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Having a hard time deciding what to get a tween girl for Christmas? It’s a more difficult age to buy for, not little kids anymore but not quite teenagers yet. It’s also a great age to introduce more crafty type projects. You never know what will turn into a life long hobby!
I’ve compiled a list of 10 fantastic crafty gifts that the tween girls in your life are sure to love. You’ll be guaranteed more smiles and fewer eye rolls with these top picks.
10 Crafty Gift Ideas for Tween Girls ~2017 Christmas Gift Guide
Color Your Own Glitter Messenger Bag. Ages 8+ 4.3 Stars. This is still my daughter’s favorite bag, and she had loads of fun creating it.
Sewing Kit by Alex Toys Manufacturer recommended age 7-12 4.3 stars. This comes with everything you need to learn to sew including pre-cut shapes, needles, measuring tape and stuffing!
Notebook Doodles Go Girl! Inspiring Color and Activity Book Age 8-12 4.9 stars. Includes 30 inspiring high quality pages. I recommend adding gel pens to complete the gift.
American Girl Ulitmate Crafting Super Set Recommended Age 8+ 4.7 stars. Includes everything you need to make jewelry and crafts for girls and their dolls. Plus storage containers to keep your supplies!
Darice 120 Piece Deluxe Art Set 4.3 stars, includes watercolors, markers, colored pencils, and pastels. Be sure to grab a sketch book too!
Kiss Naturals Lip Balm Making Kit Ages 5-15 3.9 stars. Hands down this one is a favorite of my daughter and nieces. And I love that it is non-toxic. Includes everything you need to make 6 lip balms.
Kiss Naturals Soap Making Kit ages 5-15 4.3 stars. Another favorite from Kiss Naturals, this kit includes the molds and everything you need to make 16 bars of soap.
Craft-tastic String Art Kit. Age 10+ 4.6 stars Includes everything to make three large string art canvases. These are a big hit, and you can hang up their finished pieces!
Finger Knitting Fun For Kids 
4.8 stars. Includes 28 creative projects for kids. Don’t forget the yarn!
Premium Friendship Bracelet Maker 5 stars – This kit makes over 50 bracelets! It’s super fun for them to do with their friends!
Looking for crafty gifts for boys too? Be sure to check out Top 10 Crafty Gift Ideas for Tween Boys.
Feeling crafty yourself? Be sure to check out this post on how to make your own framed cork board, a great gift for tweens and teens!
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Chris Butler has helped thousands of crafters learn how to use their Cricut machine without feeling overwhelmed. She is a best selling author and an up and coming designer. For fun Chris enjoys designing SVG Files, hanging out with her family (preferably at the lake), traveling, and volunteering at her church. She is a wife and mom of two crazy fun kids.
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