Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Boho-Style Gift Wrapping

A gift that’s beautifully wrapped makes the present inside even more special. This boho-inspired technique uses leather, lace, feathers, flowers, […]

Wire Heart Necklace

This simple, inexpensive wire jewelry project is great for beginners because it only requires a few inches of wire and […]

Handprint Heart Valentine

This easy and fun canvas handprint heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It makes a wonderful keepsake you’ll treasure for […]

Valentine’s Day Candy Bouquet

Create a bouquet for a special valentine using your recipient’s favorite candy bar. Add hearts or other decorations to an easy, […]

Money Bouquet

Money doesn’t have to be a boring or impersonal gift. Turn colorful bills and coins from around the world into […]

Painted Penguin Container

Turn an empty container into a cool painted penguin to hold toys. Give it as a gift with the presents […]

Gilded Christmas Cookie Container

Turn a plain takeout container into a beautiful, gold-embellished container. It’s perfect for sharing homemade treats with teachers, neighbors and […]

Holiday Card Gift Boxes

Don’t toss holiday cards after Christmas has passed! Turn them into gorgeous gift boxes to use next year.

Gingerbread Cookie Dough Gift

Give the gift of gingerbread! It makes an inexpensive and thoughtful gift for teachers, coaches, babysitters or other special people […]

Winter Candy Bouquet

This cute Candy Bouquet is a fun gift to give during winter. It’s easy to customize with the recipient’s favorite colors and […]

Beaded Present Ornament

Create a darling beaded present to use as an ornament, pendant or gift topper. There are a lot of steps, […]

T-Shirt for Grandma

It’s hard living far away from Grandma. This t-shirt is a wonderful gift for kids to make to remind Grandma […]

Money-Wrapped Gift

Looking for a creative way to give money as a gift? Use dollar bills as the ribbon and bow on […]

Wood Burnt Kitchen Spoons

Wooden kitchen spoons enhanced with wood burnt designs make great homemade gifts. Teens can make them for grandparents, aunts and uncles, […]

Thanksgiving Cookie Bouquet

It’s easy to make a Thanksgiving cookie bouquet that looks spectacular! This makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

Simple Herb Wreath

Believe it or not, you can make a beautiful herb wreath without wreath forms or wire. This wreath is lightning fast, […]

Good Luck Gift

Make this sweet little good luck present from scraps of felt and an Altoids tin. What a thoughtful gift!

Oven-Baked Clay Coasters

These oven-baked clay coasters are such a fun craft and functional too. Pick clay in your favorite colors then create […]

Baking Kit for Kids

This fun baking kit for kids provides the tools and ingredients for simple cupcakes with frosting. What a fun gift […]

Etched Glass Bottle

Easily transform a sparkling cider bottle into a beautiful gift by etching a design! It’s fun and easy to do.

Photo Puzzle Blocks

Make a cool puzzle using six family photos! All you have to do is scale, cut, and decoupage the pictures […]

Portrait of Daddy

Create a paper portrait of Daddy that any father would love to have. It’s easy, inexpensive, and so cute!

Necktie Picture Frame

This necktie picture frame makes a fun and frugal Father’s Day present. What a neat way to repurpose a tie!

Leather Keychain

This leather keychain is simply designed and easy to make with a precision knife, denim button and ring. It takes only […]

Tie-Dye Dish Towels

Tie-dye isn’t only for clothing! Make colorful tie-dyed kitchen towels for your family or to give as a gift.

Wire Photo Holder

Make an inexpensive wire photo holder from scrap wood and floral wire. This easy photo display is a great gift for any […]

Father’s Day Magnets

Dads will love this unique Father’s Day gift. These clay magnets tell what makes him so special!