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14 CRAFTS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS
Certainly! Here are some fun and creative craft ideas for teenagers and tweens:
1. DIY Friendship Bracelets: Create colorful and unique friendship bracelets using embroidery floss, beads, and various knotting techniques. They can be personalized with different patterns and colors.
2. Decorate T-Shirts: Buy plain white t-shirts and let your teens unleash their creativity with fabric markers, fabric paint, stencils, or even tie-dye kits to make custom-designed shirts.
3. Mason Jar Decor: Mason jars can be transformed into decorative items like candle holders, succulent planters, or even pencil holders. Teens can paint them, add glitter, or use decoupage techniques to make them stylish.
4. Origami: Teach them the art of paper folding with origami. They can make animals, flowers, or intricate geometric shapes. Origami is not only fun but also helps improve fine motor skills.
5. DIY Wall Art: Let them create their own wall art by painting on canvas or repurposing old picture frames. They can make abstract paintings, inspirational quotes, or even a collage of their favorite photos.
6. Customized Phone Cases: Teens can design and decorate their phone cases using paint, markers, stickers, or even nail polish. This is a great way for them to personalize their gadgets.
7. Beaded Jewelry: Beading is a versatile craft. They can make necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with various beads, wires, and clasps. The possibilities are endless.
8. Scented Candles: Making scented candles is not only a craft project but also a great way to relax. Teens can choose their favorite scents and colors to create custom candles.
9. Duct Tape Crafts: Duct tape comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Teens can make wallets, bags, or even clothing accessories like bows and headbands using duct tape.
10. DIY Dreamcatchers: Create beautiful dreamcatchers using embroidery hoops, yarn, feathers, and beads. They can design them in their own style and hang them in their room.
11. Customized Notebooks: Decorate plain notebooks with stickers, washi tape, or paint to make unique and personalized school supplies.
12. Upcycled Fashion: Encourage them to upcycle old clothing items by adding patches, embroidery, or fabric paint to give them a fresh and trendy look.
13. Rock Painting: Collect smooth rocks and paint them with vibrant colors and designs. These painted rocks can be used as paperweights, garden decorations, or even as gifts.
14. String Art: Create stunning string art designs by hammering nails into a wooden board and wrapping colorful threads around them to make intricate patterns.
15. DIY Room Decor: Make room decor items like decorative pillows, wall hangings, or cork bulletin boards to personalize their living spaces.
Remember to provide them with the necessary craft supplies and ensure they have a safe and well-ventilated workspace. Crafting is not only a creative outlet but also a great way for teens and tweens to develop patience, problem-solving skills, and a sense of accomplishment.
1. YARN WRAPPED CARDBOARD LETTERS
Creating yarn-wrapped cardboard letters is a fun and colorful craft project. You can spell out names, inspirational words, or simply decorate your room with these personalized creations. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Materials You’ll Need:
1. Cardboard letters (readily available at craft stores or cut your own from cardboard boxes)
2. Yarn in your desired colors
3. Craft glue or a glue gun with glue sticks
4. Scissors
5. Optional: Paint and paintbrushes (if you want to paint the cardboard letters before wrapping them)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cardboard Letters:
• If you’re using plain cardboard letters, you might want to paint them first. Choose a color that complements your yarn.
• Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on to the next step.
2. Start Wrapping with Yarn:
• Choose a starting point on the letter. It’s often easiest to begin at the top or bottom of a straight edge.
• Apply a small dab of craft glue or hot glue to secure the end of the yarn to the cardboard.
• Hold the glued end for a few seconds until it’s secure.
• Begin wrapping the yarn tightly around the letter, covering the cardboard surface completely.
• Keep the yarn strands close together to achieve a solid, uniform look.
3. Change Yarn Colors (Optional):
• If you want to use multiple colors, simply cut the yarn, secure the end with glue, and start with a new color.
• Ensure that you glue down the ends neatly to prevent unraveling.
4. Wrapping Corners and Curves:
• When you come to corners or curves on the letter, it may be necessary to wrap the yarn at an angle.
• You can also use smaller pieces of yarn for tight curves and glue the ends down securely.
5. Continue Wrapping:
• Continue wrapping the yarn until the entire surface of the letter is covered.
• For a neat finish, try to end the yarn at the backside of the letter or where it won’t be prominently visible.
6. Final Securement:
• Once you’ve covered the entire letter, secure the end of the yarn with glue.
• Hold it in place for a few seconds until it’s firmly attached.
7. Trim Excess Yarn:
• Carefully trim any excess yarn from the ends, making sure not to cut too close to the glued areas.
8. Repeat for Other Letters (if spelling a word):
• If you’re creating a word, repeat the process for each letter, making sure they are evenly wrapped.
9. Display Your Yarn-Wrapped Letters:
• Your yarn-wrapped cardboard letters are now ready to be displayed.
• You can hang them on the wall, place them on shelves, or use them as part of your room decor.
This craft allows for a lot of creativity in terms of color choices and letter arrangements. It’s a great way to personalize your space and add a touch of handmade charm to your room.
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2. GOD’S EYES
This activity is so dated, yet it reminds me of the popsicle sticks I used to make it when I was little. Here, to make them seem more genuine, we utilise actual twigs. Pom-poms can be made for the ends by older children. Kids as young as five and adults of any age can make this craft. Choosing the colour combinations is the most enjoyable part!
This link will take you to my preferred neon pink yarn. If it’s out of stock, check back as they occasionally sell out.
3. MELTED CRAYON BUTTERFLIES
For this craft, keep your used crayons. Create a bunch of butterflies, then hang them on the wall as a piece of art. In this post, I offer printable butterflies. As always, using a hot iron is advised under adult supervision.
Make paper pinwheels and watercolour paintings. Excellent art project for tweens and teens.
4. PAINTED PAPER PINWHEELS
One of my most well-liked paper projects has been this one. I make them for birthday celebrations, and the tweens meticulously paint every fold before adding gold paint accents. Gather a number of them and hang them up.
5. PAPER BAG STARS
Making these paper bag stars is SO simple and enjoyable. We frequently manufacture these and have adorned them in a variety of ways. To give them a luminous quality, we have painted, utilised chalk markers, and occasionally hole-punched them.
One of the best available free materials has to be paint chips. This was made by my daughter years ago, and it still hangs in her room.
7. HEARTS PAPER CHAIN
Making these paper heart chains becomes compulsive. The moment the kids understand the system, they are determined never to stop! Although in this case the paper was painted first, coloured paper is also an option.
8. XOXO WATERCOLOR PAINTING
It’s such a fantastic concept to explore colours through painting. Additionally, it looks adorable when framed and hung on a wall.
9. CEREAL BOX HEART PAINTINGS
Encourage your teen and preteen children to begin blending acrylics to create their own colours. These hearts transform the common cereal box into exquisite tiny works of art.
10. CHALK MARKER LEAVES
As many ways as there are leaves to collect, so many ways to decorate them! Here, we only needed one basic tool: a white chalk marker.
11. KANDINSKY INSPIRED CIRCLE PAINTINGS
Each picture is more exquisite than the one before it, and they all teach you how to use watercolours and create abstract art.
12. FLUFFY BUBBLEGUM SLIME
The slime recipe that my teenage daughter loves best uses a unique “fluffy” ingredient.
13. MAKE SCENTED RAINBOW SOAP
These soaps were made by kindergarteners who participated in my art camp. They were then created by my teenage kids and their pals. They were a big success! Making food is so much fun, and cutting it is even more enjoyable.
14. WASHER NECKLACES
These “boho chic” necklaces are primarily made out of cheap washers from hardware stores. They are a tremendous hit with teenagers and preteens when painted with nail polish.