Top 5 Christmas Crafts Ideas For Teens
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Teenagers are extremely moody and finicky. And, as soon as the Christmas holidays set in, teenagers start grumbling, “Mom. I’m getting bored”. One moment they enjoy doing a task or activity and the very next moment they are bored. They find it difficult to focus on one thing for an extended period. So how can you keep your teen occupied during the holidays? By involving them in teen Christmas crafts projects! Crafting will give her an opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit and reflect on the importance of the holiday. Here’s a roundup of 5 Christmas craft ideas for teens they will love to make.
Fun Christmas Crafts For Teens:
1. Glitter Deer Head:
You Will Need:
- Deer Template. https://manmade-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/deerhead.pdf
- 12*16” canvas
- Gold glitter
- Black, glossy acrylic paint.
- Big and small paintbrush.
- Pencil
- Liquid golden pen
- Elmer’s glue
- Yardstick
- Clear enamel spray
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How To:
- Enlarge the image 20% and print out the deer template on two cardstock sheets.
- Tape both the cutouts together and cut out the silhouette.
- Draw 2-inch wide lines on the canvas and yardstick using a pencil.
- Apply masking tape on stripes you don’t want to paint. Ensure that your teen wraps the tape around the sides too so that he can paint the edges too.
- Now tell your teen to paint the blank stripes with the black paint. Remove the tape when the paint dries.
- Have your teen place the deer head cutout on the canvas and trace with a pencil.
- Once he has traced the template, remove the cutout and outline with a gold marker. Or your teen can directly trace the cutout with a golden marker.
- Fill the Deer head drawing generously with white glue.
- Apply glitter and leave it to set for a minute. The diagram must be coated well with the glitter. Shake to remove the excess.
- Apply a light coat of enamel spray to keep the glitter in place.
2. Jingle Bell Wreath:
You Will Need:
- Wire
- Bells
- Pliers
- Silver or gray ribbon.
How To:
- Tell your teen to cut the wire to the desired length. Create the loop closure using the pliers.
- Have her thread the bells onto the wire. The wire should be full of bells.
- Join the wire ends by hooking them together and tie a ribbon bow on it.
It is an amazing Christmas craft for teens.
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3. Vintage Christmas Ornament:
You Will Need:
- Fillable glass ornament.
- An old piano book
- School glue
- White gold glitter
How To:
- Tear a few piano book papers through the paper shredder. You’ll get a pile of shredded strips of paper.
- Apply a coat of white glue on the crown of the ornament and sprinkle some gold dusting powder on it.
- Fill the ornaments with shredded paper and put the crown on it.
- Thread a white ribbon through the crown’s loop and hang on the Christmas tree.
4. Felt Wreath:
You Will Need:
- One 12″ Styrofoam wreath.
- Loads of pins
- Red felt
- Sharp Scissors
- One 1/3- 1 1/2 yards of felt.
- A pattern for tracing your circles.
How To:
- Have your teen draw circles on the red felt and cut them out.
- Take each circle and fold it in half. Now again fold the circle it in half.
- Stick a pin in the triangle corner and attach to the wreath. Repeat the method until the entire wreath is covered.
- Hang on the door or window when done.
Another fun Christmas craft for teenagers.
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5. Paper Ball Garland:
You Will Need:
- Scrap paper in different colors and patterns.
- Glue stick
- Yarn or long string
- Ribbon
- Circle punch
How To:
- Cut out two-inch circles from the scrap paper. You will require six circles for one paper ball. Fold the circles in half and glue them together to the back.
- Stick another folded circle to get three folded circles. Repeat the method for other circles.
- To make the garland, glue ribbon on one set of circles. Now stick the second set at the top. Continue attaching the paper balls along the ribbon. Teens are free to space the paper balls anyway they like.
- You can hang the garland on the door or place a few in the Apothecary jar. It will look beautiful both ways.
These cute, Christmas crafts for teenagers will make your home all bright and merry. So which one of these crafts is your teen making this Christmas? Share with us in the comment section.
