Sunday, November 2, 2008

Baby Scrapbook Kits - Make a Keepsake Album!

Baby Scrapbook Album Kits

We have 2 new Scrapbook Album Kits from Making Memories to share with you today. You'll find these new product arrivals in the Scrapbook Kits section of the store.

It's easy to create a beautiful keepsake album with these Complete Scrapbook Album Kits! They include all the coordinated materials you need to make an album from start to finish. Scrapbook kits are ideal for beginners to make their first album. They're also convenient for advanced scrapbookers to make a quick & easy scrapbook album.

These baby scrapbook kits feature an 8" x 8" album with framed window and a generous assortment of coordinated papers, stickers, and embellishments from the popular Animal Crackers line.

Ella Baby Scrapbook Album Kit

The Ella kit includes 8 designer papers, 8 dimensional stickers, 42 pebble stickers, 54 word-fetti stickers, 7 journal stickers, and 2 trims.

All of the pieces in this kit are coordinated and ready for you to create your own unique page layouts of baby's special photos.

Click on the image to get an up close view of this album kit!

Jack Baby Scrapbook Album Kit

The Jack kit includes the same assortment of scrapbooking materials as the Ella kit.

If you're new to scrapbooking, you'll need to have a few supplies on hand to complete your album.

First, a pair of precision craft scissors to trim your photos to just the right sizes and shapes for your page layouts.

Then, an acid-free scrapbooking adhesive to adhere your photos and embellishments to the pages. And don't forget journaling pens to personalize your pages with names, dates, and verses.

You'll find all of the supplies you need to complete your album in the Paper Craft Supplies section of the store.

Christmas Card Kit

You won't want to miss the Holiday & Christmas Card Kit from Creating Keepsakes.

This is a complete scrapbooking card kit with step-by-step instructions, creative layout ideas, and all the materials you need to create 16 holiday greeting cards.

You'll have fun making your own Christmas cards for family & friends this holiday season!

If you're a beginner scrapbooker, the Creating Keepsakes website offers a community for scrapbookers to connect with one another. Visit the Scrapbook Gallery section for page layout ideas & inspiration for future scrapbooking projects.

Visit the Scrapbook Kits section to see our complete selection of scrapbook album kits and be ready to create a keepsake album on your next Weekend at Home.

Kits make it easy to learn a new skill. If you're looking for new craft project ideas, you'll find a variety of kit categories to explore at Weekend Kits.

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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Felt Christmas Crafts & Mini Holiday Quilt Kits!

You'll find a variety of Christmas craft kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section of the store and we have some new product arrivals you won't want to miss!

Felt Christmas Stocking Kits

There's still plenty of time to make a felt Christmas stocking for a loved one this holiday season! Choose your favorite stocking kit design from a variety of holiday themes.

Black Bear Bonfire Felt Christmas Stocking Kit

This is a fun stocking design featuring two friendly black bears roasting marshmallows over a bonfire in the snow!

Creative details add the finishing touches to this outdoorsy scene, including decorated Christmas trees, a snow-covered cabin, and holly sprigs with berries.

Bucilla felt Christmas stocking kits include stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins, beads, needles, and easy to follow instructions.

Holly Hobbie - Bucilla Felt Christmas Stocking Kit

This modern felt applique stocking features classic country Christmas colors, plaid bows, pretty poinsettias, and Holly Hobbie dressed for the holidays.

Felt applique craft kits make it easy to create a lasting keepsake for the holidays. Your completed stocking will become a family favorite to be enjoyed every season!

And, don't miss the Victorian House Felt Christmas Stocking Kit with Lights. A string of 20 clear lights is included for extra holiday sparkle!

Mini Holiday Quilt Kits

Decorate your home for the holidays with mini Christmas quilt kits! You can make these mini magnet quilts in just 2 hours!

Mini Holiday Quilt Kit - Christmas Quilts - Santa Claus

Mini quilt kits from Quilt in a Day are a quick & easy quilting project for the holidays. Make them up as ready-to-give gifts for family and friends.

These complete quilt kits include pre-cut fabric strips, a fussy cut picture, backing, binding, batting, and detailed instructions.

Each kit also includes a magnet for easy display on any metal surface. Decorate your kitchen refrigerator with mini quilts! The finished size will be approx. 7" square.

Mini Holiday Quilt Kit - Christmas Quilts - Snowman

Mini quilts are an ideal quilt kit for beginners to learn to quilt & sew. These little quilt kits are perfect for teaching children or adults how to sew.

They're also perfect for family craft time. Everyone can choose their favorite design to create. There are more designs to choose from in the store - make sure to see them all!

Holiday crafts are fun to make and give! You'll find a variety of Easy Christmas Craft Kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section of the store.

Visit Weekend Kits to see our full selection of creative project kits and be ready to create something new for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Latch Hook Rug Kits are Creative, Easy & Fun!

We've added 4 colorful kits to our new Latch Hook Kits section. Latch hooking is a fun craft for everyone and kits make it easy for beginners to get started!

Caron Latch Hook Rug Kits

You'll enjoy our new latch hook kits from Caron International, a trusted brand known for quality yarn and latch hooking products. Latch hook rugs can be transformed into fluffy throw pillows and colorful wallhangings to decorate your home!

Cat Nap Latch Hook Kit

The Cat Nap rug hooking kit features a sweet tabby cat napping in a basket of yarn.

This WonderArt latch hook kit includes color coded canvas, pre-cut rug yarn, easy to follow chart, and complete illustrated instructions. The finished size of this rug is 24" round.

Caron latch hook kits are easy to complete and ideal for beginners wanting to learn how to latch hook. Basic latch hooking instructions are provided in every kit.

Teddy Bear Latch Hook Kit

This Natura latch hook rug kit from Caron is a quick and easy latch hook project. The finished size of this rug is 12" x 12". You can make a soft & fluffy pillow with your completed rug.

This teddy bear pillow would be a wonderful addition to any baby's nursery or young child's room!



Christmas Latch Hook Kits

Make a latch hook rug especially for the holiday season! The Jingle Bear Latch Hook Kit is a quick & easy WonderArt rug hooking kit.

Decorating for the holiday is fun with these colorful latch kits. Latch hooking is a relaxing craft you can do at night while watching your favorite television show. Make up some hot tea or chocolate and start latch hooking!


Snow Friends Latch Hook Rug Kit

This is a modern latch hooking project for you to create a colorful wallhanging for the holidays. These adorable Snow Friends are sure to bring a smile to everyone!

Latch hook rug kits are available in a variety of styles and sizes. We'll be adding new kits to our Latch Hook Kits section, so be sure to check back often to see what's new.

Visit Weekend Kits and get ready to start latch hooking on your next Weekend at Home!

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

New Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kits!

There's a new Latch Hook Kits category at Weekend Kits! Latch hooking is an easy craft to learn and latch hook rug kits make it so easy to get started.

You'll find a fun variety of latch kits, including kits to make these adorable stuffed animal toys. These latch hook "Huggables" are perfect for gift giving this holiday season!

Huggables Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kits

Make a soft & fluffy stuffed animal with one of these do-it-yourself latch hook kits from MCG Textiles. It's easy to see why they're called Huggables!

Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kit

You can make this cuddly teddy bear! This latch hook kit includes 3.75-mesh canvas, 100% acrylic pre-cut rug yarn, ribbon, eyes, chart and complete assembly instructions.

You'll need a latch hook tool to complete these rug hooking projects. Latch hooks are available in the store and can be easily added to any latch hook kit order.

The finished size of your bear will be approx. 14" in length. This soft bear would be a wonderful gift to give any young child this holiday season!

Pretty Kitty Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kit

You'll have fun making this soft playful kitty! The finished size of your kitty will be approx. 12" long.

It's OK if you've never tried latch hooking before because these kits include easy to follow how-to instructions.

You'll learn how to use your latch hook and how to read the color charts.

Penguin Stuffed Animal Latch Hook Kit

This sweet Huggables Penguin is wearing a red felt scarf and ready to play in the snow!

You'll need to have stuffing material on hand when you start the assembly portion of this project.

Latch hooking is a fun craft activity for everyone! It's a creative way to spend a cold winter afternoon. Make some hot chocolate and have a latch hooking party!

You'll find a wide variety of creative craft kits to explore at Weekend Kits. Make sure to visit the new Latch Hook Kits section to see all of our latch hook rug kits and get ready to start latch hooking on your next Weekend at Home!

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Kid's Fleece Craft Kits - Knot A Quilt & Scarf!

We've added to the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store with 3 new craft activity kits for kids!

The Knot-A-Quilt Kit from Alex is a super easy craft for kids to make a soft fleece quilt. This quilting activity kit includes 48 squares of fringed fleece fabric in 6 bright colors. Kid's will knot the precut fringed squares together into a colorful quilt pattern.

There's no sewing or stuffing required for kids to make this soft and fluffy patchwork blanket. Once they learn how to knot the squares together, they will be able to complete this quilt project all by themselves! Their finished quilt will be approx. 36" x 48".

The Knot-A-Scarf Kit is a fun fleece activity for kids to make a soft and colorful scarf. This easy craft kit includes 4 fleece scarf bands, lots of fleece flowers and fringe, plastic needle, and easy instructions.

Kid's will knot and lace together the precut fleece fabric pieces. There's no knitting or sewing required!

These fleece knotting projects are recommended for children 6 years and above. The Alex website provides an excellent instructional video showing the knotting technique being demonstrated and there are plenty of helpful tips provided throughout. You can view the video by going to the Product Instructions page, finding Knot A Quilt in the list of product names, and clicking on the "Watch Video" icon.

The My First Dress-Up Doll Kit from Creativity for Kids is a fun craft kit for small children, 3 years and above, to make their own soft doll. This kit includes a 13" plush doll, felt dress with matching bloomers, pink slippers, peel & stick felt shapes, "Designed by" clothing tag, and 14 yards each of black, auburn, and blonde yarn.

Little kids will enjoy decorating their doll's dress with the colorful felt shapes. Then, they will choose their doll's hair color from the 3 yarn colors provided. You simply tie the hair in place with ribbons - no sewing and no mess!

Make sure to visit the Kid's Craft Kits section to see our complete selection of craft kits for kids. After finding kits for the kids, explore all of the other creative kit categories at Weekend Kits and be ready for family craft time on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Beginner Jewelry Making Kits!

We have new kits in the Jewelry Kits section of the store.

It's a great time of year to get started in making your own jewelry. You can use your new skills to create unique jewelry pieces to coordinate with your favorite holiday outfits.

You'll also be prepared to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces to give as creative handmade gifts for family and friends. You'll have fun finding beads in all of their favorite colors!

Complete Jewelry Making Kit

Beaded Jewelry Kit - 101 Tips & Techniques

The 101 Tips & Techniques Beaded Jewelry Kit from Walter Foster is a complete jewelry kit for beginners to intermediate level bead crafters.

This kit includes everything you need to learn and apply the 101 jewelry making tips and techniques provided in the 48-page instruction book.

This beaded jewelry kit comes with a nice assortment of over 600 beads, including glass nugget beads, round faceted beads, faceted oval beads, glass bicone beads, glass tube beads, and glass seed beads.

You also receive 3 jewelry making tools, including wire cutters, chain-nose pliers, and crimping pliers. Also included - flexible stringing wire, beading thread, lobster-claw clasps, fishhook earwires, head pins, eye pins, jump rings, crimp beads, and a bead tray/organizer.



In addition to learning 101 tip & techniques, the book includes a step-by-step demonstration, showing you how to make a 3-piece jewelry set. You can follow the demonstration provided or you can create your own unique jewelry designs using the new skills you have learned.

If you've been reluctant to get started in jewelry making because you weren't sure where to start, then this is the kit for you! This jewelry kit makes it easy by bringing all of the necessary tools, supplies, and instruction together for you.

Beaded Bracelet Making Kits

Beaded Bracelet Kit - Blue & Lime

The Blue & Lime Beaded Bracelet Kit is a Beyond Beautiful Jewelry Kit from Cousin.

This is an easy bracelet making kit, including all of the glass beads, metal beads, and clear elastic cord you need to make 5 bracelets!

The beads are organized in a tray that is also a bracelet design board. This is an easy jewelry craft kit for anyone to create one-of-a-kind glass bead bracelets at home.

Beaded Bracelet Kit - Pink & White

The affordable price of these bead kits makes them an ideal jewelry kit for parties or a girlfriend get together. Make sure to see the Beaded Bracelet Kit - Turquoise bead assortment too!

Jewelry Making Resource

If you're new to making jewelry, make sure to visit About.com's Jewelry Making Beginners Corner. You'll find a nice selection of articles and projects especially for beginners. Jewelry making categories include: bead basics for beginners, getting started, bracelets for beginners, easy holiday jewelry, and more!

Jewelry kits make it easy to get started making your own jewelry at home. Visit the Jewelry Kits section of the store to see all of our beginner jewelry making kits.

Explore a variety of creative project kits at Weekend Kits and get ready to learn a new skill on your next Weekend at Home!

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Mini Holiday Quilt Kits & Felt Christmas Stocking Kits

We have a new selection of creative project kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section of the store!

Fall Harvest Mini Quilt Kits

Get ready for the fall season with easy mini quilt kits you can make in just 2 hours! You'll enjoy the warm autumn colors of the coordinating Fall Harvest Mini Quilt Kits.

They're complete quilt kits from Quilt in a Day, a trusted name in quilting. These kits are a great weekend craft project for families to spend creative time together!

They include pre-cut fabric strips, a fussy cut picture, backing, batting, binding, magnet, and detailed instructions. Your finished mini quilts will be approx. 7 inches square.

Christmas Traditions Mini Quilt Kits

Make your holidays brighter with mini quilts designed for the season! The Christmas Traditions Mini Quilt Kits highlight 3 traditional holiday designs - a wreath, stocking, and present. Mini quilt kits are ideal for beginners to learn to sew a quick & easy holiday craft project.


Detailed instruction guide you through the quilt making process.

The small size of this quilt project makes it easy to handle and quick to complete!

Use the magnet provided in the kit to instantly display your mini quilts on any metal surface.


Mini holiday quilts are a creative handmade gift to bring family and friends for Thanksgiving & Christmas!

Bucilla Felt Christmas Stocking Kits

We've added new felt applique stocking kits from Bucilla. The Santa Says Hello Felt Christmas Stocking Kit is a festive holiday design by Mary Engelbreit.

This beautifully embellished stocking features a traditional Santa dressed for the occasion and waving "Hello".

The Snowman & Friends Felt Christmas Stocking Kit is a sweet holiday design, featuring a cheerful snowman surrounded by his woodland animal friends. Your completed stocking will become a treasured keepsake for a little boy or girl.

Felt stocking kits include everything you need, including stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins, beads, needles, and instructions. Your finished stocking will be approx. 18 inches diagonal.

Punch Needle Christmas Ornaments Kit

If you enjoy punch needle embroidery, make sure to see our new Punch Needle Christmas Ornaments Kit from Dimensions.

The 4 colorful designs included in this kit will be a warm and bright addition to your Christmas tree this year!

This punch needle kit includes foundation fabric with pre-printed designs, embroidery floss, felt, wire, and easy instructions. If you haven't done punch needle before, kits make it easy for beginners to learn this creative needle art craft.

See our complete collection of stocking kits, ornaments kits, and tree skirt kits in the Seasonal & Holiday Kits section.

Visit Weekend Kits to explore a variety of creative project kits for your next Weekend at Home.

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