Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Shamrock Barrette

Add this lucky charm barrette to your child’s St. Patrick’s Day wear. Made from felt, these shamrocks are easily hand […]

Hippity Hoppity Headband

Create a bunny ear headband from chenille stems, tulle, and plenty of rhinestones. Your little bunnies will look adorable wearing […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace

Eric Carle fans will recognize this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar. This necklace craft is so much fun and provides practice […]

Lucky Shamrock Shoes

Lucky green shamrock shoes…perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! In just a few simple steps you can turn white canvas shoes […]

Felt Bracelets

These No-Sew Felt Bracelets are sweet and simple, perfect for an everyday craft or a birthday party activity. There’s so […]

Valentine’s Hat

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

Homemade Candy Rings

These adorable rose rings are made in molds from candy melts. So cute, so easy, and tasty, too!

Pixie Dust Necklace

This super simple Pixie Dust Jar Necklace inspired by Disney’s Tinkerbell will delight youngsters who believe in the power of […]

Galaxy Print Shoes

The “tie-dye” affect is even cuter when it’s used to make these adorable Galaxy print shoes! A fun way to […]

Scrabble Necklace

Create personalized necklaces for the Scrabble fans in your life. This project is quick and easy and makes a great […]

Spider Ring

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

Homemade Clown Costume

Here’s an adorable clown costume that your little ones can make themselves. What a great addition to your dress-up box […]

Egg Carton Cup Eyeballs

Get creative and turn these creepy eyeballs into a pin to wear. Or add a magnet and display them on […]

Cardboard Tube Princess Crown

Make the little girl in your life feel just like a star with an adorable cardboard tube princess crown! It’s […]

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Scroll Earrings

Jewelry making is a lot of fun and the results are stunning. Teens will love making these eye-catching earrings.

Alien Headband

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

Edible Tropical Lei

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

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Glove Finger Puppets

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

Strawberry Necklace

Have the kids paint a walnut to make this faux strawberry necklace they can wear.

Frog Baseball Hat

Turn a green baseball hat into an adorable frog that kids will love to wear. It’s easy to do!

Glittery Lace Crown

Make the little girls in your life happy with this glittery, sparkly lace crown tutorial. It’s a must-have for a […]

Scrabble Bracelets

Create beautiful bracelets for special friends and family using Scrabble tiles. Spell out names, inspirational words, or anything else.

Leaf Earrings

Create beautiful earrings with colorful fall leaves. You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to do!

Funky Summer Hat

Turn an old-fashioned straw hat and into a funky, feminine hat to wear this summer. The possibilities are endless.

Pineapple Necklace

Create a darling pineapple necklace using buttons and felt. This is a great project to help young crafters develop fine […]

Paper Plate Dory Visor

Create a cute paper plate visor inspired by Disney’s Dory. The tutorial also has instructions to make a Nemo visor.

Harry Potter Sorting Hat

Create an awesome Sorting Hat just like the one from Harry Potter. This paper mache project is great fun for […]

Spirograph Necklace

Combine two classic crafts, Spirograph and Shrinky Dinks, to make a cool necklace to wear. You won’t be able to […]

Doodle Shoes

Make these doodle shoes in just a few minutes with fabric markers! It’s such a fun way to show off […]

Colorful Summer Hat

Turn a plain hat into a gorgeous accessory for summer. This easy project is great fun for a group of […]

Decorated Summer Hat

Use paint pens, buttons, and your creativity to personalize a store-bought hat. It’s a perfect activity for summer!

Flower T-Shirt Rings

Create cute flower rings from an old t-shirt! It’s easy to do and a great way to give new life […]

Star Seed Bead Bracelet

Use seed beads to make a gorgeous star bracelet. Once you learn how to make one star, it’s just a […]

Easy Multi-Layer Bracelet

This multi-layer bracelet is very quick and easy to make. No jewelry-making tools or experience needed!

S’mores Necklace

This s’mores necklace is great for summer camp, a family camping trip, or National S’mores Day (August 10)! It’s easy to […]

Big Clown Tie

Big Clown Tie Dress up like a clown with this oversized tie! Anything goes when it comes to the colors and […]

Wire-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet

Make a fun wire-wrapped bangle bracelet that is just your style. It’s easy to do and requires no special skill or […]

Button Necklace

Create a pretty necklace using your favorite buttons. It’s easy to do, comfortable to wear, and quite sturdy.

Glass Bead Earrings

These glass bead earrings are so pretty and not too difficult to make. Once you learn how, make more for […]

Paper Rings

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

Twigs Wool Brooch

This simple piece of jewelry is completely one-of-a-kind! It’s easy to make using twigs and wool yarn.

New Year’s Party Hats

Craft fun hats to wear this New Year’s Eve! It’s easy to do and they can be customized for other […]

Frankenstein Shirt

Halloween and Frankenstein go hand in hand, so this is the perfect time to make a fun Frankenstein shirt! This […]

Darth Vader Sweatshirt

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

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Two Minute Twisted Bracelets

These colorful twisted bracelets literally take only minutes to make. Kids will love creating these fast and easy accessories.

Four-Strand Woven Bracelet

Take friendship bracelets to the next level with this intricate four-strand woven bracelet. This takes some time, but the results are […]

Coffee Sleeve Bracelet

Save your coffee sleeve and turn it into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! There are so […]

Felt Flower Hair Tie

Make your own cute felt hair accessory using felt and colorful beads. These are a fun group activity.