One of the most difficult crowds when itcomesto crafting are teenagers. This is possibly because teenagerslookat crafting as something that is boring and is a very"tamed"activity. As we all know, teens love activities thatenergize themand boost their adrenaline. Here are top five funcrafting projectsfor teenagers that are sure to make them seecrafting in adifferent light.
1. Do It Yourself Bath Products.
Teaching teenagers how to make their own soaps, bath salts,bodygels and other bath products can definitely spark ateenager'sinterest in DIY stuff. After all, teens, especiallygirls, areknown to be vain. Teens can play "laboratory" in your ownkitchenand the best part is they can try out their very own bathproductrecipes.
2. Sewing throw pillows.
Most teens are interested in operating machines. So takeadvantageof this curiosity by introducing to them the art of sewingtheirown throw pillows using a sewing machine of course. You canevenhave them decorate and embellish their pillows with beads,photos,laces, rick-racks and many more.
3. Simple woodwork for teens.
You can teach teens how to make a basic box with the use of afewpieces of scrap wood. From there, they can venture into makingmorecomplicated woodwork designs. Who knows, you might unleashthehidden craftsman in a teenager.
4. Baking cookies.
It's always nice to see teens cooking in the kitchen so whynotintroduce them to baking. You can get a simple cookie recipe ontheinternet and let your kids try it out on your kitchen. Be suretosupervise them when they operate your oven.
5. Painting.
When you were a child, do you remember the time when you wantedtopaint your own wall? Teens sure love the thought of gettingtheirway in their rooms so let them paint a wall in their own room.Letthem go crazy over painting the wall with their favorite colorsanddecorating it with products of their imagination. You'llbesurprised at the results and at what it reveals oftheirpersonalities.
There are more than a hundred of these fun crafting projectsforteenagers so be sure to keep your eyes and mind open fornewideas!
Glitter is one of the most versatile materials to craft with.Youcan use it on fabric, glass, plastic, paper, or wood. You canwearit in your hair, on your nails, in your makeup, or on yourclothingand accessories. You can knit or crochet with glitter yarn,you canuse it with rubber stamping in scrapbooking and card-making,andyou can add a little extra glitz to everything in your homewithglitter. Everyone likes a little sparkle now and then,fromchildren to teens to grandparents. Use this guide to getyoustarted!
Types:
Low-Grade Chunky Glitter: This is the kind you used in schooltomake hand-print Thanksgiving decorations and other artprojects.You may still have some stuck to your kitchen table fromthat craftyou decorated 20 years ago.
Spray-On Glitter: Use this type on fabric or in projects suchaswreath-making that need a uniform coating of sparkle.Spray-oncomes in an aerosol can, like spray paint.
Glitter Glue: Squeeze this gel onto paper projects, clothingyou'reembellishing, or other crafts that need a threedimensionalsparkling finish.
Fine Powder Glitter: Use this to emboss with rubberstampingprojects or in your scrapbooks.
Ways to Craft with The Sparkly Stuff:
Crochet or Knit with Glitter Yarn: This yarn isn't exactlyglitterin the traditional sense; rather, it's yarn that is mixedwithstrands of metallic thread for a similar look.
Your Wardrobe: Like I said, you can add glitter to justaboutanything, from your bag to your shoes to your T-Shirt.
Papercrafting: The most obvious of uses is inscrapbooking,cardmaking, and other papercrafts.
Decorate your Homer: If you're attracted to bright, sparkly,shinythings, why not make your home shine and sparkle? Make homeaccentsusing the above techniques to add glamour to yourlife.