It’s just two little words and yet, they’re some of the most dreaded words for a parent to hear – “I’m bored!” If you’re looking for something to keep your kids busy and having fun, you might want to check out this list of 100+ Crafts for Tweens and Teens.
There are plenty of ideas here to choose from AND for many of them, you likely have everything you need on hand. Many of the other supplies are still available on Amazon or through other online stores. Be sure to pin this post and refer back to it when you want more ideas. I’ll be adding to it as I find more fun craft projects!
100+ Crafts for Tweens and Teens
CRAFTS USING YARN
Yarn wrapped letters from Artbar
God’s eyes with variations by Persia Lou
CRAFTS MADE WITH FELT
Quick and easy felt flower jewelry
Easy slip covered photo frames
MAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Make your own EOS lip balm from DIY Projects for Teens
10 minute DIY lip balm from Happiness is Homemade
CRAFTS MADE WITH CRAFT STICKS OR CLOTHESPINS
Clothespin picture holder wreath from A Little Craft in Your Day
JEWELRY AND FASHION PROJECTS
DIY tassel earrings from Makers Gonna Learn
Sew your own scrunchies from A Little Craft in Your Day
Gold dipped glitter clutch from iLovetoCreate
T-shirt bracelets from Vanessa Christenson
If You Can Read This socks from Makers Gonna Learn
Tie dye socks from iLovetoCreate
Essential oils diffuser necklace
Pendants made from metal washers from Small for Big
How to sew a simple headband (3 ways) from A Little Craft in Your Day
Faux copper enamel brooch (or pendant or earrings or many other uses!)
10 Minute Hoop Earrings from The Swell Life
Folded paper bracelets from Picklebums
Paracord bracelets from Happiness is Homemade
Confetti key chain from Lost Mom
Sunglass chains from PS I Made This
Duct tape wallet from Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls
Decorating socks with puff paint
No sew t-shirt tote bags from Craftaholics Anonymous
MASON JAR OR CLAY POT CRAFTS
Garden angel made from clay pots
Clay pot bird bath from Thrifty Fun
CRAFTS MADE FROM RECYCLED ITEMS
Milk carton Washi tape bird feeder
Making bowls from magazine pages
Hand painted cereal box bird feeder
Mini scrapbooks made from toilet paper rolls
Super cute necklaces made from straws from Creme de la Craft
Boyfriend pillow from iLovetoCreate
Crafter’s Travel Kit from a placemat
Water bottle wind spirals from CBC
Making gift bags from envelopes
Gift card, seed packet, or other small gift holder from envelope
Hanging decorative balls made from Slurpee lids
OTHER ASSORTED CRAFT IDEAS
Simple tissue paper sun catchers
DIY charging station from A Little Craft in Your Day
Gift wrap image transfer photo frame
Headphone pouch from A Little Craft in Your Day
Cotton canvas heart eyeglass case from I Spy DIY
Keychain chapstick holder from The Polka Dot Chair
DIY dog leash and supply holder
Beautiful wire and bead bookmarks
Easy glue batik table runner (great for making pretty scarves too!)
Ombre quote canvas from A Little Craft in Your Day
Dr. Seuss framed truffula trees
DIY minions pencil case and pencil topper
String art ideas from Hello Creative Family
DIY Lace Doily Bowl from A Little Craft in Your Day
Rock candy from Happiness is Homemade
Geodes from DIY Projects for Teens
Folded paper ornaments and scrapbooks
DIY constellation canvas from A Little Craft in Your Day
Watercolor painted paper wheels from Artbar
Giant paper pinwheels from Kids’ Activities Blog
Tie dyed garden flag from Happiness is Homemade
Easy woven wall hanging from Artbar
Wool felt ball coasters from Inspired by Charm
Glitter tumbler from Makers Gonna Learn
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