Looking for fun DIY crafts for teen girls? You’re in the right place. These easy, creative projects are cute, affordable, and totally doable. Gather a few basic supplies and dive in—perfect for boredom-busting afternoons, sleepovers, or gift-making.
DIY Crafts for Teen Girls
When you need a creative outlet, DIYs are a perfect solution. Whether you’re a teen, tween, or an adult crafting with kids, these projects offer variety—from bath and beauty items to room décor and upcycled accessories. Each idea below includes a simple description and why it’s a great pick for beginners or more experienced crafters.
Most of these projects require only a few inexpensive supplies like glue, Mod Podge, acrylic paint, washi tape, glitter, and basic kitchen ingredients. They also make fantastic gifts or pieces to personalize your bedroom, locker, or phone.
Fun, Easy Projects to Try
How to Make Slime (with video) – Slime remains a trendy, tactile craft. Make scented or glow-in-the-dark versions by adjusting glue, activator, and color. This is great for sensory play and experimenting with textures.
Lavender Vanilla Sugar Scrub – Homemade sugar scrubs are simple and spa-like. Mix sugar with a carrier oil (like coconut or almond) and a few drops of lavender and vanilla for a soothing scrub. Pack it in a pretty jar with a label for a thoughtful, handmade gift.
How to Make Bath Bombs – Bath bombs are fizzy, fragrant, and ideal for relaxing baths. Using baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils, you can create colorful shapes and variations in little molds.
Scented Glow in the Dark Slime – Combine the fun of slime with glow-in-the-dark pigments and a light fragrance. This craft is playful and eye-catching—perfect for night-time sleepovers.
DIY Glitter-Dipped Mugs – Add sparkle to plain mugs by dipping them in food-safe glitter and sealing with an appropriate sealant. These make perfect personalized gifts for friends and family (follow safety steps for dishwasher durability).
Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub – A twist on sugar scrub with warm, cozy scent notes. This scrub leaves skin soft and scented like a bakery treat—ideal for self-care routines.
DIY Sharpie Galaxy Shoes – Customize sneakers using Sharpie markers or fabric paint to create galaxy or abstract designs. This project allows for lots of creativity and results in unique footwear.
Gem Magnets for Locker or Fridge – Turn decorative gems or cabochons into magnets for lockers or fridges. These are quick to make and great for personalizing study spaces.
Tie-Dye Pillow Tutorial – Refresh a room with a tie-dye pillowcase. This colorful project is addictively creative and makes an eye-catching accent.
Sharpie Dot Mug – Use ceramic-safe Sharpies to add dots, initials, or small patterns to a plain mug. Bake to set the ink and enjoy a custom piece for morning coffee.
Decorated Clothespins – Paint or wrap clips in washi tape and use them as photo holders, chip clips, or decorative accents around the room.
Marbled Nail Polish Mugs – Create a marbled effect on mugs by swirling nail polish in water, dipping the mug, and sealing. The result is uniquely patterned kitchenware that looks professional but is simple to make.
Lemon-Scented Shower Melts – These melts release a fresh scent in the shower. With simple ingredients like baking soda and essential oils, they’re easy to mold and gift.
Washi Tape Bookmarks – Washi tape offers endless patterns and is perfect for crafting colorful, durable bookmarks. Combine with cardstock or laminated strips for long-lasting use.
Sugar Cookie Sugar Scrub – This scent-forward scrub evokes the smell of baked cookies. It’s fun to make and pretty enough to gift in jars with ribbon.
Herringbone Cell Phone Cover with Washi Tape – Personalize a clear phone case by arranging washi tape in a herringbone or chevron pattern. It’s a low-cost way to keep your phone stylish.
Crafting Tips and Ideas for Teens
Teen girls often enjoy the whole creative process—from picking colors and scents to decorating and gifting. Use these projects as starting points: mix and match techniques, add personal touches like initials or favorite colors, and make sets of items to sell or give away. Most of these crafts are great for group activities and help develop skills like color coordination, packaging, and basic DIY techniques.
Share your creations and tag #suburbansimplicity to show off what you made. These projects are intended to inspire—adapt them to your style and have fun exploring new crafty ideas.
More Inspiration
If you want even more ideas, look for lists titled “100 Fun Activities for Bored Teens to Do” and “How to Make Money as a Teenager” to combine creativity with entrepreneurship and productivity.