The Christmas holiday break is the perfect time to get creative. With a little extra time on your hands, you can turn simple materials into festive treasures. Whether you want to deck out your room, make personalized gifts for your friends and family, or just have some festive fun, crafting is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Here are ten creative Christmas crafts perfect for teen and tween girls.
1. DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs
Hot cocoa bombs are the trendiest way to enjoy a warm drink, and theyβre surprisingly easy to make. You'll need a silicone sphere mold, melting chocolate, and your favorite hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows. Melt the chocolate, coat the inside of your molds, and let them set. Once hardened, fill one half with cocoa mix and marshmallows, then seal it with another chocolate half. Wrap them up for a sweet gift!
2. Personalized Ornaments
Give your Christmas tree a personal touch with custom ornaments. You can buy clear glass or plastic ornaments and fill them with anything from glitter and small photos to colorful pom-poms and curled paper strips. You can also paint the outside with acrylic paint pens to add names, dates, or festive designs.
3. Friendship Bracelets with a Festive Twist
Use red, green, white, and gold embroidery floss to create holiday-themed friendship bracelets. You can weave in tiny jingle bells or festive charms to make them extra special. It's a classic craft that never goes out of style and makes for a thoughtful, handmade gift for your besties.
4. No-Sew Fleece Tie Blankets
Stay cozy all winter long with a no-sew fleece blanket. All you need is two pieces of fleece fabric in your favorite holiday patterns. Lay them on top of each other, cut fringe around the edges, and tie the corresponding strips together. Itβs a simple project you can do while watching your favorite Christmas movies.
5. Mason Jar Snow Globes
Create a winter wonderland inside a mason jar. Use a strong glue like E6000 to attach a small figurine, like a miniature tree or snowman, to the inside of the jar lid. Fill the jar with water, a few drops of glycerin, and a generous sprinkle of glitter. Screw the lid on tightly, and you have a magical, custom snow globe.
6. Painted Pinecone Decorations
Go on a nature walk to collect pinecones, or buy some from a craft store. You can paint them in festive colors like white, gold, or silver. Add a bit of glitter while the paint is still wet for extra sparkle. These can be used to fill a decorative bowl, hang on the tree, or create a beautiful winter centerpiece.
7. DIY Sugar Scrubs
A homemade sugar scrub is a luxurious and simple gift idea. Just mix granulated sugar with coconut or almond oil until you get a sandy consistency. Add a few drops of essential oil, like peppermint or cinnamon, for a festive scent. Package it in a cute jar with a ribbon and a handmade tag.
8. Pom-Pom Garland
Create a fluffy, colorful garland to decorate your room. Using a pom-pom maker or just a fork, you can quickly whip up pom-poms in your favorite colors. String them onto a long piece of yarn or twine to create a cheerful decoration that adds a soft, whimsical touch to any space.
9. Clay Jewelry Dishes
Air-dry clay is a versatile material for making custom jewelry dishes. Roll out the clay, cut it into a shape you like, and gently press the sides up to form a shallow bowl. Once it's dry, you can paint it with acrylics. A touch of metallic gold paint around the rim adds an elegant finish.
10. Upcycled Sweater Mittens
Give an old sweater a new life by turning it into a cozy pair of mittens. Trace your hand on a piece of paper to make a pattern, pin it to the sweater, and cut out the shapes. If you have basic sewing skills, you can stitch the pieces together. For a no-sew version, fabric glue works too