21 Projects for Teenagers

 21 Projects for Teenagers

It’s simple to forget that there is a different sort of “smart” taught from creating and DIYing in today’s age of smartphones, smart TVs, and smart everything.

Besides fostering creativity, working on projects can help you gain valuable life skills. These include the capacity for persistence, logical reasoning, independence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

However, it might be difficult to encourage teenagers to participate in craft or DIY projects. They are at a difficult age where they are neither too old for “kid’s stuff” nor too young for “adult stuff.”

Finding the right balance is the trick. Here are some suggestions for teen projects; maybe, your teen will find one that piques their interest.

1. Leather Tassel Keychain

Making keychains is a great way to get your teens interested in crafting. They can use it, and the leather material gives them a more mature appearance.

You’ll need glue, scissors, keychain accessories like rings and hooks, as well as the leather of your choice, for this leather tassel craft. To make the tassel and craft your leather, you’ll need a rotary cutting tool, a mat, and a ruler.

2. Inspiring Coloring Pages

Colouring papers are ideal when you simply want a quick and easy way to create. Play with the colours and give yourself permission to unwind.

These colouring pages were created by myself in an effort to uplift and energise you. They are free, very simple to print, and won’t use too much ink.

3. DIY Magazine Ceramic Coasters

The days of your children pleading with you to buy them stationery, character bags, and socks are long gone. Simply put, they’re “too old” for that.

However, they still adore their preferred superhero or animated character, whether they confess it or not. They may pay tribute to the character in a way that isn’t too “childish” thanks to these DIY clay coasters.

4. Upcycled Old Book Rose Ball

Please note that books are to be read and cherished. However, there are occasions when you are forced to part with them owing to a shortage of space or even chuck some because of damage.

5. DIY Tea Towels

Truth be told, tea towels are arguably the

the last thing on adolescents’ minds. But this activity is a great way to boost their ingenuity and originality.

Your teen will require flour sack towels, stamps, paintbrushes, a trash bag, and the fabric paint of your choice to make this. Because of its brilliant colours and 3D feel, this 24-set fabric paint is one of my favourites.

The towels should first be washed in hot water and then dried. Make sure the garbage bag is tucked beneath the sheet before you begin painting.

If you want a consistent appearance, dab some paint of any colour onto your stamp before lightly stamping your image onto the towel. Use a paintbrush to make your patterns on the fabric if you’re doing this freehand.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for drying your paint. Very simple but adorable and practical project.

6. Artificial Succulent Glass Dome

On the bookshelf or study desk of your teen, this craft will look fantastic. These little terra cotta pots and these wood slices are some of the materials used.

The remaining supplies may either be found at your neighbourhood dollar store or are already in your home.

More crafts from dollar stores can be found here.

7. DIY Scrunchie

This is the ideal time to teach your teen to sew if they don’t already know how. You will need a circuit cutting machine similar to this in addition to the fabric and sewing supplies (optional if you intend to make a lot of scrunchies).

Here are the detailed instructions and sewing pattern for making this scrunchie on your own.

8. Origami Vase

I have admired origami since I was a very little child. Every child ought to acquire the art of folding paper, in my opinion.

Encourage your teen to begin by making this origami vase. You can use regular paper, but patterned origami paper, like this 500-sheet bundle, might offer some personality.

More paper crafts can be found here.

9. DIY Essential Oil Bath Salts

Essential oils (and salts) are said to offer therapeutic effects in addition to having a wonderful scent.

Instead of visiting a spa, spend time with your teen at home while working on this enticing activity. The resulting product can then be used for a subsequent at-home spa.

10. DIY Blocks Signs

Okay, so while I can promise that your adolescent will detest all things laundry-related, they will undoubtedly adore statement pieces. It can be made faster than a load of washing can be finished.

You’ll need a woven basket like this one, huge letter stickers like these 83-piece sticker pack, mod podge, paintbrushes, and paint colour.

Give your teen the supplies, and then let their inventive geniuses and sharp minds do their thing.

12. Hanging Yarn Lanterns

Use this activity to demonstrate to your adolescent the cheapness of party decorations. The main ingredient for this activity is yarn, and while younger children adore the vibrantly coloured threads, your teen might not.

Therefore, if the decoration is for your teen’s party, they might like subtlety coloured shimmering yarn like this.

You might enjoy this other yarn project, too!

13. Super-Cute Pom-Pom Pillow

When the buddies of your adolescent come over, this pillow will be a terrific talking starter. Your kid should feel proud and accomplished when she tells her peers she produced it herself in addition to having a visually appealing design.

Yarn work is never completely straightforward, so rather than listing the methods here, I’ll soon give a link to the instructions. But first, you might want to save this page where you can purchase the pompom maker, which is essential to this activity.

14. Floral Letters

This craft is fantastic for using to decorate your teen’s upcoming birthday celebration. You can display her name in its entirety or in her initials on the buffet table.

She could even use it as a decorative element in her room. All you have to do to make it is glue some fake flowers and foliage, like this, onto large wooden alphabets, like this.  

15. Jumbo Pompom Mat

I demonstrated a yarn-made pompom pillow earlier in this list. However, for this pompom mat, you’ll need big pompom balls, like the ones we have here.

Here is a step-by-step tutorial for making this colourful rug, which would make a striking floor accent in your teen’s room.

16. Shining Shimmering Mason Jar

Mason jars are quite useful. Almost location in the house can use them, from the kitchen for drinks to the bedroom for storage.

Give your teen a few of these jars, some glitter or other embellishments, glue, and paintbrushes so they may make their own room storage containers. These jars can be used as pen or drumstick storage for the lads, as well as makeup brush holders for the girls.

Advice: Even after the project, using real glitter can still be untidy. You can always apply glitter spray paint over the mason jars to prevent this.

17. Stone Photo Clips

This is a simple and enjoyable activity that you can do with your adolescent, or even with younger children.

Design the rocks, thread a copper wire through, coil it a few times, and then cut it to form a clip at the top. incredibly fast, incredibly simple, and super adorable.

In addition to holding photos, these can also keep unopened mail, invoices, or you can place them on your teen’s study desk with an uplifting quote.

See more kid-friendly projects like this one here!

18. Design-Your-Own (DYO) Canvas Shoes

Cheap casual sneakers are very accessible. Due to the “boring” solid colour design, your teenager is unlikely to use them.

However, this project might just make them think differently about these reasonably priced trainers. Sharpies, alcohol, and glitter spray are all you need. 

To learn how to customise their canvas shoes, ask your teen to read this tutorial with you.

19. Nail Polished Mugs

This is such a quick and enjoyable project to complete when you and your teenagers discover that you are unexpectedly bored on the weekend. You only need your ceramic cups in solid colours and all of your nail polish colours.

Just enough water should be in the bowl to cover the bottom third of your mug. Add a few drops of nail polish (one or a combination of colours, your choice), then dip the cup for around 15 seconds in the solution.

20. Glittered Mugs

What about some glitter if you don’t want nail polish? The fact that these sparkling mugs are still dishwasher safe is their best feature.

The secret is to use a mod podge that is dishwasher safe. Masking tape is also required to guarantee straight glitter lines.

Last but not least, you need to enjoy yourself while working on it! Teens can use this craft to make money.

21. Stunning Light Bulb Flower Decor

The best should come last. Indeed, I did! Don’t you find the suspended flowers inside the glass that resembles a light bulb to be beautiful?

If you’re wondering where to buy these jars, I had the same question up until I discovered this 24-piece set.