This list of DIY craft projects for girls features fun and creative ideas that will amount to hours of fun. Whether looking to inspire your child creatively or encouraging teamwork, these DIY ideas are easy and inexpensive to try.
When they aren't playing with board games or getting involved in sports, girls can give these fun craft projects a try. The projects encourage creativity and teamwork and are budget-friendly for parents.
Standouts from this list include paper dolls and upcycled clothing projects that the girl in your family will love. Others include branded products that can be customized to fit the needs of young consumers.
From personalized 3D print dolls to paper Disney princess figurines, these DIY craft projects for girls are a rainy day alternative to collaborative gaming or outdoor play.
20 DIY Craft Projects for Girls
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Upcycled Daddy Duds
The ‘Brava Boutique’ Re-Purposes T-Shirts into Adorable Kiddie Clothing
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Paper Ice Cream Playsets
Mr. Printables' No-Mess Paper Popsicle & Ice Cream Toys Won't Melt
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DIY Fruit Pom Poms
Mr. Printables' Diy Pom Poms Are Made to Be Realistically Fruit-Like
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Paint Your Own Polo Kits
Ralph Lauren DIY Shirts
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DIY Kite Kits
Aeroplay Kites is a Kite Making Kit with All the Supplies to Get You Flying High
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Kids Frozen Costumes
Etsy Shop Bits n Scraps Make Anna and Elsa Outfits by Hand
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DIY Christmas Tree Dollhouses
Mr. Printables' DIY Christmas Toy Dollhouse is Made from Cardboard
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3D-Printed Dolls
The Makies Have Cross the Pond into the United States of America
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DIY Portable Juice-Boxes
The Gurefuru Chuchu Juicer Turns Fruit to Drink On-the-Go
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DIY Blackboard Furniture
The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children
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Eco Modeling Clay
Natural Dye for Homemade Playdough is a Safe DIY Project
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DIY Paper Doll Crafts
Mr Printables Features Paper-Made Cone Girl Designs
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DIY Disney Toys
These Felt Disney Toy Puppets are Enjoyable and Easy to Construct
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Doodling Dolls
Manuella Doodle Dolls are Paper-Covered Figures for Crafty Kids
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Faux DIY Flower Beds
The Plantable Felt Garden Box is Made Specifically for Children
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Quirky Personified Lunch Bags
The 'Disney Family Fun' Paper Gargoyles Project is Great for Kids
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Wooden Disney Princess Toys
Etry's Frozen Peg Dolls Celebrate the Animated Film
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DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
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Collapsible Coloring Homes
The Colorin House is a Mobile Play Station
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Artistic DIY Pet Caskets
Ease the Pain and Bury a Critter Respectfully with the Bye Bye Pet Kit
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Gen Z Crafting Events
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Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
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Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
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Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
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Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
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Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
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Sensory Surprise Dolls
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Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
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Multisensory Toy Boxes
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Creativity Time Capsules
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Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
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Homestyle Cookie Starters
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Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
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Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
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Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
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Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
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DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
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Glamorous Collector Dolls
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Anthropomorphized Bath Products
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Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
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Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
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Giftable Customized Figurines
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Dolled-Up Chip Packaging
Stacy's Pita Chips and Barbie Created Collectible Pink Packaging
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls
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Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
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Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
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Brainteaser Advent Calendars
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Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
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Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
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Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
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Emotional Well-Being Dolls
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Café Collaborative Skate Footwear
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Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
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Toy-Specific Storage Systems
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Doll-Inspired Bedrooms
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Gamified Custom Kidswear
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Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses
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Mother-Themed Hat Designs
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Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
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Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
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DIY Nail Art Printers
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