Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Felt Christmas Tree

Create a beautiful tree ornament from circles of colorful felt. Young children will need adult help, but school age children […]

Felt Dreidel Ornaments

Use these beautiful Hanukkah ornaments to decorate for the holidays or as gift toppers. You can even use them for […]

Cardboard Box Mailbox

Turn a recycled cardboard box into a play mailbox that’s ready to hold a lot of mail. It’s great for […]

Christmas Gift Card Holder

Learn how to make a really easy gift card holder that hangs on the Christmas tree and makes the gift […]

T-shirt Painter’s Smock

Turn your old t-shirts into painter’s smocks for the kids to use when they create! This is a great recycling […]

Dragon Hooded Towel

Make a dragon hooded towel (or call it a dinosaur if you prefer) for your baby, toddler, preschooler or young […]

Easy Upcycled Minion Costume

This upcycled Minion Halloween costume is so easy to make from old clothing! The legs from old cut-off jeans get […]

Library Bag

This tutorial shows how to make your child their very own library bag, a great way to encourage reading! Let […]

Hooded Owl Towel

Whoooo doesn’t loves adorable hooded towels? Make this sweet owl in any color you like for your baby or toddler […]

Pumpkin Baby Bib

Sew an adorable bib for a special baby this Halloween season. This one is a jack-o-lantern, but you could make […]

TV Remote Caddy

This caddy is a convenient way to store remotes, cords, magazines, or whatever else you need. By sewing your own, […]

Sock Monsters

Don’t throw your odd socks away. Instead, transform them into monsters! This is a great project for young children, as […]

Round Drawstring Makeup Bag

Learn how to sew your own round drawstring make up bag. This project is really trendy and allows you to […]

Triangle Purse

Learn how to sew a fully-lined triangular coin pouch with no exposed seams. This cute little project has lots of […]

Mickey Parade Waver

Going to the parade? Let Mickey lend you a hand waving on your favorite floats! The bright white felt glovereally […]

Rainbow Cloud Pin Display

Create an adorable cloud with rainbow rays to display buttons and pins. You could also use it to hold barrettes […]

Fabric Garland for the 4th of July

Decorate for Independence Day or another patriotic occasion with this sturdy fabric garland. Change out the colors to make versions […]

Lunch Bag

Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s environmentally friendly, […]

Felt Lion Puppet

Create a cute lion puppet from felt and then put on a puppet show! It’s an easy sewing project that […]

Lost Tooth Pillow

Create this whimsical monster pillow to hold loose teeth…and money from the Tooth Fairy!  The instructions include a sewing version and […]

Elastic Hair Ties

Fold over elastic hair ties are popular but quite expensive to buy. Make your own creaseless hair ties in 2 […]

Bucket Hat

Learn how to make reversible bucket hats in various sizes to suit every member of the family. The best part […]

Fabric Daffodils

Daffodils are one of the most beautiful things about spring. These fabric daffodils will add color indoors that will never […]

Fabric Placemats

Homemade placemats are so easy and quick to make. This tutorial shows you exactly how to sew professional looking placemats.

Microwave Potato Bag

Learn how to sew handy microwave potato bags to give as gifts. This kitchen tool makes it quick and easy […]

Glamorous Hobby Horse

Decked out in feathers and jewels, this pretty hobby horse is waiting for a little girl to play with her! […]

Fabric Scrap Rainbow Pillow

Gather up a rainbow’s worth of fabric scraps and turn them into this gorgeous rainbow pillow. This is a fun […]

Sunglass or Eyeglass Case

Make a protective case for your glasses or sunglasses with fabrics that perfectly match your style. After you master the […]

Easy Tea Cozy

This tea cozy makes a great gift for the tea drinkers in your life. It’s an easy sewing pattern that […]

Carrot Garland

Decorate for spring with this cute carrot garland. This easy sewing project is a great way to use up all […]

Felt Easter Eggs and Bunny

Decorate for springtime with homemade bunny and Easter egg mini pillows. This simple sewing project is suitable for sewing novices […]

Chapstick Holder

This lip balm keychain will help you keep your chapstick easily accessible. Sew up several and attach them to your […]

Easy Origami Bag

This origami tote bag folds up nice and small, and is easy to wash, quick to make, and lasts a […]

Craft Stick Kawaii Rainbow

Make an adorable Kawaii Rainbow using colored craft sticks. This fun decoration is great for St. Patrick’s Day, a rainbow-themed […]

Superhero Hooded Towel

These superhero towels make water play and bathtime extra fun. The tutorial shows how to make Batman, Captain America, and […]

Fabric Easter Eggs

Plastic eggs and hard-boiled eggs are common during Easter, but plush Easter eggs should be just as popular! These pretty […]

Fabric Book Cover

Keep your books nice, clean, and safe with this practical fabric book cover. Make one to use for the book […]

Peek A Boo Toy Sack

These peek-a-boo sacks are the perfect answer to keeping the toys picked up, while allowing the kids to see what’s […]

Rice Heating Pad

Even sewing newbies will be able to make these microwavable, rice-filled heating pads. Sew more than one, because they make […]

Soap Saver Pouch

Make these cute soap bags to take to take camping or to use at home. Not only they are cute […]

Polar Bear Hoop Wreath

Celebrate winter with this adorable Polar Bear Hoop Wreath hanging on your front door. It’s made with a simple wooden […]

Fleece Ear Warmer

Learn how easy it is to make a fleece ear warmer headband to wear in the winter. This easy sewing […]

Sweater Mittens

Don’t throw out those sweaters you won’t be wearing anymore! Learn how to repurpose them into wonderful, cozy, and warm […]

Heart Garland

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this heart garland. It can be made from felt or paper, with sewing and no-sew […]

Valentine’s Day Gnome Stuffies

Let your whole tribe know you love them GNOME matter what with these Valentine’s Day Gnome Stuffies! They’re quick and […]

Peanut Butter and Jelly Game

Create felt peanut butter and jelly sandwich components to play an old game idea given new life. The sturdy felt […]

Tortilla Warmer

Make a fabric tortilla warmer in less than half an hour. This sewing project is straightforward and the resulting warmer […]

Imposter Plushie

Follow the step-by-step tutorial to make your very own Among Us imposter plush. This is such a fun project if […]

Zero Waste Sponges

Learn how to make cute reusable kitchen sponges for yourself and to give as gifts in as little as 5 […]

Easy Stuffed Penguins

Make your own stuffed felt penguins using the simple sewing pattern. The tutorial has ideas for a whole family of […]

Tooth Fairy Pillow

This charming tooth fairy pillow makes a wonderful gift for a young child. The pillow is easy to make and […]