Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Creative & Crafty Gift Giving Ideas for Kids!

Kid's Craft Kits are perfect for holiday & birthday gift giving.  Craft activity kits include all the materials & instructions kids need to learn a new craft and create something new!

See our complete selection of creative craft kits designed specially for kids in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store.  Here are a few of our newest arrivals, here just in time for the holidays!

The Stencil Art Kit from Klutz includes a full-color instruction book, 8-color pigment ink pad, 8 foam-tip dabbers, 1 black felt-tip pen, and 4 pull-out stencil pages.

This kit includes with a generous variety of stencil shapes in themes that kids will love!  The 54-page book includes clear instructions that make the process of creating stencil art easy & fun for kids.

A very nice feature of this kit is that the book contains plenty of pages specifically designed for kids to fill in with their own stencil art!  This is an awesome art kit for kids ages 8 & above.

The Klutz Origami Kit is yet another amazing craft kit from Klutz. The quality of instructions is what really sets Klutz kits apart from others and the 85-page full-color Origami book is no exception.

Detailed step-by-step diagrams take the confusion out of learning how to create 10 origami classics.

This kit also includes 80 sheets of origami paper inside a handy origami-style storage box right on the front cover of the book.

Kids ages 9 & above will have fun learning to make these origami favorites, including a hopping frog, parrot, airplane, star box, and secret letter.

The Ornament Kid's Kraft-It Kit from Karen Foster is a creative holiday craft kit for kids to make a festive 3D decoration.

Kit includes 2 heavy-weight chipboard shapes and plenty of stickers for decorating! The colored shapes interlock together to form a 3D Ornament centerpiece.

Kids apply the stickers and create their very own holiday decoration!

This is an easy craft kit for grandparents to have on hand for when the the grandkids come to visit this holiday season.  It's also a fun make-and-take craft kit for a kid's holiday party.

Visit the the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of craft kits for kids, including kid's sewing kits, knitting kits, weaving kits, jewelry kits, and more.

Let Weekend Kits be your one-stop shop for crafty holiday gift giving. You'll find a full selection of craft kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready for a craft-filled Weekend at Home with family & friends!

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

New! Cross Stitch Baby Quilts & Birth Record Kits

See our new selection of Cross Stitch Kits for Baby!  These embroidery kits include all the materials you need to create an heirloom baby quilt and matching birth record for baby's nursery.

You won't want to miss these creative new cross stitch designs from Dimensions and Bucilla.  You'll find them in the Embroidery Kits section of the store!

The Savannah Baby Quilt Kit is an adorable safari-themed stamped cross stitch kit from Dimensions.

Baby jungle animals, including a giraffe, monkey, elephant, and lion, are cross stitched in modern colors on this sunny quilted baby blanket.

Kit includes a pre-finished stamped baby quilt, presorted cotton thread, embroidery needle & instructions.

This kit includes a convenient thread organizer with all of the embroidery floss pre-sorted by color code.

Stamped cross stitch kits come with the design pre-stamped on the front of the quilt in wash away ink.  No need to transfer any patterns. You'll be ready to start stitching right away!

The matching Savannah Baby Birth Record Kit is a counted cross stitch kit for you to create a hand embroidered birth announcement for baby's nursery.

Kit includes 14 count ivory Aida fabric, presorted cotton thread, embroidery needle, chart and instructions.

Counted cross stitch kits don't come with pre-stamped designs. Stitches are placed by following a chart and counting squares on the woven foundation fabric.

The Princess Baby Quilt Kit is a delightful princess-themed stamped cross stitch kit from Bucilla.

This happily-ever-after quilt design is cross stitched in soft shades of pink, lavender, and blue.

Kit includes a pre-quilted stamped crib cover, cotton floss, needle, and instructions.

Quilt design features fairy princesses, a horse drawn carriage, and castle. The perfect choice for any new baby girl!

The matching Princess Baby Birth Record Kit is a counted cross stitch kit for creating a beautiful needle art birth announcement.  The words "Once upon a time a princess was born..." are followed by baby's name & birth date.

You'll need basic Embroidery Supplies on hand to complete your cross stitch projects, including an embroidery hoop and scissors.

Visit the Embroidery Kits to see our complete selection of cross stitch kits for all skill levels, including stamped cross stitch kits, counted cross stitch kits, and beaded cross stitch kits.

Weekend Kits offers a completely unique selection of Creative Craft Kits & Supplies across a wide range of Arts & Crafts categories.  Stop by today and be ready to start cross stitching for baby on your next Weekend at Home!

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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Holiday Crafting Made Easy - Christmas Craft Kits!

It's time to start crafting for the holidays!  Christmas & crafting just seem to go hand in hand, so as we begin to approach the holiday season, crafters of all ages are ready to start creating.

Crafting for the Holidays is easy with kits that have all the materials & instructions you need to complete your project.  You'll find our newest selection of seasonal kits in the Christmas Craft Kits section of the store!

Here's a great new addition to our collection of felt Christmas stocking kits.  The Snowman Felt Stocking Kit is a brand new stocking design for the 2010 season.  This is a quality kit from Rachel's of Greenfield.

This complete kit contains the materials and instructions you need to create a traditional woolfelt stocking.  Kit includes felt for the stocking & applique pieces, cotton fabric for the trim, as well as embroidery floss & buttons for embellishment.

You'll also receive complete patterns for cutting out your felt pieces and step-by-step instructions with diagrams that guide you through the sewing & applique process. Everything you need to make a traditional woolfelt stocking with homespun fabric and quality felts!

The Holly Jolly Card Making Kit is a merry new Christmas Card Kit from TPC Studio.  All the materials you need to make 8 unique holiday greeting cards for family & friends!

Kit includes 8 folded cardstock cards, cardstock punch-out sheets, chipboard sticker sheet, rub-on sheet with jewels, envelope liners, envelopes, and easy card making instructions for beginners.

Christmas card making is a fun Make & Take group craft activity for holiday gatherings.  Lay out all the materials from this card making kit, along with a few basic card making supplies, and your guests will be ready to start crafting!

The Merry Men Christmas Latch Hook Kit from Caron is a colorful half-round rug hooking kit for the holidays.

WonderArt latch hook kits include a color-coded canvas, pre-cut rug yarn, chart, and easy instructions.

Latch Hooking is a great craft for beginners and will often bring back happy childhood memories for experienced crafters.

You'll have fun creating this plush half-round rug for the holidays!

Visit the Christmas Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete section of craft kits for the holidays, including felt Christmas stocking kits, ornament kits, quilting kits, and more.

Enjoy the convenience of a one-stop craft store.  Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Creative Craft Kits & Supplies for the holidays and all year long. Stop by today and be ready for your next Weekend at Home!

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