DIY Kits from Artists & Makers Vol. 1
While the current state of the world has so many of us staying home quite a bit more than usual, we’ve been excited to see many of you embracing your creativity. It’s a great time to learn a new craft or skill, not to mention that making and being creative are also wonderful ways to de-stress and slow down.
If you’re here, you probably are already familiar with our Wooden Paint by Number DIY Kits. There are so many other amazing makers out there who are offering kits of many kinds, so we wanted to showcase some of them to you in a new blog series! We hope that you enjoy being introduced to some new makers and their crafts, and that you might find a new creative hobby through some of these kits!
Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means what we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through that link. This never adds any extra cost to you.
MACRAME
Plant Hanger Kit from Reform Fibers
Try your hand at macrame by making one of these plant hangers with a kit from Reform Fibers! Elsie has a range of other kits available as well, and be sure to check out her many helpful videos on instagram and youtube.
based in California, USA.
EMBROIDERY
Mesa Landscape Embroidery Kit from Sun Hand Studio
We love these designs from Nora of Sun Hand Studio! These earthy landscapes would be the perfect way to spend some meditative crafting time. She offers kits as well as digital patterns if you already have your own supplies.
based in Chicago, USA.
WOODCARVING
Spoon Carving Kit from Melanie Abrantes Designs
Learn woodcarving with this kit from Melanie Abrantes. Her instructions and online videos help guide you through the process step by step, and afterwards you will have the tools to keep carving as many spoons or wood objects as you want! This is only one of the kits available on Melanie’s website, so be sure to take a look at everything, especially her book, Carve, that is filled with woodcarving ideas and instructions.
based in California, USA.
JEWELRY MAKING
Multi Stone Maura Hoop Earrings Kit from Eaarthbones Jewelry
This hoop earring kit from our friend Rachel of Eaarthbones is not just a kit, it’s also an online workshop. When you make your purchase, you can choose an option to add tools or you can just order the supplies if you already have the necessary tools. You’ll also be emailed a private link to a video tutorial that will teach you step-by-step how to make your jewelry!
based in Baltimore, USA.
BLOCK PRINTING & NATURAL DYE
Indigo Blockprinting Kit from The Love of Colour
Print indigo designs on fabric with this kit from Julie of The Love of Colour. You’ll get an intro to working with natural indigo and learn techniques for block printing that you can use to add unique designs to more fabric afterwards. More natural dye themed kits are also offered on Julie’s website!
based in Toronto, Canada.
Thank you for reading! We hope that maybe this list has helped you to find a new maker to support and a new craft to enjoy!
Please keep in mind that all of these kits come from small businesses and are mainly produced by hand, in small batches. We will try to include kits that are likely to be available when this is posted, but if they are sold out when you look, don’t hesitate to check each maker’s website or instagram to find out when their kits might be back in stock.
