Showing posts with label kids craft kits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kids craft kits. Show all posts

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Awesome Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens

You'll find an awesome new selection of Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens in the store.  Klutz craft kits include quality jewelry making instructions, lots of project inspiration, and plenty of supplies for making sparkly rings, pretty necklaces, and beautiful bracelets.

Kids love spending time being creative.  These kits make it easy by bringing together everything they need to get started right away.

You'll find them in the Klutz Craft Kits section!

Klutz Brilliant Bead Ring Kit
The Brilliant Bead Rings Kit includes a detailed project book, reclosable bead tray, and beading wire.  The 58-page book includes clear step-by-step instructions for making beautiful beaded rings.

This kit includes a colorful assortment of beads, including seed beads, bugle beads, blossom beads, and jewel beads.  Plenty of supplies for kids to make a variety of bead rings to wear & share!

Klutz Dot Jewelry Kit
The Dot Jewelry Kit is a super fun kit for kids to make pretty paper bracelets & necklaces.  Kit includes a 56-page project book, pre-cut paper shapes, clear nylon cord, glue, sequins, custom dot tool, work surfaces, sliding cord holder, and dot-by-number templates.

This kit is filled with over 1600 pre-cut dots & other paper shapes. Kids will learn how to mix & match the paper patterns, colors, and shapes into a variety of creative jewelry pieces!

Klutz Ribbon Bangles Kit
The Ribbon Bangles Kit makes it easy for kids to create beautiful wrapped bracelets at home.  Kit includes a 52-page project book, 5 bracelet forms, 54 feet of ribbon in 9 colors, and glue.

The project book includes step-by-step instructions for transforming simple bracelets into colorful chic bangles.  This is fun craft project for friends to get together and have a bracelet making party!

Visit the Klutz Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of awesome Klutz craft kits for kids & teens. With Klutz, you know you're getting the best craft kits for your kids.

Weekend Kits offers Creative Art & Craft Kits across a variety of craft & hobby categories, including quilting, sewing, jewelry making, embroidery, knitting & more!  Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Klutz Kits for Crafty Kids & Teens

Looking for creative outlets for kids & teens?  Here are three popular Klutz Kits for Crafty Kids & Teens you won't want to miss. Filled with everything kids need to start learning & creating, Klutz craft kits are perfect for weekend & summer craft time.  You'll find them in the Klutz Craft Kits section of the store!

The Klutz Paper Beads Kit is a fun jewelry making kit for kids & teens to learn how to make beautiful beads from strips of paper.

Paper Beads Craft KitThe paper beads book makes it easy with step-by-step instructions & diagrams showing how to make your own colorful paper beads.

Kit includes the paper beads book, precut paper strips, bead winding tool, glass accent beads, stretchy cord, bead glaze, bead drying pedestal & toothpicks.

After making your paper beads, you'll turn them into fun pieces of jewelry wear & share!

The Klutz Paper Fashions Kit is a creative craft kit for kids & teens to design and create their own paper fashion outfits & accessories.

Paper Fashions Craft Kit Kit includes the paper fashions book, patterned & solid papers, easy-to-use outfit stencils, beads & gems, sequins, ribbon & trim, glue, and teeny tiny hangers.

The 60-page paper fashions book provides clear instructions, detailed diagrams, and plenty of inspiration for making and embellishing your own paper fashion styles!

A good pair of precision craft scissors is recommended for cutting out your paper fashions.

The My Fabulous Look Book & Kit is a creative fashion drawing kit for kids & teens to create their own fashion portfolio album.

Fashion Drawing Kit Kit includes fashion drawing book with complete instructions, art-starter drawing pages, color pencils, sparkly stickers, and a portfolio of framed album pages.

The drawing pages have lightly printed outlines of faces, figures, and fashion for you to build on to create your own unique styles.

Learn to draw fashion, makeup, hairstyles, and accessories.  Add your most fabulous finished looks to your look book portfolio!

Visit the Klutz Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of quality Klutz craft activity kits.

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for beginners and experienced crafters.  Crafting is a great outlet for kid, teens, and adults to express their creativity.

There's no right way or wrong way to be creative – there's only YOUR way!  Take a chance and learn something new.  Stop by today and be ready to get creative on next Weekend at Home.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Learn to Knit & Crochet Kits for Kids

There's a new selection of Learn to Knit & Crochet Kits from Leisure Arts in the store and they're just in time for holiday gift giving!  These knit & crochet starter kits include everything young beginners need to learn basic knitting and crocheting skills.

You'll find them in the Knit & Crochet Kits section!

Scarf Learn to Knit Kit
The Learn to Knit Kit includes knitting needles, learn to knit instructions, knitting patterns, pom-pom & tassel maker, yarn needle & over 100 yards of yarn.

There's enough yarn to complete one knitting project plus some extra yarn for practice.

Kids will have fun learning how to knit the colorful knitting projects shown on the cover.

An ideal beginner knitting kit for kids to learn a new craft skill and make a handmade knitted scarf to wear this winter. Nicely packaged for birthday & holiday gift giving.

Purse Learn to Crochet Kit
The Learn to Crochet Kit includes one crochet hook, learn to crochet instructions, crochet patterns, pom-pom & tassel maker, yarn needle, and over 100 yards of yarn.

Each kit includes 3 patterns, including one pattern for the main project shown on the cover plus two additional bonus patterns.

Kits make it easy for kids to learn beginner crochet skills and make a fun fashion crochet project.

Recommended for children ages 8 & up.  These kits would be perfect for teaching young kids & grandkids to knit & crochet.

Scarf Learn to Crochet Kit
Visit the Knit & Crochet Kits for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of kits for kids and beginners of all ages.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Art & Craft Kits across a variety of crafting categories.

Stop by today and be ready to learn a new craft skill on your next Weekend at Home.

Thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits blog!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Learn to Sew Kits - Sewing Crafts for Kids

We have a new selection of Learn to Sew Kits for kids to learn basic sewing skills.  These easy sew crafts are safe, fun, and affordable.  They're a great choice for teaching kids & grandkids how to sew. You'll find them in the Kid's Craft Kits section!

The Panda Felt Critter Kit from Colorbok is an easy sewing project for kids to make 2 felt panda toys.

Kit includes felt pieces, stuffing, plastic needle, embroidery thread, and easy to follow instructions.

This is an ideal sewing starter kit for kids ages 6 & up to learn how to sew.  The child-safe plastic needle will put your mind at ease when teaching younger children.


The Sew Cute Cat Kit from Grant Studios is an easy sewing craft kit for kids to make a felt cat toy.

Kit includes felt pieces, stuffing, plastic needle, thread, ribbon, bell, and easy to follow instructions.

The felt pieces are prepunched with small stitch holes for easy hand sewing and assembly.  Perfect for young beginners ages 8 & up.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of kits for kids to learn a variety of crafting skills, including sewing, knitting, embroidery, jewelry making, and more.

Kits are a convenient option for busy parents looking for ready-to-create craft project ideas for the family.  Weekend Kits specializes in Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready to craft with the kids on your next Weekend at Home.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Super-Fun Craft Kits for Kids & Teens!

We have a new selection of Klutz Craft Kits in the store!  These super-fun craft kits are perfect for kids & teens looking for creative ways to spend free time.  I'm a big fan of the Klutz brand craft kits for kids and beginners of all ages.  They include well-written instruction books and the supplies you need to get started.

I'm  always impressed by the clarity and thoroughness of the Klutz book instructions, which to me is one of the most important aspects of any craft kit.  The books are done in full color with beautiful illustrations and photos throughout.  Step-by-step procedures and diagrams make it easy to learn new creative skills with confidence!

You'll find them all in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store.

The new Fancy Friendship Bracelets Kit is a fun jewelry kit for kids & teens with instructions for making 10 unique fancy bracelet designs.

Kit includes a 60-page instruction book, 6 pretty charms, 40 yards of colorful cord, and more than 200 sparkling beads.  Everything you need to start making charmed & beaded friendship bracelets!

Bracelet making is a fun craft activity for friends to do together. Kids will enjoy spending creative time making fancy friendship bracelets they can wear and share with best friends & family.

The Scoubidou Lanyard & Lacing Kit is an amazing craft kit for kids & teens to make a variety of creative craft projects, including bracelets, key chains, lanyards, ponytail holders, and more.

Kit includes a 52-page book of lanyard & lacing, Scoubidou cord in 6 bright colors, assorted beads, lanyard clips, and key rings.  Filled with enough supplies to make every project in the book!

The Scoubidou cord is easy & fun to work with and it comes in three finishes: glitter, glow-in-the-dark, and pearl.  The book provides super-clear instructions with beautiful color graphics & photos.

The Watercolor Painting Kit for the Artistically Undiscovered is a wonderful art for kids & teens to learn how to paint with watercolors.  Adult beginners will love this too!

Kit includes a 72-page watercolor painting book, artist-quality watercolors, and a paintbrush.  A great feature of this kit is that there are 48 pages of actual watercolor paper throughout the book with space for you to practice your new painting skills.

Creative illustrations, helpful examples, and encouraging words help beginners gain confidence in their unique artistic abilities.  Discover your inner artist as you learn basic watercolor painting techniques!

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of Klutz craft kits for beginners of all ages.

Weekend Kits specializes in modern Art & Craft Kits for kids, teens, and adults. Our goal is to help make crafting convenient, easy, and most of all FUN for all skill levels!  Stop by today & be ready to learn a new creative skill on your next Weekend at Home.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Felt Craft Kits — Make Your Own Soft Doll

You won't want to miss our newest arrivals to the Felt Craft Kits section of the store.  The Feltworks Fun Doll Kits from Dimensions include everything you need to make your own soft doll!

Felt Doll Kit - Molly
Each felt doll kit includes die-cut felt pieces, cotton thread, bead embellishments, polyester stuffing, needle, and easy instructions.

The felt pieces are pre-cut to shape and pre-punched with holes for easy hand sewing & assembly.

It's a fun felt craft project for adults and kids ages 8 & up. Felt sewing crafts are a great choice for teaching children how to sew.

These complete felt craft kits are also a convenient option for experienced crafters looking for a quick & easy handmade gift giving idea.  Surprise a young child with an adorable soft doll made just for them!

Visit the Felt Craft Kits section to see our complete selection of felt craft kits, including doll kits, pillow kits, ornament kits, and more.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of modern DIY craft kits for all skill levels.  Stop by today and be ready to start crafting with felt on your next Weekend at Home.  Thanks for visiting!

Monday, June 27, 2011

Felt Craft Kits - Easy & Fun Felt Craft Projects!

Weekend Kits recently added a new Felt Craft Kits category to the store!  This new section will be dedicated to offering a range of fun felt projects for crafters of all ages and skill levels.

The Feltworks Fun collection is a new line of felt craft kits from Dimensions, featuring contemporary felt craft projects that are easy to applique and quick to assemble.  Felt pillow kits, tote kits, ornament kits, and more.

The Cat Pillow Kit includes die-cut felt pieces, cotton thread, polyester stuffing, needle, and instructions.

The die-cut felt pieces are a great time saver.  You won't need to cut out the individual felt shapes.  Die-cut means that the felt pieces are pre-cut and ready to use!

In addition, the felt pieces are pre-punched with small holes for easy hand embroidery and assembly.

Feltworks Fun pillow kits are a fun felt craft idea for adults, teens, and kids ages 8 & up.  They're complete kits with everything you need to finish the felt pillow project.  Brighten up a bedroom or rec room with a colorful felt applique pillow handmade by you!

The Handmade Embroidery collection is a new line of easy felt & fabric craft kits from Dimensions.

The Teacup Ornament Kit includes printed fabric, die-cut felt shapes, presorted cotton thread, stuffing, needle, and instructions.

Not just for the holidays, these felt & fabric ornaments are fun decor any time of the year.  Add a small note to the tea bag handle for special handmade gift giving.

They're quick & easy hand embroidery kits with all the materials to complete the project - even stuffing is included!

The Cheery Tree Ornaments Kit includes everything you need to make 3 felt Christmas ornaments.

Die-cut felt pieces with pre-punched holes makes this is an easy felt applique kit for beginners.

Crafting is a great way for families to spend creative time together.

Felt craft kits make it easy - you'll spend less time shopping around for craft supplies and have more time for creating!

Visit our new Felt Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of easy & fun felt craft kits for beginners & experienced crafters too.  We'll be adding new kits soon, so be sure to check back for new arrivals.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Art & Craft Kits across a variety of crafting categories.  Kits make crafting convenient, easy, and fun.  Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Easy DIY Doll & Clothes Sewing Kits

Here's a fun new line of DIY Doll & Clothes Kits from Connie Lou Fabrics.  They're called the Muffet Girls and there are three unique dolls in the collection – each one an original design.  You'll find them in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store!

Mandy Doll & Clothes Kit
This is an easy hand sewing kit for you to make your own soft fleece doll with coordinating clothes & accessories.

It's an ideal sewing project for teaching kids and beginners of all ages to learn how to sew.

Sewing craft kits with patterns, materials, and instructions make it convenient, easy, and FUN to learn this creative & practical life skill!

Each kit includes 100% Polyester fleece fabric pre-printed with the doll & clothes pattern pieces, complete instructions, and a cardstock cutout for you to make a fun paper craft shopping bag for your doll.

Melissa Doll & Clothes Kit

The sewing process is as easy as 1-2-3!  Simply cut the pattern pieces from the fleece fabric, sew them together, and add stuffing.  Easy instructions guide you through the project and even provide simple diagrams of the basic sewing stitches used for assembly.

Molly Doll & Clothes Kit
The finished size of the Muffet Girls doll is approx. 8-inches tall.

You need to have a few basic sewing supplies on hand for your project, including a hand sewing needle, thread, pins, and scissors.

You also need to have some stuffing material, such as polyester fiberfill, to finish your plush doll.

Experienced crafters will also enjoy the quick & easy nature of these creative ready-to-sew doll kits.  Perfect for handmade gift giving!

Visit our Sewing Project Kits section for details on the Muffet Girls Doll & Clothes Kits and to see our complete selection of sewing craft kits, including hand bag kits, apron kits, plush animal kits, and more.

Weekend Kits is excited to offer a unique & creative selection of modern DIY Craft Kits from independent artists like Connie Lou Fabrics and many others.  Stop by today and be ready to start sewing on your next Weekend at Home!

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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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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Creative Klutz Craft Kits - Great for Beginners!

Klutz Craft Activity Kits are the perfect choice for beginners. All of the Klutz craft kits include a quality how-to instruction book and the craft supplies you need to make a variety of creative projects.

Klutz kits make it easy to learn a new craft and create something new! Our newest selection of these Creative Craft Kits will help kids & teens get started crafting with confidence. You'll find them in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store!

The Friendship Bracelets Kit is a complete jewelry making kit with everything you need to start making a variety of colorful friendship bracelets!

Klutz craft books provide amazingly-clear step-by-step instructions & diagrams and the Friendship Bracelets how-to book is no exception.

This kit includes a 60-page color instruction book that teaches the basic knotting techniques and provides detailed tutorials for making 10 different bracelet patterns.

The zippered pouch on the front holds 10 colors of embroidery floss, a small package of beads, and the Klutz clip.  You'll use the clip to hold your bracelet steady while you're working on it.  The right side of the book extends out and doubles as a clipboard.  Convenient for crafting on the go!

The Hemp Bracelets Kit includes 150 feet of natural fiber hemp, a nice assortment of beads, and a 34-page instruction book.

Beautiful color photos are shown throughout the book.  Detailed illustrations show the knotting techniques used to make 10 different styles of hemp bracelets.

You'll also learn how to add beads to your hemp bracelets.  Kids will have fun learning how to make these casual & sporty bracelets to wear everyday!

The Klutz Quilting Kit includes instructions & supplies for making a variety of creative patchwork quilt projects.  This is a complete quilt kit for beginners.

Kit includes a 63-page beginner quilting book, 100% cotton fabric, quilt batting, pressing tool, design cards, thread, needles, pins, and seam allowance templates.

Detailed instructions guide you step-by-step through the quilting process.  The kit includes material for making your first quilt projects. Learn how to quilt a patchwork pillow, shoulder bag, wall hanging, and more!

Klutz kits are always beautifully packaged, making them the perfect gift to give for birthdays & holidays.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of creative craft kits for kids.  Klutz activity kits make learning a new craft easy & fun!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Craft Kits & Supplies for kids, teens, and adults.  Stop by today and get ready to learn a new craft on your next Weekend at Home!

Thank you for visiting the Weekend Kits Blog.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Sewing Kits for Kids - Learn to Sew Crafts!

Kids love learning & creating new things!  Sewing is a creative craft for kids to learn as well as an essential life skill.  We have a new selection of Sewing Kits for Kids from Colorbok to share with you today.  These ready-to-sew kits make it easy & fun for young children to learn how to sew.

You'll find them in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store!

The Velvet Fairy Build-A-Bear Kit is from Colorbok's new line of Make-And-Play sewing kits for kids.

No need to find a Build-A-Bear Workshop in your area - now you can bring the Workshop right into your home!

All the materials needed to complete the stuffed animal sewing project are contained in the kit.  Even stuffing and a complete set of clothes!

Kit includes a ready-to-sew 7-inch bear, stuffing, satin heart, embroidery floss, plastic needle, dress, set of fairy wings & elastic string, fabric flower, fabric stickers, tube of sparkle paint, easy-to-follow instructions, and birth certificate.

The Playful Puppy Sports Build-A-Bear Kit is an easy sewing kit for kids to make a soccer-themed plush puppy toy.  The front and back pieces of the animal are sewn together using pre-punched holes and a plastic needle.

Instructions describe the sewing assembly process.  Kids will have fun as they follow the easy steps to sew, stuff, decorate and dress their new Build-A-Bear friend!

Kit includes a ready-to-sew 7-inch puppy, stuffing, satin heart, embroidery floss, plastic needle, shirt, shorts, shoes, iron-on transfer sheet, pop-out sheet, tube of glue, felt pieces, yarn, adhesive foam squares, instructions, and birth certificate.

The Frog Felt Critter Kit is a learn-to-sew kit for kids to make two felt frogs. The larger frog is 7" x 6" and the smaller frog is 4" x 4".  The felt pieces have pre-punched holes to help guide young children as they sew.

This is an ideal sewing kit for beginners to learn basic sewing skills!  Kit includes felt pieces, poly-fill stuffing, plastic needle, embroidery floss, and easy-to-follow instructions.

General craft supplies needed to complete the felt critter project include a pair of scissors & craft glue.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of craft activity kits for kids to learn a variety of creative skills, including sewing, knitting, weaving, embroidery, and more.

Weekend Kits offers a great selection of Creative Craft Kits for kids and beginners of all ages.  Stop by today and get the kids ready to learn a new craft on your next Weekend at Home!

Thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits Blog.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Jewelry Making Kits for Teens & Tweens

We're expanding our selection of jewelry making kits for teens & tweens.  Exciting new jewelry kits with up-to-date colors & styles designed to engage older kids in the craft of jewelry making.  Teens & tweens will have fun as they learn to create jewelry that appeals to their own personal sense of fashion.  You'll find them in the Jewelry Making Kits section of the store!

Jewelry Making for Teens

The Shrink Art Jewelry Kit is a fun jewelry making kit from Klutz.  Recommended for ages 12 & up, I gave this kit to my 12-year old daughter to try out and she loved it!  She had a great time creating jewelry pieces that fit her unique "sporty girl" style.

Kit includes a 62-page shrink art jewelry book, shrinky dinks plastic, hundreds of designs to trace, beads, cord, jewelry findings, and more!  The book provides step-by-step instructions & detailed diagrams for creating one-of-a-kind rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

You'll learn the simple steps involved in making shrink art jewelry, including how to trace a design on the shrink plastic, decorate it, cut it out, and shrink it in the oven.  Then, you'll use the supplies in the kit to assemble your shrink art into jewelry pieces.  This is a great jewelry craft kit for teens & adults!

The Bead Loom Bracelets Kit from Klutz will show you how to create beautiful beaded bracelets at home.  Kit includes a 59-page bead loom bracelets book, fold-out bead loom, jewel-tone beads, design sketch paper, beading needles, and floss.

The instruction book is full of beautiful color photographs & detailed diagrams for making boutique-quality bracelets.

This kit comes with a generous supply of seed beads, medium beads, bugle beads, and closure beads.  Enough to make all 7 bracelets shown in the book!  This kit is also recommended for ages 12 & up.

Jewelry Making for Tweens

The Style Me Up! jewelry kits use colors and styles that tweens will love!  These kits are recommended for ages 8 & up.

The Friendship Bracelets Kit includes a double-sided pattern wheel, cotton thread, beads, beading mat, and instruction booklet.

There are 8 different colors of thread and variety of stylish beads included in the kit.  Tweens will learn how to use the pattern wheel to create up to 14 different styles of beaded friendship bracelets.

The Twistable Friendship Bracelets Kit includes 4 colors of wire, 8 colors of cotton thread, a variety of stylish beads, and instruction booklet.  They're friendship bracelets with a creative twist!

Making jewelry is a creative craft activity for kids to do on their own or as a group activity with family & friends.  Visit the Jewelry Making Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of jewelry making kits for teens and beginners of all ages.

The Weekend Kits craft store offers a unique selection of Creative Craft Kits & Supplies across a variety of Arts & Crafts categories.  Kits make it easy to try out a new craft or learn a new skill.  Stop by today and be ready for a crafty Weekend at Home!

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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Latch Hook Kits for Kids - Fun Pillow Projects!

You won't want to miss our new selection of latch hook kits designed specially for kids.  Bright colors, modern designs, and easy instructions make these kits a great choice for kids of all ages to enjoy!  You'll find them in the Latch Hook Kits section of the store!

The Heart Latch Hook Pillow Kit from Colorbok includes all the materials kids need to make a soft & fluffy latch hook pillow!

Kit includes a color-coded heart-shaped mesh, pre-cut yarn, latch hook tool, felt pieces, embroidery floss, plastic needle, stuffing, and easy-to-follow instructions.

The felt pieces are pre-punched with holes for easy sew-through assembly using the needle & thread supplied with the kit.  The only extra tool you need to have on hand to complete the latch hook pillow project is a pair of scissors.  Finished pillow size is 12 in x 12 in.

The Flower Latch Hook Pillow Kit features a modern floral design and vivid colors.  A latch hook tool is included and the latch hook rug yarn is pre-cut, so kids will be ready to start latching right away!

This is a fun latch & sew project for kids to do solo or with a friend.   Latch hook kits are crafty gifts to give children and grand children.  Colorbok latch hook pillow kits are recommended for ages 8 & up.

Children love crafting and creating things by hand.  Kids will have have fun making these colorful latch hook pillows and using them as bright additions to their bedroom decor!

The Peace Latch Hook Kit from Caron includes color-coded canvas, pre-cut rug yarn, chart, and easy instructions.

The colorful peace sign is a fun latch hook design for kids & teens.

Finished latch hook rug size is 8 in x 8 in.  The smaller size makes this an ideal latch hook kit for beginners of all ages!

You'll need a latch hook tool for this kit.  After completing the latch hook design,  latch hook rug binding can be used to cover up the exposed outer edges of the canvas mesh, giving your rug a nice finished appearance.

Finished latch hook rugs can be used as decorative wall art or as accent decor for a table or counter top.  Visit the Latch Hook Kits section to see our complete selection of latch hook rug kits for kids, teens, & adults.

Weekend Kits offers a unique variety of creative project kits for all ages and skill levels.  We're continuing to add new craft kits to the store every week, so be sure to check back often and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Knitting for Beginners - Learn to Knit Starter Kits!

Knitting is a creative needleart craft that is as popular today as ever. If you have children interested in learning to knit, you won't want to miss these new product arrivals.

Everyone in the family can get started knitting! You'll find knitting kits for beginners of all ages in the Knit & Crochet Kits section of the store.

Knitting Kit for Kids

The Art Of Knitting 4 Kids Kit & DVD from Leisure Arts is a beginner knitting kit for kids. This is an excellent starter kit for introducing children to knitting. Kit includes a learn to knit DVD, knitting needles, and medium weight yarn.

The instructional DVD is a great way for kids to learn how to knit. They'll watch 3 instructors demonstrate basic knitting techniques. Learning via a how-to DVD is especially helpful for visual learners.

The DVD is designed to entertain kids while teaching them to knit. Kid's will be inspired as they watch a 7 year old teach the basic knitting stitches. Then, they'll get started on their first knitting project with an easy-to-knit ball & toy stitch-along. Learning new skills is a great confidence builder for children!

Knitting Kit for Teens

The Knitting Book & Kit from Klutz is a complete beginner knitting kit for preteens and teens to learn to knit. Kit includes everything you need to get started, including an instruction book, knitting needles, worsted weight yarn, crochet hook, yarn needle, and two pretty buttons that coordinate with the yarn.

Klutz books are known for their high quality standards and the Knitting book by Anne Akers Johnson is no exception. It's a 93-page knitting book designed to teach & inspire beginners.

Step-by-step instructions for six knitting projects are included. Teens will learn to knit a warm hat, skinny scarf, stylish purse, and more! Beautiful color images are included throughout the pages.

Knitting Kit for Adults

The I Taught Myself Knitting Kit from Boye is a beginner knitting kit for adults. Kit includes a softcover instruction book, two pairs of knitting needles, point protectors, knit tally, cable stitch needle, stitch holder, tapestry yarn needles, cabone rings, and knit gauge.

The I Taught Myself Knitting book uses simple instructions and clear diagrams to teach the basic knitting stitches. A special left-handed knitting section is included.

A variety of easy knitting patterns are included. All you need is some yarn and you'll be ready to get started knitting!

Visit the Knit & Crochet Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of knitting kits for beginners.

Winter is the perfect time to learn to knit and kits make it easy to get started right away. Stop by Weekend Kits today and be ready to start knitting on your next Weekend at Home!

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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Kid's Craft Kits - Knotting, Sewing & Weaving!

Crafting is a great way to spend a creative family day at home, especially when the weather outside is keeping everyone indoors. Starting a new craft project is a nice break from electronic toys, computers, and television. Kid's will have fun crafting and creating!

We have new product arrivals in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store. Craft activity kits from ALEX include materials, tools, and easy instructions for kids. Getting started crafting has never been easier!

Kid's Fleece Knot Kit

The Knot-A-Lot Kit is an easy fleece activity kit for kids to knot a scarf, hat, and bag. This fun knotting kit includes colorful fleece pieces, plenty of flowers & fringe, and a lacing tool. Step-by-step instructions for knotting each item are provided.

There's no cutting or sewing required to complete the knot-a-lot projects. The fleece pieces are pre-cut, pre-fringed, and ready for knotting!

The scarf is approx. 5 feet long and the bag is approx. 10 inches square. Recommended for children 6 years and above.

Kid's Sewing Kit

The Felt Sweets Sewing Activity Kit is a creative craft kit for kids to sew felt desserts, including decorated cakes, cookies, and candies. Kit includes felt shapes, pom poms, seed beads, embroidery floss, needles, doilies, and stuffing.

A full-color instruction book shows each step of the sewing assembly process. The felt shapes are pre-cut and punched with holes for easy sewing construction.

This is a great first sewing kit for kids to learn basic sewing and stuffing skills. Recommended for children 7 years and above.

Kid's Jewelry Kit

The Best Friends Bands Kit is a fun bracelet making kit for friends to do together. Kit includes 2 foam weaving looms, 10 colors of floss, seed beads, beading needle, and easy instructions.

There's enough materials to make 10 bracelets with beads. The color coded looms make it easy for to create different bracelet patterns. Recommended for children 8 years and above.

Craft kits are ideal for holiday gift giving. Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section to see our complete selection of creative craft kits for kids.

Fun Website - Kids Craft Weekly


I recently came across Kids Craft Weekly, a fun website full of ideas for crafting with young kids. Just click on the "i play at kids craft weekly" icon on the left and see what it's all about.

Once there, you can sign up for Amber's crafty newsletter full of creative ideas, fun activities, and craft projects for kids.

Learning new skills builds confidence! Kid's enjoy learning how to make things by hand and are proud to share their finished masterpieces. Explore a variety of craft kits for kids and adults at Weekend Kits and be ready for your next Weekend at Home!

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Saturday, June 6, 2009

New Kid's Craft Kits from Alex

You'll find new kits in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store. Kid's are naturally creative. Encourage their creativity with craft kits designed to make learning new skills easy & fun!

We have 3 new craft kits from ALEX, a respected and trusted brand name, known for producing high quality arts and crafts products for children.

The Amazing Knitter Kit is a knitting activity kit for kids. Kit includes knitter's tool, knitting hook, sparkly yarn, embroidery floss, brooch pins, buttons, and easy instructions.

Kid's will learn to make fun fashion accessories, including belts, headbands, flowers, and brooches! Kit includes 150 yards of yarn in 3 modern shades of purple, pink, and green.

This is a convenient craft kit for kid's on-the-go. Kid's will stay busy knitting while traveling by car or plane. The Amazing Knitter is a quick, easy, & fun way to knit!

The Origami & Kirigami Kit is a fold & cut paper art activity kit for kids. Kit includes over 200 sheets of origami paper and stickers, including an assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes.

Origami & Kirigami combines 2 traditional Japanese art forms of folding and cutting paper to create a variety of animal forms and decorative designs.

Learning new skills builds confidence! Alex craft kits include materials, tools, and easy instructions. The Origami & Kirigami Kit is a Dr. Toy's 100 Best Classic Toys award winner.

The Scrap 'n Stuff Bag Kit is a scrapbooking craft kit for kids.

Kit includes scrapbook bag with 12 pockets, assorted colored paper, fabric, ribbons, sticky felt, buttons, white glue, stencil sheet, alphabet stickers, sticky dots, and easy instructions.

Kid's will have fun making collage cards to slip into the pockets. Add photos of favorite memories, drawings, and embellishments to the precut cards to create a one-of-a-kind scrapbook bag. Use it to carry craft projects, photos books, and more!

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section to see our complete selection of creative project kits for kids.

Explore a variety of craft kits for adults and children at Weekend Kits and get the family ready for a creative & fun Weekend at Home!

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Kid's Craft Kits - Learn a Craft Kits for Kids!

Make sure to see our newest selection of kits in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store. Kid's enjoy spending time creatively and kits make it easy to get started crafting!

Counted Cross Stitch Kits for Kids

Learn a Craft Kit for Kids - Playful Penguin

Kits make learning a new craft easy & fun! Learn-a-Craft Kits from Dimensions were designed especially for kids 8 years and above to learn counted cross stitch.

The small size of these kits makes them an easy project for kids to complete. This is an ideal beginner embroidery kit for teaching kids cross stitch.

In addition to learning cross stitch, this kit teaches children how to read charts and determine when to change colors. Kid's will be proud to display their finished needleart project.

Learn a Craft Kit for Kids - Cute Kitty

Kid's will enjoy the bright colors and fun patterns. Choose from 3 counted cross stitch designs, including Perky Puppy, Cute Kitty, and Playful Penguin.

The hoop makes the perfect frame for the completed cross stitch design. Simply center the finished design in the hoop and it's ready to display!

These mini embroidery kits include white Aida fabric, 3" hoop, cotton floss, needle and instructions. The only other supply you'll need to have on hand is a pair of kid's safety scissors.

Decorate-Your-Own Craft Kit

The Wooden Fashion Dolls Kit is a Decorate-Your-Own Craft Kit from Melissa & Doug. Kid's will have fun decorating their own fashion dolls using the materials in this kit.

Kit includes 2 wooden fashion dolls, 2 wooden stands, glitter glue, craft glue, sparkling gems, and colored pencils.

This is a fun party craft kit for kids ages 4 and above to decorate fashion dolls together!

Jewelry Kit for Kids

The Flower Power Mini Wooden Bead Kit from Melissa & Doug includes over 70 beads, 3 long laces, and a wooden storage box. The wooden beads come in a variety of colors, shapes, and patterns.

Kid's will create one-of-a-kind jewelry to wear and share. The pretty wooden storage box is a convenient place to store finished jewelry pieces.

This is a fun party craft kit for kids ages 4 and above to make their own jewelry together!

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section to see all of our creative project kits for kids, including embroidery kits, knitting kits, latch hook kits, scrapbook kits, and more!

Free Printable Children's Crafts

If you're looking for fun weekend & summer crafts ideas for kids, you won't want to miss DLTK's Crafts for Kids website. This is a quality site that is easy to navigate. The best part is that all of the activities on this site are free! You'll find a wide range of printable coloring pages, greeting cards, craft activities, and more.

Learning new skills builds confidence. Explore a fun variety of craft kits at Weekend Kits and get the kid's ready to learn a new craft on their next Weekend at Home!

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