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Cricut Machines, Knitting Kits & Craft Gifts for Makers
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items Winter is my crafting season, and I spend long evenings making cards, knitting scarves, and painting at the kitchen table. These are the cutting machines, knitting and crochet kits, and art supplies that I use myself and love giving to the creative p...
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Cricut Machines & Sewing Machines
Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Kits
Paint Kits, Markers & Art Supplies
Cricut Machines & Sewing Machines
Machines that turn weekend projects into polished, personalized gifts.
The Cricut Joy Xtra is the machine I recommend to friends who are new to crafting. It is compact enough to store on my shelf, yet it cuts vinyl, cardstock, and iron on for all our projects. I made custom holiday labels and ornaments with mine, and it...
Cricut Joy Xtra Cutting Machine
The Cricut Maker Three is my workhorse for bigger projects, from wood signs to fabric cutting. It cuts dozens of materials with precision, and smart materials let me skip the cutting mat. I use it for birthday decorations and custom gifts, and it has...
Cricut Maker Three
I think the Cricut Explore Three is a great middle ground between the Joy and the Maker. It cuts vinyl and cardstock quickly, and I love making personalized mugs and shirts for our family with it. The seafoam color is so pretty, and it is a fantastic...
Cricut Explore Three Smart Die Cutting Machine in Seafoam
The Cricut EasyPress makes iron on designs so much more durable than using a regular iron. I have made matching family shirts, tote bags, and pillow covers with mine. I love that it heats evenly and quickly, and our designs have lasted through countl...
Cricut EasyPress in Blue
The Cricut Mug Press lets me make personalized mugs that look professionally printed. I made custom mugs for our teachers and grandparents last Christmas, and they were a huge hit. It is simple to use, and the designs are permanent and dishwasher saf...
Cricut Mug Press
This Brother sewing machine is the one I learned on, and it is perfect for beginners. It threads easily, has plenty of stitch options, and is light enough to put away after each project. I have made pillow covers, simple curtains, and Halloween costu...
Brother Portable Full-Size Sewing Machine
My SINGER sewing machine is sturdy and reliable, and it handles everything from quilting cotton to denim. I use it for hemming our pants, sewing gifts, and fixing torn seams. It feels built to last, just like the SINGER my grandmother used, and it ha...
SINGER Sewing Machine
This Brother embroidery machine lets me add monograms and designs to towels, bags, and shirts. The WiFi connection makes it easy for me to send designs from my computer. I have made personalized gifts for our whole extended family with it, and everyo...
Brother Embroidery Machine with WiFi and BES Blue Software
Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Kits
Yarn and beginner friendly kits for cozy handmade projects.
Lion Brand Scarfie yarn makes it easy for me to knit a beautiful striped scarf without changing colors. The cream and silver blend looks elegant, and it is soft enough to wear against my neck. I knit one for each of my sisters last winter, and they s...
Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn Three-Pack in Cream and Silver
This chunky chenille yarn is my favorite for quick, cozy projects like blankets and pillow covers. It is incredibly soft and works up fast, so I can finish a throw in a weekend. It is also affordable, which lets me make big blankets for our family wi...
Mainstays Chunky Chenille Yarn in Ivory
This easy to do knitting kit is how I finally taught my daughter to knit. It includes needles, yarn, and simple instructions for a couple of beginner projects. We worked on it together on snowy afternoons, and she finished her first scarf feeling so ...
Easy to Do Knitting Kit
This snail crochet kit is an adorable beginner project that I gifted to a friend who wanted to learn. It includes everything we needed, from yarn to stuffing, with clear step by step guidance. She finished her little snail in an evening, and now we c...
Snail Crochet Kit
This unicorn crochet kit was a sweet gift for my niece, who loves anything magical. The instructions are beginner friendly, and the finished unicorn is so cute on her bed. We worked through the tricky parts together, and it sparked her love of croche...
Unicorn Crochet Kit
This artisan yarn bowl keeps my yarn from rolling across the floor while I knit, which my cat used to love chasing. The slot guides the yarn smoothly as I work. It looks beautiful on my side table, and it is my favorite gift for the knitters and croc...
Round Artisan Yarn Bowl
This easy to do embroidery kit is a relaxing project I pull out on quiet winter evenings. It comes with a hoop, floss, and a printed pattern, so I can start stitching right away. The finished piece looked lovely framed in our hallway, and I have sinc...
Easy to Do Embroidery Kit
Paint Kits, Markers & Art Supplies
Art supplies and relaxing kits for painting, drawing, and making.
This In Bloom paint by numbers kit is my favorite way to unwind after a long week. The floral design is beautiful, and following the numbers is so relaxing that I lose track of time. The finished painting now hangs in our guest room, and friends are ...
Paint by Numbers In Bloom DIY Adult Painting Kit
The Mondo Llama watercolor set is an affordable way to try painting, and it comes with everything I needed to start. The colors are bright and blend nicely, and the case keeps it all organized. My kids and I paint together on Sunday afternoons, and i...
Mondo Llama Watercolor Paint Set
Winsor and Newton professional watercolors are the paints I upgraded to once I got serious about painting. The pigments are rich and vibrant, and a little goes a long way on my palette. They make a wonderful gift for an artist in your life, and I tre...
Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolor Tubes
Prismacolor Premier colored pencils have soft, creamy cores that blend beautifully on paper. I use them for adult coloring books and sketches, and my teenage daughter uses them for her art class. The tin keeps them organized, and they are the colored...
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils Tin
POSCA paint markers let me draw on almost anything, from rocks and mugs to shoes and canvas. The colors are bold and opaque, and the fine tips are great for details. My kids and I decorated pumpkins and ornaments with them this year, and the results ...
POSCA Fine Tip Water-Based Paint Markers
This Disney diamond art kit is so satisfying to work on while I listen to a podcast. Placing the tiny jewels is relaxing, and the finished sparkly picture looks magical. My niece and I worked on it together over the holidays, and it now hangs proudly...
Disney Dreams Diamond Art Jewel by Number Kit
The Sculpd pottery candle making kit lets me shape my own clay vessel and pour a candle inside it. It was such a fun, creative evening with my best friend, and the finished candles look beautiful. It includes everything we needed, and it makes a uniq...
Sculpd Pottery Candle Making Kit
This air dry clay kit lets me make my own hanging planter without needing a kiln. I shaped and painted mine over a weekend, and now it holds a little pothos in our kitchen window. It is a relaxing, hands on project, and I love giving it to plant lovi...
DIY Air Dry Clay Hanging Planter Kit