Crafts for Teens and Tweens
Older kids will love showing off their creative skills with our picks for more challenging crafts suitable for teens and tweens.
Flower Pony Bead Pin
This little pin makes a pretty addition to your child's homemade jewelry collection. It's fun to make and helps develop fine motor skills for those wee hands. read more
Mother's Day Braided Necklace
Just in time for Mother's Day, this is a perfect little piece for Mom, Grandma, or that one-of-a-kind aunt! This also makes a great camp arts and crafts activity. read more
Handmade Paper Bead Necklace
This kids' craft necklace can be fashioned with many different types of paper and any combinations of colors to go with special outfits or for special occasions. read more
Fabric Necklace
Who knew an old pair of pants could turn into such a cute necklace, or even a headband. This idea can be adapted for any holiday, using special colors or festive fabrics. read more
Button Beaded Bracelet
This adorable little bracelet is fun for all ages. Using miscellaneous buttons and bead to form a pretty pattern, you can create spring-time fun to wear with lots of outfits. read more
Decoupage Collage Box
Get into classic crafts with your kids! This decorative Decoupage Box can be used fora variety of things, including your kids' special collectibles! read more
Craft Stick Eiffel Tower
Celebrate Bastille Day by creating your very own craft stick Eiffel Tower! This kids craft makes for a great American history school activity. read more
Tie Dyeing
Get psychedelic with a crafting classic - tie dyeing. The colorful 'sunburst' patterns kids can create are never out of style. This simplified version doesn't even require a washing machine! read more
Diamond Braid Lanyard Keychain
The braiding technique of this classic camp craft lends itself nicely to creating key chains, bracelets, or just for passing the time. Combine different colors for a variety of looks. read more
Spray Painted Flower Power Shirt
Kids can make their own t-shirts to show off to their friends this summer. Show off some flower power with this fun spray-painted craft. read more
Pretty Wrapped Headband
This pretty headband is ideal for a birthday party or sleepover group. Kids will love this fashion-forward and easy hair accessory craft. read more
Bead and Button Teacup
Give someone an unusual gift with this bead and button teacup. It's a great craft activity for kids who enjoy decorating things with fashion accessories. read more
Elegant Candles
Kids can make ordinary candles glitter and glow with this simple, Elegant Candle craft. It's a lovely gift for Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas, or just as a 'thank you.' read more
Tent Card
Make this card for your favorite camping fan. Perfect gift for Father's Day, campers, Boy and Girl Scouts. read more
Magnetic Pen Holder
Keep your locker organized with a magnetic pen holder - it's both practical and fashionable. read more
Vacation Map Picture Frame
Recycle your vacation maps from this year's summer trip and make a fun picture frame to boot! This is a great end-of-summer craft for kids. read more
Seashell Critters
Looking for activities for the kids this summer? Try some of these great summer crafts like our Seashell Critters. We have printables, coloring pages and more. read more
Needle Crafts
Get out your needle or your sewing machine for these crafts, which range from very easy for beginning crafters to more sophisticated sewing, knitting and crocheting ideas. read more
Bath Salts
This will make a great gift that kids can make for mom, grandma, a special teacher or anyone you think deserves a nice treat. read more
Computer Crafts
We've put together more than a dozen of our favorite kids' computer crafts. They make great indoor activities and can be given as homemade gifts to friends and family. read more
Answer Feather Card
This Father's Day, create a homemade card for Dad! Dad can ask a special question to this magic feather card and the answer will be revealed the next day. read more
Earth Day Messenger Card
This Earth Day, kids can create their own homemade messenger cards that also act as sun catchers! Explore all of our environmental Earth Day crafts today! read more
Marbled Clay Beads
Looking for activities for the kids this summer? Try some of these great summer crafts like our Marbled Clay Beads. We have printables, coloring pages and more. read more
Suncatcher Window Bead Crafts
Got a window that needs jazzing up? Use one of these Suncatcher window bead craft ideas. read more
CD Clock
Freshen up your child's room for the new school year by recycling your old CDs and transforming them into simple, funky homemade clocks. They're great as gifts, too! read more
Weekly Reusable Calendar
Get this useful free weekly reusable calendar to keep track of your kids' home work assignments or special occasions. Practical and useful, use a wipe off marker to change dates. read more
Decorate Your Notebook
Be a back-to-school hit by making a few of these decorative notebooks for yourself and your friends. This craft is a great way to personalize school gifts. read more
Decorative Switch Plate
Make a cool decorative switch plate that you can customize to go in a kids room. Young crafters will not only enjoy creating it, but also seeing it whenever they flick the light switch. read more
Locker Organizer
This locker organizer craft is a fun and fashionable way for kids to customize and organize their locker. read more
Victorian Bottle Craft
Recycle an ordinary bottle into a work of art with this easy, elegant Victorian Bottle Craft. A lovely gift for kids to make for any occasion. read more
Back to School Scrapbook Page Layout
Make your special school memories last with a scrapbook! Start this back-to-school craft with these instructions for a scrapbook page layout. read more
Plastic Canvas Designs
Let your little ones express themselves with these coasters, creations, and exciting crafts. read more
Patriotic Star Clock
Show your patriotic spirit with this star spangled paper mache clock. A great kids craft for the 4th of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day or any day celebrating America. read more
Independence Day Votive Candleholder
The starry design of this decorative terra-cotta Independence Day Votive Candleholder is perfect for the Fourth of July or ANY day. read more
Wedding pillowcases
Give a gift to newlyweds that they can really use - Wedding pillowcases--a great craft to make and give as a gift for bridal showers. read more
Wallpaper Envelopes and Stationery
Give your pen pal a surprise with wallpaper envelopes and stationery. Kids and other crafty correspondents will have fun recycling old wallpaper into nifty letter writing supplies. read more
Suncatchers Bead Template
Design your very own suncatcher bead pattern with this blank template that you can either print off or save as a file. Kids can make suncatchers as unique as they are. read more
Summer Wreath
Avoid the usual and surprise everyone with this summer wreath craft. Kids especially enjoy the novelty of making a wreath in the summer. If they haven't used reeds before this project serves as a good intro. read more
Personalized magnetic memo board
Help your family keep on top of its busy schedule with a Personalized magnetic memo board. Family photos are a unique way to personalize this laminated memo board that can be wiped off after each use. read more
Paper-Napkin-Decorated Containers
A box or clay pot is the first step to this colorful paper napkin decoupage craft. Kids can let their creativity go wild as they create collages with Mod Podge. read more
Painted jars
Even if you're not an artist you can paint like one when crafting these Painted jars. They make decorative holders for spare change, nuts, candies, paper clips, elastics, etc. read more
Napkin Applique Easter Eggs
The napkin applique Easter egg technique is a great craft for kids this Easter. Kids will learn how to hollow out an egg shell while making a unique and beautiful egg decoration. read more
Marble Papers
Transform ordinary white paper into attractive Marble Paper with marbling ink and water. Kids are sure to love the results of this magical craft. read more
How to Make Suncatchers
Make a suncatcher today with these easy instructions. All you need are some beads, a little time and great enthusiasm. read more
Homemade Paper Imprints
Funky shapes can be used as embossing tools in order for kids to make modern 'fossils' with this Homemade Paper Imprints craft. read more
Handmade paper roses
Give a really special Mother's Day gift by crafting these Handmade paper roses. It tends to get a bit messy, but is lots of fun and the finished flowers look wonderful. read more
Fabric Pots
Put a spring in someone's step by presenting them with a colorful Fabric Pot. Recycle your old clay pots and help your kids transform them into bright, summery new ones. read more
Embossing Handmade Paper
Stencils create great images with this Embossing Handmade Paper craft. A great way for kids to make homemade cards or learn about paper making. read more
Easter Egg Mosaic Pin
A fun wearable Easter egg mosaic pin craft to make out of broken Easter egg shells. read more
Custom Drink Coasters
Personalize your drink coasters with this excellent homemade custom themed craft. Your kids can customize them for special occasions like New Years, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and more. read more
Computer Monitor Foam Frame
Decorate your computer monitor with this colorful and simple foam frame craft made of pre-cut foam shapes. This makes a great gift for Mother's Day or Father's day. read more
Clay Bead Necklaces
Create jewelry that's fun to make and beautiful to wear with these clay bead necklaces. These are wonderful crafts for kids to make for their friends and the candy mold shapes add a dash of whimsy. read more
Our Featured Christmas Crafts for Teens and Adults
Check out this great list of inspiring Christmas craft ideas that you can make for friends and family read more
Snowmen Fence
If one snowman ornament just isn't enough, try this snowmen fence. This Popsicle stick craft is a fun winter or Christmas activity for kids. read more
