Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Beaded Hearts

Make these fun and festive Beaded Hearts for Valentine’s Day. They’re so easy and are great for developing fine motor […]

Dangling Heart Earrings

These pretty heart earrings are a fun project for jewelry-making beginners. They are easy to make, but use headpins and […]

Ribbon Heart

Make a pretty ribbon heart for someone you love. Add a pin or barrette to the back to turn it […]

Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace

This lovely beaded necklace is easy to make with lots of room for creativity. It’s a wonderful gift for Valentine’s […]

Heart Mosaic

Make a cute heart using small foam stickers. It makes a great card front and is a fun addition to […]

Beaded Ornaments

These beaded ornaments are easy to make and a fun way to spend time with the family. They look so […]

Faux Christmas Cookies

These foam Christmas cookies look good enough to eat! Make them in any shape. There’s so much room for creativity!

Plastic Bottle Hair Clip

Instead of throwing away plastic bottles, use them to make cute hair clips. There are so many creative possibilities!

Heart Tie Dye

Learn how people make cool shapes in tie dye design! This technique works for any shape, not just hearts.

Bleach Pen Fun

Do you have an old shirt or pair of jeans that need a little help? Pretty them up with an […]

Father’s Day Cards

Follow the simple directions to create a special card for Dad or Grandpa this Father’s Day. The tutorial includes the steps […]

USA Flip Flops

These flip-flops are stylish, patriotic and so easy to make with ribbon and glue. They’re the perfect accessories for 4th […]

Puzzle Piece Cross

Create a beautiful cross from painted puzzle pieces! This is a wonderful decoration for Easter or year-round and is a […]

Felt Heart Cookies

These felt heart cookies are fantastic for pretend play. They also make a great sewing project for beginners.

Heart Ombre Tie-Dye Shirt

Turn a plain white t-shirt into a super-cool ombre heart shirt. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Button Heart Mason Jar

Make a heart-shaped collage of buttons in different sizes and shapes, then use it to dress up a mason jar. […]

Love Wall Hanging

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with a beautiful ‘Love’ wall hanging made from wires, beads, and monofilament. Change the colors or word […]

Paper Heart Bunting

Create your own paper heart bunting to decorate for Valentine’s Day. This bunting is so easy to make and really […]

Cardboard Heart Garland

Make this simple heart garland using cardboard and string. Leave it plain, or use paint, markers, crayons or other materials […]

Fabric Embroidered Bookmark

This fabric bookmark is embroidered with a name and a simple heart. This is the perfect project to teach your […]

Candy Melt Pencil Topper

A valentine pencil is sweet, but topping that pencil with a candy melt heart is even sweeter! This easy project […]

Sharpie-Dotted Cup

This easy project is inexpensive to do when you start with a thrifted cup. It’s a fun Valentine’s Day gift […]

Glitter Heart Hair Clips

These sparkly glitter heart clips are dazzling and a fun to way dress up on Valentine’s Day. They’re easy, cute […]

Valentines Heart Trees

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this easy-to-make paper heart Valentine tree. Use traditional Valentine’s Day red and pink, realistic earth tones, or […]

Valentine Play Dough

Make sparkly, glittery play dough that is perfect for Valentine’s Day fun. It’s inexpensive and easy to do!

Perler Bead Heart Hair Clips

Use Perler beads to make your own adorable heart hair clips! These hair accessories are great for Valentine’s Day or […]

Heart Crayons

Help your kids melt broken crayons pieces in silicone molds to make these adorable heart-shaped crayons. They make a wonderful Valentine’s […]

Double Heart Pendant

This double heart pendant symbolizes the love between a mother and her child. What a special gift to make for […]

Perler Bead Red Heart Box

Make a 3-D heart box out of Perler beads. It’s the perfect container to hold a note or gift for […]

Heart Stamps

These rainbow heart stamps are really easy to make. Use them to make cards for Valentine’s Day or any other […]

Etched Sparkling Cider Bottle

Here’s a creative and unique idea for someone you love. Etch this printable design onto a glass bottle of sparkling […]

Heart Lariat-Style Necklace

This lariat-style necklace is so beautiful and easy enough for jewelry-making novices. It would make an excellent gift for someone special.

Upcycled Denim Jacket

Jazz up a plain denim jacket with a little Valentine’s Day flair. It’s easy to do with no sewing required.

String Heart Yarn Cards

Make these pretty string heart yarn cards for Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to do and a great threading activity for […]

Heart Flower Earrings

These pretty flower earrings are made from heart-shaped beads. They’re fun for Valentine’s Day, spring, or any other time of […]

Pony Bead ‘I Love You’

Say ‘I Love You’ to someone special with this pony bead zipper pull. It’s fast and easy to make and […]

Crepe Paper Hearts

This simple Valentine’s Day activity is fun for toddlers and preschoolers. It is perfect for their developing motor skills.

Diamond Heart Earrings

These pretty earrings are fun to wear on Valentine’s Day. They’re a good project for beading novices to try.

Fabric-Covered Notebook

Transform a plain notebook into something really special with this fun sewing project. It’s a great way to use scraps and […]

Minecraft Valentine Bookmarks

Make these punny Valentine Bookmarks using a printable, Sculpey clay and craft sticks. It’s easy to do and lots of fun.

Puffy Hearts

Turn an old sweater into adorable puffy hearts! It’s easy to do and is a fun and unique project for Valentine’s […]

Button Heart on Canvas

Button art is so cute and so much fun! Kids will enjoy making and displaying this beautiful button heart this […]

Rainbow Crayon Wall Art

Create a dimensional work of art using crayons and foam. It’s easy to do and looks spectacular!

Wire-Wrapped Heart Ring

Make a cute heart ring using aluminum wire and pliers. A fun beginner project for preteens and teens.

Hammered Metal Jewelry

Hammered metal jewelry is a craft that looks expensive, is easy to do, and requires only a few tools and […]

Concrete Necklace

A necklace made of concrete? Yes! It’s extremely lightweight and looks so pretty. Quick-drying cement makes it really easy.

Embellished Felt Heart Earrings

Create fun heart-shaped earrings from felt. They are easy and inexpensive to make and are a wonderful gift for someone special.

Patriotic Heart

Honor our military with this Patriotic Heart project. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Patriot’s Day, Veterans Day or year-round.

Cereal Box Straw Charms

Turn an empty cereal box into cute straw charms. Not only do they dress up a drink, but the charms […]

Roundabout Purse

Teens will love making their own roomy and easy-to-access Roundabout Purse. Best for girls with some sewing experience.

Red Velvet Heart Cupcakes

Create adorable heart cupcakes decorated with fondant roses.  A fun treat for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any occasion when […]

Tie Dye Art

This fun summer craft uses canvas, glue, and dye and can be customized with any colors of design.  It’s a […]

Felt Heart-Shaped Earrings

Girls will love making and wearing these cute heart-shaped felt earrings.  They are so easy to make and can be […]

Paracord Heart Bracelet

This tutorial shows you how to make a paracord bracelet that has hearts on it. It is a nice project […]