When it comes to Christmas crafts for tweens, anything is possible. The level of difficulty on the craft really depends on your tween and how much they love to create.
Many of the Christmas crafts for tweens are easy to make, but if your tween has grown well beyond snowflakes and paper chains, we have included a few harder holiday crafts that will challenge your growing tween this year.
No matter what level of experience your tween has for crafting, there’s a holiday craft for them to make. From DIY home decorations to Christmas crafts that they can give as gifts or keepsakes, this selection of Christmas crafts for tweens will be fun to make for the holidays.
Christmas Crafts for Tweens
Crafting Rustic Twig House Decorations for Christmas
A simple nature craft your tween can put together to help decorate the home for the holidays. This decorative house decoration is made from twigs, pinecones, and a festive bow for extra pop.
DIY Photo Coasters Out of Old Christmas Cards
Not only will this be a fun Christmas craft for tweens, but they can also turn them into holiday gifts for friends and family.
Dollar Tree Snowman Wreath for Winter
A simple and affordable Christmas craft your tween can put together, this snowman wreath will look great on the door.
Rustic Farmhouse Floral Can Craft for Christmas
Another great Christmas craft that turns into a decorative decoration for the holidays, this farmhouse can is fun and easy to make.
How To Make Painted Pine Cones Angel Wings Craft
Lighten up the pinecones and turn them into adorable angel wings for the holidays with this Christmas craft for tweens.
How to Make a Living Succulent Christmas Tree Ornament
They may be too old for those cutesy Christmas ornaments, but these succulent ornaments will be perfect for tweens.
The Easiest Pom Pom Wreath DIY (Boho Christmas Decor)
Add a little extra spice to your Boho-themed Christmas with this cute pom pom wreath. It’s not your traditional colors but if you are going more Boho, it’d make a nice craft for tweens.
Don’t Stop Believing Santa Christmas Sign
Your tween can make this Santa “Don’t Stop Believing” sign for the holidays. Yes.. the pun is for the Journey song you just sang in your head!
Finger Knitting Santa Hat Project
Finger knitting is a great way for tweens to get their hands busy. This project will have them making a finger-knitted Santa hat!
Modern Christmas Tree Skirt From Bedsheet
Let your tween turn an old bedspread into a tree skirt for the holidays. They will love creating the skirt and seeing it under the tree year after year.
How to Make a Candy Cane Reindeer Wreath
A super cute decoration idea for your door during the holidays, this candy cane reindeer wreath is a great Christmas craft for tweens.
DIY Snow Globe Christmas Card with Photo
Made with the Cricut, or without, this cute snow globe Christmas card shaker will make the perfect tree ornament or to give to friends and family.
How to Make Brown Paper Bag Snowflakes
Turn brown paper bags into fun snowflakes for the holidays with this tutorial. Tweens can paint or decorate them with their favorite designs and colors.
Festive Red Buffalo Plaid Christmas Wreath
Another easy wreath craft your tween can make to hang on the door, this one sports the festive red buffalo plaid style that’s perfect for Christmas.
DIY Rustic Scrap Wood Snowman
If you have a few pieces of wood around the house or can find some cheap pieces, have your tween turn them into cute snowmen. Then, you can use them as home décor.
Easy & Chic DIY Wire Christmas Tree
Using nail polish and wire, tweens can create a fun Christmas tree decoration for the home. You can even give them out as gifts.
Reindeer Stocking Holder DIY
The perfect craft for your tween to make during the holidays, this DIY stocking holder has cute red-nosed reindeer on them to hold the stockings.
Snowflake Wreath from Paper Straws
Let your tween get crafty for the holidays by putting together this straw snowflake wreath. The entire wreath is made from straws, and they will love seeing it on the door or wall during the holidays.
DIY Flannel Trees
Create these adorable DIY flannel trees and use them as decorations for the holiday season. They will go great with your farmhouse or plaid-themed decorations.
How to Sew a Christmas Stocking With Free Pattern
If your tween loves to sew, they can whip up these DIY Christmas stockings. A free pattern is included, and the stockings can be hung for the holidays.
Got a Crafty Tween?
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Don’t forget to check out our list of terrific Christmas activities if you are looking for more ways to celebrate this special holiday with your tween!