I am an art teacher married to an artist, always looking for more ways to get creative with the kids. Especially over the summer and especially if it's analog! Getting the teenager interested is not as easy as it used to be. Here are a few projects w...
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Mosaic and tile
Paper crafts
Fabric and felt and string
Sculpture
Mosaic and tile
Cutting glass into the size and shape you need for a mosiac design is a real pain in the butt. I'm a littler nervous for kids (students!) to cut their own pieces as the cutter is sharp and creates jagged edges. These pre-cut pieces are perrrrrfect.
Stained Glass Mosaic Tiles 200 Pre Cut Pieces
We made one of these for our entryway and it was fun (a little messy)
Recycled Magazine Art: How To Create A Ceramic Mosaic Look With Paper
There are so many things you can make with these gorgeous pieces. They catch the light and spread rainbows in the most beautiful way
Round Glass Mosaic Tiles 1 Inch Crystal
Paper crafts
My teen daughter LOVES to make paper flowers!
How to Make a Rose with Paper
This is addictive
Paper Clip Jewelry
My kids love origami, there are also free tutorials on YouTube
Papercraft 3D Stars template
I usually cut our own paper strips, but this sure would be easier!!! And more precise.
2700 Sheets Origami Star Paper Strips
My kids love origami. This one is easy to make but also kind of a feat of engineering???
Origami Infinity Flip Card
Once you figure out the folds it is a lot of repetitive folding- which I always find to be one of the best ways to sneak in some conversation with my kiddo.
DIY Origami Bracelet Folds You Can Make With Just Paper
Have you ever heard of a Flextangle? It's hard to explain. This one's a little tricky, but once you have it made- it's so so cool. My son loves this one. This link is for a template which we actually found easier to use because you need to be very pr...
Flextangle #2 Square Paper Fidget: Lesson, Video and Worksheet
Fabric and felt and string
We love to use all the soft stuff around here
A wide variety of felt projects here. (We make a lot of fabric art in my home.) My teen daughter LOVES to make all things flowers.
37 Creative Felt Craft Ideas for DIY Art Projects at Home
This is a tutorial, but do you really need the tutorial???
Cardboard Loom Woven Heart Digital Template & Step-by-Step Tutorial
We use this felt for lots of projects, it's easy to cut.
16PCS 8x12in Assorted Color Felt Sheets
Some of these crafts are for younger kids, but my daughter and I made the tee shirt bag as she was a beginner (but not totally novice) sewer. It is a good one!
18 Best Out of Waste Craft Ideas
Bought this for my daughter who loves fashion. This is easy to use and add fun little details to her backpack and clothes. It's meant for repairing holes and rips so I guess you can do that, too. :)
