75+ crafts for adults with ideas like • paper crafts • holiday decorations • candle and soap making • easy canvas paintings • flower pots • crocheting • jewellery making • and more!
Crafting is a popular part time and it’s great for all ages, including adults, children, and seniors. There’s been a rise in popularity among adults, since it serves as a creative outlet for personal expression and relaxation.
The art of crafting lets people rediscover their playful, imaginative side while also offering some much needed stress relief.
So if you’re looking for some creatively-cool adult crafts, this list is going to infuse you with inspiration and motivation. Below you’ll find ideas like beautiful home decor projects to fun hobbies like paper crafts, acrylic painting, macrame, to DIY holiday decorations. And actual useful items like dry erase boards, candles and cheap custom doormats.
And if you’re feeling young at heart, or have youngsters who want to get creative, then take a look at these 60+ fun craft ideas for teens and tweens and 50+ epic flower pot painting ideas.
75+ Crafts For Adults
Crafting for adults doesn't have to be boring! From cute crafts to useful craft ideas, like holiday decorations, senior craft ideas, or just something to do outdoors with the family or by yourself. You'll definitely find something you'll love in the list below.
Seashell Art – Quick and Easy DIY for your Home
DIY craft ideas for home decor are a great way to add a personal touch to your home, and this seashell art can be a perfect reminder of your last seaside vacation, or honeymoon.
How To Paint Terracotta Pots Tutorial With 6 Easy Ideas
Paint on inexpensive terracotta pots for a fresh creative adventure. You can paint a whole batch for gift ideas, to spruce up your patio/porch, or start your own painted flower pot craft business. These would also make a fun and unique paint night idea with friends and family.
How to Make a DIY Sharpie Mug that’s Washable!
Craft ideas for adults aren't boring, and neither is this monogrammed sharpie mug ! Claim your favorite mug as your own with this easy stencil idea and it'll never get lost at work again.
Crafty Blooms: Effortless Paper Roses for All!
Discover the joy of crafting with this easy paper roses craft! Using colorful construction paper and a sturdy skewer wrapped in green paper, this delightful DIY project is perfect for gifting or a fun-filled creative session.
The Easiest No Sew Easter Bunny Craft
You might be wondering what are some Easter crafts for adults, and the answer is bunnies ! These no-sew Easter bunnies are a great craft idea for both adults and seniors, and are a great way to relax.
Easy DIY Macrame Wall Hanging in 15 Minutes
Going for a boho-chic vibe ? These macrame wall hangings are a great way to craft your way there and take just 15 minutes to put together.
How to Paint Lavender Flowers in Acrylics (Simple & Easy)
An easy craft for seniors, this tutorial on painting lavender flowers with Qtips is a great way to spend time and relax. This is also appropriate for adults with AHDH.
Make Coffee Art With Your Morning Cuppa
Make this easy sunset coffee painting in this step by step tutorial. You'll learn how to transform your morning cup of Joe into coffee paints with water!
How To Paint Rocks with 20+ Easy Ideas {Rock Painting 101}
Looking for easy crafts to do at home ? These rock painting ideas are here to make your garden, yard, and home that much better.
Forsythia Wreath: How to make a beautiful yellow spring wreath
Another cute idea for adult crafts, this Forsythia wreath will last you several years as it uses silk flowers ! The neat part ? You can use any flowers you like for the wreath, and even make a seasonal one like a summer or fall one.
DIY Date Idea Arrows
Another cute craft idea for Valentine's is to make these date idea arrows, and each of you adds an idea. On the day of, pick an arrow and do that activity.
Lavender Soap DIY Recipe
DIY soap is a really useful craft idea, not just because you're making soap (useful) but because it's also a really nice gift or party favor, so you can make a whole batch !
How To Make a Fringe Chandelier
Home decor crafts can get very exciting, and this fringed chandelier is here to prove you really can do anything as an adult ! Mix up colors, add beads, or change the style, but the tutorial will show you the basics.
DIY Faux Flower Coat
Some craft ideas are cute, and some are simply mindblowing. This faux flower coat is a statement piece and it will definitely turn heads - and start conversations !
How to Make a Starburst Wreath from Paper Straws
Cute and useful adult craft - this sunburst pattern made with bamboo straws can be used as-is as decor, or you can go one step further and build it around a mirror for extra dramatic effect.
How to make a THANKFUL Thanksgiving Wall Hanging
Thanksgiving is all about thankfulness and sharing, so a cute reminder in the form of a wall hanging is a great fall craft idea. All you need are a few items from the Dollar Tree or craft store.
DIY Cork Board Travel Map
A grown-up and adult craft idea, a corkboard travel map so you can pin where you've been and contemplate your next weekend trip or vacation. It's also a great conversation piece !
Pom Pom Fish
These DIY cute, fluffy fish are a perfect craft idea if you're looking to sell them, or gift these to loved ones. Fairly easy to make, very easy to customize, and definitely kid friendly.
Rubber Cement Watercolor Resist Art
Watercolor art is a great way to relax, and it's a beautiful craft to learn. You can make your own home decor with these, and you can even sell or gift them !
Coffee Filter Peonies Flowers
A beautiful summer DIY craft project - faux peonies made out of dyed coffee filters. These flowers never die, they are always blooming, and you can easily swap the colors whenever you please.
DIY Ornament Balls – Paint Swirl 2 Ways
Looking to craft your way into the holidays ? This adult and senior friendly craft idea is a nice way to add a personal touch to your decorations.
Faux Stained Glass Mosaic Luminary
Luminaries are a useful craft project, since they set up a mood and also offer light. So you can easily make this one at home, and all you need are a few glass-painting supplies.
Hanging Flower Heart DIY
This flower heart is a cute DIY craft for Valentine's Day for adults. You can even build this heart together, and make a date out of it.
Christmas Craft Idea: Paper Trees
Looking for some Christmas paper crafts to enjoy this holiday season? These super cute paper trees are both easy and festive to make. Linda will show you how she makes them with pretty card stock paper of your choice and she even includes a free printable template. Easy peasy and creative!
DIY Soda Bottle Kitty Cat Planters
Another bright craft idea using waste materials -soda bottles! Make these cutie kitties soda bottle planters to house your herbs, succulents, house plants, fake plants to bring a bit of the outdoors into your home. Andrea will show you how to cut out the easy design using a xacto knife, and then show you how to paint/draw the simple cat faces. Meow-zerific!
Easy Graphic String Art How-to
String art is one of the cooler DIY craft ideas for home decor, since you can make any shape and mix and match colors in fun patterns. This one features a word but you can easily swap it for something else.
"Plarn" crochet placemat from recycled plastic bags!
Have a bunch of plastic bags laying around and want to learn how to crochet? Then hop on over to Sara's tutorial where she'll show you how to crocket yourself a earth-friendly decorative placemat. So so clever and creative!
$8 DIY Christmas Burlap Wreath for Front Door
Christmas wreaths are some of the most popular holiday crafts with adults. They're beautiful, pretty easy to make, and they're a great handmade gift too !
Easy DIY Picture Jar Lid Ornaments For Christmas
This creative craft idea from waste material is brilliant! Who doesn't have extra jar lids hanging out in their recycling bin? I definitely want to make these around the holidays. They would also make cute gift ideas with family pictures or capture the memories of a family trip.
5 Minute Macrame Plant Hanger DIY Tutorial
New to macrame? Macrame is a fun and creative hobby where you learn different ways to knot yarn/string to create designs of all kinds. This is a great hobby for all ages and there is no steep learning curve like with compared to knitting and crocheting. This 5 minute macrame plant hanger is a perfect beginner project to jump start you into this hobby.
Summer Bucket List Jar: 80 fun bucket list ideas !
A DIY bucket list jar - a perfect idea for a couple, a family, or just yourself if you're planning a very interesting summer by yourself.
Fall Napkin Luminaries
Luminaries are a great adult craft idea, and these work great all of fall and its respective holidays. And since these use patterned napkins, they're very beginner-friendly !
DIY Macrame Leaf Earrings
Turn macrame into something fashionable with these DIY earrings. Easy to make, and only require a couple of supplies.
DIY Dollar Tree Lantern
Love lanterns but want to spruce up your own ? Just a few Dollar Tree items and you can throw together a really cute and cozy DIY lantern !
DIY Front Door Mat Ideas...With Stencils!
Finally, the adult craft you've been waiting for - the opportunity to write whatever you want on your welcome mat ! Get funny, get friendly, get mean, or use your favorite knock-knock joke.
DIY Confetti Poppers
Confetti is always a cool way to celebrate something, whether it's a national holiday, someone's birthday, or just a family gathering. These DIY confetti poppers will make it much easier (and fun) to celebrate.
How to Make Yarn Pumpkins Using Balloons
Fall crafts are never boring, and these yarn pumpkins are a great way to add to your seasonal home decor. These can be used for Halloween and Thanksgiving too.
DIY Scented Wax Sachets with Soy Wax, Botanicals & Essential Oils
A more grown-up, sophisticated adult craft, scented sachets are great to have around the home but they also make for a beautiful and much appreciated gift or party favor.
Simple DIY Spring Wreath
Another wreath craft idea, this spring one is a great way to DIY something for the blooming season.
Christmas Village Shadowbox
Like a holiday diorama, this Christmas shadowbox is great to make your own home decor. All you need are a few supplies and a bit of patience.
DIY Glitter Wine Glasses
Spruce up your wine glasses with this cute craft idea, and it's very easy to do at home. These glasses are perfect for birthdays, milestones, baby showers, bridal showers, or whenever you feel like jazzing up your drink.
DIY Denim Jacket with Embroidery
A cute adult craft idea - embroidery ! Make your own jacket, or your kid's jacket so much better with embroidery. Trace any design you want and make your jackets better.
DIY Floral Butterfly Picture Frames
Looking for some craft ideas for the home ? Try this floral butterfly frame idea. It's a great DIY craft that'll spruce up your home and add a whimsical touch to your photos.
Winter Luminaries: Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars for Winter
A snowy luminary is a magical sight, and these snowy pinecone ones definitely being the magic of winter home. All you need are a couple of clean jars, fake snow, pinecones, and creativity !
How to Make a Balloon Garland
Balloons aren't just for kids - they can be for anyone, adults included ! So make your own balloon wreath, as it's an easy craft to learn and it makes for some really cool party decorations.
Toilet Paper Pumpkins - Easy DIY
Want more fall craft ideas ? These toilet paper roll pumpkins are fun for everyone, adults included ! You finally have the green light to mess with the TP and make your very own pumpkin.
DIY Easy Art for Beginners from a Thrifted Frame
This beginner painting + DIY golden frame might seem intimidation, but it's actually quite easy to pull off.
DIY TASSEL EARRINGS
Love the look of tassels and want to wear them every day ? DIY your own earrings and now you've got several pairs of colorful tassel earrings !
Easy DIY Star Rope Mirror
Looking for more craft ideas for the home ? This star rope mirror is a great craft idea to turn a simple decoration into something stunning.
How to Knit Mittens Tutorial - Easy Mittens Knitting Pattern
Knitting is a relaxing past time, and if you've got a senior who's missing something to do, knitting a pair of mittens would be a wonderful craft idea for them.
3 DIY Lampshades With Upcycled Materials
Here's another idea for home decor crafts - changing up your lampshades with a different material (and pattern).
How to Paint Mason Jars: Step-by-Step Guide
Some craft ideas for the home are really simple and straightforward, like these painted mason jars. They can be vases, pencil holders, or even just decorations on their own.
DIY Conversation Heart Tassel Charms
These conversation hearts door tassel charms are a great craft idea, and they're also great as gifts if you're looking for something handmade.
Easy DIY Paper Lantern Luminary Bags With Old Maps
Old maps have a certain charm to them, so turning them into luminary covers makes for an even cuter look !
Easy and Inexpensive DIY Thanksgiving Table Decorations
This Thanksgiving table centerpiece is a beautiful example of adult crafts and DIY. When serving the turkey, you can move the centerpiece somewhere else, like another table to the side.
Hand-painted water bottles
Who doesn't want to customize their favorite water bottle or Stanley cup ? Well now you can hand-paint your own, and it makes for a very cool adult craft.
DIY Floral Headband
More DIY headbands ? Of course ! It's a cute craft and it's suitable for both adults and children.
Flower Pot Craft with Sharpie in Three Easy Steps!
Make your flower pots so much better with these sharpie DIY methods. You could do patterns or words or even labels if you're growing herbs and spices.
Cool Colored Mason Jars with Mod Podge
Mason jars are the stars of many adult crafts, and for good reason - they're practical and cute ! So this colored mason jar DIY is definitely going to be a hit.
Easy Tulip Painting With Acrylic Paints
Looking for a fresh springtime craft? Paint these vibrant magenta tulips to welcome the warmer weather. These would be great as an Easter craft or paint night too.
How to Make Scented Candles with Essential Oils
Scented candles have got to be one of the most perfect adult crafts, marrying usefulness with cuteness. You can easily make your own and keep them all for yourself, or send them as gifts or party favors.
Glowing Jack O Lantern Jars
These Jack O Lanterns have a special, glowy secret, and you definitely need an adult for this DIY craft. As cool as these are, they have a limited lifetime so make sure you put them together just a few hours before Halloween !
DIY Tattooed Pencil Cups
Pencil cups don't have to be boring, so why not make them look better with a floral pattern ? Or any pattern at all, it's entirely up to you.
DIY Tie Dye Headbands from T-Shirts
Upcycle your old T-shirt into a set of tie-dyed headbands and you've got an instant summer boho look !
How To Paint A Portrait In Acrylics
Do you have a special picture of someone you want to eternalize through paint? Learn just how easy it is to paint a portrait with zero painting experience. This would make an epic birthday gift, anniversary gift or just because!
EASY DIY Coasters You Can Make in Minutes!
Another entry in the useful craft ideas category, these DIY coasters are here to look cool and protect your table as well.
Photo collage letters
Spell out your appreciation for your loved ones with a photo collage of them. There's nothing like looking at your favorite moments together, all gathered together and forming a simple but powerful word.
DIY Lace Mason Jars
Want more ideas for mason jars ? These lace appliques are another cool craft idea for the home.
DIY Glitter Phone Case
Who doesn't like to personalize their phone cases ? Now you can jazz up your own, with all the glitter you can find at the craft store. This could also work well with sequins.
Easy Glass Photo Magnets DIY
Fridge magnets are always useful so crafting your own and including a funny of cute picture is going to add a personal touch to your kitchen.
Stunning Halloween Wreath in Four Steps
Preparing for the holidays (even Halloween) can be a bit stressful but a DIY wreath is always going to be fun to make, and it can include the whole family (adults included).
How to Make Paper Flowers the Easiest Way Ever!
Speaking of craft ideas with paper, these easy DIY paper flowers are a great craft for adults and seniors alike, especially in spring and summer when you can get inspiration from your garden.
DIY Dry Erase Board
A dry erase board is always useful around the house, so why not craft one of your own ? All you need are a few items from the craft store.
DIY Marbled Mugs with Nail Polish
Looking for more home craft ideas ? Try these marbled mugs, using something you might already have at home - nail polish !
Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial
A weighted blanket is a great comfort item, so why not craft one yourself ? It's a fairly easy process and you save a few bucks too !
DIY Gourd Birdhouses
Love birdwatching ? This DIY gourd birdhouse is a great adult and senior craft, as it provides a home for your local birds and you also get to enjoy watching them.
DIY Topiary Trees from Dollar Store Supplies
Faux plants make for pretty cool decor, and they're impossible to neglect. These DIY topiaries are a perfect match for any home, and you can customize them however you like.
Waterless Snow Globes
A simplified version of snow globes, these waterless snow globes still have snow falling, it's just a little different. This is a really easy craft idea, both for adults and seniors.
Paper Bag Pinatas
A fun and colorful craft idea, and it'll make the birthday celebration so much better ! It's extra satisfying to get a pinata you can actually crack open.
How To Make a Giant Plush Cactus
Cacti are really cool plants, but they're not the friendliest. But a DIY plush cactus ? Very snuggly, and you can make it as big or small as you like, since it's your craft and your imagination.
Spring Trees Watercolor Painting with… Crumpled Paper!
If you're a beginner painter, this crumpled paper painting method is a great craft to learn. It's not just forgiving, it actually works with messes and spills !
FAQ
1. Where to get good quality craft kits for adults ?
You can find high-quality craft kits for adults on numerous online platforms such as Etsy, Amazon, and specialized craft sites like The Crafters Box or Adults & Crafts. Brick-and-mortar stores like Michaels or Joann Fabrics also offer a variety of kits. These places typically provide a wide range of options, from beginner to advanced, across various types of crafts.
2. What are cool crafts to make ?
Some cool crafts to consider making include candle and soap making, which let you experiment with different scents and colors. Building terrariums can also be a fun project, allowing you to create your own mini ecosystem. Macrame, an art form based on knotting strings in unique patterns, can be used to create macrame wall hangings, plant holders, and more. Finally, designing your own tote bags with fabric paint, stamps, or embroidery is a great way to create something both beautiful and practical.
3. What is an easy craft for seniors ?
Easy crafts for seniors might include painting with watercolors or acrylics, as these materials are often more forgiving and easy to work with. Collage making can be a creative exercise that’s also easy on the joints. Knitting and crocheting are traditional crafts that many seniors may already know, while jewelry making and scrapbooking can be simpler crafts that also offer a lot of room for personalization. Remember to consider each individual’s abilities and preferences when choosing a craft, since not all seniors like the same thing.
So pick a craft and let your creativity flow ! You might be surprised what you’ll come up with.
Debbie Freeland
Tuesday 26th of December 2023
I really enjoyed this I’ll be glad when I can afford some
Jasmine Dhillon
Tuesday 9th of January 2024
Glad you enjoyed the ideas Debbie :)
Cheers, Jasmine