Were past 2 months of quarantine now, and while you may have thought your home and Netflix were full of things to do, youre starting to realize that eventually all things run out. Some of your friends or family may be coming to that realization faster than you are, and if youre starting to worry, it may be time to send the thoughtful gift of a distraction.
Weve collected together some starter kits and do-it-yourself ideas for a few hobbies that a lot of us have been interested in over the years but never had time for. Knitting, crocheting… looming… only our grandparents generation had time for those things – right?
Knitting time
The perfect knit for a beginner trying to learn the craft and create some skill. Create a beautiful scarf with instructions, needles, soft yarn and a wonderful end result. Choose your color and tassel color and the end result is 6.5 inches wide and 100 inches long.
Go to: moloneymakes
Weave Looming
Create a gorgeous weave pattern mixing multiple colours, textures and fabrics together to create a wall hanging, throw, scarf or accent. How cool does this loom look? Includes pattern, e-book and choice of colors.
Go to: BlancLaine
Mariposa Wool
We couldnt resist adding another scarf knitting project because this mariposa wool scarf looks so cozy and simple to learn. This is a wonderful gift for a new knitter as they are sure to be successful and love the end result.
Go to: MariposaWoolenMill
Perfect Paint Tray
This gorgeous paint tray is a thoughtful gift for both watercolor and acrylic painters. Great for mixing and using many colors. Encourage the painters in your life to let their imagination explore while they’re stuck inside.
Go to: CeramicSense
DIY COVID Masks
We have a whole article about where to buy handmade masks but this goes one step further by letting someone make their own. Let them learn to hand sew while also protecting themselves and their family.
Go to: CaliforniaPaws
Embroidery Kits
When you see embroidery it is so pretty and classic. You often wonder how anybody had the time and patience to do it. Well – now your loved ones have all the time in the world, let’s hope they have the patience!
Go to: YolandaCraftGifts
Homemade Beer
When all else fails, the perfect home project is beer. The kit is simple, and we’ve all got plenty of time to wait for the fermentation. If you’re going to be stuck indoors there might as well be a reward waiting to enjoy when we’re done!
Go to: TreeLineDsign
Cuts Right To It
This gift might be risk.. a knife making kit for a friend going stir crazy indoors? This kit looks fantastic though, with blade, choice of handle wood, oils, sleeve, storage box and instructions. This is a fun project that produces a keepsake that will be passed down through the family.
Go to: IndyHammeredKnives
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