colorful socks and other simple supplies. It’s […]

Button Hot Air Balloon Card

This adorable card is inspired by the movie Up. It’s easy to make and will delight anyone, young or old, […]

Vintage-Style Felt Wallet

Create your own wallet from your favorite colors of felt! This sewing project is inexpensive and makes a lovely gift.

Clay Incense Holder

Make a pretty incense holder using clay. It’s really easy and takes only 5 minutes. Incense should only be burned […]

Clay Coasters

Create beautiful white coasters with clay and 3 decorative buttons. It’s so easy to do and makes a fantastic gift for […]

Buttons Mosaic

Use buttons to create fun mosaics. Kids can draw anything, from flowers to cars to abstract art.

Button Frog

Turn buttons and wire into the cutest little frog! This fun craft is easy to do and takes just minutes.