Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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.

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 […]

Autumn Thank You Notes

These homemade thank you notes couldn’t be easier! They would work great for name tags and place cards too.

Button and Wire Owl

Use just wire and buttons to make an adorable owl in minutes. Hang him with fishing line to make it […]

Rubber Band Car

Turn a paper towel tube and some rubber bands into an awesome car to race with friends! It’s so much […]

Sponge Cat

Transform a sponge into an adorable kitten or other animal. There’s so much room for creativity with this easy, inexpensive […]

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Tinker Creatures

Tinker around to build some cool and one-of-a-kind creatures! This project is a great way to use up any leftover craft […]

Button Flowers

Button flowers are very easy to make and are so cute! Best of all, they never wilt.

Decoden Pencil Cube

Embellish a Styrofoam cube with a collection of miniatures, cabochons, beads, buttons and other trinkets. The Japanese-inspired Decoden Pencil Cube […]

Doctor Who Bow Tie Cups

Any Doctor Who fans in your house? Make these 11th Doctor (Matt Smith) paper cups for a themed party or […]

Paper Plate Bunny

Turn a paper plate into an adorable bunny. This easy craft is fun for all ages.

Stuffed Bunny

Make your own stuffed bunny using this easy sewing tutorial. Or, leave the ears off and create a cute stuffed snowman!

Flower Button Bouquet

Create a lovely bouquet (that will never wilt!) using buttons and beads. This fun craft is easy enough for beginning […]

Pig Baby Shoes

Turn plain baby shoes into adorable pig shoes. It’s easy and only takes a little bit of time and patience.

Beads and Buttons Wire Rabbit

Follow the directions to make a rabbit from wire, then decorate it with beads and buttons! This cute craft is […]