Cute Crafts for Teens and Tweens

Are you looking for some fun and easy crafts for teens? All too often, it seems that teens get left out of the crafting circle. You’ll find lots of crafts for little kids and plenty for adults, but where are the fun projects for teens and tweens? Take a breath, because we found them…Check out these adorably cute Crafts for Teens and Tweens.

Are you looking for some easy and fun crafts for teens? All too often, it seems that teens get left out of the crafting circle. You’ll find lots of crafts for little kids and plenty for adults, but where are the fun projects for the younger crowd?

What are some fun crafts for teens to make?

Teens are overflowing with thoughts. Pull together those thoughts with a few cute DIY projects for adolescents. Fun crafts bring out amazing ideas but important they aren’t challenging. Fun crafts for teens might take time but it’s important they do not bring out frustrations. Go online and follow step-by-step craft tutorials for teens instead of trying to invent the wheel. Teens can use these cute crafts to keep, use last birthday gifts or sell at craft fairs. You might even become your own Etsy seller entrepreneur.

We’ve found more than 20 projects that are easy, cute, and fun for teens and tweens to make. You’ll find all sorts of DIYs here, like paracord bracelets, makeup bags, glitter pens, and more. These aren’t your grandma’s crafts and can be kept for oneself, used as DIY gifts, or even sold at craft fairs.

And if you’re looking for gift ideas for a friend (on the cheap), you’ll find lots of those ideas here, too—the lip scrub, polymer clay stamped jewelry, bath bombs, hoodie charms, and glitter phone cases are all great examples.

Crafting is a great way to engage the creative part of your brain, and with a little practice, you may get good enough at some of these projects to make money on the side. That’s always a bonus for any cash-strapped teen.

So pick a few crafts to try this week. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Easy and Cute Crafts for Teens

Get busy with fun activities for teens. Plenty of easy crafts for teens to make, keep, gift, or resell for income. Many include supplies found in the home.

String Lights

Take upcycled egg cartons and recycled Christmas lights and make these pretty flower string lights for your bedroom decor! This DIY project takes time but it’s pretty easy gifting your child the pride of the time they invested. The paper flowers are made from an upcyced egg carton but could easily be replaced with cardstock. Make sure your string lights are low temp!

Body Scrub

A cotton candy lip scrub is a great way to keep lips soft and moisturized, and you can make lots of it for super cheap. Put it in small containers to give as gifts to your friends for a birthday, too. Isn’t it pretty? As you tackle this beginner scrub, move on to other face and body scrubs using fresh ingredients. You can even make DIY Bath Bombs. It will save a lot of money at the body shop! | Bitz & Giggles

Necklace

Percy Jackson fans will love making and wearing this Percy Jackson Camp Half-Blood necklace. Don’t worry if you don’t think you can free-hand the designs on the beads. A template is provided that you can transfer to the beads using only a pencil! Or make it your own and add an accessory that fits another book character of your choosing. | Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Paracord Bracelet

This fun craft for teens reminds me of summer camp and camping. Paracord bracelets for fun for guys and girls to make, and they’re super simple once you get the hang of it. This will make a fun camp craft if you plan on doing the camp counselor thing for summer! | Happiness is Homemade

Pencil Holder

This fun craft for teens is pretty bright but the splash of color could easily be adjusted to any themed bedroom for teens. Turn any old container into a fun, colorful pencil holder for your desk. Just cover it in pom-poms. You can use a bag of multi-color pom-poms, as done here, or use coordinating colors in groups of two or three colors. This is a great way to upcycle old jars, oatmeal canisters, etc. Just add a hot glue gun. | Sum of Their Stories

No-Sew Scrunchie

Scrunchies are back, baby, and it’s super easy to make your own using fun fabrics from the craft store or just upcycling old shirts and things. This tutorial goes through 3 different step-by-step tutorials to make scrunchies, and one of them is a no-sew option for those that do not have a sewing machine. | Sustain My Craft Habit

Bath Bomb

Make bath bombs with hidden jewelry inside! These would make a fun gift to give to a friend who needs some pampering. Bath bombs make the bathwater so pretty and colorful, and it smells amazing! Add a bit of creativity and use whatever essential oils you like. | Life Should Cost Less

Stick Jewelry Holder

If boho is your style, this jewelry holder will be right up your alley for a DIY craft and home decor idea. You just need a stick, some hooks, twine, and a few other materials to recreate this piece. This string art would look really cool using a piece of driftwood, too. | The Soccer Mom Blog

Leather Keychain

This leather tassel keychain will make keeping up with your keys a breeze. It’ll also look cute clipped to your purse, backpack, or laptop bag, and these make great gifts for family at Christmastime. Use a needle and thread or a glue gun and scissors is likely enough to complete your final look. | Manzanita

Notebook

Are you obsessed with pretty notebooks? You can create your own designs that are WAY cuter than anything you’ll get at the store, like these DIY unicorn notebooks. Pretty, sparkly, and fabulous, these DIY crafts make taking notes a whole lot more fun. Embellish with fun stickers and a gift to a younger sibling or friend. | Projects with Kids

Makeup Case

This fluffy DIY case is perfect for makeup, pens, pencils, or for carrying accessories in your luggage when traveling. You don’t have to be an expert at sewing to pull this off. The design is very forgiving. | The Craft Train

Eyeglass Case

Use your cutting machine to make a case for your sunglasses. It’s easy to do with a basic pouch and some heat transfer vinyl. | DIY Candy

Essential Oil Bracelet

Make some braided essential oil diffuser bracelets for you and your friends. It’s a great way to carry your favorite scents with you wherever you go. Hello, lavender essential oil to destress right before a test! | The Soccer Mom Blog

T-Shirt Bag

Turn an old t-shirt into a cute no-sew t-shirt bag. What a great idea for a shirt that you love too much to get rid of, but perhaps it doesn’t fit right any longer. This cute tote bag can be used for the pool during summer or for books during the school year. | DIY & Crafts

Glitter Pen

You know that wonderful feeling you get when you start using a pretty new pen? Imagine how amazing it’ll be to make your own DIY glitter pens! It’s easier than you think using empty tube pens and glitter in various sizes. | Happiness is Homemade

Leather Necklace

The possibilities are endless with these stamped polymer clay necklaces. Use rubber stamps (available at your local craft store or online) to create words and designs in the clay. Add holes, bake them, and then add chains and accessories to create unique and fun pieces of jewelry. | Projects with Kids

Phone Case

Make a glitter phone case! Although the tutorial starts with a clear phone case, you can use this technique to revamp any old case that you’re tired of. Remember to brush on a clear acrylic sealer or nail polish to ensure that the glitter lasts a while. | Mod Podge Rocks

Flower Wreath

Decorate your door with a wooden letter wreath that’s customized to your style preferences! Use flowers if that’s your thing, but it’s so easy to do a different theme. If you’re into gaming, paint it with some of your favorite characters. If you like comic books, use pages from a comic book. LEGOs, glitter, sequins, metal thumbtacks, feathers, and pom-poms are just a handful of other materials you can cover the letters with. Go vintage and hit the thrift store looking for a bit of inspiration. | Thimble and Twig

Peg People

No one outgrows their Harry Potter obsession, so if the HP characters are still some of your favorites, making these Harry Potter peg dolls can be lots of fun. Add them to your shelves, or gift them to another fanatic. You could make any book or movie character and have fun becoming your own Etsy content creator.  | Artsy Fartsy Mama

Handstamped Blanket

Turn a boring fleece blanket into a much cooler one using this stamping technique. You’ll be stamping with a potato—yes, really—and fabric paint to create cool geometric designs. You can also use this technique to make a fun matching pillow. Tie with ribbons for a bit more embellishment. | Swoodson Says

Rainbow Macrame

Do you have extra yarn or string for this cute craft for teens? Make a macrame rainbow to brighten someone’s day (or your own)! This is for a small-ish charm to add to your backpack, hoodie, or bag. Make cute ornaments for Christmas gifts but you can scale it up for a wall hanging or down to make a bracelet or necklace charm very easily by following the step-by-step tutorial. | Moms and Crafters

Tie-Dye Shirt

Go for the summer camp vibe by learning how to tie-dye! Use it on shirts, bags, scrunchies, or shorts for summer. This tutorial will teach you three easy patterns, so you’ll be a tie-dying pro in no time. Just grab a kit and add it to your family bucket list. | The Craft Train

Don’t forget all of our Tie Dye Craft Ideas for Kids!

Soda Cap Bracelet

Okay, so we’re not encouraging you to drink soda or anything, but if you do, save those pull tabs to make some cool bracelets. These are great for guys or girls. Weave ribbon throughout the upcycled soda can tabs and tie it together for adorable DIY jewelry. | Red Ted Art

Painted Clay Pot

Make mom smile with a cute face pot filled with some succulents or her favorite flowers. You can do this with mini pots or with larger clay pots that go outdoors. Grab a Sharpie and copy the face or make your own unique pattern. This planter can even be used as a DIY project for mother’s day.  | Pink Stripey Socks

Don’t forget all of our free printable Succulent Gift Tags.

DIY Vans

Make your own brand-name inspired cute craft. These geometric stamped shoes remind me of the Vans shoes in the 1980s. with this easy DIY project, it’ll be so much fun to make and wear shoes that you designed in your own patterns and color combinations. | Happiness is Homemade

Pin this list of crafts for teens for the next time you’re feeling inspired to make something cute and fun!

More Fun Crafts for Teens

Your teens will be inspired by these Teen Bedroom Ideas. Want a low-cost teen bedroom makeover? Take a look at these DIY teenage bedroom ideas you can easily replicate. These DIY fun craft ideas allow teens to add personality to their own space. Pin to Pinterest.

This could be a really cute craft for tweens and teens, Upcycled Altoid Tin Box Ideas. They will love to make it and it makes a cute craft to gift to a friend or family member. Pin to Pinterest.

This one is really fun too! Tie Dye Crafts for Kids. Add this idea to the summer bucket list for teens. It’s a fun craft with list of cute ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Last Updated on March 22, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living