Self Esteem Crafts That Spark Confidence & Creativity

Because sometimes the best way to build confidence is with glitter, scissors, and a little self love.

Crafts aren’t just cute activities—they’re powerful tools for helping girls express themselves, process emotions, and build self esteem in ways that feel safe, playful, and deeply personal. When girls create something with their own two hands, they’re not just making art—they’re shaping identity, strengthening voice, and discovering who they really are.

These self esteem crafts are perfect for girls’ groups, classrooms, after-school clubs, or weekend workshops. They’re simple to lead, endlessly customizable, and most importantly—designed to help girls see their worth in full color.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Creative activities help girls explore identity, emotions, and self worth

• Hands-on crafts allow for deeper self reflection and personal expression

• These projects are fun, low-pressure ways to reinforce confidence and kindness

• Self esteem grows when girls are given space to celebrate themselves—exactly as they are

1. Self Love Mirror Frames

Have girls decorate small mirror frames with positive words, affirmations, and their name. Every time they look in the mirror, they’re reminded of their power and beauty—from the inside out.

2. “I Am” Paper Chains

Each link on the chain includes one “I am…” statement (I am strong, I am funny, I am creative…). The growing chain represents all the incredible things they are—and always have been.

3. Confidence Collage

Using magazines, stickers, and art supplies, create a collage that reflects how each girl sees herself at her most confident. Bonus: pair it with reflection questions like, “When do I feel most powerful?”

4. Kindness Catchers (a.k.a. Affirmation Fortune Tellers)

Remember those old-school paper fortune tellers? Turn them into affirmations! Girls write kind, encouraging phrases inside that they can read whenever they need a boost.

5. Self Esteem Flower Craft

Draw a flower and write a personal strength or compliment on each petal. These “flowers of self love” are perfect to hang in a classroom or group space.

6. Empowerment Bracelets

Have girls make beaded bracelets with words like “brave,” “kind,” “strong,” or their name. It’s a wearable reminder of who they are and what they stand for.

7. Affirmation Bookmarks

Craft bookmarks with watercolor backgrounds and handwritten affirmations. Great for daily use, and a sweet gift to exchange within the group!

8. Strength Shield Posters

Girls design their own “strength shield,” filling each section with things that make them feel brave, proud, and powerful. You can even add glitter borders or empowering symbols.

9. Compliment Crowns

Craft paper crowns and have each girl write a kind word or compliment on each other’s crown. It’s a beautiful reminder that she’s seen, valued, and supported.

10. Vision Board Journals

Instead of full-size posters, give each girl a notebook to turn into a mini vision board journal—filled with hopes, goals, words of affirmation, and self love reminders.

11. Positive Pocket Notes

Girls decorate tiny envelopes filled with uplifting notes to keep in their backpack or give to friends. Think: “You’ve got this,” “Be kind to yourself,” “Keep shining.”

12. My “Superpower” Capes

Use paper or fabric to make mini superhero capes that reflect each girl’s strengths. What’s her superpower—kindness? Leadership? Creativity? Let it fly!

13. Create Your Own Affirmation Deck

Have girls design a deck of mini cards with one affirmation per card. Use markers, stickers, or collage art. Shuffle and pick one each day!

14. Self Esteem Journaling Covers

Let girls personalize the covers of their self esteem journals with drawings, stickers, or photos. Owning the process builds ownership of their inner work, too.

15. “This Is Me” Posters

Girls fill in the blank with who they are—beyond looks or labels. “I am ___, I believe ___, I dream of ___.” Frame and hang them as a gallery of self expression.

Want Crafts with Coaching Power?

The Shine From The Inside Workshop Kit is filled with creative, meaningful activities just like these—plus journaling prompts, reflection questions, and everything you need to lead a confidence-building workshop series for girls. Whether you're running a 1-day retreat or a 4-week program, these crafts turn personal growth into something tangible, beautiful, and lasting.

When girls create something that celebrates who they are, they start to believe it. And when they believe in themselves—anything is possible.

With Love,
Kate