1. A marble paint kit for a family activity that you can later use in OTHER crafts. The gift that keeps on giving!

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Promising review: "I remember doing this craft in art class as a kid. I purchased this for a 5-year-old and she had a great time making paper that she is going to use as covers for books and other projects! Definitely recommend buying as a rainy day project!" —LB

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

2. A floral centerpiece Lego kit because you thought adult Legos were all about Star Wars and architecture — until now.  

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Promising review: "it was a little complicated at times. I had to have a friend help me. However, I had never put anything regarding Legos together. I believe it turned out absolutely beautiful. I couldn't be happier." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $31.99.

3. A Nightmare Before Christmas mini cross-stitch kit if you're super crafty but haven't quite struck into cross-stitching yet. (It's super fun and a great way to totally lose yourself in a screen-free activity!)

Amazon

Promising review: "This is a great kit perfect for any cross-stitch or Nightmare Before Christmas fan. It contains a booklet with instructions and four patterns, the needed thread, three pieces of canvas, the holder, and two needles. It's a really awesome set. The instructions were easy to follow, and I managed to already finish one of the designs." —witchykitty39

Get it from Amazon for $6.72.

4. A transparent embroidery kitso you can pick out a design that'll ~mesh~ well with your existing decor. 

The Cherry Blosson US / Etsy

The Cherry Blosson US is a North Carolina-based small biz. 

Promising review: "This is the cutest embroidery kit! I purchased this for my mom who's just been placed in a nursing home, and she loves cross-stitching. I can't wait for her to see this. I know she'll love it!" —Janae

Get it from The Cherry Blosson US on Etsy for $16.19+ (available in eight designs).

5. A Sculpd pottery kit so you can realize some stunning creations without needing to use a kiln (like lots of pottery requires). Yes a pottery class is cool and fun but sometimes you'd rather DIY something at 1:30 a.m. on a Tuesday while you catch up on Love Island.

Amazon

Contains everything needed for two people to sculpt, carve, paint and varnish their own waterproof plant pots, trinket dishes, vases, sculptures and everything in between while at home.

Promising review: "I love this kit so much, it's everything I need to start my new pottery hobby. Very beginner friendly. Wished it had came with more than just white paint, but that's okay I can just buy the other colors separately. I made a jewelry tray for the first time with air dry clay, and it turned out pretty neat." —Noor F Carter

Get it from Amazon for $65 (available in gloss or matte finish).

6. Or a 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay for under $20 will help you really get a bit wild with it without feeling like it was a waste of money if your creations don't turn out like you wanted. 

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Psst — a lot of reviewers use silicone or plastic molds to get specific shapes! 

Promising review: "It’s honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It’s definitely not for professional use, but i feel like that’s a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $10.62+ (available in three colors and three sizes). 

7. A DIY stained glass raven to toe the line between spooky, and extremely cute and charming. Sounds like a great excuse to rewatch The Fall of the House of Usher.

NorthernWhimsyArt / Etsy

NorthernWhimsyArt is a Fairbanks, Alasked-based small biz. 

Promising review: "Super fun little craft project. All the included pieces seem to have been carefully selected. Plenty of glue and grout!" —Kelly McMeekin

Get it from NorthernWhimsyArt on Etsy for$53.

8. A cactus knit and crochet starter set because you gave up on indoor gardening but would still love to have some cute lil' plants around. 

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Darn Good Yarn is a small biz specializing in craft kits and yarn supplies. 

Promising review: "They turned out super cute and were so easy. I wish I had added something weighty to the bottom so they stand a bit better, they're a little top heavy." —Devon B.

Get it from Amazon for $11.50 (available in three fun designs).

9. A tiger face punch needle kit for a snazzy interior addition that you can point at and say "I made that" anytime someone asks. But also anytime someone *doesn't* ask. 

Tina's House / Etsy

Tina's House is a Sydney, Australia-based small biz. 

Get it from Tina's House on Etsy for $50.72 (available in three colors).

10. A compact, beginner-friendly watercolor palette to help you get your paint brushes wet when it comes to this super fun medium. It's not for everyone but it can be quite forgiving so you can build your confidence! This comes with 100 colors to help you realize your artistic vision. 

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Each set comes with a 100-color palette, a sketch pencil, a sponge, a swatch sheet, and three water brush pens. Pick up a watercolor paper pad because this medium requires special paper. 

Promising review: "I'm starting to hate TikTok because it's making me buy all these products, but I absolutely love this one!!! I travel for a living and love to paint and this set is wonderful. I love that it comes in a metal tin, so I don't have to worry about it breaking, like most plastic ones. The colors are vibrant and I love that there are so many within the container. The container itself is the size of two make up eye palettes, so you can definitely fit it in a purse or backpack. It comes with a swatch section too so you can paint the colors and compare later on when you paint. I'm a huge fan now of this brand." —pixxi88

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.  

11. A pineapple string art kitthat won't care that you're not so great at coloring or painting in the lines. It's going to look so charming up on your wall! 

Amazon

Promising review: "This was a perfect craft for me. The finished product is very appealing. It took only one evening plus 15 minutes to finish the next day." —zenMom

Get it from Amazon for $29.88+ (available in eight designs).

12. A needle felting picture kit of a star-gazing bunny, which sounds like something that an AI bot spit out from a "describe a cute crafting kit" prompt. 

FrankieandSidney / Etsy

FrankieandSidney is a small biz specializing in craft kits. 

Promising review: "Absolutely love this, so pretty. I did wonder how it would all come together but it’s looking great." —Lynn Jones

Get it from FrankieandSidney on Etsy for $32.14.

13. Hand Lettering 101 if your penmanship has been compared to that of a doctor's or a chicken's. Recipients won't even know what's coming the next time you send out a card.

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Promising review: "Not only is this introductory book beautifully put together, but the author also helps you to build your own beautiful style! She provides easy-to-follow guides and plenty of room to practice. Overall, she provides the tools a new hand lettering artist needs in their toolbox and references for different alphabet styles that I continuously look at to practice lettering. I’ve been practicing lettering for awhile and have picked up a couple of books here and there to practice with, but this book really took my hand lettering to the next level physically and with confidence. I also really appreciate that the author used good quality paper to practice on, as I’ve used other books with poor quality paper that has ruined some of my pens. Definitely recommend this to any and especially new hand letterers!" —Melissa

Get it from Amazon for $17.14.

14. A wax seal stamp kit in case you'd like to feel like you're in a period piece when sending your pals some snail mail. The kit has all the supplies you'll need to get started!

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Each package includes 720 pieces of wax seal beads in 24 colors, one wax seal stamp, one wax seal warmer, one sealing wax spoon, one set of tweezers, 10 tea candles, and two metallic pens.

Promising review: "I’ve been on a letter writing kick, and I thought that wax seals with throw it over the edge. I love this kit, it has everything you need to make your own wax stamp. I like all of the colors of wax that easily melts into its own pattern. I enjoy the creativity of making a special stamp for who I love. I bought extra stamps for variety, but I love what the kit contains. The wax melter is great, and it comes with a little spoon to melt the wax in and markers to color, and your embossed stamp to make it stand out. I have been getting it so many compliments on the wax sales that I’m sending with my cards and I am bringing back snail mail, one wax seal at a time." —Stina Garbis

Get it from Amazon for $20.99.

15. A mini animal sewing kit that doesn't require any prior sewing experience to craft. I mean, just look at them!  

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Promising review: "This is so much fun and so relaxing. Even if you are a beginner, this product will help build some skills. The quality is the same as the food kit and worked great for me. I love that I can be creative and keep the patterns and make whatever I want. Absolutely brilliant concept and fun project. I made a crow from the owl pattern and plan to make a winter bird as well." —Lissa

Get it from Amazon for $18.98.

16. A rainbow dot afghan blanket PDF pattern if you're feeling super ambitious (I believe in you!) and wanna wrap yourself up in something you made with your own hands. The concept! Can you believe?!

Mx Domestic / Etsy

Mister Domestic is a queer-owned Etsy shop from creative phenom Mathew Boudreaux. I started following them on Instagram awhile back and though I'm not up to the level of crafting to do this afghan (just yet...who knows with this winter!), I love their social media presence and am endlessly entertained and inspired. They also sell lots of other dreamy patterns (like this heart one) and quilting supplies on their shop. Boudreaux is also the owner of the online sewing school SEW U, which is def worth a visit if your'e wanting to expand your creative horizons.

Get it from Mx Domestic on Etsy for $6.

17. Or a cloud blanket knitting kit that comes with the works for a dreamy result that'll give you plenty of time to get the hang of your brand-new hobby. 

We Are Knitters

The kit includes the yarn and needles. The PDF pattern will be sent to your email. 

Get it from We Are Knitters for $71.91 (available in 19 color options).

18. A bookish dollhouse you can DIY and then slide right onto your bookshelf in a spot where you can admire all the time. 

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Promising review: "This is a great project. There are many pieces and it takes a while to put together. The pieces fit together well and the intructions are easy to follow. Younger kids will need a little help but great for older kids and adults." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in seven other designs).

19. A miniature coffeehouse kit that'll help you make your own Central Perk at home.  

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Promising review: "This was my 1st ever miniature project. The instructions were clear and all parts were present. If you are patient, you can do this. Very please with results. I continue to add little things as I find them in shops (like a welcome mat, a kitty, more baked goods)." —Basketball Mom

Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in 10 other designs).

20. A paint-by-sticker set if you and paint have a pretty poor track record. With this, there's zero mess! Plus they build some vintage-style travel posters you'll wanna show off at home. 

Workman Publishing

Each comes with 12 posters and the stickers to complete them, including iconic travel posters from gondolas in Venice to the pyramids in Cairo.

Get it from Amazon for $11.89 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $15.80.

21. A beeswax candle kit that'll help you make the perfect charming candles you've been seeking out but haven't found in your budget — just yet. 

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Each kit includes seven beeswax sheets with six lavender flowers, two cinnamon sticks, two dried orange slices, burlap thread, white lace, cotton wicks, two decorative bees, and instructions. Candleology is a small business!

Promising review: "I purchased this set for our Hanukkah celebrations this year and made the candles with the kids. Super easy directions, and we love the outcome (pictured above, right)!" —Amazon customer

Get it from Amazon for$27.99 (available in three styles).

22. An owl macrame wall art kit just begging to fill that blank space on your wall that needs a little something. 

BeanDaikon / Etsy

BeanDaikon is a Hanoi, Vietnam-based shop specializing in crafting kits.

Get it from BeanDaikon on Etsy for $28.40+ (available in a variety of colors).

23. A wire earring-making kit in case you'd rather not with beads but the idea of crafting your own costume jewelry sounds intriguing. 

Uncommon Goods

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $45.

24. A terrarium starter kit with a pair of dinos that'll find a nice lil' home in it.

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Promising review: "I cracked it open and built a terrarium! I had the glass bowl and the cactus clippings on hand and hoped everything else would be there. Indeed, all you need including a little plant food and a brush. Took me hardly anytime at all and it came out great. Highly recommend as a fun craft for young and old alike." —Kimm Parker

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available without a container or with a variety of containers).

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