Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Stuffed Felt Cat

This stuffed felt cat is adorable and easy to do – a winning combination! It’s a good project for kids […]

Felt Flower Pillow

This lovely felt pillow looks complicated to make, but it’s not! The pillow and leaves have simple hand-stitching, while the […]

Felt Puppy

This adorable little puppy is made of felt, with two seed beads for eyes. It’s a simple sewing project that […]

Fabric Tote Bag

Create your own tote bag in less than 45 minutes. This project is best for kids with sewing experience.

Felt Ocean Key Chain

This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]

Circus Animal Cookie Pillows

These delightful pillows will make you smile every time you see them! They’re inspired by circus animal cookies and are […]

Felt Strawberry Ice Cream

Turn felt into a cute little ice cream craft. This easy sewing craft is a great way for beginners to […]

Stuffed Fabric Ball

These colorful, stuffed fabric balls make a great project for kids who are learning to sew. Not only can you […]

Homemade Bean Bag Chair

Store-bought bean bag chairs are pricy, but it’s inexpensive and easy to make your own. This is a good project for kids […]

Easy Felt Bird in a Cage

This lovely bird and birdcage are made of felt and feature seed beads sewn on as accents. This simple project is a […]

Vintage-Style Felt Wallet

Create your own wallet from your favorite colors of felt! This sewing project is inexpensive and makes a lovely gift.

Plastic Bag Earrings

This unique pair of earrings is made from a plastic bag! What a fun way to reuse something that would otherwise […]

Felt Flower Pot

Turn felt, foam and pom poms into a beautiful “pot” of flowers! It makes a beautiful decoration to enjoy year […]

Fabric Painted Cushions

Kids will love making their own cushion that shows off their artwork. Begin by using fabric paint to decorate fabric, […]

Sewing With Kids

This article is full of tips and factors to consider when teaching a child to use a sewing machine. Follow […]

Robot Appliqué Templates

  Add a cute robot applique to either fabric or paper crafts. There are nine different robot templates in the […]

Felt Ice Cream Pops

These felt ice cream pops couldn’t be cuter and they’re easy enough for sewing beginners to make. Be sure to […]

Beaded Felt Mushroom

This pretty mushroom craft is made of felt and decorated with dozens of tiny seed beads. Sewing them in place […]

Funfetti Pretzel Pillow

Turn a pair of whimsical tube socks into an adorable pretzel pillow! No sewing machine is required – just some […]

Leaf Hair Comb

This leaf comb is put together using hot glue and a little bit of hand sewing. No jewelry-making experience or […]

Felt Heart Ornaments

Make cute felt hearts to give to someone you love. This is a very easy sewing project suitable for a […]

Tassel scarf

Turn a plain scarf into something unique with tassel details! It’s easy to do and is suitable for girls with […]

Denim Jeans Potholder

Make a fun potholder from old denim jeans. This sewing project is easy enough for a beginner.

Felt Flower Bouquet

Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers using felt! This project makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Teacher […]

Felt Bunny Electronics Case

This cute felt container can hold hand-held video games or other electronics. It’s a great sewing project for a beginner.

Felt Strawberry

This adorable felt strawberry is a fun project for kids who are learning to sew. They’ll be proud to display […]

Felt Lucky Clover

Use felt, buttons and miniature pearls to make a pretty lucky clover for St. Patrick’s Day. Wear it as a […]

Felt Strawberries

Turn felt into darling little strawberries. This is an excellent project to introduce hand sewing to young crafters.

Huggable Momster

Make a darling little Momster that’s totally huggable, easy to sew and with endless possibilities to create your own unique, lovable […]

Lavender Pillows

These pretty, colorful pillows are filled with lavender. This is an excellent project to introduce children to sewing.

Candy Cane Felt Pouch

Make your own Candy Cane Felt Pouch to fill with all sorts of goodies. This is an easy and affordable […]

Pom Pom Felt Stockings

These cute felt pom pom stockings are the perfect favor size to stuff with treats! They’re easy to make and […]

Stuffed Christmas Tree

Introduce children to simple hand-sewing with this easy stuffed Christmas tree craft. It uses a basic whip stitch and only […]

Felt Snowflake

Create a beautiful snowflake out of felt. It makes a lovely ornament or gift topper, or you can attach it […]

Easy Color Block Throw Pillows

These color block pillows are very easy to make using your favorite colors. This is an excellent project for preteens […]

Embroidered Mouse Pad

Upgrade a basic inexpensive mouse pad using embroidery. It’s a lot of fun and could be made with any patterns […]

Felt Breakfast Food

It’s easier than you might think to make these delicious-looking breakfast foods out of felt sheets! They’re lots of fun […]

Drawstring Bag

Make a simple Drawstring Bag with French seams. This bag requires no lining and can be made with any sturdy […]

Minion Pillow

This minion pillow couldn’t be cuter! For the ultimate slumber party activity, let each guest make their own minion pillow.

Felt Color Wheel

This cute felt color wheel is a great way to teach kids about colors. Velcro on each piece lets kids […]

Darth Maul and Yoda Costumes

These simple Darth Maul and Yoda costumes are perfect for little Star Wars fans. Wear them on Halloween or for everyday […]

Felt Cupcakes: Four Ways

Follow the instructions to make four different styles of felt cupcakes. They are perfect for kitchen pretend play.

Kawaii Apple Purse

It’s so easy to make this cute paper apple purse. Just print, punch and sew, then fill it with goodies!

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Customize a plain pencil cup with embroidery thread! Add your initial, patterns or any other designs you can dream up.

Easy Star Wars Blankets

Cozy up with your favorite Star Wars characters! These blankets are a great project to do with kids. They also […]

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Print out these cute Matryoshka nesting doll lacing cards, then use them to practice stitching. It’s a great quiet-time activity.

Beginner’s Skirt

This simple skirt is perfect for kids with no sewing experience. With just a meter of fabric and some elastic, you’ll […]

Totoro Felt Pin

Make a cute Totoro-inspired felt pin or pendant. This needlecraft project is simple enough for beginners.

Ribbon Hair Clip with Pearls

Make a pretty ribbon hair clip for yourself or as a gift. It’s easy to learn and doesn’t take long to […]

Envelope Clutch

A sleek envelope clutch will never go out of style. This project takes a bit of time, but it’s so […]

Tie-Dyed T-Shirt Quilt

Make a tie-dyed t-shirt quilt as a summer kids’ craft. Then use the quilt for summer family picnics and beach […]

‘Up’ Necklace

This adorable pendant necklace is inspired by the Pixar movie, “Up.” What a fun and uplifting project for kids to make!

Buckle Pillow for Toddlers

Toddlers all seem to go through that “buckle everything” phase. This buckle pillow will keep them busy and also help […]

Felt Sandwich Set

Felt food is safe, colorful, soft, long-lasting and lots of fun for pretend play! This tutorial includes instructions to make […]

Felt Cell Phone

Make a soft cell phone from felt with this tutorial. It’s fun for pretend play for younger children or as […]

Bowl Cover

This fun beginner sewing project also teaches eco-friendly ideals. Instead of using plastic wrap, make your own re-usable custom bowl […]