Easy Holiday Craft Ideas for Teens

As the teenagers wait for the holiday season with bated breath, parents shudder at the thought of the same! The holiday season means loads of fun and frolic for teens; hitting the outdoors, watching loads of television and basically freaking out. Well, this could be a trying time for most parents! Imagine having a house full of crazy teenagers who are always brimming with energy with loads of time on hand. Well, I am about to give you some suggestions that would help the teens and the parents get off each others backs with some of these easy craft ideas for teens! Such holiday craft ideas are bound to help teens pass time fruitfully and parents will surely sigh with relief at some these easy holiday craft ideas for teens which are mentioned below.

Easy Holiday Craft Ideas for Teens:

Create your own Denim Skirt:
This is an easy way to update your wardrobe without really buying something new! Teens and jeans are inseparable so here is one such easy craft idea that can help you turn an old pair of jeans into a hip looking skirt.

What you will need:

• Fabric Glue or sewing machine
• Gem Glue
• Scissors
• Rhinestones (7mm)
• Pen or Marker
• Toothpick
• Old pair of jeans

Use your scissors to cut the jeans off at the knee but do remember not to discard the scraps. Use a small sharp scissors to open up the inner leg seam of the jeans. Now, open up the front seam of the bottom side to about 1" (below the zipper). Then, open up the bottom back seam to approximately 8" below the waist.

You need to check if the front and the back will lay flat, so place the skirt down. If it remains uneven, you can further open up the seams. Since the back will have extra fabric, you will need to trim the extra fabric away. Allow at least ½ inch to overlap/ Use the fabric glue to close up the seams. If you have a sewing machine, you can stitch this as well. The front side may need extra fabric. In this case, use a piece of the leg fabric that has been cut off and cut a triangle out of this. This can be used to fill the space by adding a half-inch overlap. Glue this or sew it altogether.

You will need to try on the skirt and trim it to the right length. Iron the hem and glue or sew it in place. If you need to create a pattern on the skirt, draw a dotted star pattern on a piece of paper. To draw this on the skirt, place the pattern on the desired spot. Use a pen or a marker and push through each circle on the pattern. Leave a dot in the middle of each circle on the denim itself. Ensure that the markers do not bleed too much color. You can use a toothpick to dab a small amount of glue on the circle. You can now press the small rhinestones into this spot. Let it dry. Flaunt you new skirt once you resume your high school!

Funky Jewelry:
Think you don’t have enough jewelry? Or do you wish to gift something to your friend and have run out of pocket money? Make some cool foot jewelry with these easy tips.

What you will need:

• Small Glass Beads
• Gold or Silver Beads (4mm)
• Beading Elastic
• White Glue

First, you will need to cut around 30" length of elastic. Use the glue to stiffen the ends. Then, string about 12 glass beads on the elastic. String this to the center of the cord. Ensure you have enough to go around your second toe. Once you have judged the right length, push both the ends of the elastic through a 4mm bead. Make a loop for your toe. Now, string around 1" of beads on each end. Ensure these are even in length. Then, push both ends of the elastic through a 4mm bead. You will need to string another 1" of the beads, on each end. Once you are through with this, push both ends of the elastic through another 4mm bead. You will need to string another 1" of beads on each end. Finally, push both ends of the elastic through a final 4mm bead. Use some glass beads to both the ends till you are left with enough to go around your ankle. Tie this with a double knot. Trim to fit. This easy holiday craft idea can definitely make your friend happy!

Cool Sunglass Holder:
Use this easy holiday craft idea to have a great sunglass holder. This will jazz up your sunglasses and keep them in place when you go to the beach.

What you will need:

• Beading Seashells
• Eyeglasses Holder Findings
• Nylon Beading Thread
• Sunglasses

Cut around a piece of beading thread that is one yard long. Tie one end of this to an eyeglass holder finding. You need to string around 100 seashells on the thread. You can adjust this to fit it comfortably around your neck. Tie the end to the second eyeglass holder finding. Trim both the ends. You need to slip elastic on each finding over the earpiece end of the sunglass.

I am hoping these easy holiday craft ideas for teens will help parents to keep their teens busy during the summer holidays!