Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Multi-Strand Braided Bracelet

Create a multi-strand bracelet by braiding several strips of chains and bead strands.  This easy bracelet is very eye-catching.

Basic Macramé Bracelet

This easy macramé bracelet is perfect for anyone brand-new to jewelry making.  It is easy and fast to make and can be […]

Disney-Inspired Beaded Necklace

Make a beaded necklace inspired by Mickey Mouse!  This necklace requires basic jewelry-making tools and intermediate skills.

Flower and Bee Earrings

These flower and bee earrings are fast and easy to make.  A fun project for a jewelry-making beginner.

Felt Balls

Learn two easy ways to make colorful felt balls.  The completed balls can be used for rings, hair accessories, or […]

Hat Hair Clip

Help your favorite little girl turn a plastic bottle cap into an adorable Hat Hair Clip that she can wear […]

Ribbon and Bead Bracelet

This pretty bracelet is very simple to make and requires no jewelry-making tools or experience.  Note: The instructions say to singe […]

Angel Earrings

Make guardian angel earrings with white pearls and silvery wires.  This project requires basic jewelry-making skills and tools.

Leather Cord Bracelet

This leather cord bracelet is very easy to make, even for beginners.  A fun project to do at camp, at […]

Polymer Clay Beads

Learn how to make colorful polymer clay beads to wear as jewelry.  The tutorial includes two- and three-tone beads as well […]

Shank Button Bracelet

Learn how to make a bracelet with elastic cord and colorful shank buttons.  A fun and easy craft that requires […]

Rainbow Ribbon Necklace

This rainbow ribbon necklace is very easy to make and requires no jewelry-making experience.  Make it as is, or switch […]

Fringe Drop Earrings

These fringe drop earrings look complicated to make, but they are actually very easy and totally appropriate for a beginner. […]

Ribbon Earrings

Use leftover bits of your favorite ribbons to make one-of-a-kind earrings.  A fun and easy project that doesn’t take a […]

Crochet Wish Bracelet

Learn how to crochet a beaded wish bracelet.  You only need to know how to chain, so it’s perfect for beginning […]

Wood Button Bead Earrings

Turn wood button beads into adorable earrings.  They are easy to make and require only basic jewelry-making equipment and skills.

Wire-Wrapped Button Ring

This wire-wrapped button ring is inexpensive and fun to make and to wear.  Choose any color of buttons and wire.

Colorful Stretch Bracelet

Create a pretty stretch bracelet using simple beading techniques.  This project is appropriate for those who are new to beading.

Dangle Earrings

Teens will love making and wearing these cute, attention-grabbing dangle earrings.  Fun, easy, and totally customizable.

Mason Jar Necklace

DIY Mason Jar Necklace — make a shrink plastic charm in just a few minutes with these easy to follow […]

Lace Earrings

Turn lace scraps into beautiful handmade earrings. They are simple to make and are great to give as gifts.

Ribbon Flower Ring

Make a blooming flower ring with satin ribbons in less than half an hour. Trim several round pieces and then […]

Crochet Circle Cuff

Learn to make a cute and colorful crochet bracelet! A great project for teenagers and preteens.

Lego Friendship Bracelets

These Lego friendship bracelets are sure to be a hit with kids. A fun gift for your children to make […]

Lego Earrings

Turn matching Lego bricks into adorable earrings. Extend the idea to make Lego necklaces, bracelets, and more.

Clay Best Friend Necklace

Learn how to create your very own “best friends” heart necklace with a few simple materials. They’re easy to make, […]

Pop Art Shrink Charms

Make stunning pop art jewelry with shrink plastic and permanent markers. It’s easy enough for the kids to make, but […]

Craft Stick Bracelets

It’s fun and easy to make unique bracelets from craft sticks and colorful paper. So much room for creativity!

Olympic Rings Necklace

Teenagers will love making and wearing a beautiful Olympic Ring necklace. It requires some patience and dexterity, but no special […]

Twisted Suede Cord Bracelet

This suede cord bracelet tutorial will teach you the way sewing a twisted suede cord and bead bracelet in super […]

Split Pea Wreath Pin

This clever pin is made from split peas! A fun craft to make for everyone on your gift list.

Children’s Cross Bracelets

By using a few simple materials you and your child (or Sunday School class!) can make these sweet children’s cross […]

Googly Eye Rings

Your kids will love making this “eye-popping” jewelry. Easy and perfect for Halloween. A great make and take for a […]

Postcard Pendants

Carry your favorite place near your heart. Simply find an old pendant, a postcard of your favorite place and you’ll […]

Kumihimo Bracelet

The Kumihimo braiding technique is simple and allows you to make beautiful and sturdy bracelets, necklaces, lanyards, and more. Choose […]

Mod Melts Jewelry

These adorable Mod Melts hearts are easy to make and decorate. Use them to create fun necklaces, bobby pins, and […]

Paper Beads

Here’s a fun and easy way to make your own beads in exactly the color you want. Use plain or […]

Melted Bead Accessories

Have you ever made accessories with melted beads? You can make earrings, bookmarks, hair clips, magnets and more. Perfect for […]

Sofia the First Amulet

Does your little princess love Sofia the First? Make this amulet inspired by the one that allows Sofia to speak […]

Cupcake Hair Clip

Use ribbon to make an adorable cupcake-themed hair clip. This would be fun to wear to a birthday party or […]

Strawberry Necklace

This cute strawberry started as a peach pit! Simply add paint, some craft foam and a cord to make a […]

Paper Clip Bracelet

Make a bracelet out of paper clips and junk mail. A fun and wearable recycling project. Great for teenagers and […]

Puffy Paint Jewelry

Use puffy paint to make a variety of wearable art, including bracelets, wristbands and headbands. Any shape, color or design […]

Easter Candy Bracelets

Make edible bracelets with Easter candy from the dollar store! These are not only adorable, they are edible. Though your […]

Tubular Bracelets

Make a fun bracelet with clear tubing from the hardware store! Fill it with candy, beads, or glitter to make […]

Seed Bead Necklace

Little helpers will love this simple and inexpensive jewelry project. All you need are spare seed beads, a blank pendant, […]

Mardi Gras Heart Pin

These pins were designed to be sold to raise funds for Katrina victims. You can make them as is for […]

Braided Leather Bracelet

Make a simple, yet beautiful braided bracelet from an old belt without using any special tools. A great project for […]

Friendship Bangles

These adorable bracelets are a fun project for little girls. A great play date project or perfect for Valentine’s Day […]

Resolution Bracelets

These simple bracelets are easy enough for the littlest crafters to make or help with. Whenever you wear them, they’ll […]

Bottle Cap Jewelry Advent

Make a beautiful advent project which then becomes jewelry. A short daily craft activity that will delight any young girl. […]

Glitter Jewelry

Have your tween/teen daughter and her friends create gorgeous jewelry for themselves or as gifts. These stunning gems are made without […]

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

You can turn old t-shirts into pretty bracelets with dollar store bangles and glue. Follow these step by step instructions […]

No-Sew Halloween Bracelets

Make these cool Halloween themed bracelets from felt and Velcro! This fun project will have the kids asking for more. […]

Sparkle Necklace

This pretty necklace is the perfect jewelry project for tweens and teenagers. In fact, this would be a fun slumber […]