Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Button Ornament

This DIY Button Ornament is simple to make and costs very little; you probably have most of what you need […]

Christmas Keepsake Ornament

This ornament is not only cute, but provides a little snapshot of the child’s personality. A wonderful keepsake to look […]

Almond Bird Ornament

Turn an almond into an adorable bird ornament! A fun way to bring a touch of nature to your Christmas […]

Glass Marble Ornaments

Images glued between two glass disks make personalized Christmas ornaments so easy to create. Even young hands can handle most […]

Yarn Wrapped Ornament

This is the perfect ornament for using up your little scraps of yarn. Because this uses hot glue, it is […]

Snow Globe Ornaments

Create beautiful snow globe ornaments featuring your child’s artwork. A fun gift for grandparents and other family members at Christmas.

Precious Pinecone Ornament

This award winning clay ornament features a 2″ long pine cone in hazelnut with glitter and snow trimmed edges. Green […]

Paper Parol Ornament

Make a beautiful Christmas ornament inspired by intricate, star-shaped lanterns from the Philippines. Called paról, these ornaments represent the Star […]

Ladybug Reindeer

Make this clever reindeer ornament with a wooden ladybug cutout, two cacti cutouts, and some paint! Easy craft for kids […]

Baby Jesus Ornament

Jesus is the Reason for the Season! This little ornament is so simple, even the very young could make these! […]

Balsa Board Santa

Kids can make this Santa! With his no-sew hat and his air-dry clay mustache, add a little free form holiday […]

Ruler Reindeer

This is a fun project for kids to make! You can use a ruler to make it a clever gift […]

Snowman Snowflake Ornament

This snowflake ornament takes on a whole new dimension when you add the button plug snowman face! What a great […]

Magic Reindeer Treat

Create a paper reindeer ornament to go with magic reindeer treat. The recipe is simple and fun and so is […]

Snowman Classroom Ornament

These Schoolroom Snowman Ornaments are quick and easy to whip up for all your classmates, teachers, and school staff. Just […]

Faux Cupcake Ornaments

These miniature faux cupcake ornaments make wonderful gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. A fun project to do with […]

Beaded Christmas Ornaments

Make simple and colorful ornaments for Christmas using pipe cleaners and wooden beads. A great project for improving dexterity!

Painted Flat Marble Ornaments

Discover how easy it is to make these adorable painted holiday ornaments for Christmas. Would made great gift toppers too.

Borax Crystal Hearts

With just a few simple ingredients, it is easy to make lovely crystal ornaments. Make hearts for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks […]

Homemade Clay

Make some homemade clay and then the sky is the limit for creating fun things. Tags, ornaments, medallions and more […]

3-D Paper Heart Ornament

Hang this three-dimensional heart as a fun and festive Valentine’s decoration. Make several to decorate for a party.

Salt Dough Window Heart

Make a heart ornament out of salt dough to hang in your window this Valentine’s Day. Simple, inexpensive, and so […]

Craft Stick Reindeer

Craft sticks and felt create the structure of this reindeer ornament. Googly eyes, a red pom pom, and a brown […]

Stenciled Glass Ornaments

Even little crafters can get in on the fun with these simple stenciled ornaments! Clear plastic ornaments plus some paint […]

Felt Tree Ornaments

These easy to make felt trees are a great first sewing project for little crafters! All you need are beads, […]

Peanut-Pretzel Reindeer

Peanuts, pretzels, and a red candy nose come together to make these adorable Rudolph ornaments. This craft is perfect for […]

Puzzle Piece Reindeer

Make a quick and easy ornament or gift-topper from puzzle pieces. This is a great way to upcycle puzzles that […]

Pom Pom Decorations

Make your own holiday tree decorations with a few inexpensive items from Michaels Art Store, and about a half hour […]

Tree Ornament Magnets

If you have ornaments that can no longer be hung on the tree, recycle them into refrigerator magnets. Very simple […]

Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornaments

This Christmas tree ornament was made with a cinnamon stick and fabric. It smells wonderful and is a great project […]

Painted Wood Penguins

these sweet wood painted penguins would make great gift toppers, place holders or ornaments. Penguins are a fun part of […]

Popsicle Stick Ornament

Make a Christmas ornament using craft sticks and pearls. Easy to do with your kids! Can be done in every colors […]

Yarn Wrapped Stars

Yarn Wrapped (Wire Wrapped too) star ornaments are a fun way to get your little one involved in the holiday […]

Cardinal Ornament

This cute cardinal ornament that will look beautiful set in the branches of your tree. Here’s an easy tutorial that […]

Yarn Ball Snowman Ornament

These snowmen are made by wrapping a styrofoam ball with white yarn. Details include a knitted hat and a braided […]

Christmas Beaded Stars

Make these pretty beaded stars for Christmas, great for gift toppers, decorations to scatter on the holiday table, or ornaments […]

Halloween Centerpiece

This fun and colorful Halloween centerpiece is a great project to make with little crafters. All you need is some […]

Beaded Wreath

Kids will love stringing on tri-beads and creating this fun Christmas ornament. Great as a gift topper, for hanging on […]

Shakespeare Terrarium

A fun gardening craft for kids that uses glass ornaments to hold pretty plants. Hang them outside or in a […]

Baby Jesus Ornament

This ornament is what Christmas is all about. Craft this felt Baby Jesus ornament in just a few minutes using […]

Paper Christmas Tree Ornaments

Have a beginner sewer in the family? Give her/him some practice by sewing together these Christmas tree ornaments. It’s a […]

Cardboard Mini Wreaths

These mini wreaths were made by little hands and so were the felt flowers. These sweet wreaths can be ornaments […]

Easy Fabric Bauble

Revamp your old baubles or make them from scratch. Make a onesies keepsake too. A great Christmas craft for kids.

iPhone Ornament

Make an iPhone ornament by printing on fabric for the iPhone lover in your life (you can also add an […]

Edible Ornaments

Make edible decorations with the children using cookie cutter, sprinkles, frosting and sugar. Hang with yarn and enjoy!

Walnut Baby

Traditional crafts from Germany: Walnut Babies. So cute and super fun to make!

Salt Dough Ornaments

Simple, fun salt dough ornaments are perfect for kids or adult’s creations too!

Dried Oranges

Dry your own oranges to use as Christmas decorations. These make lovely ornaments or are great displayed in a bowl!

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkeys

These cute festive Thanksgiving pilgrim turkeys will gobble their way into your grateful festivities and they’re simple enough for kids […]

Physalis Elves

Cute and simple elves made from Physalis or Chinese Lanterns. Very cute and fun for the holidays, make great ornaments!