8 Craft Ideas for Your Teens & Preteens

They’re way beyond paper, markers, and glue…let ‘em get crafting and create these cool craft ideas.

It’s time to banish the phrase “I’m bored.” With some household supplies and these great craft ideas, you can keep your teen entertained for hours.

Marble Stationery

Got only plain boring paper? Want something that’s way more interesting? Make your own marble-textured stationery.

https://youtu.be/OB0WwTG5Q0A

You’ll need:

• foam shaving cream
• food coloring
• heavy-weight paper
• painters tape or washi tape
• paper towels
• plastic or metal ruler
• plastic spatula
• rectangular baking dish
• toothpick (optional)

Jewelry Dishes with Copper Touches

They’ll be the prettiest spot for you to keep your jewelry!

Directions on how to make this: CLICK HERE

You’ll need:

• 2 lb. white air dry clay
• metallic copper or gold sharpie or copper leaf

(If using copper leaf you’ll need adhesive and sealer)

Lip Scrub

Always searching for that Blistex while you suffer from dry lips? In 5 minutes, you can make your own instead…and choose your own flavor!

Directions on how to make this: CLICK HERE

You’ll need:

• Olive Oil
• Food Coloring
• Granulated Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• Empty Container

Tie Dye Using Sharpies

It’s way easier and neater than using dye! Plus…you have much greater control over your design.

Directions on how to make this: CLICK HERE

You’ll need:

• Rubbing Alcohol
• Eye Dropper or Small Syringe
• Sharpie Pens
• 100% Cotton White T-shirt (pre-washed without fabric softener) or white cap, shoes, pillowcase…whatever you want to dye!
• Iron

Looking for tie-dying inspiration? Have fun and copy these pillows:

Turn an Old T-shirt into a Bag

This purse is really cute and you don’t even need to sew!

https://youtu.be/sfR9WtCjX2c

You’ll need:

• an old t-shirt
• Scissors

Pom Pom Bookmark

Adorable! You may want one in every color.

For instructions on how to make this: CLICK HERE

You’ll need:

• Yarn
• Scissors

Decorate your headphone!

Tired of making friendship bracelets? Weave those stitches around your headphone wires instead.

 Instructions on how to make this: CLICK HERE

You’ll need:

• Embroidery Floss

Gold Heart Pot

Easily decorate any vase and transform it into a cool spot to hold your stuff.

For instructions on how to make this: CLICK HERE

You’ll need:

• A glass
• Spray Paint
• Stickers
• Scrap Paper
• Washi tape or decorators tape

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