These Generation Z crafting innovations range from customizable sneaker kits to tween sewing classes that let kids play a fashion designer role. Inspired by their parents' appreciation for maker culture, today's kids are more expressive than past generations.
Encouraged to participate in creative and hands-on activities, kids and tweens are no longer just playing with traditional toys but are instead creating their own. When they aren't designing papercraft figurines or sewing, they are likely to be at a canvas coloring party or at a graffiti tutorial that promises to teach them an array of street art techniques.
Some other Generation Z crafting innovations include various craft kits like those used to create gummy candies or eco-friendly art projects along with more traditional coloring books that boast a pop culture inspiration.
23 Generation Z Crafting Innovations
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DIY Bracelet Kits
These Elegant Homemade Beaded Cuffs Incorporate Color and Craftmanship
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Kid-Friendly Airline Kits
This On-Board Activity Kit Features Games, Puzzles and Art Supplies
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Haute Couture Coloring Books
This Book Features Hand-Drawn Fashion Sketches from the 1950s
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Paper Animation Kits
These Rob Ives Sets Make Charmingly Animated Paper Playthings
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DIY Rainbow Putty
This Kid-Friendly Craft is Made Using Simple Household Ingredients
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Cardboard Spaceship Kits
The Makedo Space Pod Launch Kit Provides Interactive and Imaginative Play
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Bathtub Artist Kits
ALEX Toy's Paint in the Tub Playset Makes for an Easy Clean Up
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Customizable Sneaker Kits
Fayvel's Sneaker Stickers Let Kids Play a Designer Role
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DIY Kids Specs
The Martha Stewart Fancy Shades Project Applies Crafting to Fashion
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Kid-Friendly Graffiti Classes
4CATS' 'Express Yo Self' Seminars Teach Children Street Art Tricks
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Hybrid Coloring Notebooks
This Notebook Has Pages for Taking Notes and Coloring Illustrations
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Papercraft Bird Costumes
This DIY Costume is Made Using Sheets of Bright Colored Paper
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Wintry Papercraft Dolls
This Festive DIY Doll Craft Creates Cone-Shaped Playtoys
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Eco-Friendly Hobby Subscriptions
Green Kid Crafts Playfully Teaches Children About the Environment
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Marbled Paper DIYs
Honestly WTF's Latest Craft Project Creates Beautiful Stationary Sets
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Gummy-Making Kits
This Set Allows Children to Create Their Own Homemade Sweets from Scratch
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8-Bit Block Playsets
This Paper Minecraft Toy Set Takes the Game's Best Elements Offline
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Customizable Cartoon Snacks
These Twinkie Minion Treats Celebrate Valentine's Day Festivities
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Tween Sewing Studios
Sew Be It Studio's Sewing Workshops Encourage Kids to Get Creative
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Tubular Japanese Papercrafts
These Quirky Piperoid Characters are Made From Cut Paper Rolls
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Spin Art Activity Kits
Toys R Us' Creates an Imaginative Toy for Hands-On Play
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Customizable Superhero Sets
The DIY 6" Action Figure Kits Encourage Kids to Personalize Their Toys
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Child Chef Camps
This SoFAB Cooking Camp Teaches Kids to Prepare Healthy Meals
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Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Zenni Partnered with FreshCut to Market to Roblox Users
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Vibrant Hand-Stitched Sneakers
KUON and Sashiko Gals Create a Salomon Trail Sneaker
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
The 'Skechers x Vexx' Collection Highlights Bold Graphics
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Metaverse-Launched Luxury Fashion Collections
The Coach Spring 2024 Capsule is in the Metaverse
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Customizable Co-Created Sneakers
Golden Goose Offers a Sneaker Maker Experience in Toronto
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
Wizard-Themed Gen Z Apparel
The Shein x Harry Potter Collection is Now Available
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Futuristic Watch NFTs
Casio's VIRTUAL G-SHOCK NFTs Speak to Gen Z Collectors
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Gen Z Eyewear Collabs
Florence by Mills & National Vision Launched Fashion-Forward Eyewear
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Metaverse Shoe Customizers
Crocs Launches a Jibbitz-Themed Virtual Experience with Obsess
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Patient-Created Sneakers
The Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection Shares Six Storytelling Designs
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
AI-Powered Garment Customizers
H&M Group Introduces the New AI Clothing Creation Tool
Youthful Charm Bracelets
Claire's Partners with Ariella Maizer to Create a Capsule for Gen Zalpha
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Bio-Material Fidget Toys
Zinkeez is a Sensory Fidget Toy Inspired by TikTok-Viral Threading Videos
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Gen Z-Focused Menstrual Care
15-Year-Old Zoe Leffler Debuts a Menstrual Wellness Brand Called Cycl
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles
Gareth Neal and The New Raw Create the Digitally Woven Series
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Artistic Gen Z-Inspired Socks
doublesoul Teams Up with Gaetano Pesce on a New Sock Collection
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Gen Z Elevated Spring Basics
Grey Bandit Unveils its Spring 2024 Collection
Gen Z Slang Translators
Great Clips' Student Slang Translators Prepare Parents for Back-to-School
Multi-Generation Footwear Campaigns
Red Wing Heritage's Will Your Wings Stitches Wills Into Boots
Gen Z Streetwear Brands
'HOS Wear' Prioritizes Individuality and Self-Expression with its Clothing
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Community-Made Skincare Products
Consumers Can Help Make Kiki World's Skin Development Kit
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Contemporary Skiwear Capsules
DKNY Tech Enters the Sports Market with Its First Skiwear Collection
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches
ZitSticka x Jonboy Tattoo Undercover Patches Feature Custom Designs
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Community-Created Nail Art Pens
KIKI World's Pearl Pretty Nail Graffiti Was Voted in by Consumers
Playful Crochet Collections
Hicrochet Brings Together Traditional Craft and Modern Designs
Ethical Lab-Grown Diamond Rings
CaratBee Unveils its Gen Z-Focused Lab-Grown Diamond Collection
Online Tuxedo Showrooms
Generation Tux Launches a New Physical Showroom in Ohio
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Digital Zine Making
Zines Forever Honors the DIY Process While Adding Digital Sharing
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Expressive Piercing Campaigns
The New Visual Identity for Pierced by Claire's Targets Gen Zalpha
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Revamped Gen Z Fashion
Walmart Refreshes its Gen Z-Focused 'No Boundaries' Collection
Custom Crossword Generators
CrossCraft Lets You Create or Customize Your Own Crosswords