Crafting can be daunting, but once you get goingm and don't worry too much about everything being perfect, crafting is the bee's knees Here are our five easiest kits for the novice crafter 1. Make your own fridge magnets - this kit is super easy and fun to make, resulting in 11 functional fridge magnets. Sort school notices, sentimental treasures and menus in style with all the magnets you'll ever need.    2. Make your own lavender sleep balm - quick and easy, all you have to do is follow the instructions, mix some ingredients together, leave it to solidify and presto, some beau ..read more

Easy and Fun Kids Craft Projects Using Household Items Looking for creative ways to keep your kids entertained and engaged? Look no further than your own home! With just a few simple household items, you can embark on exciting craft projects that will spark your child's imagination and provide hours of fun. In this blog post, we will explore easy and enjoyable kids craft projects using items you likely already have at home. Get ready to unleash your creativity and create lasting memories with your little ones! 1. Cardboard Tube Characters: Save those empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls and ..read more

Craft Kits: Unleashing Your Creativity One Project at a Time. In today's fast-paced world, finding time for creative outlets can be a challenge. However, there is something truly magical about engaging in a craft project that allows us to disconnect from the digital world and tap into our inner artist. Craft kits have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a convenient and accessible way to explore various crafts and unleash our creativity. Craft kits come in all shapes and sizes, catering to a wide range of interests and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a comp ..read more

As the owner of Make Kit, I often get asked what my favourite craft kit is out of all of my craft kits, and it would have to be our macrame plant hanger kit, here's why: 1. I learn something new. I am by no means a macrame expert so every time I make this kit I have to follow the instructions to conquer the 3 different macrame knots. Once I can see the knot working and growing, it is very VERY satisfying.  2. It creates something functional. It holds a potted plant perfectly. It also allows a plant to be hung in a pesky spot in the house that needs a bit of love but ca ..read more

Here at Make Kit, we don't like waste either. Our MakeKit Products include: Re-recyclable/re-usable boxes for our kits. Reusing/composting ideas on instruction sheet. As little plastic as possible.  And here are our three most environmentally friendly craft kits:   1. Our Make Your Own Food Wraps Kit - plastic be gone! We all know the effects single-use plastic bags and plastic wrap have on our environment.  Now you can safely, hygienically and naturally cover and store your food. The kit makes three eco-friendly food wraps. 2. Make your own Shampoo B ..read more

All of Make Kit's craft kits aid with well-being, but these three kits stand out in regards with promoting good sleep And let's face it, who doesn't relish in a good night's sleep.  1.Make your own lavender sleep balm Laced with lavender and chamomile essential oils, this sleep balm, once applied to pressure points before bed, will help promote sleep and relaxation. Feel soothed and calm as you drift away into a good night's sleep knowing you've made this yourself.  2. Make your own lavender bath bombs This is the best time of year to run a long hot bath, and what better way to wash ..read more

Make the Perfect Bath Bombs Bath bombs can be tricky little balls of joy, with these tips, and a bit of practice, you will soon be making the perfect bath bombs: 1. Moisture is key. Too much water and the bath bomb won't come out of the mold, too little water and the bomb won't hold together. You want the mixture to feel damp but not wet. TIP: if the mixture holds its shape when squeezed together this is a good sign! If it crumbles it needs a bit more water, if it is too moist leave it to air out before putting in mold or add in some more dry ingredients (baking soda from your cupboard). 2. Li ..read more

First, bath bombs can be made by kids, tweens and adults. They are a quick and easy craft with little mess (if you keep an eye on the kids when mixing the ingredients). And, once finished, the joy of dropping them into your bath makes the little mess all worth it.   Secondly, bath bombs make great gifts. They are a perfect ball of love, one that can be colored and scented to your preference. Choose your bath bomb mold make a mini bomb, a heart shaped bomb or a bigger bomb, dependent on who is going to use it and what they mean to you! And then there is the magic that happens when using a ..read more

Quite a few of our DIY craft kits are making your own beauty products and if you were wondering what the advantages are of making these yourself, here's some reasons why we think it's better than buying pre-made. 1. The first and most important benefit is that you know exactly what is in your lip balm, shampoo, body scrub, body butter etc. Instead of reading ingredients on the side of the bottle or container, you can see it/smell it/feel it and be confident that what you are using on your skin is nontoxic, natural and not harming the environment (no palm oils!). 2. Secondly, you get ..read more

We all have to start somewhere. Embroidery can be super relaxing, it takes your focus off your screen and lets you be in the moment, slowing an over active mind down and giving your sole attention to one activity.   To separate thread (also called stripping), grip the thread between your finger and thumb, leaving a little at the top, and separate the threads as shown in the middle picture above. Pull one thread up and out away from the rest, maintaining your grip on the rest of the thread. Even if you need more than one thread, do one thread at a time.   If you are better at learn ..read more