Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Map Family Canvas

Use a map to create a beautiful canvas of the place your family calls home. This makes a wonderful gift, […]

A Tin of Money Gift

Anyone would love to receive this fun tin of money! It makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, graduations, and other […]

Sundae Gift Basket

Make an ice cream sundae box for a sweet summer gift. It’s a great activity for children to help make […]

Eos Lip Balm Apple

Say “You’re the balm!” to a special teacher or friend with this easy lip balm apple. It only takes a […]

Money Origami Palm Tree

Turn paper money into an origami palm tree with penny coconuts. This makes a great gift for practically any occasion.

Clay Hand Ring Holder

Make this hand-shaped ring dish for Mother’s Day. It’s a thoughtful and practical gift she’ll treasure for years to come.

Molded Bath Bombs

Make yummy-smelling bath bombs to give as a gift to Mom, a special teacher, a babysitter or anyone else. They […]

Flowers of Spring Scented Candle

Bring the fresh aroma of spring flowers inside with a fragrant homemade candle. It’s easy, all-natural, and makes a wonderful gift.

Wrapping a Gift in Money

For your next gift-giving occasion, try wrapping the present with dollar bills! It’s easy to do and the money is […]

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 […]

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!

Father’s Day Footprint Craft

Create an adorable Father’s Day keepsake for Dad using a child’s footprints as the background of a poem. Older children can […]

Marbled Bowls

Use nail polish to create beautiful marbles bowls that make handmade gifts for mom, a teacher or another special someone. […]

Accordion Card

Create a card that Mom or Grandma will cherish for years to come. This fun accordion card is easy to […]

Coffee Shop Keychain

Show your love for your favorite coffee shop or other business with a cool keychain. It’s fashionable yet practical, unique, […]

Rope Trivet

Turn a plain rope into a cool, functional trivet. It makes a wonderful gift that teens and preteens can make independently.

Blouse Gift Bag

Turn a white lunch bag into an adorable gift bag that looks like a blouse! This fun project is so […]

Distressed Mason Jar Vases

Give flowers to someone special in a distressed mason jar vase. It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Fabric Canvas Painting

Paint on fabric, then attach it to a blank canvas to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. This makes a […]

Candy Wreath

This candy wreath is colorful, inexpensive and easy to make. It’s a great gift that kids can make for family […]

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

It’s so easy to turn a thrift store bowl into a personalized gift for Mother’s Day. It also makes a […]

Movie-Themed Gift and Card

This simple project is a great gift to make for a friend or relative who loves movies. It’s perfect for […]

Graphic Planters

Transform thrift store bowls into fun graphic planters! This project is inexpensive and easy, but looks good and makes a […]

Calendar Wrapping Paper

Buy a big calendar in January and you’ll have 12 pieces of “wrapping paper” to use throughout the year! Wrap the […]

Satin Flower Bouquet

Make your own beautiful satin flower bouquet to enjoy this spring. This project requires adult supervision.

Garden-Themed Easter Basket

Think beyond the traditional Easter basket and give goodies in a different kind of container this year. This also makes a […]

Bunny Cocoa Kit

Start with a white mug to create a cute bunny-themed cocoa kit! It’s so easy and makes a great gift.

Flower Brooch

This simple flower brooch makes a wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma, or other special person in your life. It’s easy […]