(Part 2) Best craft kits according to redditors

I don't know if your child would like it but there are some official Minecraft papercraft sets here and at your local Walmart

Can't decide if it's more or less disturbing that it's actually from a children's art set.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/3D-Magic-Maker-81000/dp/B00ZD5FA1G

This is the kit I bought!

What I found recommended was to start working with scissors at 2. You can find scissors that only cut paper, or there are scissors that pop back open on their own, so your kiddo only has to work on squeezing at first. We have this and these for my kiddo. The second ones are only used with really close supervision. You can also search for "spring scissors" and find other ones that hold themselves open.

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Looks like it's one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Toys-137W-Friendship-Wheel/dp/B002F9SIUI/

There's an instructional video there, too, looks like.

so my son received this "color your own batman" head for his birthday , which he never liked...so i decided to attempt to repurpose as a holder for my Vive and...it's perfect! my plan is to mount the head to a shelf (so it doesn't fall over) next to my gaming rig. i still need a solution so the cord isn't dangling , possibly just put a hanger and wrap up the excess cord and hang it when not using. http://www.amazon.com/Color-Your-Batman-Shell-Plastic/dp/B016AU9EUK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461784222&sr=8-1&keywords=color+your+own+batman+cowl

http://i.imgur.com/FCKk8iw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/T8Fu1Gb.jpg

What about starting with simple facepainting? You could find a starter kit and some instructional books fairly cheaply. It could be something as cute as this or you could go for the gross-out with this.

Not op but actually a quick Google search reveals many options for less than a tenner, including on Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wooden-Mobile-Frame-Crafts-Windchime/dp/B014W3PTJ2

I got it off Amazon for pretty cheap https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014W3PTJ2/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

here

Seems to be literally called rainbow scratch paper.

BCW Silver Age Comic Book Showcase Display Case Holder New https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029TDZ34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gyDaBb09AP0E5

You can find them in modern and gold age as well. You just put the comic in and hang it on the wall no need to mount it on a board or anything.they look great and if you use the right case they fit perfectly.

Baby Dolls

• 11” Baby Doll
  
• Disney Princess Belle Doll
  
• Disney Princess Snow White
  
• Disney Princess Ariel
  
• Disney Princess Aurora
  
• Disney Princess Cinderella
  
• Disney Princess Rapunzel
  
• Disney Princess Elsa
  
• Doll Playpen
  
• Doll Stroller
  
• Feeding Set
  
• Potty Set
  
  Star Wars
  
  
• Funko Chewbacca
  
• Vehicles Pack
  
• AT-AT Metal Model Kit
  
• Coloring and Stickers Mega Set
  
• Jedi Holocron
  
• Funko BB-8 Bobble Head
  
• Disney Infinity Kylo Ren
  
• Kylo Ren Lightsaber
  
• Wall Decals
  
• Kylo Ren Half Helmet
  
  Puzzle Toys
  
  
• 24 Piece Construction Puzzle
  
• 48 Piece Dinosaur Puzzle
  
• 46 Piece Minnie Mouse Puzzle
  
• 22 Piece Turtle Puzzle
  
• 1000 Piece Holiday Puzzle
  
• 24 Piece Paw Patrol Puzzle
  
• 12 Piece Pet Puzzle
  
• Farm Chunky Puzzle
  
• Vehicle Puzzle Box
  
• 51 Piece Map of the USA Puzzle
  
• 48 Piece Mermaid Puzzle
  
• Perplexus Puzzle Challenge
  
• Rubix’s Cube
  
  
  Stuffed Animals
  
  
• 9.5” Penguin Plush
  
• 12” Llama Plush
  
• 12” Bear Plush
  
• 12” Husky Plush
  
• Big Hero Six Baymax Plush
  
• TMNT Pillow Time Pal
  
• Glo Pets Unicorn
  
• Panda Pillow Pet
  
• Grumpy Cat Plush
  
• 9” Elephant Plush
  
• 12” Golden Dog Plush
  
• 12” Elmo Plush
  
• Small Pikachu Plush
  
• 12” Sloth Plush
  
  Frozen
  
  
• Princess Anna Doll
  
• Queen Elsa Doll
  
• Olaf Summer Tea Set
  
• Activity Tote
  
• Light Up Microphone
  
• Sing Along Boombox
  
• Story Playset
  
• Magnetic Playset
  
  Ever After High
  
  
• Apple White’s Jewelry Box
  
• Watercolor Portfolio
  
• Wish Bracelet Kit
  
• Duchess Swan Doll
  
• Apple White Doll
  
• Bunny Blanc Doll
  
• 2-pack Dolls
  
  Paw Patrol
  
  
• Jumbo Action Pup Skye
  
• Ryder Rescue ATV
  
• Dry Erase Pup Pad
  
• Training Center Playset
  
• Ryder’s Pup Pad
  
• 3-pack Vehicle Set
  
• Chase’s Deluxe Cruiser
  
  Wooden Train Parts (Including Thomas)
  
  
• Mountain Over Pass Set
  
• Track Pack
  
• 30 Piece Train Tracks
  
• Straight Tracks
  
• Roll & Whistle Thomas
  
• Battery Operated Thomas
  
• Cargo Train Car Set
  
• Over and Under Tunnel
  
• Animal Train Set
  
• Battery Operated Percy
  
  Video Games
  
  
• Epic Mickey 2 for Wii
  
• Just Dance: Disney Party for Wii
  
• Lego Star Wars 3 for Wii
  
• Angry Birds Star Wars for Wii
  
• Lego: Marvel for Wii U
  
• Game Party for Wii U
  
• Rabbid’s Land for Wii U
  
• Batman: Arkham City for Wii U
  
• Lego Movie the Videogame for Wii U
  
• Madden NFL 13 for Wii U
  
• Lego Harry Potter for Xbox 360
  
• Portal 2 for Xbox 360
  
• Assassin’s Creed Rogue for Xbox 360
  
• Lego Batman 3 for Xbox 360
  
• Hot Wheels for Xbox 360

I bought this spirograph set for a 5 year old cousin and my 6 year old daughter was super jelly, there are different set with varying prices too:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VE38D2/

I also have this saved for in case my daughter is invited to a girl we dont know very well's b-day party:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WFKOSS/

This would be a great deal of fun, and another way to recycle paper! It's a bit harder to recycle color paper, but this would be a cute solution to that c: http://www.amazon.com/4M-Recycled-Paper-Beads-Kit/dp/B004YN188W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=A21OGEO1QE54&coliid=I142UC946AHB2R

I wrote this out yesterday morning, but didn't get a chance to post it, so some ideas might sound repetitive, so I apologize for that:


There are so many hobbies that don't involve spending thousands of dollars and if you find something you're passionate about, even if your boyfriend isn't, I'm sure he'd love hearing you talk about it.


I love to read. There are tons of free books online (especially on Amazon) as well as super cheap books you can buy just about anywhere. I like researching new things online (everything from medical info to history and biographies) or learning the backstory/ideas behind the shows and movies I watch on tv. I love video games and there are plenty that are free to play or very affordable to buy on so many different platforms. Being fit and working out is free. YouTube has countless channels dedicated to every different style of fitness you can think of. I'm subscribed to so many different channels, it's like having my own personal trainer tailored to my exact interests. It's also a great place to watch tutorials on doing pretty much anything you can imagine.... from makeup to cooking to gardening to singing to programming to woodworking and everything in between. The amount of things you can learn or watch on Youtube is pretty much endless. It might even inspire you to start Vlogging or making your own videos. You could take up playing an instrument or learning a new language with free apps like Duolingo. Since you like wine and Netflix, I've heard of a lot of places where you can have a girl's night out drinking wine and painting together. It would be an interesting change of pace! I'm an avid gardener and you can can garden indoors and out for a pretty small investment just starting with a few seeds.


There are tons of kits that you can buy without spending too much money to see what you're into. I'll list some of my favorites below. Some of the Klutz kits might seem juvenile, but they really aren't. They are all-inclusive, well packaged and have awesome instructions and tips: Gardening, Sewing, Clay, Watercolor, Coloring and Knitting.

Honestly the possibilities are endless, you just have to open your mind up to what a hobby can be. I'm pretty passionate about most of the things I mentioned, plus things like interior design, fashion, Art, electronics, cars, tattoos and tons of things that would cost a lot of money to actually purchase and engage in, but I learn about them, make Pinterest boards about them and discuss and share my interest with friends and family. Actually Pinterest is a great way to discover new hobbies and interests and Etsy is pretty inspiring since most things are homemade or vintage.

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Your-Batman-Shell-Plastic/dp/B016AU9EUK?ie=UTF8&keywords=color%20your%20own%20batman%20cowl&qid=1461784222&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
that's the one i have my eyes on. Someone posted it here on this subreddit at some point. The pointy ears even give you a place to hang the controllers

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It reminds me a bit of Lion Brand Landscapes, which is unfortunately discontinued.

This yarn and this one are fairly similar alternatives from what I can tell.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CIGWX1W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sorry, I didn't know that was etiquette here. Here's the link ^

Could be scratch art.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JL845TT

Here's what we bought for table decorations:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOQD0U4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We got a tablecloth that's meant for football parties, but it was green and looked like grass.

We did snacks too; pretzel sticks were sticks, Twizzlers nibs were dynamite, Goldfish crackers were fish, and Rice Crispie treats were sand blocks.

We did Pin the tail on the Pig. Get some pink construction paper, glue it onto a poster board in the shape of a Minecraft pig.

And we let the kids do those pearler beads crafts.

Do you mean that rainbow scratch paper kids use in art class? You etch away the black top layer, which reveals reveal bright colors underneath.

Like this: http://www.amazon.com/Lakeshore-Learning-Materials-Rainbow-Scratch/dp/B004ZAKWMW

OOHH I can help with that! Get this It shows you where to put your colors and what order to go in. The wheel is made of foam so you can slide your strands into the slots easily. I have one and it's AMAZING. Start with that and move up from there!

My little one wants this 6.11 and it is prime eligible!

[ever after high art set] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFCD50S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_o-vYub05TB0D5)

[mlp Play-Doh set] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N3T3ND6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_3awYub0GRX1BT)

Far too late for Christmas but the 4th graders I teach are crazy about their rainbow looms.
https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Loom-Bands-Metal-Hook/dp/B00K18YIOU/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1485142161&sr=1-4&keywords=rainbow+loom

Holly jolly Christmas!! My favorite thing about Christmas is the feeling you get on Christmas Day... presents opened, family together, all messing around with some new gift, music and Christmas lights, the smells of food cooking... it's feels so warm and peaceful and safe. I just love it. Some of my favorite memories are just that "feeling" of relaxing on Christmas Day.

Add on item: scissor skills workbook

Thanks! 🎄

Shopkins or a Craft kit like this or this

Product page (no referral link): http://www.amazon.co.uk/3D-Magic-Maker-81000/dp/B00ZD5FA1G/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1449825388&sr=1-1

Okay so I love me some cute things! Narrowing it down is hard

Narwhal Giant squishy Plush

These Bentos are both cute! Hello Kitty
and Rabbit Moon

Cute craft kits mini food
and Mini food keychains

Bath time Unicorn Curtain

Finally Sailor Moon Socks!

I want to keep looking because this is so much fun!

The "man" version of this

https://www.amazon.com/Jakks-Pacific-Creepy-Crawler-Maker/dp/B00AANA03O

There were two Klutz books back in the day for polymer clay, and each came with 8 half-bars of Sculpey III (a low-quality polymer clay); they wouldn't have the clay still included though if purchased at amazon, eBay, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Clay-Book-Klutz-Press/dp/1878257730
https://www.amazon.com/Create-Anything-Clay-Sherri-Haab/dp/1570543275
Those were very simple books oriented toward kids, and almost entirely small sculpted items in the second book (the first book had more techniques), but I see there's at least one newer Klutz polymer clay book (not by the same author/s though) on making sculpted "charms":
https://www.amazon.com/Klutz-Make-Clay-Charms-Craft/dp/0545498562

There are better books for those things though, even for simple sculpts (including "charms") like these for example:
https://www.amazon.com/Clay-Play-JEWELRY-Terry-Taylor/dp/0486799441
https://www.amazon.com/Polymer-Clay-Cookbook-Tiny-Jewelry/dp/0823024849

But there's also loads of FREE info, tutorials, etc, online at YouTube and at places like my website for making things like that, and many other things with polymer clay.

To be honest, I don’t remember exactly. I got them from my local comic shop several years ago. I think these are the ones. However, I could be wrong. They’ve been very good for the 4-5 years I’ve had them! I have some on my walls and some in my comic boxes!

I'm looking forward to getting my hair cut. It's a win-win because my herrr gets did and I get to chat with my jr high/high school friend (aka: my stylist). That's always good times. She's more of a Disney nut than I am (she has the PREMIUM annual pass!!!) and she's just fun to hang out with. With our hectic schedules, it's a nice excuse to get together.

Two of these in my "Play" list would be awesome. My kiddos will paint the crap out of these trains. =)

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I usually get these for the twelve to thirteen year old boys I “adopt” for Xmas.

These kind of things are good for girls.

More ideas for either:

Bugglegum Maker Kit

Basketballs / other sports equipment

Shirts / Sweatshirts of local sports teams

Good quality colored pencils and some adult coloring books

A small radio with batteries

Small jewelry kits like these

Or this kit.

Special effects makeup kit

Robot Spider kit

Nerf guns

You can get a great DIY kit here.

on amazon now for $29.99
https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Tsum-Advent-Calendar/dp/B01CIGWX1W