Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Colorful Recycled Denim Beads

Here’s a fun way to recycle the jeans that your kids have outgrown by turning them into fashionable jewelry. Strips […]

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, […]

Leaf-Imprinted Clay Necklace

This stunning necklace is both easy and inexpensive to make. It makes a wonderful gift for a child to give […]

Lego Necklaces

Create a cute necklace any Lego fan will adore. Plan to make several and give them as gifts!

Edible Gem Cookie Necklace

Make edible jewels that girls can wear, a perfect take away gift for a birthday party or sleepover! This is […]

Ring-a-Lings Necklaces

These pretty necklaces have the look of glass enamel but are easily created by painting a metal washer with nail […]

Duct Tape Mardi Gras Beads

Make your own Mardi Gras beads this year using drinking straws and duct tape! These easy to make beads are […]

Candy Heart Necklace

Kids of all ages will find it easy to construct their own marshmallow and licorice string necklaces. It’s a sweet […]

Kid Art Necklace

Transform kid drawings into a fun wearable necklace using Shrinky Dinks. This makes a great gift for Mom, Grandma, or […]

Beaded Flower Choker Necklace

Make a unique and colorful beaded flower necklace that you’ll love to show off. Once you learn how to make […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

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

Paper Bead Bracelets

Learn how fun and easy it is to make Paper Bead Jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Girls will love […]

Pearl Flower Necklace

Learn how to design a necklace featuring clever flower shapes made with glass beads and pearls. This project is best […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Make your own adorable pet rock necklace following  the easy step-by-step instructions with pictures. Let your creativity shine!

Diamond Art Monogram Necklace

Create a sparkly monogram necklace in just minutes using Diamond Art. It’s a very easy project that is beginner-friendly.

Lucky Charm Necklace

Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day! Paper shamrocks and painted noodles fit perfectly together on a piece of string to […]

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace

Improve your beading skills by working on this heart-shaped pendant. Use traditional Valentine’s Day colors like pinks and reds, or […]

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 […]

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.

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.