Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Bow Hair Ties

These no-sew bow hair ties are inexpensive, easy to make and totally customizable.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

Rainbow Ribbon Gift Wrap

Dress up plain white paper with a rainbow of inexpensive curling ribbons.  So colorful and fun!

Mint Tin Suitcase

Turn an empty mint tin into a cute suitcase with a little ribbon and glue!  Then use those mini suitcases […]

Ribbon Bow and Pearl Bracelet

Make a sweet ribbon pearl bracelet for your sweet little princess.  Older children can help put this together, while children of […]

July 4th Favor

Fill a bag with candy, add the printable label, and you’ve got a great little favor for the fourth!  Easy to […]

4th of July Ribbon Wand

Show your red, white and blue this 4th of July with this simple ribbon wand!  Change out the colors for different holidays […]

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.

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 […]

Father’s Day Pencil Cup

Turn an empty can into a cool suit and tie pencil holder.  This make a fun gift for Father’s Day or […]

Garden Seed Storage Box

Use Mod Podge and scraps of fabric to dress up a tin box to use to hold garden seed packets. […]

Pink Butterfly Headband

Your little girl will love helping make this pretty pink butterfly headband.  The butterfly is made from suede cord.

Rainbow Ribbon Necklace

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

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 […]

Flower Headband with Buttons

Make a cute headband with buttons and homemade felt flowers.  Young girls will love picking out the felt and button colors […]

Candy Lei

Celebrate a special occasion with fun and easy candy leis.  Personalize them with the recipient’s favorite candies, school colors, etc.

Highlighter Roll

Help your child create this cute and colorful highlighter roll to give to a special teacher.  Or, adapt this idea […]

Ribbon-Wrapped Headband

Hair accessories are so cute, but the store-bought kind are often expensive and can’t easily be customized.  Help your daughter […]

Stuffed Bunny

This little stuffed bunny requires only basic sewing skills.  A fun project for a child who is learning to sew.

No-Sew Monogrammed Tote

Create a monogrammed tote, a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day or any occasion.  This no-sew project requires […]

Pocket Mirror

Kids can make this pretty p ocket mirror for Mom for Mother’s Day.  It also makes a nice gift for […]

Ribbon Embellished Hair Comb

Use ribbon to embellish a plain hair comb. This makes a pretty statement and is great for matching with outfits!

Candy Carrot Cone

Learn how to make a cute little carrot you can use as an Easter decoration or give it as a […]

Washcloth Bunnies

Using any color washcloths and some craft supplies you probably have around the house, create these washcloth bunnies. Easy to follow […]

Easter Pinwheel Centerpiece

Create this eye pleasing Easter centerpiece that will give the kids the promise of something fun to play with after […]

Flower Candy Holder

This fancy ribbon flower can hold candy or any small treat. You can even hide your tiniest treasures in here!

Swallows on a Stick

Draw swallows and glue them with ribbons in a stick and you have a fun spring craft!

Metal Washer Accessories

Looking for a party craft for your tween or teen? Make necklaces or hair accessories out of ribbon and washers!

Simple Ribbon Hair Bow

How to make a simple hair bow out of pink and ivory ribbons? This article is going to show the […]

3-Layered Bow-Tie Hair Bow

This tutorial will show you how to make a pretty triple-layered bow tie hair bow out of pink and dark […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Clip

This tutorial is to show you how to make a lovely ribbon flower hair clip with mother of pearl buttons […]

Mardi Gras Masks

Use felt, flowers, sequins, ribbons and trims to make gorgeous masks for Mardi Gras. A stunning project that is easy […]

Simple Heart Hair Clip

Make a sweet, simple heart clip for your little girl in five minutes flat using this tutorial. Great for any […]

Paper Plate Heart Pocket

Learn how to turn 2 paper plates into a heart-shaped pocket that can be used to collect Valentines.

Hanging Heart Decoration

We had the kids crumple up tissue paper and glue to wooden heart shapes. We then hot glued grapevine to […]

Tissue Paper Heart Wreath

Spruce up your home with this fun Valentine craft for kids. You will “love” seeing your little one make this […]

Miss Piggy’s Glam Mirror

Craft your own mini hand mirror, just like style diva Miss Piggy would use! Start with craft spoons and circles, […]

Super SImple Felt Hearts

These felt hearts are hand-sewn with love. They’re attached to a ribbon and can be used as bookmarks, light pulls, […]

Braided Ribbon Bracelet

These braided bracelets made from ribbon are great for a sleepover or making as gifts. Fun friendship bracelets or for […]

Rosebud Fairy Lights

These Rosebud Fairy Lights are perfect for Valentine’s Day, a garden party, a girl’s room or any place you want […]

Multi Strand Ribbon Bracelet

Follow this tutorial to make a valentine day gift for your lover! The combination of pearl and porcelain flowers is […]

Braided Headbands with Ribbon

Here you’ll learn how to make braided headbands with ribbon. Once you understand this pattern and the skill, you can […]

Ribbon Christmas Tree

This is a Christmas tree ornament made of ribbon and felt. I believe that this red and green Christmas tree […]

Miniature Christmas Wreaths

Tutorial for miniature (real!) Christmas wreaths. Perfect for gift tags and more. Free printable Victorian ribbon banner labels.

Snowman Name Craft

This simple snowman craft is a fun project for a cold winter’s day. There is lots of room for creativity […]

Peek-a-Boo Santa

Use this “peek-a-boo” Santa as a plant stake, tuck him into wreath or place him between the branches of the […]

Holiday Star Wreath

This beautiful wreath of stars is a great way to use up paper scraps. A fun project for the holidays.

Cork Angel

Turn a cork and a few other basic materials into a beautiful angel. Make one as a tree decoration or […]