DIY Project

Make · Ages 12 and up

Spring DIY Projects for teens

11 things to make for Spring, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.

Jar succulent terrarium
Garden

Jar succulent terrarium

A tiny desert garden layered in a glass jar, low care and perfect for a sunny dorm windowsill.

Beginner30 minutes$12 to $20
Test tube propagation station
Garden

Test tube propagation station

A wood stand holding glass tubes where pothos and plant cuttings grow roots right on your desk.

Advanced2 hours plus drying$18 to $30
Painted terracotta pots
Paint

Painted terracotta pots

Cheap clay pots painted in checkers, faces or color blocks, ready for plants, pens or makeup brushes.

Beginner1 hour plus drying$6 to $15
Pressed flower frame
Nature

Pressed flower frame

Real flowers flattened and floated in a glass frame, a little piece of outside you can keep.

Beginner30 minutes plus 2 weeks pressing$8 to $15
Pressed flower bookmarks
Nature

Pressed flower bookmarks

Slim bookmarks with real pressed flowers sealed under clear laminate, a gift for every reader you know.

Beginner30 minutes plus 2 weeks pressing$4 to $10
Paper butterfly wall cluster
Paper

Paper butterfly wall cluster

A swarm of folded paper butterflies that look like they're about to fly off your wall.

Beginner1 hour$5 to $10
Resin pressed flower keychains
Home decor

Resin pressed flower keychains

Real flowers sealed in clear resin shapes, glassy little keychains that sell fast at craft fairs.

Advanced2 hours plus 24 to 48 hours curing$25 to $40
Silk tie dyed Easter eggs
Home decor

Silk tie dyed Easter eggs

Eggs wrapped in old silk ties and boiled so the patterns print right onto the shells, totally unlike regular dyed eggs.

Intermediate1 hour$4 to $10 with thrifted ties
Crepe paper flower bouquet
Paper

Crepe paper flower bouquet

A bouquet of peonies and tulips made from stretchy crepe paper that never wilts.

Intermediate2 hours$10 to $20
Hand tool birdhouse
Wood

Hand tool birdhouse

A classic wooden birdhouse built with a hand saw, hammer and nails, sized for real backyard birds.

Advanced4 hours$10 to $20
Mason jar herb garden
Garden

Mason jar herb garden

Basil, mint and parsley growing in jars on your windowsill, for snacks that taste a lot fancier.

Beginner30 minutes$10 to $20

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