30+ Fun and Creative Crafts Projects for Kids & Teens

Last summer, my kids were hydro dipping shoes left and right. This project requires plain white shoes and spray paint. Can't make it to the store? You can use what you have on hand to come up with some fun and unique color combinations. Includes a video tutorial.

We created these fun animal necklaces several years ago to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. They are simple to make, and you could easily make them from any plastic toys or animals you have around. This project does use sharp objects, so make sure supervision is proper.

These colorful bookmarks make learning fun! They are great to use for DIY planners and school books! The best thing, you only need small scraps of felt! (hint, you can use a headband elastic to attach it to the book if you don't have sewing elastic).

We did this for a Disney party several years ago, and it was a bit hit! All you need is some freezer paper and a craft knife. If you have an e-cutter such as a Cricut machine, it will make it go even faster. You can paint on fabric with acrylic paint or with fabric paint.

Use the stencils to decorate tote bags, pillowcases & t-shirts.

These felt flowers are a great project for a quiet afternoon in front of the tv. They are hand glued and sewn together and are beautiful when finished.

Have an old pair of shoes that need a new life? Use a bit of freezer paper to monogram your shoes!

We stitched fabric onto our converse tennis shoes, and I love how they turned out.

This fun necklace is made using some simple beads and a fabric-covered button. You can make it in a variety of colors and styles, it's also a great way to use up fabric scraps.

This wreath is made from paper and old books.

Kids and teens would enjoy this project with paper made from some of their favorite prints and colors. Our example features more subtle colors, but it would be equally cute in bright colors.

This wreath is made with a styrofoam wreath form. However, you can use a pool noodle or wire hanger in a pinch. It's no-sew and a great way to use up a bin of fabric scraps.

I have always loved covered button necklaces! This tutorial walks you through how to make one step by step.

We used paper mache boxes for these DIY decorative bins, but you could also use potato chip canisters or mailing tubes in a pinch!

Celebrate a birthday or other special day by creating some fun prize ribbons! Stick them to someone's door to brighten their day.

Give school a whole new meaning by pretending you're actually at Hogwarts with these cute notebooks. Simply print off the covers and attach them to purchased composition notebooks.

Have a box of seashells lying around? Dig out that old box of nail polish and decorate them to create fun hair accessories.

These paper pinwheels are perfect for Spring & Summer! How cute would a bouquet of them be on the kitchen table?

Fun and stylish, these necklaces are made from simple felt balls. All you need is a needle and thread.

Cover a composition notebook with a map and create a journal for future adventures! I've included a free printable for the title too! (updated printable does not include the date so that you can use it anytime).

Upcycle your soda cans into this fun planter! Succulents are easy to grow (trust me, I don't have a green thumb!)

Save some of those used Coke bottles (aluminum ones) and fill them with beans to make a fun outdoor bowling game for kids!

Celebrating but can't make it to the store? Print off these party hats at home; just cut out and tape them together.

All you need is an eraser and some paint to make these fun shoes.

Send some love to those far away! Who wouldn't love to get some good old-fashioned mail! Decorate the envelopes to make them extra fun.

Create a set of hat boxes that are oh so cute and useful for storage with this tutorial. It uses a simple stencil, but you could also use the tip of a pencil eraser.

Welcome Spring to your home with these fun planters. Jazz up some simple pots with a bit of paint for a whole new look.

These trinket trays are made from terracotta planter bases. What a fun way to use materials you might already have on hand.

Get out some of your frustrations while you hammer away on a piece of leather. These conversation hearts are fun and cute and can be personalized a million ways (post includes a link to purchase the hearts)

Give new life to a set of paper mache letters with Washi tape. Create fun patterns with all of the different colors of tape that you have on hand.

Use a bit of yarn and a lobster clasp to make a fun pom attach to a zipper bag or purse!

This is an older post on the blog, but one of our families "go tos" when we are looking to entertain older kids and teens. It's fun, simple, and a great one to do on a sunny day outdoors.

Let the kids go crazy mixing colors and patterns on their shirts. You can even use t-shirts and sweatshirts that you already own, just make sure that they are a light color so the dye will show.