Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Map Necklace

Make your own adorable map necklace! A printable of each state, aluminum and 3-D Mod Podge make it easy to […]

Bat Necklace

This cute bat necklace is made from copper wire, chains and beads. The project is a fun introduction to wire […]

Foil Pendants

Here’s a inexpensive jewelry craft that really gets kids thinking creatively! It’s fun for birthday parties, sleepovers, or when just […]

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. They’re […]

Button Necklace

Make your own fun fabric button necklace! They’re infinitely customizable, quite affordable, and so pretty.

Summer Camp Necklaces

Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace

Eric Carle fans will recognize this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar. This necklace craft is so much fun and provides practice […]

Pixie Dust Necklace

This super simple Pixie Dust Jar Necklace inspired by Disney’s Tinkerbell will delight youngsters who believe in the power of […]

Scrabble Necklace

Create personalized necklaces for the Scrabble fans in your life. This project is quick and easy and makes a great […]

Clothespin Necklace

This statement necklace started out as a clothespin! Learn how easy it is to make your own.

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Sports Necklace

Show team spirit with this fabulous sports necklace! A fun project for teammates to make together for themselves, their moms, or a […]

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Whether crafting with a summer camp group or spending the day crafting with Mom, this adorable pet rock necklace should […]

Strawberry Necklace

Have the kids paint a walnut to make this faux strawberry necklace they can wear.

Pineapple Necklace

Create a darling pineapple necklace using buttons and felt. This is a great project to help young crafters develop fine […]

Spirograph Necklace

Combine two classic crafts, Spirograph and Shrinky Dinks, to make a cool necklace to wear. You won’t be able to […]

Rigatoni Necklace

Make this twist on a classic pasta necklace by decoupaging rigatoni! It’s a fun and easy craft for kids.

Drinking Straw Bead Necklace

Make simple necklaces from colorful drinking straws. They’re a great way for young crafters to develop fine motor skills or to work […]

Clay Mandala Pendant

This pretty clay mandala pendant is fun to do and very unique. Make one and wear it with pride!

Wire-Wrapped Butterfly Pendant

Make a pretty butterfly pendant using aluminum wire and turquoise beads. This project is a fun way to introduce teens to wire […]

Easter Egg Pendant Necklace

Celebrate Easter with this unique beaded Easter egg pendant necklace. Use your favorite colors and styles of beads to make […]

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace featuring quilled flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do and looks so pretty.

Felt Beads Necklace

Create felt beads without a needle. This simple method uses wool roving and a glue stick!

Valentine’s Day Necklace

These bright, colorful necklaces are the perfect easy kids’ project for Valentine’s Day! They’re simple enough for toddlers, fun enough […]

Seed Bead Pendant Necklace

This unique piece of jewelry is surprisingly easy to make. It’s just a matter of bending and wrapping wires until […]

Beaded Christmas Wreaths

These pretty beaded wreaths can be worn as earrings or necklaces or hung from the tree as ornaments. No special […]

Angel Pendant Necklace

Make a beautiful beaded angel pendant necklace. It makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

Grape Pendant Necklace

Create a grape pendant from purple beads. Hang it from a necklace, use it as a zipper pull, or add it […]

Jump Rings Necklace

This pretty necklace is made using jump rings. It’s an easy project for jewelry-making beginners to try.

Cat Pendant

Use seed beads to create a cool cat pendant. Wear it as a necklace, hang it as an ornament, or […]

Grape Pendant

This wire-wrapped grape pendant makes a pretty necklace, keychain, or zipper pull. Or use it to decorate a gift!

Shibori-Inspired Ribbon Necklace

This beautiful shibori-inspired necklace is made of ribbon, beads and glue. It looks much more difficult to make than it […]

S’mores Necklace

This s’mores necklace is great for summer camp, a family camping trip, or National S’mores Day (August 10)! It’s easy to […]

Wire Cat Necklace

Make a cute cat necklace out of nothing but wire! It’s an inexpensive and easy way to start making jewelry.

Bottle and Fish Pendant Necklace

This simple jewelry project is easy enough for beginners. It’s a fast project that can easily be adapted with other pendants […]

Minecraft Perler Bead Necklace

Perler beads make the perfect pixelated pendants for these Minecraft-themed necklaces. They’re fun and easy for kids to make.

Button Necklace

Create a pretty necklace using your favorite buttons. It’s easy to do, comfortable to wear, and quite sturdy.

Love Pendant

This beginner project is perfect for someone just learning to metal stamp. The finished piece makes a wonderful gift for a […]

Flower Pendant Necklace

Use 2-hole seed beads to create a lovely flower pendant. Use different colors to make flowers to fit each season!

Pearl Tree Necklace

Turn wire and beads into a beautiful tree pendant to wear as a necklace. Change out the color of beads […]

Bird Nest Pendant

Make an adorable bird nest pendant using wire and beads. It is best for teens with some jewelry making experience.

Birthstone-Inspired Pendants

These birthstone-inspired pendants are so easy to make. Wear them as jewelry, turn them into keychains, or attach them to […]