6 Fun Craft Ideas For Tweens And Teenagers

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When your kids have grown out of painting egg boxes and recycling milk cartons into elephants, it’s hard to know what to do with them arts and crafts wise.

To help fill the craft gap, we’ve put together five fun craft ideas for tweens and teenagers.

They’ll need minimal input from you.

With older teens you can simply provide them with the required tools and periodically stick your head into their room to make sure they don’t need any help.

Tweens and those in their early to mid-teens might need you to do any cutting/hammering and use the sharper tools.

We don’t want any trips to A&E!

Then sit back and feel like parent of the week when they emerge from their room with their new creation.

5 Fun Craft Ideas For Tweens And Teenagers

1. Tassel wall hanging

Tapping into the art of mindful living during difficult times is a positive step towards leading a more fulfilling life and helps inspire moments of peace and calm.

Taking cues from the carefree and natural elements of boho design, this crafty DIY project encourages these aspects of mindfulness by bringing a carefree and relaxing atmosphere into the home.

Tassel wall hangings have been making a comeback over the last few years with a more modern look while still keeping to its bohemian roots.

This step by step guide will put creative skills to the test and teaches teens to improvise with a ball of yarn and a wood dowel.

2. Staghorn fern living wall display

With more time indoors, a burst of lush greenery is essential in boosting overall wellbeing.

With that in mind, creating a staghorn fern living wall display in the living room or kitchen gives the space a much-needed oxygen boost while lending an eco-friendly decorative touch.

A staghorn fern living wall display is a stylish and adaptable feature at home that is made with natural materials such as wooden boards, sphagnum moss and hessian fabric.

Once nailed into position on the wall, it’s important to water your plants by spraying them weekly.

3. Comic book chair

For comic book fans, a decoupage superhero chair injects a fun dose of nostalgia to a teen’s bedroom.

Using old comics, PVA glue, scissors and a wooden or metal chair of choice, this DIY can be easily personalised to suit different styles and taste.

This DIY is a simple and enjoyable way to refresh your old furniture and brighten up your space.

Once you’re done pasting the comic pieces together, make sure to coat your chair with a thin coat of glue and clear varnish to protect your handiwork.

They can take this project further by learning how to make paper, designing their own patterns and then decorating their chair.

4. Shibori tie-dye napkins

Give home accessories a nautical-inspired update by evoking the breezy coastal blues of the sea.

Known as Shibori, this Japanese tie-dye technique involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth together then dyeing it indigo.

Experimentation is key here and the tie-dye effect brings a summery feel to the home when matched with other natural elements like wood or rattan.

Doing Shibori at home allows you to choose what patterns you want to make depending on how you fold your napkins.

Choose napkins made from natural fibres such as cotton as they will easily soak up the dye compared to synthetic materials.

5. Art Deco Feature Wall

Bring a glamorous twist to the living room with an Art Deco-inspired feature wall.

A chic way to showcase artwork, this DIY project adds texture and interest to the room with its sophisticated yet subtle lines.

Make your artwork stand out by choosing contrasting wall colours.

This gives you the opportunity to decide whether you want to create a bold or neutral aesthetic based on the colours you choose.

For example, light grey or white walls will let blue patterned-artwork shine as the focal point of the room while highlighting the gilded frames of the feature wall.

6. DIY Air Freshener

Essential oils and dried fruit or flowers are great options for natural scents.

Combining the health benefits of natural scents and the detoxification ability of baking soda, this DIY is a 2-in-1 craft that’s both practical and environmentally friendly.