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Can you believe it’s time to think about the holidays?! The craft stores already have their holiday goods out, so it’s a good time to share my teen craft gift guide.
I know. You’re thinking, what the heck? It’s only October, it’s too early to think about Christmas, right? Well…as we all know, this year has been an unusual year. The dreaded virus has pushed many stores to rethink their Black Friday sales and many won’t even have a Black Friday, but rather month long sales. On top of that, most people will be shopping online, which means you NEED to shop much earlier since mail delivery is taking longer and products are slow to get restocked, if at all.
Festive Christmas Ideas
If you’re a little worried now, don’t fret because this post is also the kick-off of the Festive Christmas Event! I’ve teamed up with a group of talented blogging friends to bring you a plethora of creative ways to celebrate your holiday season. You will find new ideas every Monday and Wednesday between Oct. 19th through Nov. 18th. We will be sharing some holiday cookie ideas, party games, handmade gifts, ornament crafting, and Christmas movies family fun. There will also be breakfast recipes and as always, decorated Christmas Trees!
New this year is Gift Guides. We are right there with you shopping from home due to the virus and we understand how hard that can be so we have been busy little Elves doing tons of research to create fabulous Gift Guides to help you with your holiday shopping. Scroll down to find all the gift guide ideas linked at the end and more of my teen picked gift guides.
Crafts Created by a Teen
Back to the Teen Craft Gift Guide. Shown below are just a few of the things created by my daughter.
She has been on Tik Tok and Youtube getting inspired to try new crafts. These are the most recent things she has created and proudly displays in her room.
- Gudetama (the lazy egg) painting using stretched canvas, paint brushes, acrylic paint, and paint pens.
- Soot sprites from Spirited Away made with styrofoam balls, eyelash yarn, felt, glue, and brads. Inspired by Youtube.
- No Face from Spirited Away. UV resin over Shrinky Dinks painted with Posca paint pens and Sharpie pens.
- Needle Felt squirrel made from a Daiso needle felt kit.
- Cardboard Among Us (super popular online game) character made with a cereal box, glue, and acrylic paint. Instructions on Tik Tok.
- Cherry Blossom tree from Animal Crossing made with air dry clay, toilet paper roll, pink flowers, glue, and mini lights. Instructions on Tik Tok.
Teen Craft Gift Guide 2020
Get those creative juices flowing with these teen craft gift guide ideas. These craft picks came from my teen daughter and reflects the things she has tried or would like to try.
Full Range of Needle Felting Kit, KISSBUTY Cactus Wool Felted Set for Adults and Beginners Including Wool Roving for 4 Succulents, Foam Mat, Needles, Finger Guards Tools Kit
Kit includes everything to make these adorable cactus mini creations.
Needle Felting Kit for Beginners, Needle Felting Starter Kit with 6 Pcs Colorful Needle Felting Needles and Instructions
Kit includes everything to make these 4 mini animals.
254 Pcs Needle Felting Kit - Complete Needle Felting Tools and Supplies with Felt Wool 50 Colors, Felt Molds, High Density Foam Pad Storage Box for DIY Craft Animal Home Decoration
A supplemental kit for needle crafting. Does not have instructions to make anything specific.
Mosaic Craft Coaster Making Kit - Wooden Coaster Package -Personalized Craft Handmade Mosaic Tile Decoration Coaster Package -Household Decoration
Simple mosaic kit for making coasters. Square shape is also available.
Needle Felting for Beginners: How to Sculpt with Wool
For those that want physical instructions, here is a beginner wool felting book. Of course, many teens go to Youtube to find tutorials and to get wool felting tips.
Insnug Epoxy Resin Molds Jewelry Making Kit - Silicone Mold Resin Kit Dried Flowers, Arts and Crafts Supplies Casting Pigment Dye
This kit doesn't require a resin light, but it does take up to 24 hours for resin to cure. I also like that this kit has fingertip gloves.
Epoxy-Resin-Crystal-Clear-Kit for Art, Jewelry, Crafts,Coating- 16 Oz | Bonus 4 pcs Graduated Cups, 3pcs Sticks, 1 Pair Rubber Gloves by Puduo
This is regular air dry resin to supplement a resin kit.
LET'S RESIN Silicone Resin Jewelry Molds,Epoxy UV Resin Casting Molds Kit,16 Pcs Silicone Molds for Resin Art, Resin Earring,Keychain, Pendant,Bracelet,Earring
This is a UV resin mold kit, so it will require the additional purchase of UV resin and a UV light to cure the resin OR the resin will have to be put in sunlight to cure.
LET'S RESIN Resin Jewelry Making Supplies Kit,50 Pack Art Craft Supplies for Resin, Slime, Nail Art, DIY Craft, Including Glitter,Mylar Flakes,Dry Flowers, Beads,Wheel Gears,Foil,Glass Stone etc
Supplemental kit for resin. These are glitters, glass stones, pearl powder and more to embellish resin molds. Does not include resin . Resin and molds will have to be purchased separately.
Sopplea Mixing Cups Epoxy Resin Cups with Sticks Kit-2pcs 100ml Measuring Cups,70pcs Disposable Cups and Mixing Sticks,Dropping Pipette, Tweezers
Various mixing bowls and tools for resin molds. Includes gloves, which are a must when mixing resin.
Gel UV LED Nail Lamp,LKE Nail Dryer 40W Gel Nail Polish UV LED Light with 3 Timers Professional Nail Art Tools Accessories White
If buying a UV resin kit, I highly recommend a UV light to help speed up curing. This isn't a must, as UV resin can be cured in sunlight. A UV light helps keep dust off the resin and weather is not a factor when making UV resin items.
anezus Resin Molds, 149 Pieces Silicone Resin Casting Molds and Tools Kit for Jewelry Resin Craft Making
Resin molds, screw eye hooks, and hand held screw driver tool to create holes in the resin for jewelry.
UV Resin - Improved 200g Crystal Clear Ultraviolet Curing Epoxy Resin for DIY Jewelry Making, Craft Decoration - Hard UV Glue Solar Cure Sunlight Activated Resin
Additional clear UV resin. The looks small, but it doesn't take a lot of resin to create jewelry and smaller resin pieces.
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Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultimate Cosmic Color Collection, Fine and Ultra Fine Points, Assorted Colors, 45 Count
Sharpie pens can be used to add details to paintings and air dry clay. Use them to create drawings, color Shrinky Dinks, and so much more! Any artist should have these in their art stash 🙂
Auihiay 198 Pieces Shrink Plastic Kit Include 20 Sheets Shrinky Art Paper, Hole Punch, Keychains Accessories and Pencils for DIY Ornaments or Creative Craft
We usually use Shrinky Dinks sheets, but I like that this set has everything needed to make key chains, jewelry, and more. You can see our Tropical Shrinky Dinks project here.
Arteza Craft Acrylic Paint, Set of 20 Colors, 60 ml Bottles, Water-Based, Matte Finish, Blendable Paints for Art & DIY Projects on Glass, Wood, Ceramics, Fabrics, Paper & Canvas
A base kit of acrylic paint colors to create various works of art. Paint brushes and art canvas/paper will need to bought separately. FYI - Best to buy online as craft stores are wiped clean of paints. Seriously, the shelves are bare.
Acrylic Paint Set, 44 Piece Professional Painting Set, Includes 24 Acrylic Paints, 16 Pcs Paint Brushes with Case, Paint Knife and Art Sponge
Great kit with paint and accessories to create beautiful pieces of art. Canvas and paint palette will need to bought separately.
Adkwse Paint Brush Set for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Canvas Gouache Painting Brushes Includes Pop-up Carrying Case with 1 Paint Tray, 2 Palette Knife and 2 Sponges
For those that already have paints. This brush set comes with palettes and sponges too!
Arteza Stretched White Blank Canvas Multi Pack, 4x4", 5x7", 8x10", 9x12", 11x14" (2 of Each) Set of 10, Primed, 100% Cotton, for Acrylic, Oil, Other Wet or Dry Art Media, for Artists
5 different size art canvases. The nice finished edge does not require any framing.
Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Stone, Ceramic, Glass, Wood. 21 Pens by Chromatek. Multi-Surface. Medium Online Video Tutorials, Ebook With Dozens of Ideas and Lessons. Oil Based.
Great for painting various things and adding details to paintings.
Uni-posca PC-5M Paint Marker Pen - Medium Point - Set of 15
My daughter loves these pens and uses them when creating artwork.
Uni Posca Paint Marker FULL RANGE Bundle Set , Mitsubishi Poster Colour ALL COLOR Marking Pen Fine Point ( PC-3M ) 24 Colours ( 17 Standard & 7 Natural ) Japan Import
Larger set of my daughter's favorite paint pens.
Harmonie - Diamond Glow Painting
Large diamond painting kit. Various designs available with or without the glow in the dark diamonds.
DAS Air-Hardening Modeling Clay, 2.2 Lb. Block, White Color (387500)
Basic white air dry clay. Can be colored or painted.
EuTengHao 19Pcs Pottery Tools Clay Sculpting Carving Tool Set Contains Most Essential Wooden Clay Tools for Potters
Sculpting tools for either air dry or oven bake clay.
Beginner's Guide to Punch Needle Projects: 26 Accessories and Decorations to Embroider in Relief (Landauer) Step-by-Step Instructions for Tags, Cushions, Home Décor, Toys, Stand-Up Houses, and More
Something new my daughter is interested in trying is needle punch. She actually wants to create a large rug someday.
Punch Needle Kits, MOMSIV DIY Rug Hooking Kit for Adults Kids Beginner with an Adjustable Embroidery Pen Yarn Rug Punch Needle Hoop (Mountain)
This kit has decent reviews compared to others. It has a preprinted cloth, so there isn't a need to trace your own design onto the cloth.
Complete DIY Candle Making Kit Supplies by CraftZee- Full Beginners Set Including 2 LB Wax, Rich Scents, Dyes, Wicks, Melting Pitcher, Tins & More
My daughter has been wanting to make her own candles and this kit comes with everything needed to get started ASAP.
YINUO LIGHT Scented Candle Making Kit DIY Gift Set
Another complete candle making kit with pretty containers.
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The punch needle kits looks amazing!
There are some great ideas on here for all of my teens!
Some lovely ideas here. I have a couple of teens to buy for this year, and I know that they will go wild for the epoxy resin kits. And I might even buy myself one! Or maybe Some of the Arteza Paints, as their metallic colours are just amazing!
Thanks for all the great crafting ideas for teenagers, Erlene! I never know what to get for them so I definitely added a few to my list 🙂
The felting kit is so adorable! And I know my kids love doing punch needle!
These are some great ideas! I might need some of them for myself!
I know what you mean. We have a resin kit and we both play with it 🙂
Those felted cacti are so cute!
Super cute. I think they’re new because I’ve been checking for gifts and this one recently popped up.
These craft kits look fun! My daughter would love the canvases! I would like the paint pens. Since the pandemic, my daughters and I have been hiking together. It would be fun to leave behind painted rocks for other hikers to find.
Oh, that would be a fun activity to do while hiking.
These are all such fun ideas. I’ve spotted several that my granddaughter would love.
So far, my daughter really enjoys using the paints and paint pens. So many projects can be done with these.