If your tween likes to get creative, they will hopefully like one or more of these craft kits. For this age group, you might also want to check out the craft kits for elementary-aged kids or craft kits for teenagers. If you have other age groups you want to find craft kits for, check out my top gifts for crafters.
For even more craft fun with your tweens, check out these craft projects.
Deluxe Pottery Wheel
You can become a pottery pro with a real pottery wheel and a variety of included tools! Mould, shape, sculpt, and paint your own pot or vase! When you're done, the clay will air dry overnight. Electric foot pedal makes it so the wheel really spins!
Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Making Kit
Make your personalized bracelets for all your friends. Select favorite colors from a rainbow of hues - plus gold and silver. Use the square or round styles in eight different patterns. Set includes 4 color-coded looms (for bracelet-making parties!), floss, beads, beading needle, step-by-step instructions and a handy carrying case that's perfect for trips.
Knot-A-Quilt Kit
If you have always wanted to try making a tied-fleece blanket, considering buying a kit that will have everything you need to create one from start to finish!
Locker Message Board Craft Kit
This hanging message board can also be converted into a magnet for use on any metal surface. Made from precut foam shapes. 4" x 7" with 2-1/2" x 4" message space. Includes wipe-off board, magnetic buttons, hangers, marker, foam pieces and assorted gemstones.
Magnetic Mosaics Metal
Design sparkling mosaics using these metallic foam magnets. Tiles are reusable so it's easy to design your own works of art again and again! Contents: 2100 square metallic foam magnets, 12' square playing surface, zip-lock storage bags, and colorful creative ideas poster.
Make Your Own Cards
Buy one of these kits, either with a general theme or a holiday theme, and you can create your own greeting cards.
Natural Science Liquid Candles Kit
Liquid Candles by National Science Industries are magic no-wax candles that are easy to create. Just add water and candle oil, then insert the wick and your candle is ready. It's magic! These magical no-wax candles are easy and fun to make! Set includes three glass votives, colorful sand, seashells, multi-colored gravel, plastic fish, trays and wicks.
Printies Design Studio
How much fun is this? Using Printies Design Studio kits, you can create your own stuffed animals that require no cutting or sewing. Using your computer, an inkjet printer, and special patent-pending Printies fabric sheets, you can bring your online designs to life as soft 3-D stuffed toys. You can read Christy's Printies Design Studio Review.
Scratch Magic Kit
Scratch the surface and reveal designs with spectacular colors or holographic effects. Kit makes 16 dazzling creations and includes: 4 Scratch and Sparkle boards 4 Rainbow Black boards 4 Rainbow White papers 4 Scratch-Lite translucent stained glass sheets stencil with 30 shapes fine point wood drawing stylus medium point wood drawing stylus 3 easel frames 2 hang strips and instructions.