S - Tween Crafts

Follow the directions shared by Patricia from MA and you can beautiful Christmas tree ornaments using sea shells!

Instructions to make simple candle holders out of jars and sand.

Liz Hermens shares how to make a candle by using sand as a mold.

Try your hand at sand casting with these simple instructions - Submitted by Dyan.

Instructions for making your own clay out of sawdust.

Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute scarecrow face.

Use a laundry scoop and some candy to make a gift for someone special - submitted by Kitkat.

Find out how to make a simple scrapbook to keep certificates, newspaper articles, and awards safe and easy to display.

Kathryn explains how you can create a unique scrapbook in a jar.

This seems to be an obvious choice since most CDs are metallic and catch/reflect the light well. These make great gifts or party decorations and can be used indoors or out.

Create a unique butterfly using sea shells.

Make this fun and simple sea shell magnet - submitted by Lori Watt.

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not create a collage self portrait.

Barbara Suess explains how to make a Japanese Temari Ball.

There is a way to have a purse to match every outfit without breaking the bank! Make one using these directions.

Follow these directions and make yourself a lucky shamrock for your lapel. These also make fun St. Patrick's Day gifts.

Find out how to make a large ghost decoration or prop using a bed sheet and a few other supplies.

This is a great craft for any season. For Independence Day, simply paint the star red, white, and blue. For Christmas paint it red and green. How about making it for a camping trip or night spent outside.

Show your kids how they can transform an old shoe box and a paper towel roll into a fun guitar.

Karen explains how you can create a bat by recycling a shoulder pad.

Instructions to make simple jewelry using beads - the younger the child the bigger the beads should be.

Learn how to make a simple scarf using a scrap piece of fleece. These are great to wear, give as gifts, or even to show some team spirit.

Make these fancy, shaped bars of soap using cookie cutters.

These simple purses are very popular right now, and they are pretty easy to make. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.

Free instructions for making a simple soft doll - submitted by Spagli.

Instructions to make your own stationary. An easy and creative project, submitted by Stephanie.

Find out how to create this colorful, neon t-shirt design using Simply Spray fabric dye and tie-dye techniques.

Make this neat decoration shared by Janet Wildeboer.

Huma Humera from Pakistan shares these directions for making a cute bookmark featuring a snowman.

Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute snowman face.

Make this neat snowman craft using an old pot lid with a handle - shared by Courtney Privette.

Angela explains how to make a small bible decoration, or any book, using a bar of soap and some felt.

Sharon Jensen, from Creative Origins, shares directions for making small guest soaps that look like flower petals.

Make a Soap on a Rope for yourself or someone special. Simple!

Judy explains how to make these simple soap bars with a hidden treat inside.

Connie sent in a suggestion about making a bottle wrap/cooler using a sock!

Find out how to make a snowman using a sock and rice.

Transform a plain notebook into a book to hold your magic spells and other secrets.

This is a fun printmaking activity that you can use to discuss geometric shapes with kids. Use sponges in a variety of different shapes.

Follow these directions to make some spooky eyeballs that you can use as a Halloween decoration or to scare somebody!

Wendi explains how to decorate a t-shirt to make a fun Halloween treat.

A great Christmas tree ornament or gift idea shared by Minno.

Instructions to make a picture frame to sit on a table top from old Cd cases.

Find out how to create fashionable jeans using Simply Spray fabric stencil paint.

Instructions for making an easy necklace using stone beads. Makes a perfect gift!

Use your favorite story or poem as inspiration for your next collage project.

Instructions for making your own squishable stress ball. An easy craft made with a balloon!

Follow these simple directions and you can make a colorful, striped duct tape bracelet. Your bracelet can have 3 colors like mine, or more or fewer colors. Discover how my technique for making a duct tape sheet makes this craft very easy.

Find out how you can make a baseball, softball, or both using a paper bag and a few other basic supplies. By substituting small treats for the newspaper, this can make a fun party favor or gift.

Instructions to make a stuffed flower decoration out of newspaper.

Follow these directions and make football crafts using paper bags.

Make this airplane using a styrofoam meat tray.

Find out how to make a cute angel using an empty syrup bottle, submitted by Connie and made by Lizzie.