25 Craft Blogs for Tween Girls

Every now and then, a craft project like rubber band bracelets takes off and becomes the latest trend. Crafts are fun for all ages, but tween girls are often the trend-drivers – making fashion statements and showing off their ingenuity through their own creations.

Girls are full of new and exciting ideas, and they put them to use to make fun décor for their bedrooms, jewelry, clothes, hair accessories and art projects.

Craft blogs are a great source of inspiration for tween girls, and some are also launching their own blogs to share their crafty techniques with the world. Here are some of the best craft blogs for tweens – some by tweens, some designed for tweens, and some with an eclectic mix of inspiration for all ages.

1. Futuregirl
@futuregirlcraft

Futuregirl is “the personal craft blog of Alice Merlino,” a 40-year-old craft blogger who loves knitting and crocheting. San Francisco-based Merlino shares tips and tutorials for tons of projects, including tween-friendly crafts like knitting scarves (scarves are all the rage these days), cute sweaters and tops, and fun stuff like “scrap monsters.”

2. Craft-d-Girl’s Blog

Craft-d-Girl’s Blog is packed with easy (and even some no-sew) tutorials for uber-chic stylish clothes and accessories. Learn how to make an infinity scarf from an old t-shirt, add to your collection of trendy did-it-myself bracelets or add a little bling to your boots with custom buttons. You’ll also find duct-tape tutorials for bags, totes, wallets and more, and if you have a sweet tooth, there are a few edible goodies here for you, too.

3. The Itch to Create

Whether you’re itching to turn an old t-shirt into something new and fabulous, organize your jewelry collection, or create some whimsical and eclectic décor for your room or as a gift, The Itch to Create has a tutorial for you. Mumbai, India-based blogger Payal Parmar is also a graphic designer and she also showcases some of her girl-focused, inspirational design work here.

4. A Little Craft in Your Day
Tanner: @TannerBell1023
Courtney: @CourtChamb

Teen bloggers Tanner and Courtney met online and discovered their mutual love of crafts. They teamed up to start A Little Craft in Your Day to share their passion with other tweens and teens who also enjoy putting their creativity to work to make cool stuff, offering step-by-step tutorials for turning “boring things into fabulous creations.” You’ll find crafts spanning just about everything, from holiday ornaments and décor to paper crafts, recipe books and all-natural play dough.

5. iLoveToCreate
@iLoveToCreate

iLoveToCreate features DIY fashion and décor tutorials from a multitude of craft bloggers and is run by the makers of Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue, Tulip Fashion Art, Puffy Paint and a few other craft-oriented products. The tutorials featured here showcase fun and creative ways to use these products, such as turning a plain pair of black flats into a gorgeous masterpiece. Visit the main company site at iLoveToCreate.com, where you can find even more project tutorials to put your crafty genius to work.

6. P.S. Blog
@Paper_Source

At Paper Source, the goal is to “do something creative every day.” To help you do that, the company shares tips, tutorials, techniques and resources for creating just about anything with – you guessed it – paper. From wedding and birthday party invitations to holiday wreaths made out of paper and other everyday materials, the P.S. Blog will help you create gorgeous décor and cool stuff you can put to use like pencil boxes, party favors, wallets and complete party-theme setups.

7. Holly’s Arts and Crafts Corner

Holly started Holly’s Arts and Crafts Corner in 2005, after becoming a stay-at-home mom in 2003. Prior to that, she worked in a museum and shares her passion for arts and creativity with the world through her blogs and photography business. Hoping to pass her love of arts on to her kids, she completes an art project with them every week over the summer and posts tutorials for her readers. You’ll find product reviews on popular products like the Rainbow Loom and Tombow art products, photos of projects her kids created on their own, and step-by-step instructions for a variety of DIY creations.

8. Crafts for Kids Blog

Crafts for Kids Blog is focused entirely on tutorials for kid-friendly craft projects. There are tons of tutorials on this site, all organized into convenient categories ranging from holidays to no-sew crafts, crafts with rocks, greeting cards, knitting projects, dolls, handprint crafts, jewelry and dozens of other topics. You’ll never be at a loss for ideas again!

9. The First Lime Blog

Fourteen-year-old Monica lives in Mexico City with her family and dog, Remi. She loves photography and plays around with creative photo editing. She’s also passionate about art – specifically, drawing – music and reading. In October 2011 she started the First Lime Blog as an experiment to learn web design and it’s grown into an outlet for Monica to express her creativity. In addition to her paintings, drawings and photography experiments, Monica shares tutorials on creating fun t-shirt designs, ways to style your hair and more.

10. Know and Tell

Know and Tell is the blog of Ty Pawlowskia, 14-year-old who lives in Ohio and loves to create. Ty writes tutorials on everything from creating yarn bracelets to science and physics-based projects like kaleidoscopes. He also experiments with photography and offers cool freebies like a printable, customizable iPad case. Ty’s projects are often simple tricks that are easy to do but result in a really cool creation you’ll want to share with your friends.

11. Emily Jane
@blogemilyjane

Emily Jane is a 15-year-old Australia-based craft blogger who loves fashion, arts and daydreaming. She dreams of a career as a fashion designer and puts her skills to work creating fashionable ensembles and sharing her style with her loyal readers, sharing inspirational photos, style and fashion advice and more.

12. Make and Takes
@makeandtakes

Mother of three, founder of Make and Takes and author of the book Make and Takes for Kids, Marie LeBaron has a degree in Elementary Education and taught kindergarten for four years before starting her website to share valuable parenting advice, kid-friendly craft ideas and tutorials, recipes and family fun ideas. Marie has been recognized in Nielsen’s Power Mom 50, Babble 50 for Best Design Blog, and Babble 50 for Best Mom Craft Blogs. She has also contributed to a multitude of respected digital publications, such as Martha Stewart, Babble, Baby Center and PBS Parents.

13. I Spy DIY
@ISpyDIY

Jenni Radosevich is a Wisconsin native and New York City transplant who lives and breathes fashion, having a knack for spotting cool fashion trends in the city streets or department store windows – and then finding a way to recreate the look herself, at home, for less. Jenni is also the author of I Spy DIY Style, a book featured on The Martha Stewart Show, Rachel Ray Show, InStyle magazine and a variety of other media outlets and publications. From hair and nail tutorials to step-by-step instructions for recreating fashions from the top brands, such as jewelry and other accessories, I Spy DIY is a fabulous site for spotting trends and getting it for less.

14. P.S. I Made This
@psimadethis

Erica Domesek is a design and style expert living in New York City. Inspired by the myriad of fashion trends and styles around her, she finds cool stuff she likes and finds a way to replicate the style herself. Oh, and she tells her readers exactly how she did it. Erica’s mission is “helping others stylishly personalize their lives through DIY,” and she’s appeared on shows like Rachel Ray, E! News, The Nate Berkus Show and others to share her tips and expertise. She’s authored a couple of books as well and features DIY tips and tutorials in all the categories you love like fashion, jewelry, beauty, shoes and so on.

15. The DIY Girl

The DIY Girl features the fabulous finds of a teen blogger who loves to create cute and trendy fashion and home crafts. She finds cool projects around the web and shares her fantastic finds – complete with step-by-step tutorials – with you so you don’t have to spend hours scouring the web for projects you’ll love. From bottle cap wind chimes to a cutesy, whimsical wall clock and fixes for common problems like a hairpin with its finish worn off, The DIY Girl will keep you on trend on the cheap.

16. Thanks, I Made It
@ThanksIMadeIt

Thanks, I Made It blogger Erin is a teacher currently living in Washington, DC but originally from Ohio (and New York). She started Thanks, I Made It as a means of self-expression after her first year of teaching when she realized that she didn’t have to let her students have all the fun when it comes to arts and crafts. Now, she shares her love of beautiful, stylish, made-it-myself projects and easy instructions for replicating them yourself at home. You’ll find fashionable jewelry tutorials, cute holiday décor, hair accessories, belts and more.

17. Craft Jr.
@WooJrKids

Craft Jr. is the perfect destination for tween girls who love to create. With easy crafts and recipes that you can make on your own or with a little help, Craft Jr. lets you browse by age, category, time commitment and printables and a bunch of other categories so you can find what you’re looking for fast. Whether you have some scraps lying around and want to make something new and beautiful from something old, or you’re looking for instructions for making a chic and fashionable bracelet, Craft Jr. has an easy project you’ll enjoy.

18. Cuteable
@swirlyarts

At Cuteable, you’ll discover cute hand-made finds created by other crafty ladies around the web. Run by husband and wife team Lynsey and Matt, Cuteable shows Lynsey’s passion for upcycling – creating something new and fabulous from old or vintage materials. You’ll find adorable jewelry you can buy or use as inspiration to create your own pieces, book projects, gifts and more.

19. Craft Bits Kids Crafts
@craftbits

Craft Bits is the crafter’s paradise with hundreds of step-by-step tutorials spanning a slew of categories. With a special section just for kids, Craft Bits features dozens of kid-friendly projects with simple, step-by-step instructions for creating everything from cute hairpins flowery flip flops and an artsy organizer to store all your hand-crafted hairpins. Make bookmarks, necklaces, and fun and whimsical projects like a yarn octopus or a braided pet toy for your favorite furry friend.

20. Mollymoo
@MollyMoo_ie

An Irish working mom, craft-lover and web and graphic designer, Michelle McInerney is a self-confessed “craftaholic” and she’s been featured in numerous other craft blogs and magazines. Many of her craft projects are kid-friendly and easy, and she also offers printables, patterns and other fun stuff. You’ll be surprised to learn what simple materials – like newspapers and paper plates – are used to make some of these gorgeous creations!

21. The Crafty Crow
@CraftyCrow

The Crafty Crow is “a children’s craft collective,” with hundreds of projects organized by category, age group, holiday, materials and other topics to make searching for the perfect project super easy. Organized by age group and a variety of other categories, blogger Cassi and other contributors share step-by-step tutorials for a wide range of kid-friendly crafts and art projects. Make bracelets, necklaces and more made from clay, beads and other materials, dolls, edible goodies and even learn how to mix up your own play dough, watercolors, paints and “snow dough.”

22. Red Ted Art
@RedTedArt

Red Ted Art is a paradise for craft-lovers of all ages, but the site has a special section just for kids. Make snowflakes from old puzzle pieces, cute snowmen bowling games, other seasonal projects as well as any-time-of-the-year crafts and edible eats, too. With videos, how-to articles, and plenty of tutorials for crafters of any age and skill level. Blogger Maggy Woodley has provided hundreds of craft tutorials along with contributions from guest bloggers.

23. Plaid Kids Crafts
@plaidkidscrafts

Plaid, a company that makes a variety of do-it-yourself craft products, provides tons of activities, kid-friendly crafts, fun ideas and links to other kid-friendly sites and resources at Plaid Kids Crafts. From candles to seasonal crafts, holiday projects and even a section geared specifically to tweens, Plaid Kids Crafts offers an abundance of activities to keep you busy any day of the week – rain or shine.

24. Spoonful
@spoonful_com

Brought to you by Disney, Spoonful is a fun-filled site packed with recipes, crafts, other activities, and playtime ideas to inspire kids and tweens of any age. There’s great stuff for mom and dad here, too, with nutritious and delicious family meal ideas, resources for theme-party planning and more. A great site for avoiding boredom, Spoonful has tons of projects tween girls will love, like lickety-split lip gloss, and plenty of resources, projects and ideas for the whole family.

25. Club Chica Circle
@ChicaCircle

Club Chica Circle is “where crafty is contagious.” The goal is to help moms connect with their tween girls through crafts and art, providing fun, positive and creative activities moms and girls can do together. You can also sign up for giveaways and read about inspiring tweens who have used their creative energy to do good.