Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Categories

California Pride Necklace

Show off your California pride with this easy homemade necklace. Not from California? Switch it out for your state or […]

Hidden Money Jewelry Set

This looks like a normal necklace and earring set, but there’s a surprise – hidden money inside! This is such […]

Elephant Headband Craft

Make a cute elephant headband that you can wear. It’s a fun project to pear with a study of the […]

Darth Vader Sweatshirt

Use freezer paper and craft paint to turn a plain black hoodie into a Darth Vader sweatshirt. This craft is […]

Spider Ring

Great for a Halloween party or as a Halloween classroom project, our spider ring is simply made from chenille stems […]

Leaf Crown

Head out on a nature hike and collect beautifully colored fall leaves. Then turn them into a crown that kids […]

Balloon Bracelets

These colorful, super cool bracelets are made out of balloons! They’re easy to make and fun to wear. 

Bobby Pin Chevron Earrings

Teens love to be able to show off their crafty side by wearing their projects. These earrings are made from […]

Scribble Initial T-Shirt

Let your little ones scribble all over some plain t-shirts and create cool, original t-shirts with their own initials! Perfect […]

Sprinkle Resin Rings

Use real sprinkles to make pretty candy-colored jewelry! These adorable accessories are perfect for gift giving or wearing with your […]

Thumbprint Heart Necklace

Make a precious keepsake using a loved one’s thumbprint. This makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or […]

Flower Crown

Create a beautiful crown of flowers any girl will love. This hair accessory is perfect for a wedding, princess party, […]

Superhero Cuffs

Your little superhero with love accessorizing with these awesome cuffs. They’re easy to make and a fun recycling project since […]

Cardboard Handbags

These adorable bags are made from corrugated cardboard. Decorate them with colorful papers, beads, and gems to make a one-of-a-kind, […]

Paper Glasses

Let your creativity go wild when making fun glasses from cardstock. Add any decorative items you have on hand and […]

Yarrow Headband

Teens with knitting experience will enjoy making their own headband with a twist. The design is quite simple, using knit […]

Newspaper Party Hats

Recycle newspaper into these fun party hats! A great craft for a girl’s birthday party or any time she wants […]

Rainbow Costume for Three

Grab two friends or family members and dress up as a rainbow! If you can sew a straight line, you […]

Jester Hat

Kids can are sure to act silly while wearing these fancy jester hats. This easy construction paper project is lots […]

Glove Finger Puppets

Make adorable finger puppets using the fingers from mismatched or outgrown gloves. This is a great project for kids, with […]

Valentine Crown

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable paper heart crowns. Patterned to look like candy conversation hearts, your “sweets” will look […]

Crochet Heart Infinity Scarf

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to try this crochet heart motif infinity scarf. This project […]

Valentine’s Hat

Valentine Hat Add some fun and whimsy to Valentine’s Day with our valentine hat that wiggles when you walk. What […]

Stamped Initial Necklaces

Teens and tweens will love making these easy stamped initial necklaces. Make one for yourself and a bunch more as […]

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 […]

Hooded Owl Towel

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

Shrinky Dink Dog Tags

Calling all dog lovers! Make personalized Shrinky Dinks dog tags with this printable or create your own design. It’s easy and takes […]

Glitter Felt Hairbows

Make darling glittered hair bows from felt in every color of the rainbow. They are easy to make and fun […]

Patriotic T-Shirts

Create your own patriotic t-shirts using the Cricut. These shirts were made using printed heat-transfer vinyl. 

Wheely Cute Shirts

This ‘wheely’ cute shirt is made with a really fun technique – using fruit for stamps! Dried lemons are painted […]

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Alien Headband

These fun and funky alien headband are made from simple everyday craft items. Kids can create their own special alien […]

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Statue of Liberty Crown

Whether you’re celebrating indoors or having a good ol’ backyard barbecue, make your patriotic celebration extra festive with this awesome […]

Elastic Hair Ties

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

Paper Rings

Can you believe these beautiful faux agates are actually made of paper? This classic craft is so much fun!

Lego Necklaces

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

Spring Hat

This bright and cheery spring hat is made from a paper bowl and a paper plate! Let your creativity show […]

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 […]

Sweet Candy Rings

Sweet Candy Rings Make whimsical rings to hand out on Valentine’s Day. When your friends get tired of wearing their […]

Recycled Denim Beaded Bracelet

Make this cute beaded bracelet from the seam of an old pair of jeans. It’s a fun recycling project, especially […]

Jeweled Felt Crown

Is your little girl is a princess in disguise? Make her feel like royalty by helping her make this pretty […]

Scarecrow Hat

Sometimes a simple hat is all you need to create a costume for Halloween. This scarecrow hat is made from […]

Happy Jack T-Shirt

This cheerful jack-o-lantern will bring a smile to anyone’s face this Halloween. Teens can do this project independently, but younger […]

Superhero Party Masks

All you need is craft felt, thread and elastic to create superhero masks that your kids will love! These are […]

Candy Corn Earrings

Get in the Halloween spirit by making and wearing these cute candy corn inspired earrings. A great project for preteens […]

Spider Hat

These easy spider hats are so much fun! They’re great for Halloween or following a study of spiders. 

Newspaper Hat

It’s easy and inexpensive to make your own hat using newspaper. Decorate it with paint, ribbon, faux flowers, pipe cleaners, […]

Ponytail Ribbons

Add some sparkle to a plain jane ponytail using ribbons from your craft closet! Simple instructions to follow. Make adorable […]

Ladybug Baseball Hat

This cute ladybug hat is really easy to make, using a red hat and some fabric paint. Make one today!

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 […]

Silhoutte Charms Bracelet

Create a bracelet that Mom or Grandma will cherish forever, as it features the silhouette charms of her family. It’s […]