15 Adult Craft Kits to Help You Break Away from the Screen

Want to get in on the macrame trend without the learning curve of intense knotting techniques? Try this simple 8x8-inch rainbow that will have you working with cotton rope and yarn in the colors of your choice. You can even forgo sewing the rope arcs of the rainbow together by using a glue gun to hold it all together.

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We can’t all have a greenhouse or even a green thumb, but this miniature kit will let you pretend. Build, paint, and assemble the wooden and metal components to build a model that stands under a foot tall. There are even LED lights included in the package to make your greenhouse glow. 

Our friends who started on this project say that it's like a challenging puzzle — so don't expect to set this up in a night! 

Learn how to do artful brush lettering along with the 50,000 other people who have bought this kit! Wildflower Art Studio’s workbook includes six pens with varying tips, plus lettering guides and alphabets to trace. It’s an ideal hobby to have if you like to keep busy while you watch a movie.

From personal experience, I can tell you that it takes less than an hour to learn how to cross-stitch. Once you figure out how to thread the needle, you’re halfway there! Two diagonal stitches done over and over again is all that’s required to build your design. This kit includes the hoop, Aida cloth, DMC thread and pattern to get you going. 

The Woobles' kits provide you with everything you need to learn how to crochet — from the needle and yarn to the plastic eyes. The beginner kits even come with the magic ring (those first few tricky stitches) already done so you can get right into the fun part! Every pattern comes with a link to step-by-step instructions and video tutorials to get you from your first loop to a finished amigurumi. 

Plastic cling wrap is my enemy: It never cuts smoothly and it doesn’t stick to my bowls. I made my own set of eco-friendly beeswax wraps following this tutorial and can happily say I’m never buying the other stuff again. 

Make it even easier on yourself to rid plastic wrap from your kitchen with this DIY kit that includes the fabric, the wax, and the brush.

Weave your little heart out on this portable loom that you can use again and again. Select a starter yarn color combination to pair with the laser-cut birch wood frame that will create a 10.5-by-8-inch tapestry. In addition to the yarn, you’ll receive a needle, shuttles, a pickup stick, comb, and instruction booklet.

Create the cutest stuffed animal ever while learning a new skill with this embroidery kit. 

It includes everything you need to get started, from the hoop to the needles and DMC embroidery floss. You’ll practice a few different stitches by following the instructions and the lines printed onto the fabric pattern, then bring your new pal to life with stuffing. 

Remember hemp chokers? Unfortunately, me too. Well, here’s a secret: the hemp necklace knot is your basic macrame technique! Put those skills you learned as a tween to a stylish use (or learn them for the first time as an adult!) with this kit that delivers the supplies to make a boho hanging plant holder. 

Take your adult coloring book skills to the next level with a custom paint by number project. Send this Etsy maker your fave photo and they’ll turn it into a canvas you can paint on, complete with the paint and brushes. Memorialize your fave person, pet, or vacation spot with a frameworthy finished product.

Wow, the ’90s really are back. I spent many afternoons in my childhood doing punch-needle projects that never amounted to much in terms of a finished product. (Hey, Mom, where did those all go?) I love that this kit gives you the tools to turn your punch needle project into a throw pillow that you can proudly display on your couch. 

There’s a reason Play-doh has been around since the 1950s and is even being marketed to adults as recent as last year: It’s fun to play with mushy stuff! 

Fimo is a polymer modeling clay that hardens when you bake it in the oven, and this keychain kit contains a type of Fimo that retains a flexible leather-like texture after baking. Create a tassel to accessorize a bag or keychain — or just roll the clay into a caterpillar and call it a day. 

If 2020 taught us one thing, it’s that you can never underestimate the power of tie-dye. From presidential inauguration merch to the runways, the trend is still going strong so round up the white tees and socks to start rubber banding. 

Tulip’s kits include the dye, bottles, rubber bands, and ties for your first few batches. I was able to design six adult T-shirts, four baby onesies, and one dog tee with just one kit.

If you’re like me and feel intimidated by working with resin, this barrette mold will let you jump in with a small-scale project. Don’t forget to add the actual resin and hardener to your cart, plus any dye, glitter or embellishments you want for your designs. 

Kill a few hours searching the mesmerizing resin projects on Instagram for more inspiration!

Learn how to make beautiful bowls and catch-all dishes with rope and string with this coil rope kit. You can choose from a large selection of color combinations, and you'll receive easy-to-read instructions that'll equip you to make larger projects on your own.