If your kiddos have a birthday party coming up, this DIY mini pinata might just save the day (and a few pennies!). Simply assemble a cupcake box, use a hot glue gun to secure cording in place, and decorate!

These adorable mod podge zipper pockets will store everything from good luck charms to medication and lip balms for school.

Light up your life with these charming votive holders! Just use mod podge to stick paper shapes to a glass votive holder and you’ll have a new bedroom accessory in no time.

This DIY photo collage is perfect for graduating teens. Just glue the pictures onto black foam boards and you’re done!

Is there anything better than aesthetic organizers? These super-fun Ikea magazine holders are ideal for beginners and let you experiment with painting, sanding, and taping.

Smell fresh as a daisy (or donut!) with these cute-as-a-button donut-shaped soaps. A glycerin soap base, cupcake fragrance oil, and silicone molds are virtually all you need to bring these handmade gifts to life.

Skip the expensive trip to LUSH and make your own bath bombs in different colors! Essential oils, pantry ingredients, and round molds bring this great project together incredibly quickly.

This is one of those easy craft ideas that keeps teens occupied AND adds character to your home. Simply cast the concrete (with adult supervision!), create a round mold, and decorate as you see fit.

This creative trend is not only artistic, it's practical to boot! Get your teen to customize a plain tote bag with simple craft paint and then they can use it to tote around stuff in style!

Heading to the beach and want to make the ultimate souvenir to mark your trip? This DIY seashell artwork takes less than an hour and can be arranged into hearts, stars, or even initials.

Start this idea with a base pot and go to town with acrylic paints and paint pens to create a design that brightens up the garden.

These constellation bookmarks will make tweens and teens want to pull out their books to study! Switch up the colors and go with jewel tones for a truly dreamy look.

These sharpie mugs are about to change your hot drink game for LIFE. This full tutorial runs you through the design process step by step to keep you on the right track (hello, beginners!).

Q-tips and acrylic paint turn a blank canvas into a multi-dimensional marvel with this cherry blossom painting idea! Just trust the process – it’s worth it.

Your teen will be inspired and amazed making a full painting with just coffee. This easy project is simple enough for those who have never painted, and still fun enough for those who are budding little artists!

This cute Easter bunny craft comes together in an unbelievable 5 minutes (yes, really!). There’s no sewing involved, and all you need is a sock, ribbon, and a sharpie to make the magic happen.

If you’re stuck inside on a rainy day, learn to draw a beautiful butterfly with these step-by-step instructions. Feel free to use acrylics to create a beautiful monarch butterfly once you have the outline in place!

A few cupcake liners, pom-poms, and a piece of blank card make this five-minute craft a Mother’s Day miracle to remember!

Your teen can jazz up their kicks to suit their personal style. Learn what paints and tools you need for your teen to express their creative soles 🙂

Go for a nature walk to collect pebbles, twigs, branches s then make a pebble masterpiece from nature's treasures! This nature inspired framed art would look great in any space.

If you’re a teen with nimble fingers, this is one of the yarn crafts that you can create in a few easy steps. You’ll need an adult’s help to drill the nails into the plywood. Past that point, the colored threading is down to the teens!

Fashion-forward tweens discovering their personal style might want to experiment with these rainbow cuff bracelets. You can easily create your own designs with multi-colored yarn and a bit of creativity. A classic craft for rainy days!

Tie dye never goes out of style, and everything you need for this easy project should be available at the dollar store! Just grab a sweatshirt, rubber bands, bleach, and gloves to turn a raggedy old garment into a masterpiece.

If you’re getting through tons of popsicles during the summer, save the sticks to create this makeshift shelf! It’s one of those easy crafts that you can pull together in under an hour.

This simple craft is just perfect for teen girls. It’s made from a selection of wrapped yarn and looks gorgeous hung on closet doors, shelves, drawers and everything in between.

These sock bunnies are an incredibly fun way to spice up your home for Easter this year. You’ll fill a large white sock with rice, seal it with a hot glue gun, and use twine and beads to create the whiskers and eyes. So cute!

These fun-in-the-sun flamingo jars are a tropical delight made with glycerin, glitter, and figurines! It’s an awesome room decor idea for tweens.

These gorgeous, ocean-inspired resin keychains will let you embrace your creative side AND have something to show for it. Score!

These magnets add a whimsical feel to the front of the fridge, letting you play around with color and texture. A great choice for newbie artists!

If your old shoes are looking a touch tired, puffy paint and geometric shapes are here to save the day. Just grab a pair of white Vans-style shoes, stuff the toes with newspaper for a sturdy surface, and get painting!

These paracord bracelets are made with simple materials and are effortlessly knotted to create a gorgeous, textured pattern. Cool and colorful weekend style? Check!

Do you always lose your passes, coins, and tidbits? These beautiful zippered pouches are a creative way to keep your stuff organized!

Did somebody say spring-inspired homeware? This canvas banner hoop wreath pairs fake flowers and a circular hoop to create a gorgeous, hanging piece of room decor. Plus, you can customize it with calligraphy.

Keep your dirty clothes out of sight (and out of mind!) with these fun, personalized baskets. This is one of those awesome crafts that’s easy enough for beginners, and you can really express yourself with a fun slogan.

Tote bags are always in vogue, and this is one of my favorite fun craft projects as it’s actually useful! Use a fabric pen and guiding tape to create a simple pattern that just screams YOU.

Tween bookworms are going to love these adorable bookmarks. They’re made with a handful of yarn of your choice and will keep your place safe without any unsightly page folds.

These stunning fairytale terrariums combine activated charcoal, potting plants, and figures to make a real-life mini garden for the books!

Make like Mary Poppins by designing a colorful kite that’ll make any teen like a kid again. The best part is that you don’t need any fancy supplies – newspaper, string, and tape are the most important things.

Repurpose that old Lego from yesteryear by turning it into a gorgeous mosaic! This is slightly too easy for teens, but it’s bound to get the nostalgia going for carefree tweens.

Fashion-conscious teens will absolutely adore these Kate Spade-esque key rings. They’re bright, colorful, and extremely quick to sew. And don’t you just love those tiny bows and handy wrist loop?

There’s no need to worry about the post-gym class stink with these vibrant gemstone soaps around. They shimmer, shine, and smell absolutely incredible. Use them yourself or gift them to classmates and neighbors!

Looking for some frugal fun this year? This DIY lip balm won’t just nourish a teen’s dry lips, but they taste absolutely divine. Plus, they’re non-toxic and a great school-friendly lip gloss alternative!

Tweens outgrowing friendship bracelets might want to try out these super-cute bead bracelets. They’re quick to make, and you can easily invite several friends over and use different colors to represent each person’s personality.

Teens are trying to navigate a lot of changes as they move into Junior and Senior year, so why not make things easier with a colorful stress ball? Exam stress? It’s a thing of the past!

This is one of those fun DIY crafts that’s made with SUCH basic supplies. All you need to do during your jewelry making session is some simple braiding and color-picking!

Make shower time something a teenage girl actually looks forward to with this gentle, exfoliating sugar scrub. And hey, it’s also a cheap and cheerful gift idea for birthday parties!

Sometimes, the simplest craft ideas can turn into a serious work of art (well, kind of!). These fun and playful origami chickens are perfect for tweens with younger siblings as they make awesome puppets.

Aromatherapy fans (and stressed-out Seniors) are bound to appreciate this DIY body wash. It combines a basic carrier oil with a handful of essential oils to create a destressing dream of a shower gel.

Prepping for those tricky essays just got a whole lot cuter with this pom-pom mouse pad. It’s made with a cork trivet for the base, a letter stencil (for personalization!), and a bunch of tiny pom-poms around the edge. It’s seriously adorable.

These succulent magnets will make any fridge brighter. So, you won’t think twice about fueling yourself back up after dance class or a run around the track.

These sweet, fresh, and summery pineapple candles are a great idea for older teens and will make any bedroom smell incredible.

Turn your bedroom into a watercolor wonderland by jazzing it up with these customized pillows. Tie-dye, florals, seascapes, and skies are all on the menu – just go with what you love!

If you’re a tween that suffers with dry lips but hasn’t quite graduated to gloss and lipstick, why not make your own lip balm? The peppermint is super tasty and will even keep your breath fresh (the dream!).

Showcase your bohemian side during the summertime with these bright and joyful earrings. Crystal beads, ear wires, and a few fun tassels will make these earrings your new go-to accessory.

This lavender acrylic painting might look complicated, but it uses cotton swabs and a simple washed background to make it a dream for beginners.

There’s no need to head to the store to grab a set of stunning, hanging lights. A few colorful cupcake cases will jazz up a string of regular white lights and make them a serious talking point in your bedroom.

If you’re a tween needing to decorate your school books, these fabric coverings are bound to make yours stand out.

Don’t want to grab a new phone case from Amazon? You can easily improve your current one with this five-minute watercolor phone case (it’s so unique!).

Painted CDs are such a cool way to make your bedroom or dorm room look more eclectic. Acrylic paint, clear gesso, and paintbrushes will bring any old CD straight back to life.

Love bright colors? These custom DIY neon signs will turn your bedroom into a TOTAL party spot with acrylic paint and a simple canvas.

This is one of the craft ideas for tweens and teens that is cheap, easy, and perfect for doodlers.

Talented teens with plenty of dexterity will adore bringing this bright and buzzy embroidered hoop to life. Switch up the colors to match your style!

Pull out those old teen magazines to create a tree of life with blue, green, and brown scraps. You won’t miss those gossip columns one bit!

Pebbles, twigs, and glue are all you need to pull a surprisingly effective family portrait together. It’s relaxing and just requires a few rocks from the backyard.