Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Decoupage Earrings

Girls can create cool new earrings by decoupaging fabric onto earrings they no longer wear. A great way to repurpose […]

VIP Backstage Passes

For your next movie night or movie-themed birthday party, use colourful product tags to make VIP backstage passes. Anyone wearing […]

Upcycled Tie Skirt

The perfect way to recycle and repurpose all those old ties. Great statement skirt for teens!

Paper Bead Tutorial

Colorful, patterned scrapbook paper can be turned into a pretty necklace in just a few simple steps. A fun craft […]

10-Minute Knotted Bracelet

Use twine and seed beads to create a simple summery bracelet. A fun slumber party or weekend craft project for […]

Fingerprint Charm Bracelet

Make a polymer clay keepsake charm to add to a bracelet or necklace preserving your child’s fingerprint. Makes the perfect […]

Flowing Ribbon Bracelet

Watch the ribbons whirl and twirl as the girls dance around having fun with their ribbon bracelets. Every little fairy […]

#1 Dad Olympic Medal

Dad will feel like an Olympic winner when he wears this medal. Not only for Dads, though, the medals can […]

10-Minute Friendship Bracelet

Simple woven bracelet incorporating a charm – raid your stash and use rings, buttons, links to make easy and interesting […]

Ballet Tutu Flip Flops

Your little ballerina will want several pairs of these adorable ballet flip flops, ranging in all different colors! Made from […]

4th of July T-Shirts

These fancy July 4th t-shirts are quick and easy to make, taking less than 10 minutes to pull it altogether! […]

Easy Headbands

Chances are you already have the items on hand to make these pretty headbands. Recycle old or outgrown clothing to […]

Zip Tie Link Bracelet

A funky, cool projects that turns colorful zip ties into snazzy link bracelets. Make a few to wear and trade!

Water Bottle Beach Craft

An awesome craft for older teenage girls – beach necklaces made from recycled water bottles. A fun way to show […]

Fringed T-Shirt

As summer in, brighten up your wardrobe with a fun, fringed t-shirt. Great project for weekend sleepovers or for a […]

Denim Apron

Turn an old pair of jeans into an apron! Great for tweens and teens to wear for crafting or cooking!

Chime Bracelet

Scour the beach for pretty little seashells to make this chime bracelet. Easy for tweens and teen to do by […]

Best Friend Puzzle Necklace

Best friends are priceless – make interlocking puzzle necklaces for the two of you to wear. Personalize them in your […]

Neon Drinking Straw Necklace

Who would imagine that this pretty necklace would be made from drinking straws! Fun to make during slumber or birthday […]

Duct Tape Purse

We’re putting duct tape to work again… This time we’ve created a funky, cool purse – a cool project for […]

Special Ties for Dad

Using fabric paint or fabric markers, kids can turn an ordinary tie into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift! Younger children […]

Pretty Nails

Tweens and teens will have fun turning their nails into pretty works of art using printed paper. Perfect for keeping […]

Macrame Patriotic Bracelet

Celebrate Memorial Day or Independence Day by wearing red, white and blue! Great project for summer camp or day groups […]

Patriotic Handprint T-Shirt

Kids will love helping with this wearable craft. Paint their hands red, white and blue to make handprint American flags […]

Hero Medal

This Memorial Day, make a medal for that special hero in your life or display it on a photo of […]

Glowing Bug Necklace

Light up the night sky with these glow stick bug necklaces. Fun to wear for camping, playing outdoors in the […]

Paper Poppies

The poppy has become the flower symbol for Memorial Day. Display these paper poppies to show your patriotism for those […]

Penne Statement Necklace

This craft allows you to play with your food! Made from dried pasta, this is a great craft for tweens […]

Flag Shirts

Pretty red, white and blue American flag shirts to celebrate Memorial Day. Made with adorable ruffles for little girls or […]

Mother’s Day Brooch

Make Mom a pretty brooch to wear on Mother’s Day. Made from fabric scraps, this is a quick and easy […]

Popsicle Dress

Using dyes, turn a boring dress into a hot new summer fave! Tweens and teens will have fun turning old […]

Pretty Posy Pins

Make mom a pretty posy pin for her to wear when you take her out for Mother’s Day. Pretty piece […]

Bandana Shorts

Little girl’s shorts made from only two bandanas – a frugal project that can be sewn together quickly. Very light […]

Yo Gabba Gabba Shirts

Yo Gabba Gabba fans will love wearing shirts that resembles their favorite TV characters. Easy step-by-step instructions are provided for […]

Fused Plastic Candy Belts

Using recycled candy and soda bottle wrappers, we’ve created this super cool belt. A fun addition to any girl’s spring […]

Plastic Bottle Bracelet

Would you believe that these pretty bracelets are made from recycled plastic bottles? Little girls can get creative decorating the […]

Japanese Scoubie Dolls

Try your hand a macrame with the Japanese Scoubie Dolls. Our tutorial incluses step-by-step pictures to show you the way. […]

Sand Paper Printed T-Shirts

A t-shirt, crayons, sand paper and an iron are all that you need to create fun personalized shirts. Kids of […]

Sock Cupcakes

A quick and easy gift idea for Easter, birthday presents or even for Mother’s Day. Read on to see how […]

Teggings

Recycle those outgrown tights! Mix and match 2 or more pairs of outgrown tights to create a pretty new set […]

No-Sew Birthday Number Shirt

Don’t have a sewing machine but want to create a shirt for your child’s birthday? You can! Follow these easy […]

Color Your Hair with Chalk

If your tweens and teens like to add their own flair to their hair and clothes, we have the perfect […]

Easter Tees

These painted bunny and chick t-shirts are a fun way to celebrate Easter and spring. The shirts are easy to […]

Painted Sneakers

Planning a sleepover and want to plan a fun activity or are you in need of a birthday present? These […]

Color Block Bangle

Add to your spring wardrobe by adding a few of these colorful bangle bracelets. A quick wearable craft for tweens […]

Crochet Monster Hats

Your little monsters will look adorable wearing these crocheted monster hats. Make your own by following this pattern.

Shamrock Pin

Don’t get caught without your “green” on St. Patrick’s Day. Make beaded pins for you and your friends to wear […]

Sharpie Tie-Dyed Tees

The old-fashioned way of tie-dying can get quite messy but we’ve found a way to tie-dye and stay clean – […]

Popsicle Bracelet Cuffs

Super cute bracelets for tweens and teens to make and trade with their friends. Made from craft sticks, this is […]

Foam Shamrock Bracelet

Wear your St. Patrick’s Day green on your wrist this year with this shamrock bracelet. Made from craft foam and […]

Ribbon Rose Rings

A fun jewelry craft for tween and teenage girls. With a few simple stitches you can turn strips of ribbon […]

T-shirt Flowers

Recycle old t-shirts to make these beautiful t-shirt flowers. Wear them in your hair, pin them on a shirt or […]

Strawberry Pin

This pretty paper strawberry pin can be attached to a backpack or purse. A fun project when tween girls get […]

Mardi Gras Mask

Turn a plain black mask into beautiful headwear for Mardi Gras. Provide colorful feathers and paints and let the kids […]

Fancy Foam Masks

We’ve used craft foam, flowers, gems and feathers to create this beautiful spring masks. Great for dressing up as fairies […]