Arts & Crafts Gifts for Kids Teens (13–17) Under $25
Shopping for a teenage grandchild who loves arts and crafts without going over $25? These 12 picks come straight from our gift-finder catalog — every one grandparent-tested, rated, and matched to this exact age and interest. The KiwiCo Monthly Subscription leads the list for a reason.
The Picks
KiwiCo Monthly Subscription
A new hands-on project arrives every month — curated by age and pitched perfectly. Gift that keeps giving.
eeBoo Art Puzzle
Beautifully illustrated puzzles with sustainable cardboard. Artwork stands alone — many kids frame the finished puzzle.
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils
No sharpening ever needed, bright colors, survives backpacks and travel. The best stocking-sized art item for ages 4-14.
Klutz Friendship Bracelet Kit
Classic DIY bracelet-making kit. Threads, patterns, instructions — tweens spend hours on these.
Klutz Craft Kit (Assorted)
Real instructions, all materials included, produces something the child keeps. Pick by interest: friendship bracelets, origami, pom-poms, nail art.
Moleskine Classic Notebook
The journal for the teen who writes, sketches, or plans. A grown-up gift that signals 'your ideas matter.'
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Set
Real artist-grade watercolors for the 10+ kid who's serious about painting. The starter set of choice.
Klutz Sewing & Fabric Craft Kit
Hand-sewing projects for tweens who want to make things. Good starter kit before a real sewing machine.
Paint-by-Numbers Kit
Complete canvas + paint + brushes kit. Great 'paint a whole afternoon' gift. Satisfying finished result.
Klutz Friendship Bracelets Kit
The classic Klutz braided-bracelet kit — the how-to book plus embroidery floss for bracelets she can actually wear. For 8-14 year olds who love wearable crafts.
Piggy Paint Non-Toxic Nail Polish Set
Kid-safe, non-toxic nail polish set. For tweens experimenting with nail art, parent-approved.
National Geographic Mega Slime Kit & Putty Lab
Eight slimes and putties to mix (glow, magnetic, color-changing) with real science explanations. Messy, satisfying, and kids love it. Skews girl but boys enjoy it too.