"Confession: I have an entire TikTok folder packed with adorable themed craft nights I dream of hosting—and I haven’t planned a single one yet. Every time I hit that save button, I’m convinced this will be the one I finally follow through on. But somehow, it has become a graveyard of unfulfilled ideas. It’s simply way too easy to revert back to the usual wine night or movie marathon when planning a night in with friends. However, I’m still determined to host my dream craft night, and in the meantime, I’m letting you in on all my favorite ideas. No gatekeeping here—whether I get my act together or not, you can easily steal these craft ideas for your next girls’ night. Pick up some craft supplies, set out some snacks, and get creative with one of these 12 fun craft ideas to try with friends.
1. DIY Sweatshirts
Turns out, you don’t need any sewing skills or a needle and thread to DIY your own clothes. Start by grabbing an inexpensive sweatshirt or T-shirt from a craft store, or encourage your guests to bring something from their closet that they’re ready to refresh. Then, collect a variety of fun patches for everyone to choose from. Instead of sewing, you’ll use a hot iron to adhere the patches to the sweatshirt. It’s a simple, fun craft, and you’ll love seeing how everyone’s creations turn out.
2. DIY Bag Charms
Nearly every time I open social media, I’m greeted with the most stylish women rocking personalized handbags that they have “Jane Birkinifyed” with the cutest bag charms. While I love the look, I haven’t been ready to splurge on a bag charm, but turning it into a girls’ craft night? I’m all for that. With chains, charms, and ribbons, you and your friends can create custom purse chains to elevate your bags. Ask everyone to bring the bag they want to customize to measure the perfect length. Don’t worry—these purse chains will work with different bags if someone forgets or wants to swap.
3. Taper Candle Painting
Taper candles elevate a room instantly, and while we all love the intricately painted ones you can get at Anthropologie, it’s easy enough to DIY your own at home for way cheaper. Purchase white taper candles, paint, and small paintbrushes to achieve your desired design. You can paint pumpkins, ghosts, or fall leaves for a fall vibe, but for a look that works year-round, add little hearts, bows, or whatever your imagination comes up with.
4. Pumpkin and Petal Painting
For a seasonal twist on craft night, a petals and pumpkins painting party (try saying that five times fast) is the ultimate activity. Before diving into painting, protect your table with a plastic tablecloth. Then set up with pumpkins (faux or real will work) for everyone, plus paint, brushes, dried flowers, and Mod Podge. Throw a fall classic on in the background to complete the cozy vibes—think Gilmore Girls or When Harry Met Sally. For snacks, you can whip up some homemade fall treats or make a Trader Joe’s run for their seasonal goodies.
5. Personalized Bulletin Board
Any DIY that doubles as decor is a win-win, and it doesn’t get much cuter than a personalized pinboard. Grab small bulletin boards, scrap fabric, magazines for cutting out images, and plenty of push pins for your guests. You can also encourage everyone to bring small photos or personal trinkets they’d like to add. It’s the perfect way to display old plane tickets, photobooth strips, or any sentimental items you currently have stashed away in a box. Plus, your friends can keep adding to it at home—a gift that keeps on giving.
6. DIY Wine Glass Charms
If you’ve ever lost track of your glass at a wine night and accidentally sipped from someone else’s, let me introduce you to the solution. Wine glass charms are a stylish and functional way to always know which glass is yours. Combine a DIY night with a wine night, and let everyone create their personalized glass charm to take home. Set out a variety of charms, small metal hoops, and colorful wine glasses to decorate. This creative craft adds a personal touch to a basic wine night, and you’ll never misplace your glass again.
7. Painted Shot Glasses
If your friend group is more likely to toss back shots than sip wine, this girls’ night craft idea is for you. All you need are clear shot glasses, paint, and brushes to design custom creations. To take it up a notch, have a batch of fancy shots ready to test out the glasses once they’re dry.
8. Cake Decorating DIY
If you’ve ever dreamed of living out your Cake Boss fantasy, this is your chance. A cake decorating girls’ night gives you all the fun of making a cake without the hassle of baking. Pick up unfrosted cakes from the grocery store, or bake them ahead of time if you’re feeling ambitious. Set up a decorating station with plenty of frosting, food coloring, sprinkles, and other fun toppings. Don’t forget to have plenty of napkins (frosting can be so messy) and take-out boxes ready so everyone can easily bring home their sweet treats.
9. DIY Flower Arrangements
Nothing brightens my day like a vase of fresh flowers. While I usually pick up a premade bouquet from Trader Joe’s, creating your own arrangement is surprisingly easy. For this craft, all you need are mason jars for vases and a variety of flowers. If the weather’s nice, take the party outdoors for a picnic vibe, or stay cozy indoors and design your bouquets in the comfort of your home.
10. Bejeweled Book DIY
Bookish girlies, meet your new favorite activity! Bejeweling books is a fabulous activity to spice up your book club or get the girls together for a book-themed hangout. Ask everyone to bring a physical copy of a book they love and have flat-bottom rhinestones, a rhinestone painting pen, and glue ready when they arrive. You can bedazzle a book to take home for your home library or, once finished, swap with someone else so everyone leaves with a new read.
11. Claw Clip DIY
There are very few days when my hair isn’t messily thrown up in a claw clip to keep it out of my face, so a night spent with friends while adding a new clip to your collection sounds like the perfect evening in my opinion. To host, purchase claw clips for everyone along with various rhinestone options with sticky backings. This girls’ night craft idea is perfect if you want something quick and easy without the hassle of a big mess to clean up afterward.
12. DIY Phone Cases
If you’re like me and have an embarrassingly high weekly screen time, you probably spend a good chunk of your day staring at your phone. So, why not make sure your phone case is as fashionable as possible? This girls’ night idea will give you an adorable phone case and the best memories with your friends. Ensure you have enough clear phone cases, plenty of dried flowers, and Mod Podge for crafting. Don’t forget to ask your friends for their phone models beforehand so everyone can put their craft to good use.
Lauren Blue, Lifestyle Staff Writer
As a Lifestyle Staff Writer for The Everygirl, Lauren ideates and writes content for every facet of our readers’ lives. Her articles span the topics of home decor, delicious recipes, hobbies, travel itineraries—and everything in between. When she isn’t testing the latest TikTok trend, she can be found scouring Instagram for beautiful homes to feature on the site.