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Winter DIY Projects for teens

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

Ice dye hoodie
Fabric and sewing

Ice dye hoodie

Powdered dye sprinkled over ice melts into soft watercolor patterns on a white hoodie.

Intermediate1 hour plus 24 hours setting$20 to $35
3D paper snowflakes
Paper

3D paper snowflakes

Big, layered snowflakes made from 6 rolled paper arms, hanging from your ceiling or window.

Intermediate45 minutes each$2 to $6
Chunky knit blanket
Yarn

Chunky knit blanket

A huge, cozy blanket knit with your hands and chunky chenille yarn, done in 1 afternoon.

Intermediate3 hours$35 to $60
Yarn wrapped desk trees
Yarn

Yarn wrapped desk trees

Mini Christmas trees made by wrapping paper cones in yarn, a holiday forest for your desk or windowsill.

Beginner45 minutes for 3$4 to $10
Stamped clay ornaments
Clay and dough

Stamped clay ornaments

White clay ornaments pressed with lace, leaves or letters, simple and pretty on a tree or a gift.

Beginner45 minutes plus 2 days drying$6 to $12
Pom-pom rug
Yarn

Pom-pom rug

A thick, squishy rug made of dozens of yarn pom-poms tied to a grid, the softest thing your feet will ever land on.

AdvancedAbout 8 hours over a few days$30 to $50
Rolled beeswax candles
Candles and soap

Rolled beeswax candles

Honey-scented candles rolled from beeswax sheets, no melting and no stove needed.

Beginner30 minutes$10 to $18
Dried orange garland
Nature

Dried orange garland

Glowing slices of dried orange strung on twine, a cozy holiday garland that smells like the season.

Beginner3 hours 30 minutes, mostly oven time$5 to $10
Paper star lantern
Paper

Paper star lantern

A folded 3D paper star that glows when you slip a light inside, a holiday centerpiece for your room.

Intermediate1 hour 30 minutes$4 to $10
Fairy light jar lantern
Recycled

Fairy light jar lantern

A frosted glass jar packed with tiny lights, a soft night light for your shelf or nightstand.

Beginner30 minutes plus drying$6 to $12

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