Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Strawberry Treat Cups

Filled with treats, these cute little cups would be perfect for a strawberry party! Fill the pretty cups with homemade […]

Bottle Cap Horse

This ragdoll-inspired horse is made of bottle caps and buttons. He’s quite the conversation piece!

Spoon Snowflake

Turn spoons into a cool snowflake! There’s lots of room for creativity with this simple winter craft idea.

Reindeer Gift Tags

Get ready for Christmas giving by making a stack of adorable reindeer gift tags. They’re easy to do and couldn’t […]

Snowman Play Dough Kit

Make sparkling snow play dough, then put together snowman craft kits. They make a wonderful gift for crafty kids to […]

No-Sew Snowman Pillow

These adorable snowman pillows are made out of polar fleece, felt, buttons, and poly fill… with no sewing required. What […]

Christmas Slime Jars

These slime jars are so cute. They’re a fun and easy gift kids can make and give at Christmas.

Christmas Handprint Crafts

These Christmas Handprint Crafts are easy to make and will get the kids in the Christmas spirit. They make wonderful […]

Fluffy Santa Slime

This fluffy Santa Slime is so fun for Christmas! The adorable santa jar would make a cute gift too.

Fish Pillow

This adorable fish pillow is an easy project for sewing novices to tackle. Use your creativity when choosing the body […]

Scrappy Robot Magnets

It only takes about 30 minutes to transform scrap wood and extra hardware into adorable robot magnets. There are so […]

Pineapple Necklace

Create a darling pineapple necklace using buttons and felt. This is a great project to help young crafters develop fine […]

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Fruit-Inspired Mason Jars

Turn mason jars into three popular summer fruits – strawberry, pineapple, and watermelon. It’s easy to do and you can […]

Button Doll

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

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 […]

Corduroy Shape Craft

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

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.

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 […]

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.

Button Necklace

Create a pretty necklace using your favorite buttons. It’s easy to do, comfortable to wear, and quite sturdy.

Button Stick Sculpture

This button stick sculpture allows kids to work on fine motor and building skills, and is a great introduction to […]

Button and Wire Bouquet

Make a whimsical bouquet using wire and buttons! This fun project is easy to do and really encourages creativity.

Beaded Felt Flower Pin

Felt, buttons, and beads come together to make a pretty flower pin you can wear. It also makes a pretty […]

Wooden Button Cup Coaster

This cute coaster takes only 10 minutes to make. With all the different buttons out there, there are endless color and […]

Foiled Birthday Button

Celebrate a special birthday with this festive button! It’s easy to make and a fun way to let everyone know […]

Wooden Spoon Shark Toy

Use a wooden spoon to make a cute shark toy that actually bites! The fish is made from a sock.

Colorful Button Tree

Use felt and buttons to create a beautiful button tree, perfect for spring. For a quick project, use hot glue […]

Play Dough Texture Tools

Use craft sticks and toilet paper rolls and any sort of material you have on hand to make your own texture […]

Rainbow Shamrocks

These pretty, construction paper Rainbow Shamrocks are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. They’re fun to make, easy and inexpensive, too!

Lucky Leprechaun Light

Turn a mason jar into this cheeky Leprechaun Light, or fill it with candy for a sweet St. Patrick’s Day […]

Felt Flower Bouquets

Make pretty flower bouquets from felt, buttons and wooden flower beads to keep for yourself or give to someone special. […]

Felt Lucky Clover

Use felt, buttons and miniature pearls to make a pretty lucky clover for St. Patrick’s Day. Wear it as a […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. Perfect for the garden, your porch […]

Huggable Momster

Make a darling little Momster that’s totally huggable, easy to sew and with endless possibilities to create your own unique, lovable […]

Clay Buttons

Create your own colorful buttons with air dry clay! Use them for crafting or clothing.

Yarn Snowman Craft

Stay warm and dry making this snowman! Kids get lots of practice with scissors when cutting the yarn for this […]

Craft Foam Gingerbread

Use brown craft foam and white yarn to create a cute gingerbread man. Hang it as an ornament or attach […]

Pipe Cleaner Advent Wreath

Prepare for Christmas with this child-friendly Pipe Cleaner Advent Wreath. It’s easy to make and inexpensive for a group, such […]