Confession: I have a TikTok folder full of adorable themed craft nights that I dream of hosting, but I haven’t planned one yet. Every time I hit the save button, I know I can make it through to the end. But somehow it has become a graveyard of unrealized ideas. When planning a night out with friends, it’s all too easy to fall back on your usual wine night or movie marathon. But I’m still determined to host the craft night of my dreams, and in the meantime, I’d like to share with you all of my favorite ideas. There are no gatekeepers here. Whether I put together a play or not, you can easily steal these craft ideas for your next girls’ night out. Stock up on craft supplies, pack some snacks, and get creative with one of these 12 fun craft ideas to try with friends.
1. DIY sweatshirt
In fact, you don’t need any sewing skills or a needle and thread to make your own clothes. Encourage guests to start by purchasing inexpensive sweatshirts or T-shirts from a craft store, or bring something quick and refreshing from their closets. Then collect a variety of fun patches for everyone to choose from. Instead of sewing, use a hot iron to adhere the patch to the sweatshirt. It’s a simple and fun craft, so it’ll be fun to see how everyone’s creations turn out.
2. DIY bag charm
Almost every time I open social media, I’m greeted by the most stylish women rocking personalized Jane Birkinified handbags with the cutest bag charms on them. I love the look, but I’m not going to splurge on bag charms, but why not turn it into a girls craft night?I’m all for it. Take your bag to the next level by creating a custom handbag chain with your friends using chains, charms, and ribbons. Have everyone bring in the bag they want customized and measure it for the perfect length. Don’t worry. If someone forgets or wants to replace it, this handbag chain can be used on another bag.
3. Taper candle painting
Taper candles instantly upgrade a room. Everyone loves the intricately painted candles available at Anthropologie, but it’s also much cheaper and easier to DIY your own at home. To achieve your desired design, purchase white taper candles, paint, and small paintbrushes. You can paint pumpkins, ghosts, and fallen leaves for a fall feel, but for a year-round look, add little hearts, ribbons, or whatever your imagination calls for.
4. Pumpkin and flower petal drawing
If you want to add some seasonal flair to your craft night, a petal and pumpkin painting party (try saying it five times fast) is the perfect activity. Protect your table with a plastic tablecloth before painting. Next, gather pumpkins for everyone (fake or real), plus paints, brushes, dried flowers, and Mod Podge. Complete the cozy atmosphere with fall classics playing in the background. Think “Gilmore Girls” or “When Harry Met Sally.” For a snack, you can prepare some homemade fall treats or find seasonal treats at Trader Joe’s.
5. Personal bulletin board
DIY as decoration is a win-win, and there’s nothing cuter than a personalized pinboard. Have a small bulletin board, scraps of fabric, magazines to cut out images from, and plenty of push pins for your guests. You can also encourage everyone to bring small photos or personal decorations that they would like to add. A great way to display old airline tickets, photo booth strips, or any sentimental items you currently have tucked away in a box. Plus, your friends can keep adding to it at home, so you can keep giving.
6. DIY wine glass charm
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If you forgot your glass on wine night and accidentally drank someone else’s glass, we have a solution for you. Wine glass charms are a stylish and functional way to always know which glass is yours. Combine DIY night with wine night and let everyone make their own glass charms to take home. Display with different charms, small metal hoops, and colorful wine glasses. This creative craft will add a personal touch to your basic wine evening, so you’ll never misplace your glass again.
7. Paint shot glasses
If your group of friends is more likely to hang out than drink wine, this girls night craft idea is perfect for you. All you need to design your custom piece is a clear shot glass, paint, and a brush. To take things up a notch, have a bunch of flashy shots ready to test once the glass is dry.
8. Cake decoration DIY
If you’ve ever dreamed of living out your cake boss fantasy, this is your chance. With a decorated cake for a girls’ night out, you can enjoy the fun of making a cake without the hassle of baking. Buy an unfrosted cake from the grocery store, or bake it ahead of time if you’re feeling ambitious. Set up a decorating station filled with frosting, food coloring, sprinkles, and other fun toppings. Don’t forget to pack plenty of napkins (the frosting can get very messy) and to-go boxes so everyone can easily take their sweet treats home.
9. DIY flower arrangement
Nothing brightens my day like a vase of fresh flowers. I usually buy pre-made bouquets at Trader Joe’s, but it’s surprisingly easy to make your own arrangements. All you need for this craft is a mason jar and a variety of flowers. Weather permitting, you can enjoy your party outdoors as a picnic, or stay cozy indoors and design your bouquet from the comfort of your home.
10. DIY jeweled book
Bookworm girls, find your new favorite activity! Decorating books with jewelry is the perfect activity to liven up your book club or bring the girls together for a book-themed hangout. Have everyone bring a physical copy of their favorite book and have flat-bottomed rhinestones, rhinestone paint pens, and glue ready when they arrive. You can browse through books and take them home for your home library, or when you’re done, you can trade them with others so everyone can go home with a new book to read.
11. Nail clip DIY
There’s hardly a day that goes by that I don’t have my hair messy and curled up with nail clips to keep it out of my face, so an evening spent with friends while adding new clips to my collection seems like the perfect evening in my opinion. To host, purchase nail clips for everyone and a variety of rhinestone options with adhesive backing. This girls night craft idea is perfect if you want something quick and easy without the hassle of cleaning up afterwards.
12. DIY phone case
If you’re like me and have an embarrassing amount of screen time each week, you probably spend a significant portion of your day staring at your phone. So why not make your smartphone case as fashionable as possible? This girls’ night out idea provides a cute phone case and the best memories with your friends. Make sure you have enough clear phone cases, dried flowers, and enough Mod Podge for crafting. Don’t forget to ask your friends about their phone models in advance so everyone can make good use of their technology.
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Lauren Blue, Lifestyle Staff Writer
As a lifestyle staff writer for The Everygirl, Lauren thinks and writes content for every aspect of her readers’ lives. Her articles span all topics including home decor, delicious recipes, hobbies, travel plans, and more. When she’s not testing out the latest TikTok trends, she can often be found scouring Instagram for beautiful homes to feature on the site.
