Thank you Juicy Juice for sponsoring this fun Crafts for Tweens post. All opinions and ideas are 100% our own.
Even as kids get older, our teens and tweens do not completely outgrow all the things that were fun for them when they were younger. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of changing things and creating a little bit of the “cool” factor to appeals to their maturing tastes. Crafts for tweens and teens is definitely one of those areas.
While they aren’t liked to get really excited about finger painting or paper plate animals, they still like to express themselves creatively. Tweens and teens also definitely love being able to personalize their belongings and they spend a ridiculous amount of time on the go to all their various activities. So, these sparkle tumblers are a perfect match to their current preferences and lifestyle.
I picked up all the supplies and had them sitting on the kitchen counter for my teen daughter and a few of her friends when they got home after school one day. The minute they spied the sequins and glitter, there were squeals of excitement and they couldn’t wait to get started!
Crafts for Tweens and Teens – Sparkle Tumblers
You only need a few inexpensive items for this craft. You can pick them up at most craft stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby or you can order them online.
Here’s a Handy List for You (Super Short Like We Said):
Martha Stewart Crafts Fine Glitter
To get started on our crafts for tweens and teens Sparkle Tumbler, you simply screw the bottom portion of the cup off and turn it upside down. Drop the sequins of your choice down into the sides of the cup.
Now you can stop with just the sequins OR you can step things up a notch and add some glitter. IF you are going to use glitter, here is our advice to you:
- Use a HIGH quality glitter
- Go easy on the glitter
If you put too much glitter in, it’s going to have a tendency to all clump together in your cup and just want have that special sparkle you’re going for. Less is more in this case.
Once you’ve got your sequins and glitter added, then carefully fill the space with water almost to the top and then screw back on the bottom plastic portion of the cup. Give it a shake and you can ooh and ahh at your sparkly new tumbler.
Of course, if you’re tween or teen is going to have this amazing new personalized tumbler, they’re going to want something fun to put in it. One great new option for your tweens and teens are Juicy Juice Teasers.
As my kids get older, they are wanting more grown-up drinks. We live in the South and so sweet tea is a favorite here, but it tends to come packed with lots of sugar and caffeine. I also know coffee drinks are gaining in popularity, but again, you’ve got that whole caffeine problem.
Juicy Juice Teasers are a blend of juice and decaffeinated and caffeine-free teas that give tweens and teens the variety and more grown-up taste they want, but with lower-sugar and no high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners.
Teasers come in four flavors: Peach, Berry, Apple and Lemonade. You can find them at grocery retailers like Publix, Kroger and Food Lion in the Southeast as well as select Walmart stores nationwide. Juicy Juice Teasers comes packed in convenient 10-ounce single-serve six-packs as well as economical 64-ounce bottles. Which one do you think would be your tween or teen’s favorite?
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What are some of your favorite Crafts for Tweens and Teens?
Ava says
Great idea! I’m thinking of using this in my daughter’s birthday party. Does the water leak out of the cups? Did you secure the seal with tape or glue?
Kira Lewis says
It doesn’t leak if you use a good quality cup for the craft. We did not have any issues.
Eileen says
My kids love these tumblers. To make them ourselves is so awesome so I can customize with the kids favorite things. This is a great craft to make with the kids. I love it!
Megan McCoig says
These look like such fun to make, let alone use. Thanks for sharing this great activity – I’m sure even adults would love this!
Toughcookiemommy says
These sparkle tumblers are such a great craft idea for doing with older kids. I think this would even be a fun activity to do with my middle school students.
Yona Williams says
Your sparkle/glitter craft is really cute, and tween-appropriate. Those Juicy Juice Teasers really look like something that my nephew and I can get into…I will have to keep an eye out for them.
CourtneyLynne says
Sparkle tumbler for teens?!?! I’m ummm not a teen and need one for myself! Such a cleaver idea 🙂
laura londergan says
you are right! Tweens still like to get their craft on and my daughter will love this. I am sure a crafting day with her friends will be soon
jill conyers says
This project has my daughter’s name written all over it. I’m sure she would try to find school color sprinkles.
michele says
I.m going to be the cool aunt when I show up with the makings for this adorable tumbler! Thanks so much for such a clever idea!!
Debra says
My daughter would seriously go crazy for this! We are going to have to make these for sure!
Laci says
This is so awesome and something my daughter would absolutely love cannot wait to try
Mariah says
That is such a neat idea! I want to do it! 😀
Amber Nelson says
What a fun tumbler! I would love my kids to try this. Looks fun!
Heather lawrence says
I remember making something similar when I was in Girl Guides except we coloured pictures and put them inside. This is much nicer though. Saving this for my daughters next birthday. This would be an excellent craft!
Karen says
These tumblers are so cute! Love the sparkle! I want to make one for myself! haha… I have tumblers all over my work space and home because I am always trying to drink enough water!
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Charlotte says
These tumblers are so sweet and a great easy craft idea with so many possibilities! We will probably do something similar but Easter themed to have on the table at dinner!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I had bought a few of those when my kids were younger. I had no idea that I could make them myself. How cool!