Make · Ages 12 and up
Christmas DIY Projects for teens
21 things to make for Christmas, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.
Air-dry clay trinket dish
A small painted dish for rings and earrings, shaped over a bowl and sealed with a glossy top.
3D paper snowflakes
Big, layered snowflakes made from 6 rolled paper arms, hanging from your ceiling or window.
Chunky knit blanket
A huge, cozy blanket knit with your hands and chunky chenille yarn, done in 1 afternoon.
Yarn wrapped desk trees
Mini Christmas trees made by wrapping paper cones in yarn, a holiday forest for your desk or windowsill.
Stamped clay ornaments
White clay ornaments pressed with lace, leaves or letters, simple and pretty on a tree or a gift.
Watercolor greeting cards
Loose, washy watercolor cards that look artsy even if you've never painted, to give or sell in packs.
Crochet granny square coasters
A set of retro granny square coasters, the perfect way to learn crochet and end up with something useful.
Rolled beeswax candles
Honey-scented candles rolled from beeswax sheets, no melting and no stove needed.
Dried orange garland
Glowing slices of dried orange strung on twine, a cozy holiday garland that smells like the season.
Paper star lantern
A folded 3D paper star that glows when you slip a light inside, a holiday centerpiece for your room.
Wood headphone stand
A clean, minimal stand made from a board and a dowel that keeps your headphones off the desk and looking good.
Fairy light jar lantern
A frosted glass jar packed with tiny lights, a soft night light for your shelf or nightstand.
Sugar lip scrub
A sweet, smoothing lip scrub in tiny jars, 3 kitchen ingredients and done in 10 minutes.
Hand-lettered paint pen mug
A plain white mug with your own lettering or doodles, baked so the design lasts.
Carved rubber stamps
Your own designs carved into soft rubber blocks, to stamp cards, totes and wrapping paper.
Photo tile coasters
A set of 4 coasters made from cheap ceramic tiles and your favorite photos, sealed so drinks wipe right off.
Soy candle tins
Scented soy wax candles poured into travel tins, a top seller at school fairs and online.
Fizzy bath bombs
Round, fizzing bath bombs pressed in molds, a classic gift and a fast seller at school fairs.
Punch needle coasters
Fluffy, looped coasters made with a punch needle, the fastest way to make something rug-like.
Pallet wood sign
A rustic hand-painted sign built from reclaimed pallet boards, one of the best things to make and sell.
Branch slice coasters
Rustic wood coasters sawed from a branch by hand and sealed, a woodworking first that people actually buy.
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