Gift giving can be difficult. It’s hard to know what someone wants or even what someone already has. But one thing’s for sure… if you’re buying for a DIY-loving friend, they’re probably interested in trying a new craft. So today we’re sharing a different kind of gift guide – one that will help you assemble kit-style gifts for ten of our favorite crafty hobbies. Â Â Â
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1. Learn To Weave Kit – Woven art is hot on the web these days, and so easy to learn. If you know someone who is interested in trying weaving, package up these items and they will be well on their way to mastering a new hobby.
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- Slab of wood
- Nails
- Tapestry needle
- Yarn
- Wool roving
- DIY Woven Art by Rachel Denbow
2. Beginner Paper Flower Kit – Paper flowers are a beautiful – and permanent – alternative to the real thing, and there are so many different ways to create them. Here’s what you’ll need for your kit:
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- Italian Crepe Paper
- Floral Wire
- Floral Tape
- Glue Gun
- Scissors
- The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers by Livia Cetti
3. Make Your Own Mason Jar Candle Kit – Candle making is an addictive craft that has so many wonderful variations… give them the materials for a basic soy candle in a mason jar to get started:
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- Mason Jar
- Old pot
- Soy Wax
- Wick
- Scent and color (optional)
- Candle Making Genius by Beth Shaw
4. Beginner Sewing Kit – Sewing is a great skill to have, for so many different reasons – you can create your own curtains, pillow covers and other home decor pieces, and you can also alter and fix your own clothing. Here’s what you’ll need:
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- Fabric
- Thread
- Fabric scissors
- Pins
- Sewing Machine
- First Time Sewing by Editors of Creative Publishing International
5. Intro To Watercolor Kit –Â Watercolor has become en vogue yet again, and it has so many applications. Create a watercolor painting in and of itself, or use it as a background for invitations, text based wall art, etc. Here’s what you’ll need for your kit:
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- Watercolors
- Watercolor paper
- Paintbrushes
- Urban Watercolor Sketching by Felix Scheinberger
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6. Get Started Gold Leafing –Â Gold leafing is a cool way to transform an existing item into something metallic and glamorous. And it’s much easier to do than it sounds! Grab these items to assemble your kit:
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- Gold leaf sheets
- Leafing adhesive
- Sealer
- Something to leaf
- Simplified Gold Leafing by Aleene
7. Beginner Knitting Kit –Â Knitting is a handy, classic craft which can be used to make both functional and decorative items…. learn the basics with these supplies:
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- Knitting Needles
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch ‘N Bitch by Debbie Stoller
8. Drawing Kit –Â Drawing isn’t just for art students – encourage a friend who loves coloring books to consider learning to draw by setting them up with all the right materials. Here’s what they’ll need to get started:
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- Sketchbook
- Variety of pencils from 6H – 6B
- Eraser (included in this kit)
- Smudge stick (included in this kit)
- You Can Draw In 30 Days by Mark Kistler
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9. String Art Kit –Â String art is a fun craft to get into, with endless projects and designs that you can create. It is a great way to make personalized art for your home. Here’s what you’ll need:
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- Slab of wood
- Nails with large nailheads
- String in a variety of colors
- Hammer
- DIY String Art by Jesse Dresbach
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10. Woodburning Kit –Â Woodburning allows you to customize wooden objects with your own designs, creating unique accessories for your home. Get started with these materials:
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- Woodburner
- Woodburning tips
- Wooden utensils
- Scrap wood for practicing
- Great Book of Woodburning by Lora Irish
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