I picked out these craft projects especially for kids from age 11 to age 14. Those kids sometimes referred to as 'Tweens' or preteens. This is a tough age and here are some fun crafts to hopefully bring smiles to their faces! While I give the age suggestions for these crafts, the best judge as to whether your child can handle these crafts or not is you.
1. Beaded Safety Pins
Easy to follow directions and hundreds of free patterns for making your own beaded safety pins.2. Birds of a Feather Bookmark
Instructions to make a bookmark that looks like a bird. Adorable!3. CD Dreamcatchers
Find out how to make a unique dreamcatcher using old CDs, submitted by visitor.4. Fleece Pajama Bag
You can use these directions to create several sizes of bags to use for many purposes. A great project for beginning sewers.5. Making Bean Bags
Instructions to make bean bags to play fun games with. Another great simple sewing project!6. Personalized Picture Frames
A visiotr shared ideas for making a special picture frame. A great gift idea.7. Plaster of Paris Charms
Find out how to make a variety of plaster shapes that are perfect for pins, necklaces, and more.8. Sand Candle
Try your hand at candlemaking with this easy project. The candle is made by using sand as a mold.9. Simple Shaped Soap Bars
Make these fancy, shaped bars of soap using cookie cutters.10. Tie-Dye
Try your hand at the art of tie-dye. Create your own colorful t-shirts or other articles of clothing. You can also make matching sheets, pillowcases, and curtains if you like.11. Lucky Penny Pin Craft
Christine Durham shares these instructions to make a simple penny pin to wear.
