Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

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 […]

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.

Hammered Metal Jewelry

Hammered metal jewelry is a craft that looks expensive, is easy to do, and requires only a few tools and […]

Acorn Face Necklace

Put a smile on your child with this cute acorn face necklace. It’s a fun and adorable jewelry craft for […]

Acorn Bracelets

Take a look at these cool acorn bracelets. It’s a perfect fall craft for kids that like to make their […]

Yarn Necklace

It only takes about five minutes to make this inexpensive no-sew necklace. So easy and so cute!

Melted Bottle Jewelry

Crafting with shrink plastic can get expensive, but not if you use empty plastic bottles. Turn your decorated shrink art […]

Ombre Shibori Tie Dye Top

Make a gorgeous shirt using the ancient shibori technique. Bright and bold colors really make this design pop.

Shark Mittens

Learn how to make these positively darling shark themed mittens. They are super sweet and double as puppets!

Shark Fin Shirt

We love this adorable shirt that comes complete with its own shark fin! Fun for boys who love sharks, and […]

Shark Jewelry

If you’re a shark fan, you are going to love cutting up a toy shark and turning it into several […]

DIY Shark Socks

We love these socks that look like a shark is eating your foot! Great fun, especially for those shark loving […]

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Duct Tape Sleeve Bunchers

Add fun flair to your oversized t-shirts with these cute duct tape Sleeve Bunchers.  Customize them with your favorite colors and […]

Angel Earrings

Make guardian angel earrings with white pearls and silvery wires.  This project requires basic jewelry-making skills and tools.

Leather Cord Bracelet

This leather cord bracelet is very easy to make, even for beginners.  A fun project to do at camp, at […]

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 […]

Glowing Bug Necklace

Make this easy craft before leaving for a camping trip, or even on the way to your destination. After dark, […]

Kid’s Graduation Cap

Help your preschooler or kindergartener make their own graduation cap. A fun way to celebrate a special milestone and also […]

Ribbon Embellished Hair Comb

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

Faux Stacked Bracelets

This bracelet is as fun to make as it is to wear. Quick, easy and inexpensive. Children will need bending […]

Shrink Plastic Bunny Charm

Make an adorable shrink plastic bunny charm, perfect for a necklace, bracelet, a hairpin, brooch, or keychain. A wonderful accessory […]

Lace Earrings

Turn lace scraps into beautiful handmade earrings. They are simple to make and are great to give as gifts.