Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Flowers for Mom

These are cute home made flowers the kids can make for Mother’s Day! Make a dozen to give to mom […]

Mother’s Day Purse Card

Kids will love making this special paper purse to give to Mom for Mother’s Day. Made from construction paper and […]

Button Rings

Button Rings are a good way to use up some of those buttons that get passed down from grandmother to […]

Spring Flowerpot Pals

A fun Easter project that turns tiny clay pots into charming animal pals! Great for classroom or group projects or […]

Bloomin’ Buttons

Give new life to plain green houseplants by adding these pretty button flowers to the pot. Makes a great gift […]

T-shirt Flowers

Recycle old t-shirts to make these beautiful t-shirt flowers. Wear them in your hair, pin them on a shirt or […]

Button Bracelet

These colorful button bracelets hold pictures of smiling familiar faces. Make them for birthday party favors with all of the […]

CD Wallet Scrapbook

A fun way for tweens and teens to remember the dances, the prom, vacation or just silly times with friends…. […]

Snowman Milk

You won’t have to coax your kids to drink their milk if it’s served like this. Make this adorable guy […]

Button Valentine Frame

Made from recycled buttons, this frame would make a great gift for Grandma for Valentine’s Day. But not just for […]

Valentine Snowmen

Turn a plastic gum container into an adorable Valentine’s Day snowman. Decorate the container with recycled socks and buttons and […]

Toy Drop Box

Make your own cardboard drop box which includes: pound-a-cork, dice press, button slot and a ball drop. Made with fun […]

Monster Mittens

Lions and dragons and sharks…oh my! With a few simple stitches and some felt, you can turn ordinary mittens into […]

Noisemakers

Colorful noisemakers with bring fun to your New Year’s day party or any child’s party. The kids will take home […]

Snowman Fence

Make this cute fence of snowmen using craft sticks, paint and various embellishments.

Jingle Bells Snowman

This cute snowman ornament is made from jingle bells, paint and a fe embellishments. Make it simpler by using only […]

Stackable Snowman

This adorable snowman stacks for display and nests for storage. A fun gift for relative, friends, teachers, anyone!

Button Wreath

This pretty little wreath makes a perfect package decoration or a special card. Easy for kids of all ages.

Sweater Snowman

Made from a recycled sweater, this adorable snowman is fun to make and a great display all winter long.

Mitten Snow People

Using recycled child sized mittens, you can create an entire family of winter people! These look adorable displayed in a […]

Paint Stick Scarecrow

This adorable scarecrow would make a great hostess gift or just a fun project for the kids!

Sock Skeleton

How cute is this skeleton made completely out of socks?!?

Fall Button Branch

Made from buttons, tree branches and glue, this colorful fall craft is great for kids of all ages.

Make a Doll Tutu

A tutorial on how to make a tutu for your American Girl dolls. I originally made it for the 4th […]

Felt Flower Tutorials

There are so many uses for felt flowers–from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame/wreath accents, […]

Pumpkin Softies

These little moody pumpkin softies are absolutely adorable! Pull out the felt, embroidery thread and buttons and make a bunch […]

Gingerbread Man Puppet

This puppet uses a die cut, but could easily be drawn by hand. A cute gingerbread man for Christmas.

Wet Felted Flowers

Using wool roving you can make these pretty felted flowers. Step by step tutorial explains the process.

Felt Zipper Pulls

Make these fun zipper pulls from felt – a perfect back to school project.

Double Duty Felt Ring

A simple sewing project that can be used two ways… as a hair elastic and as a “one size fits […]

Paper Bag Puppets

Adorable puppets made from paper bags and embellishments. A great project for the preschool set!

Ric Rac Bracelet

A super easy bracelet your kids can make from a button and ric rac.

Fabric Scrap Love Bugs

You can create these adorable little plushie bugs for your child, or makes a great sewing project for a teenager! […]

Backpack for Dolls

Make a backpack for your dolls using our simple instructions. Add embellishments and doll sized school supplies and your doll […]

Backpack Monster

Backpack Monster This monster will look adorable hanging from a backpack when it’s time to head back to school. It’s […]

Monster Box

Use an old box to create this cute Monster Box.

Coffee Can Scarecrow

This adorable scarecrow made from a coffee can is the perfect decoration for your fall party table!

Paper Flower Bouquet

Get your child to make their own flower bouquet by creating colorful flowers with a variety of flower shapes and […]

Book Blankets

Give favorite books the protection they deserve with these felt book covers.