Staycation Crafts: 10 Fun Kits To Make While You're At Home Chilling

Remember when you were a kid and you'd get a little kit with all the pre-cut foam or clay or whatnot to make the Pretty Thing on the cover? I LOVE THOSE.

So since most of us have a little more time at home right now, I thought I'd put together a list of great craft kits on Amazon. And puzzles. And models. Basically anything that includes all the tools and materials we need to make something fun, and also that has good reviews, costs less than $20, and ships Prime so we can get to crafting ASAP.

Naturally, I got REALLY carried away.

(Nya-ha-haaa!)

Turns out there are so many cool craft kits now, you guys. And not just kid stuff! I'm talking needle-felting, string art, miniatures models! My head is spinning. I found kits for every skill level, from coloring to crochet. I'll link you to my complete list at the end of this post - since I'm still adding more - but first, here come 10 of my favorites:

 UGears Steampunk Clock Model, $13

This is a smaller model kit, about hand-sized. I've put together other UGears models and love them, though they can occasionally test your patience. You pop out the pre-cut wooden pieces and assemble, no tools required. I think this one would be pretty with some painted-on gold and black accents, don't you? 

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Next, can we talk about how far paint-by-number kits have come? These are NOT the forest scenes and portraits of puppy dogs I grew up with:

KomKing Colorful Balloons Paint-By-Numbers, $12

Stitch Paint-By-Number Kit, $12

Always check the comment photos on paint-by-numbers kits, since the real thing doesn't always look like what's advertised. Happily these two are pretty bang on, though! I've got several more options in my big list, too, so keep scrolling for those. (I found at least 4 I want to paint!)

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Harry Potter Crochet Kit, $17

 This comes with all the supplies you need to make Harry and Dobby, instructions for making everyone, AND a wand crochet hook?! Omigosh. Adorable.

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Next is sort of a reverse coloring book: Scratch-off art!

Scratch-Off Nightscapes, $15

This is a 36-page book of scratch-off mandalas with the most gorgeous colors - and it comes with the stylus tool you need to do the scratching. The comment reviews have even prettier photos than the official ones, which is always a good sign. I love the partially-revealed designs, so magical.

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Weave Got Maille Byzantine Bracelet Kit, $13

I've made a few kits from Weave Got Maille; they're fantastic and great for any skill level. (I should note you DO need two pairs of chain nose or flat nose pliers, which are not included.) The kit comes in 13 different colorways, so click over to see all your options! 

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 Klutz Mini Bake Shop, $18

Adorable clay baked goods? YES PLEASE. This comes with everything: tools, clay, beads, even display stands.

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And if you like that, I have even MORE cute:

Needle-Felting Starter Kit, $19

This comes with all the needles and materials you need to make those 4 dolls. The kit comes with phone lanyards for them, but they'd also be adorable bag charms or pins!

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Here's one for dog and/or cat lovers:

String Art LOVE Kit, $18

This comes with plastic pegs instead of nails, and is apparently doable by kids as young as 6? Wow. That makes me feel better about my own chances with it. :D

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I remember loving latch-hook kits when I was a kid, but the pattern options were always a bit blah. Well, NO MORE:

WonderArt Latch Hook Kit

Pretty rainbow options! These are sold separately and prices vary, but the heart one is only $12. I like the idea of turning them into shaggy pillows when you're done.

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I've always liked paper craft and papercutting, but I couldn't find a good origami kit I liked (let me know if you find one!). Instead, I stumbled across something called Kirigami, which looks super cool:

Enchanted Kiragami, $19

This only includes the pre-printed sheets you need to cut, so you'll still need a cutting mat and blade, ruler, etc. - but how gorgeous are those design? Reminds me of the layered shadowboxes I keep seeing with lights in them!

If none of these kits caught your eye, don't worry: I HAVE MORE. Head over to my Amazon Idea List to see all my craft kit finds! 

 As of this writing I have 32 different kits linked - but I keep adding more, so be sure to check back! I'm hoping to get a good variety in there, so feel free to hit me with suggestions. (Though for the record, I can't find a good quilling kit. I'll keep looking!) Hopefully something here will jog your memory and reunite you with a craft you haven't tried since you were a kid, or introduce you to something new!

I love you guys. Remember to keep calm and craft on.  ::elbow bump::

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Oh hey, and if you're looking for MORE crafts, mosey on over to my tutorials page!