Lion Brand Crochet Scarf Pattern & Yarn Kits

Here's a great new kit just added to the Crochet Kits section of the store.  The Lion Brand Crochet Scarf Kit is available in two colors choices – purple and dusty rose.  It's an easy crochet kit for beginners to crochet a stylish scarf for winter.



Kit includes 2 balls of acrylic yarn, 1 crochet hook, a beginner scarf pattern, and easy learn-to-crochet instructions.  Everything you need to crochet a cozy scarf to wear or give!

You can use the scarf pattern & crochet hook again to make additional scarves for family & friends.  You'll need 3.5 oz (170 yards) of medium worsted-weight #4 acrylic yarn for each scarf.

This is a super-affordable & fun crochet kit for anyone looking for a quick & easy crochet scarf project.  Visit the Crochet Kits section for more details on this kit and to see our complete selection of crochet kits, including starter crochet kits from great brand names like Lion Brand, Leisure Arts, Susan Bates, and more.

Weekend Kits specializes in modern DIY Art & Craft Kits for beginners and busy crafters.  Kits make crafting convenient, easy, and most of all FUN for all skill levels!  Stop by today and be ready to start crocheting on your next Weekend at Home.

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Felt Christmas Craft Kits - Easy for Beginners!

July is the perfect time to start crafting for the holidays, while there's still plenty of time left before the busy season begins.  Our newest selection of Felt Christmas Craft Kits from Dimensions are easy for beginners and fun for experienced crafters too.  You'll find them in the Christmas Craft Kits section of the store!

The Polka Dot Stocking Kit is an easy felt applique design with everything you need to make a contemporary felt Christmas stocking for the holidays!

Kit includes die cut polyester & acrylic/polyester felt, presorted cotton thread, needle, and easy instructions with alphabet.

The felt pieces are precut and ready to applique.  They're also prepunched with small holes for easy stitching & assembly.

The new line of felt Christmas stocking kits from Dimensions are perfect for beginners!  They're also a nice option for busy crafters looking for a felt stocking project they can finish in a weekend.

The Snowman Smile Ornaments Kit is an easy felt applique craft with everything you need to make 3 fun felt Christmas ornaments.

Kit includes die cut felt pieces with prepunched holes, cotton thread, needle, stuffing, and instructions.

Precut felt and simple applique designs make this an ideal felt craft kit for teaching children ages 8 & up hand sewing skills.

Your handmade felt ornaments will be perfect for trimming the tree or decorating holiday gift packages!

Add to your holiday decor with the Colorful Tree Felt Pillow Kit, a fun felt Christmas craft kit for beginners & all skill levels.

Kit includes die cut felt pieces, presorted cotton thread, stuffing, needle, and easy instructions.

I like that this kit includes all the materials you need to complete the pillow project - even the stuffing!

The new line of felt Christmas kits from Dimensions are the perfect choice for crafters looking for quick & easy felt craft project ideas.

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

Weekend Kits offers a modern selection of DIY Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready to start crafting for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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Beginner Art Kit Giveaway at Weekend Kits!

The July Craft Kit Giveaway has ended - be sure to check back for future giveaways!

Giveaway Results: 

The updated winner of the July Craft Kit Giveaway is Cyndy.  Congratulations Cyndy!  Please Contact Us with your shipping information and we'll have your prize out to you right away.

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway and joined us on our Facebook page.  Please stop by now & then for updates on new product arrivals, promotions, and to hear about our next giveaway!

Original Post: 

It's time for the July Craft Kit Giveaway at Weekend Kits.  One winner will be randomly selected to win two Beginner Art Kits from Walter Foster - the Pencil Drawing Kit & the Oil Painting Kit.

The Pencil Drawing Kit is an all-inclusive art kit for aspiring artists to learn basic pencil drawing techniques.  Kit includes pencil drawing supplies, drawing paper, and a 32-page project book.

The Oil Painting Kit is a complete art kit for beginners to learn how to paint with oils.  Kit includes oil paints, paintbrushes, wood palette, palette knife, linseed oil, and 40-page guidebook.

You can see our complete selection of art kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

How to Enter:

- Just leave a comment here telling us about one or more of your favorite kits at Weekend Kits.

It's not required, but just thought I'd mention, if you haven't joined us on our Facebook page, we'd love to meet you there.  Once you're there, click the "Like" button at the top of the page, and we'll always keep you updated on new product arrivals, promotions & giveaways!

Giveaway Details:

- You have until Wednesday, July 27 at 12:00pm (EDT) to enter.
- One winner will be chosen using Random.org's number generator.
- Open to US & Canada shipping addresses only.
- You must be 18 years or older to enter.

One Last (but very important) Detail:

The winner will be announced here on Thursday, July 28.  We don't collect email contact information at time of entry, so it's important that you check back here to see if you won.  It might be helpful to add a reminder to your calendar.  Updates are always posted on our Facebook page, so if you've joined us there, you're set!

If you include email info in your profile or within your comment, we'll send you an email if you win. Winner will have 3 days to Contact Us with their shipping info to claim their prize.  If not claimed within 3 days, a new winner will be drawn.

Good luck & thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits blog!

Learn to Draw & Paint - Art Kits for Beginners

Learning how to draw & paint is easy with art kits designed specially for beginners.  Art kits include the supplies, tools, and instruction a beginner needs to get started drawing & painting with confidence.

You'll find our newest selection of Beginner Art Kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

The Pencil Drawing Kit from Walter Foster is an all-inclusive art kit for aspiring artists wanting to learn basic pencil drawing techniques.

Kit includes 6 drawing pencils, 1 charcoal pencil, 1 flat sketching pencil, an artist's triangle, kneaded & rubber erasers, 2 tortillons, sandpaper block, sharpener, drawing paper & pad, and a 32-page project book.

Most of the pencil drawing supplies in the kit are self-explanatory, but there are a couple that are not as common, such as the tortillons and sandpaper block.  The wrapped paper tortillon tool is used to blend and soften pencil strokes, while the sandpaper block is used to control the shape of the pencil point.

The project book includes step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for a variety of pencil drawing projects, including portraits, animals, landscapes, and more.  An ideal introductory kit for anyone wanting to learn how to draw!

The Watercolor Pencil Art Kit is from the Getting Started series of quality art kits for beginners from Faber-Castell.

Kit includes 8 watercolor pencils, 15-page watercolor pencil art pad, 1 watercolor paintbrush, 1 pencil sharpener, and a 24-page illustrated instruction booklet.

You'll learn how make vibrant watercolor paintings using the specially formulated watercolor pencils in the kit. Simply create a drawing as you would with regular colored pencils, then blend the colors using a paintbrush & water.

I've been impressed with the Creative Studio line of art kits from Faber-Castell.  They include all the quality art materials you need to get started and provide easy step-by-step instructions written for beginners.  And, they're very nicely packaged for gift giving!

The How to Draw Cartoons! Kit from General Pencil Company is perfect for anyone wanting to explore creative cartooning.

Kit includes 2 cartoon drawing lesson books, jumbo cartooning pencil, soft drawing pencil, 3B drawing pencil, 8 colored pencils, eraser, sharpener, and sketchbook.

You'll learn how to draw cartoons with guidance from story artist & animator Matthew Huhn.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of quality art kits for beginners.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Art & Craft Kits across a range of creative categories.  Stop by today and be ready to create a work of art on your next Weekend at Home.

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Scrapbooking Kits for Beginners - New Album Kits

Scrapbooking is a creative and fun paper craft activity for all ages and skill levels.  If you want to learn how to scrapbook, complete album kits are a great choice for beginners.  Scrapbook kits make it easy for crafters to create an amazing keepsake album of everyday memories and special occasions.

You'll find our newest selection of scrapbooking kits for beginners in the Scrapbook Album Kits section of the store!

Everyday Scrapbook Kit

The Claire Scrapbook Kit from SEI is an everyday album kit perfect for new scrapbookers.  This all inclusive scrapbook kit includes a beautiful post-bound album, pre-cut pieces for making 20 page layouts, cardstock stickers, chiplets, ribbons, brads, step-by-step instructions, and a keepsake box.

No cutting required!  A nice feature of this scrapbook kit is that all of the pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble.  All you need is a scrapbooking adhesive, such as the ZIG 2 Way Glue Pen from EK Success, to attach the individual pieces to the scrapbook pages.

Each piece is labeled with a number/letter key that corresponds to a specific page layout.  The instruction sheet includes diagrams of the finished layouts and lists out all the steps for assembly.

Pre-designed layouts are provided for quick & easy scrapbook page making ideas.  You can make them just as shown or change things up and create your own scrapbook layouts using all the pieces provided in the kit.  Once you have the layouts the way you like them, you're ready to add photos.

The final step is to insert your finished scrapbook pages into the top-loading page protectors inside the album.  Then, share your finished album proudly with family & friends!

Birthday Scrapbook Kit

The Happy Day Scrapbook Kit from SEI includes a birthday themed album, pre-cut pieces for 20 page layouts, cardstock stickers, die-cut tags, ribbons, brads, instructions, and a keepsake box.

All of the pieces are designed to coordinate perfectly together, making it easy for beginners to achieve professional results.

Perfect for creating a lasting scrapbook album highlighting special birthday memories!

Disney Scrapbook Kits

The Mickey Mouse Scrapbook Kit from EK Success includes one album, 6 sheets of double sided paper, and 4 sheets of stickers.

This is a super easy Disney scrapbook kit - simply attach photos to the scrapbook pages and decorate with the stickers in the kit!  You can also personalize your album by attaching some of your own embellishments and memorabilia to the pages.

The Tinker Bell Scrapbook Kit from EK Success includes one album, 6 sheets of double sided paper, and 4 sheets of stickers.

Disney scrapbook kits are a creative activity for children. Kids enjoy making scrapbook albums filled with their favorite photos.

It's easy for kids to attach photos to the pages using a scrapbooking adhesive, such as acid-free & photo-safe Scotch Photo Splits.

Visit the Scrapbook Kits section for details on all our new kits and to see our complete selection, including baby scrapbook kits, wedding scrapbook kits, everyday scrapbook kits, and more.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of modern DIY Craft Kits for beginners and all skill levels.  Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.

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