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20+ Clever Craft Ideas for Teens

If you’re a crafty teenager or know of one then you’ll appreciate this round up of creative craft ideas for teens to make.

Collage of images showing craft ideas for teens including macrame art, painted rocks, marbled mugs and more.

The Best Craft Ideas for Teens

Yep, that’s right, we’ve gathered the very best and coolest craft ideas for teens. Everything from upcycling projects like turning an old tshirt into wall art or using nail polish to make a marbled coffee mug to jewelry oganizers and DIY coasters can be found in this list.

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Upcycled Clothing Crafts

Turn a cool printed tee into a fun wall hanging!

Tshirt into Wall Art
This super quick project turns your favorite tshirt into a piece of wall art.
Check out this project
cool crafts tshirt wall art.

Or have a pair of mismatched socks? Make a cacti garden!

Faux Cacti Garden
Create your own little cacti garden using mismatched socks and a few materials you already have at home.
Check out this project
cool craft faux cacti garden.
Stencil Bleached Shirts
Create your own pattern or design with this bleached shirt tutorial.
Check out this project
cool crafts bleached shirts.
Toilet Paper Mandala
Use toilet paper rolls to make cool mandala art
Check out this project
Cool crafts toilet paper mandala.

DIY Hair Accessories

No Sew Scrunchie
If sewing is not for you learn to make this no-sew scrunchie.
Check out this project
DIY Hair Clips
Make your own hair accessories with this hair clip tutorial.
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Jewelry Organizers

Boho-Inspired Jewelry Hanger
Use a piece of driftwood or a branch to make this boho-inspired jewelry hanger.
Check out this project
Jewlery Bowls
Make your own mini bowls to hold your jewelry or knick knacks.
Check out this project
Clay Statement Necklace
Make your own statement necklaces with marbled clay.
Check out this project
Cool crafts statment necklace.
Woven Bowl with Yarn
This is an easy to make woven bowl that’s made out of yarn and a paper plate.
Check out this project
cool crafts woven yarn bowl.

Crafting with Pictures

Photo Booth Canvas Art
Recreate the photo booth experience by making your own canvas art using your favorite pictures.
Check out this project
Cool crafts canvas art.
Handmade Photo Coasters
Share your favorite travel memories with these handmade photo coasters.
Check out this project
Rock Photo Holder
Paint rocks with your favorite colors and patterns then turn them into mini photo holders.
Check out this project
Cool crtafts photo holder.

Mugs and More

Marbled Nail Polish Mugs
All you need to for this cool craft is a mug, nail polish and water!
Check out this project
Diary Cover
Design your own diary cover that’s inspired by henna tattoos.
Check out this project
Cool crafts diary cover
Cane Pole Whistles
Use a hand saw and a pocket or exacto knife to make your own whistle.
Check out this project

DIY Wall Art

Cross Stitch on Canvas
Put your favorite quote or song lyrics onto canvas with this easy cross stitch craft.
Check out this project
Lawn Flamingo Taxidermy
This lawn flamingo taxidermy tutorial is silly and fun.
Check out this project
Cool crafts lawn flamingo.
DIY Wall Hanging
Draw your own mandala design and attach it to a cardboard tube to make a beautiful paper wall hanging.
Check out this project
Cool crafts wall hanging.
Hanging Mirror
Use items from the dollar store to make a hanging mirror for your bedroom.
Check out this project
Cool crafts mirror.
Getting a Crackle Paint Finish with School Glue!
They'll love learning this cool painting technique! They'll be able to use this crackle paint finish with just few supplies from around the home on a whole variety of projects.
Check out this project

Macrame Crafts

Check out these cool macrame crafts for making a fishtail keychain and a rainbow wall hanging. We also have a whole collection of DIY macrame kits for beginners here.

Macrame Keychain
Follow this step by step tutorial to make your own macrame mermaid keychain.
Check out this project
Cool crafts macrame keychain.
Macrame Rainbow Wall Hanging
This DIY macrame rainbow is super easy and you can easily change it up with your favorite colors.
Check out this project
Cool crafts macrame wall hanging.

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More Crafts Ideas for Teens

We also have this round up of cool paper crafts for teens to check out as well as our favorite craft kits for adults (which would also be great for teens!).

And if resin crafts is more up your alley, then check out this DIY galaxy inspired resin bracelet.

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Mary

Friday 19th of February 2021

So many cool ideas here. I especially like the cross stitch on canvas and I am no teen. ;)

Jane and Sonja

Monday 22nd of February 2021

That's one of my favorites too, Mary. Thanks for stopping by!

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