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These 40+ awesome craft ideas for teens and tweens will keep your kids busy, creative, and entertained all year long! 

40 Easy Crafts for Tweens and Teens

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Summer break is looming upon us, and my kids are already starting to pepper their sentences with those inevitable declarations of “I’m bored!”  We’ve shared our favorite 15-Minute Kids Craft that Anyone Can Make (perfect for children ages 3-10), and today we’re sharing 40+ cool crafts for the older kids. These creative boredom busters are sure to appeal to your favorite tweens and teens, and with over 40 project ideas, there’s enough here to keep them crafting all summer long!

Bonus: lots of these creative craft ideas can be created using only items that you already have on-hand! No special tools or materials needed! 


Crafts for Tweens & Teens

diy colorful egg geodes

Crystal Geode Eggs

Crystal Geode Eggs from Sweet Paul: Grow gorgeous crystal geodes in your own home! This is a perfect craft to do with your kids!

colorful rainbow decorated sunglasses

DIY Striped Shades

Show your true colors by customizing a pair of sunglasses in six simple steps with this DIY Striped Shades tutorial from Bestsunglasses2u!

Stamped Slip On Shoes

Geometric Stamped Shoes

If you’re on the lookout for fun projects that help kids explore their creativity, these Geometric Stamped Shoes from Happiness Is Homemade is a great idea for your teen or tweens!

Paracord Bracelets are a Quick and Easy Kids Craft Idea

Paracord Bracelets

I’m always on the hunt for easy and fun crafts for teens and tweens! This Paracord Bracelets craft from Happiness Is Homemade is tons of fun for both boys and girls!

God's Eye Tutorial

God’s Eye Techniques

God’s Eye Techniques from Persia Lou: Your teen or tween will love this colorful wall hanging! All you need is yarn and sticks to make this beautiful traditional craft!

Quick and Easy Donut Soap in 10 Minutes

DIY Donut Scented Soap

DIY Donut Scented Soap from Happiness Is Homemade: These DIY donut shaped soaps are quick and easy to make, and they smell just like fresh baked donuts, too! They make great gifts for your friends & family!

Neon and Geometric Triangle Patterned Umbrella

Neon Geometric Umbrella

Neon Geometric Umbrella from Happiness Is Homemade: Embellish your boring umbrella with some bright pops of neon color that will chase away the blahs on a grey day!

Folded paper bracelets

Folded Paper Bracelets

Folded Paper Bracelets from Picklebums: Making a folded paper bracelet is a fun way to keep the kids busy and to use up old paintings or upcycled junk mail!

Mosaic Bird Bath Tutorial

Mosaic Flower Pot Birdbath

Mosaic Flower Pot Birdbath from Happiness Is Homemade: Looking for a fun and easy DIY project? Check out this Mosaic birdbath you can make easily that will look great in your yard!

Candy Button Earrings are a Great DIY Homemade Gift Idea

Candy Button Dot Earrings

If you’re looking for a quick, easy and inexpensive handmade gifts for your friends or family, these Candy Button Dot Earrings from Happiness Is Homemade are just the thing for you! Can you guess what they’re made from? I bet you probably have a whole bunch on-hand already!

Basic Weaving Wall Art

Simple Woven Wall Hangings

Here is a fun project that help kids explore their creativity! Simple Woven Wall Hangings from Art Bar is a cool craft for kids, teens, and tweens! I love all the different colors and combinations!

magnetic slime being played with

Magnetic Slime

Magnetic Slime from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls: Did you know that it’s possible to make slime that is magnetic? Who knew slime could be this much fun?

safety pin diy bracelet worn
cute safety pin necklace worn by woman

Safety Pin Bracelet & Necklace

This Safety Pin Bracelet & Necklace tutorial from Brit Co is taking the beaded safety pin to a seriously stylish level! For this easy craft, all you need are safety pins, beads, and elastic string!

Homemade Lip Balm Gloss is a Great DIY Holiday Gift Idea

10-Minute Lip Balm

10-Minute Lip Balm (in any flavor! from Happiness Is Homemade: Make your own lip balm or lip gloss in just ten minutes! Homemade lip balm is a fantastic DIY gift idea with unlimited flavor and color options!

cute tiny paper stars easy craft for teens and tweens

Origami Lucky Stars

Origami Lucky Stars from The Spruce Crafts: Origami lucky stars are a traditional design that can be made into a lovely handmade gift! These paper crafts are often used to fill glass jars to be used as home décor – perfect for teen bedrooms!

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Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)

Cascarones (Confetti Eggs) from Happiness Is Homemade: Everyone from little kids through teen girls and boys will love with these “confetti eggs,” and we like to make them to celebrate all sorts of holidays!

Heat Sensitive Color Change Slime

Heat Sensitive Color Changing Slime

Heat Sensitive Color Changing Slime from Left Brain Craft Brain: Color-changing slime?  Absolutely!  This slime is extra fun and there’s some pretty cool science behind it, too!

homemade rock candy on sticks in mason jar

Rock Candy

Rock Candy from Happiness Is Homemade: Learn how to make rock candy at home with this easy rock candy recipe and tutorial! A delicious and fun science experiment for kids that combines science and sweets! Kids love this yummy activity!

rainbow heart string art

Easy String Art

Easy String Art from Sugar Bee Crafts: String art is an inexpensive and cool craft for teens and tweens! You might even have everything on-hand to make one for yourself on a whim!

Upcycled Tie Dyed T Shirt Garden Flag

Tie Dyed Garden Flag

Tie Dyed Garden Flag from Happiness Is Homemade: If you’re fanatical about tie dyeing and reusing materials, this craft is for you! For this craft, we upcycled one of our old shirts into a colorful new garden flag!

giant DIY colorful pinwheels

Giant Paper Pinwheels

Giant Paper Pinwheels from Kids Activities: Use this printable pinwheel template with some simple supplies like colored paper, pins, and pencils, to make adorable homemade pinwheels!

no sew duck tape zipper pouch for pencils, tablets makeup and more

No-Sew Zipper Pouch

No-Sew Zipper Pouch from Happiness Is Homemade: This craft so simple that your kids will want to make dozens of them! It makes a great pencil pouch, makeup bag, or tablet case (and SO much more!) with easy to customize sizing!

buttons made into a heart picture frame

Heart Button Canvas

Heart Button Canvas from Crafts By Courtney: Grab a canvas, some glue, and a bunch of buttons to create customized room décor like this cute heart canvas!

diy notes journal and pen

Easy DIY Journal

If you’re on the lookout for fun projects that help kids explore their creativity, this Easy DIY Journal from Organized 31 is definitely a quick and easy project. 

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Star Spangled Shoes

Star Spangled Shoes from Happiness Is Homemade: These bright and cheerful shoes utilize acrylic paint and a star shaped stencil to create a wearable work of art!

Duck Tape Wallets

Duct Tape Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls: Follow this easy tutorial to make customized and unique wallets!

painted pvc pipes made into marshmallow shooters with bag of marshmallows

Marshmallow Shooters

Marshmallow Shooters from Happiness Is Homemade: The construction is simple and straightforward: It’s all made from 1/2″ PVC pipe and connectors! Add some paint for personalization, and you’re ready to play!

No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag

No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag

No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag from Craftaholics Anonymous: It’s so easy to turn old t-shirts into a tote bag, and the best part is, there’s no sewing required! All you need is scissors and an old t-shirt, you can make a super awesome tote bag!

Perler Bead Bowls

Perler Bead Bowls

Perler Bead Bowls from Happiness Is Homemade: These bright and cheery bowls are perfect for storing all of your small trinkets and treasures, and they make a special gift for friends and grandparents!

Water Bottle Wind Spirals

Water Bottle Win Spirals

Do you love to make homemade yard ornaments using found or recycled materials? These Water Bottle Win Spirals from CBC Parents are a great way to make homemade art!

Personalized School Supplies With Duck Tape

Personalized School Supplies

Personalized School Supplies from Happiness Is Homemade: Send your kids back to school in style with personalized school supplies using Duck Tape!

pretty colorful candle votive holder

Colorful Votive Holder

Colorful Votive Holder from Makezine: This project is quick and easy, and a great way to whip up custom party décor on the cheap!

Washi Tape Pencils and Desk Cup Organizer

Washi Tape Pencils & Desk Cup

Washi Tape Pencils & Desk Cup from Happiness Is Homemade: Dress up and personalize your back-to-school supplies with this quick washi tape craft that can be completed in under 15 minutes!

make your own flower pens craft activity

DIY Flower Pens

DIY Flower Pens from Living Well Mom: It’s so quick and easy to make your own, you can have a pile in no time! They’re easy enough for kids to make too!

Vintage Sheets Lace and Doily Dream Catcher

Doily and Lace Dream Catcher

Doily and Lace Dream Catcher from Happiness Is Homemade: This lovely dream catcher is made from an embroidery hoop, vintage sheets, a doily and lots of pretty lace. It’s a gorgeous project that’s super easy to make!

diy photo magnets for refrigerator

Glass Photo Magnets

Glass Photo Magnets from Mod Podge Rocks: These easy photo magnets are so simple and easy to make! Give these glass magnets as gifts, use them as party favors, or just enjoy them for yourself!

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DIY Flower Monogram

DIY Flower Monogram from Decoist: With some basic supplies, you can create diy wall art that is sure to impress!

Citrus Grapefruit Fizzy Bath Bombs

Fizzy Bath Bombs

Fizzy Bath Bombs from Happiness Is Homemade: These quick & easy DIY Citrus Fizz Bath Bombs are super simple to make, and they’re a fantastic homemade gift idea for Mother’s Day, birthdays and more!

wish bracelets in various colors

Wish Bracelets

These Wish Bracelets from Happy Hour Projects make great gifts for your friends, or are a fun craft to do for groups! This cute diy project is a creative take on friendship bracelets!

diy pony bead lizard tutorial pattern

Pony Bead Lizards

Pony Bead Lizards from Sugar Bee Crafts: These cool beaded lizard DIY crafts are super fun for kids of all ages!

Gel Resist Painting

Gel Dish Soap Resist Painting

Gel Dish Soap Resist Painting from Create Art with Me: Create your own designs and make one of a kind art projects with this easy tutorial!

There are so many cool diy projects in this collection! Your favorite tweens and teens are going to have a super creative time with these awesome crafts!

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40+ easy crafts for teens and tweens
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40+ easy crafts for teens
40+ crafts for teens and tweens
40 Easy Crafts for Teens and Tweens

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18 Comments

  1. HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH THESE IDEAS!?!
    My favorite is the shirt turned into a tote bag!!
    So creative! And I know creative. I’m probably the craftiest 10 year old girl in my town! Thank you! I am always looking for inspiration!! 😄👍🏻😄

  2. Great ideas! We are just opening a youth center, and looking for craft ideas. You have some very good ones !

  3. legend Heidi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am loving this👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

  4. Thank you this article was very helpful for me to find something to do with my spare time I’ll definitely be using it more often.

    1. We definitely try to share crafts that boys and young men would enjoy as well! As a mom to three boys ages 9-14, I am always looking to share those types of ideas! 🙂

  5. I really like the beaded lizards and the flower pens – though I can imagine the latter being somewhat difficult to write with! They look good though 🙂

  6. Nice. I’m looking for ideas to make some handmade products. And your article is really helpful. Thank you very much.