Craft Kits

I have loved craft kits since I was a kid, and nothing much has changed now that I am an adult. Don't you think it's so satisfying to sit down with all the parts to something and then walk away with a finished project, completely created by your own two hands? And the great thing about a kit is that is everything is all ready to go. All the pieces are in place; you just have to put them together, sometimes learning a new skill along the way.


I think craft kits are great for so many things. I love them especially for road trips, and I can guarantee you I have my own craft kit packed for every long car ride. But think of every other time you might be sitting around twiddling your thumbs: getting your car worked on, doctor's/dentist's appointments, hanging with your man during a football game, waiting for your name to be called at a restaurant... It never hurts to have something to do waiting for you in your bag, something to occupy your mind and fingers besides your smart phone. :)


Here's a round-up of craft kits that will satisfy a variety of ages, from ones I'd have been happy with as a child to ones I'd love to have in my lap now. All of these kits are available on Etsy. And yes, there are even a couple in there by yours truly! (A little shameless self-promotion never hurts, right?)

DIY purse by Elenushka

Zodiac Embroidery Kit by Miniature Rhino

DIY Doll Kit by Sophie Tilley Designs

 

Sew-It-Yourself Appliques by Verabelle

Hand-Stitched Card Sets by Curious Doodles

Needle Felting Kit by Ag Snag Breac

Patchwork Pouch Kit by Sew Sew n Sew

Sew-It-Yourself Lacing Cards by Verabelle

Coloring Box by Leon + Coco

Mystery Grab Bag Craft Kits by Verabelle

Family Portraits in Cross-Stitch

I recently saw this idea for cross-stitched portraits in Martha Stewart Living and just about flipped! Although I love doing embroidery, I've never tried my hand at cross-stitch, but this moves it to the very top of my must-learn list. I would just LOVE to have a little cross-stitched portrait of Paul and me along with Lola and Biscuit (our two chihuahuas) hanging in our house. Adorable.


Follow along with Martha's instructions for how to design and cross stitch your own family portraits. (Gosh, the sketches are just as cute as the finished work.) What a great gift this would be for someone for the holidays! Oh... and please let me know if you try this!