Craft Projects for Tweens
With a few simple craft supplies and a little imagination, tweens can transform everyday materials into personalised keepsakes, stylish room décor and creative gifts. Whether they enjoy reading, painting, making or decorating, these creative craft ideas for tweens are a fun way to explore new hobbies and enjoy some screen-free creative time.
1. Create a DIY TBR Jar
Make choosing your next book an adventure by creating a personalised TBR (To Be Read) jar. Decorate a jar with stickers, ribbons and labels, then fill it with book recommendations and reading prompts.
Why Tweens Love It
It combines creativity and reading while making book choices feel like a fun surprise.
Why Parents Love It
It encourages independent reading and turns books into a screen-free activity tweens can genuinely get excited about.
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2. Design Your Own Wooden Bookmark
Paint, doodle or personalise a wooden bookmark with favourite colours, patterns, quotes or illustrations.
Why Tweens Love It
It feels personalised and practical, and makes every reading session a little more special.
Why Parents Love It
A relaxing craft that encourages creativity while supporting reading habits.
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3. Make a Pressed Flower Bookmark
Collect flowers and leaves, press them and transform them into a beautiful botanical bookmark. It's quick, gentle, and wonderfully calming.
Why Tweens Love It
It's aesthetic, mindful and perfect for anyone who loves nature-inspired crafts.
Why Parents Love It
Combines outdoor exploration with creativity and creates a lasting keepsake.
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4. Create a Clay Flower Frog
Use air-dry clay to create a stylish flower frog that can hold stems and display fresh flowers.
Why Tweens Love It
It looks great in a bedroom or study space and feels like a grown-up creative project.
Why Parents Love It
Encourages patience, creativity and practical making skills.
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5. Craft Air-Dry Clay Tic-Tac-Toe
Put a creative twist on a classic game by making your own berry-themed tic-tac-toe set from air-dry clay. Once finished, you'll have a handmad game that's perfect for playing with friends and family.
Why Tweens Love It
It's a fun combination of crafting and gaming, with plenty of opportunities to personalise colours and designs.
Why Parents Love It
The project encourages creativity while resulting in a reusable game that can be enjoyed long after the crafting is finished.
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6. Make a Polymer Clay Page Holder
Perfect for book lovers, this clever polymer clay craft helps hold pages open while reading. Create a unique design using favourite colours, patterns or shapes, then bake and finish your personalised page holder.
Why Tweens Love It
It combines crafting with reading and makes a great accessory for cosy reading sessions.
Why Parents Love It
A functional craft that encourages both creativity and reading, while introducing tweens to a new crafting technique.
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7. Personalise a Refillable Keyring
Fill a clear keyring with stickers, sequins, photos, mini drawings and colourful embellishments.
Why Tweens Love It
It's fully customisable and can be attached to bags, pencil cases and keys.
Why Parents Love It
A budget-friendly project that makes good use of leftover craft supplies.
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8. Decorate a Painted Wooden Book Box
Transform a plain wooden box into a personalised keepsake using paints, stickers and decorative details.
Why Tweens Love It
It's perfect for storing mini games, stationery, jewellery or favourite mementos.
Why Parents Love It
Encourages creativity while creating something useful they'll keep for years.
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9. Create Friendship Bracelet Bookmarks
Combine two classic favourites by turning friendship bracelet techniques into colourful bookmarks.
Why Tweens Love It
It's trendy, creative and makes a great handmade gift.
Why Parents Love It
Helps develop concentration and fine motor skills while encouraging screen-free time.
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10. Create a Wildflower Box Frame Display
Transform pressed flowers, photos and craft materials into a decorative framed display.
Why Tweens Love It
It creates personalised room décor that feels unique and on-trend.
Why Parents Love It
A mindful activity that encourages creativity and results in a beautiful finished piece.
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Screens Down, Creativity Up!
Whether they're making jewellery, crafting with clay or creating personalised keepsakes, these tween-friendly projects are a great way to encourage creativity and enjoy some screen-free time. So pick a project, gather your supplies and see where your imagination takes you.
Looking for more inspiration? Explore our Make & Create arts and crafts range and discover even more creative ideas in our Inspiration Hub.
