Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Crystal Bow Bracelet

Make a beautiful crystal bow bracelet to wear on very special occasions. It’s a fun activity for girls to do […]

Easy Seed Bead Pendant

Use inexpensive seed beads to make a beautiful pendant that looks expensive. This easy project is suitable for beginners.

Wire Masquerade Mask

Make a beautiful masquerade mask from wire and beads. It makes a fun addition to a Halloween costume.

Slit Throat Crystal Necklace

Make an elegant (yet creepy!) crystal necklace for Halloween that looks like a bloody, dripping, slit throat. It’s the perfect […]

Braided Cord Bracelet with Beads

Make a pretty, braided cord bracelet to show off homemade (or purchased) polymer clay beads. It’s an easy project that doesn’t […]

Simple Beaded Bracelet

Make a simple beaded bracelet in three easy steps. It is a good project for jewelry-making beginners.

Wood Bead Necklace

This wood bead statement necklace is so easy to make and looks fantastic! Customize it with your own favorite colors for […]

3 Peas in a Pod Bracelet

Create a cute bracelet featuring three peas in a pod. This jewelry is fun to make and fun to wear.

Chain Charm Bracelet

Make a chain charm bracelet with your favorite colors and styles. It’s easy to customize and looks great!

Fancy Friendship Bracelet

If you’ve mastered basic friendship bracelet techniques, try this one that takes it to the next level! Customize it with […]

Seed Bead Flower Necklace

This impressive necklace takes some time, but the results are worth it! Once you learn how to make the first […]

Flower Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Make an eye-catching flower bangle cuff bracelet using pearls and leather cords. This is a great gift to give to […]

Glue Stick Bracelet

These bracelets couldn’t be easier! Simply use a glue gun to pipe colorful glue into bracelet blanks.

Wire-Wrapped Owl Pendant

Make a beautiful wire-wrapped owl pendant for yourself or as a gift. This beautiful piece of jewelry takes some time […]

Daisy Necklace

This daisy necklace is so pretty and makes a wonderful gift for mom or a special teacher. This project is […]

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Star Bead Woven Bracelet

This cute star bead woven bracelet is easy to make and requires no special equipment or jewelry-making experience. It’s a […]

Beaded Bar Earrings

Jewelry making doesn’t have to be intimidating! Follow eight easy tips to make your own beaded bar earrings in your […]

Paper Bead Necklace

Make colorful beads from corrugated paper, then use them to make a necklace. This is a really fun activity for […]

Lariat Necklace

This pretty lariat-style necklace has only four steps and can be completed under 10 minutes. Make one for yourself and […]

Chain Charm Bracelet

Create a cute charm bracelet using chain and some colorful beads. This project is great for introducing young kids to […]

Birthstone Pendant Necklace

It only takes about 10 minutes to make a birthstone pendant necklace. After making your own, make them for Mom, […]

Beaded Flower Charm Bracelet

This beaded flower charm bracelet couldn’t be prettier! It’s easy to do and a fun project for jewelry-making beginners.

Beaded Hair Comb

This beaded hair comb is a fun accessory for preteens and teens to make and wear. It’s perfect for prom […]

Zipper Bracelet

Make a unique-looking bracelet with a zipper, hot glue, jewelry findings and pliers. It’s easy to do and fun to wear!

Friendship Necklace

This yarn necklace is a fun twist on traditional friendship bracelets. It’s a great craft for teen or preteen girls […]

Easy Pearl Bangle Bracelet

Make a pretty pearl bangle bracelet for yourself or as a gift. It’s an easy project that is fun for […]

Layered Necklace

Make a layered necklace for prom or another special event. It also makes a lovely gift for preteens and teens […]

Rhinestone Cat Brooch

Make a pretty rhinestone brooch in the shape of a cat. This versatile technique can be used for any other […]

Wire Beaded Tree

Make a pretty tree using beads and wire. This lovely decoration is a great introduction to jewelry-making skills.

Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create these pretty wooden beaded necklaces using yarn you make yourself from old t-shirts. What a fun way to give new […]

Jump Ring Bracelet

Create a colorful bracelet using wooden beads and jump rings. It’s very easy to do and a good introduction to beading.

Floral Charm Bracelet

Make a cute charm bracelet using colorful wooden beads! This is great activity to introduce a child to jewelry making.

Beaded Pendant

Turn wire and beads into a clever pendant. Once you learn the technique, you can make your own designs with […]

Two Minute Twisted Bracelets

These colorful twisted bracelets literally take only minutes to make. Kids will love creating these fast and easy accessories.

Shell Pendant Necklace

Turn a favorite shell into a pretty pendant necklace. It’s easy to do and a great way to remember a […]

‘Up’ Necklace

This adorable pendant necklace is inspired by the Pixar movie, “Up.” What a fun and uplifting project for kids to make!

Pearl Drop Earrings

Make beautiful, elegant Pearl Drop Earrings for less than $1 a pair! These are a great gift for preteens and […]

Four-Strand Woven Bracelet

Take friendship bracelets to the next level with this intricate four-strand woven bracelet. This takes some time, but the results are […]

Ocean-Inspired Bracelet

Make a beautiful bracelet inspired by the ocean. This inexpensive craft requires only colored wire, pearl beads, a clasp and […]

Silver Fairy Pendant Necklace

Create an adorable wire-wrapped beaded silver fairy pendant necklace. This unique piece of jewelry is fun to make and wear.

Cube Pendant Necklace

Create a unique cube pendant necklace, inspired by a Rubik’s Cube! This project is best for crafters with some jewelry-making […]

Lace Cuff

Make a lace cuff bracelet that is custom-fitted to your arm. A parent will need to help younger children but […]

Wire Finger Ring

Make a pretty wire finger ring for yourself or as a gift. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors […]

Coffee Sleeve Bracelet

Save your coffee sleeve and turn it into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! There are so […]

Stamped Wine Cork Necklace

These Stamped Wine Cork Necklaces are easy to make and really cute. They’re a great craft for a teen or […]

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 […]

Wire-Wrapped Wave Bracelet

This wire-wrapped beaded bracelet looks complicated, but it is actually quite simple. It’s a fun project for girls with some […]

Bent Craft Stick Bracelets

Bend wooden craft sticks, paint, and wrap in twine to make pretty bracelets you’ll love to wear. This is a […]

Leather Washer Bracelet

Turn a strip of leather and metal washers into a simple, modern washer bracelet. Once you get the hang of […]

Macrame Spiral Earrings

Friendship bracelets are easy to make, but have you ever tried using the same techniques to make earrings? Follow the directions […]