Card Making Kits! Create Your Own Greeting Cards

We have a new selection of DIY Card Making Kits you won't want to miss!  It's easy to create your own handmade greeting cards with the beautifully coordinated papers, envelopes, and embellishments included in these creative paper craft kits.

You'll find them in the Card Making Kits section of the store!

The Heartfelt Card Making Kit from TPC Studio contains all the paper craft materials you need to make 8 unique greeting cards.

Kit includes 8 folded cardstock cards, 8 envelopes, 8 envelope liners, 2 cardstock punch-out sheets, 1 chipboard sticker sheet, 1 rub-on sheet with jewels, and easy card making instructions.

Create your own card designs or follow the pre-designed card layouts provided with the kit.  The variety of sentiments makes it easy to create everyday greeting cards for family & friends!

The Jezebel Gypsy Card Making Kit is also from TPC studio's new line of easy-to-construct card craft kits.  It includes all the necessary pieces to make 8 designer greeting cards for everyday occasions.

You'll need to have a paper craft adhesive on hand when making your cards.  Typical scrapbooking adhesives work very well for card making applications. Glue dots, glue sticks, double-sided tape, and tape runners are all good options.

Card making is a creative paper craft activity for families to do together.  An ideal rainy day craft project.  You'll have fun as you spend time crafting & creating together!

Learn how to create your own paper-craft cards with the Flowers Card Making Kit from Klutz.

This kit includes a 27-page book with step-by-step card making instructions for beginners, 8 cards & envelopes, paper cut-outs, mounting squares, dimensional foam tape, glitter, glue, and wire.

You'll have everything you need to create 8 unique cards with pretty flower embellishments.  Klutz kits are always so nicely packaged with everything neatly enclosed.  A crafty gift giving idea for preteens & teens!

The time that you spend creating a custom handmade card for someone makes it that much more meaningful to give and to receive.  Card making kits make it easy by bringing together all of the elements you need to create your own beautiful cards.

Visit the Card Making Kits section to see our complete selection of card making kits for beginners and experienced crafters.  We're going to be adding more kits to this section soon, so be sure to check back again for new product arrivals.

Handmade crafts are perfect for holiday gift giving.  Explore a variety of Creative Craft Kits at Weekend Kits and be ready to create something handmade on your next Weekend at Home!

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Beginner Art Kits - A Creative Gift Giving Idea!

Art kits are a creative gift giving idea for birthday and holidays. Complete kits include materials and instructions for beginners to learn how to paint & draw using a variety of mediums. See our complete selection of Beginner Art Kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

The following are a few of our newest art kit additions.

Faber Castell's line of Creative Studio art kits are perfect for beginners. Watercolor Canvas Art kits include quality art materials and detailed instructions for creating beautiful watercolor paintings.

The Birds Watercolor Canvas Art Kit includes 5 Art GRIP watercolor pencils, 4 pre-printed canvas boards, 4 foam mounting boards, practice canvas grids, pencil sharpener, watercolor paintbrush, ribbon & adhesive hangers, watercolor gesso, black PITT artist pen, and complete instructions.

The process of creating watercolor canvas art is a lot of fun! The instruction book teaches the basic techniques you need to know to create your watercolor paintings. Simple step-by-step directions guide you through the drawing & painting process. This kit also includes mounting materials and ideas for displaying your finished works of art.

The How to Draw My Manga World Kit is a complete beginner drawing kit from Walter Foster. Manga art is so popular right now and this is the perfect kit for aspiring manga artists 13 yrs old & above.  A great art gift giving idea for teens!

Kit includes detailed instructions, colored markers, black permanent marker, drawing pencil, temporary tattoos, burnisher, bookmark, rubber eraser, screentone eraser, sharpener, and screentones.

The 32-page project book teaches the basics of drawing manga art characters and scenes.  Step-by-step lessons allow the beginner artist to apply their new drawing skills to creating their own style of manga art.

The Pastel Pencil Art Set contains quality pastel art supplies from Royal Brush.  This is an affordable pastel art starter set for beginners!

Kit includes 8 pastel pencils, 8 soft pastel sticks, a blending stump, kneaded eraser, sharpener, and sanding block.

All of the art supplies are packaged in a reusable art storage tin. Nicely package for gift giving.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of art kits for beginners.  You'll find a nice selection of kits for learning how to paint & draw using a variety of art mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, and pastels.

Explore a unique collection of Art & Craft Kits at Weekend Kits and be ready for a creative Weekend at Home!

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Bucilla Felt Christmas Stocking Kits - New Selection!

We have a new selection of Felt Christmas Stocking Kits for the 2010 holiday season. They're quality Felt Applique Kits from Bucilla, a well known & trusted brand name in the crafting industry. You'll find them in the Christmas Craft Kits section of the store!

The Princess Felt Stocking Kit is a lovely Christmas stocking design, perfect for girls of all ages!

The Princess is dressed in a beautiful Christmas gown and appears to be leaving the Castle to attend a starlight Christmas ball or other special holiday occasion.

This Bucilla felt applique stocking kit include stamped felts, cotton floss, metallic thread, sequins & beads, needles, and instructions.

Handmade felt Christmas stockings become treasured keepsakes. My daughters love their felt stockings and look forward to bringing them out every holiday season.

The Cruising Santa Felt Stocking Kit is a cool Christmas stocking design, perfect for boys of all ages!

This Bucilla felt stocking kit includes all of the materials and instructions you need to make this creative Christmas stocking for a loved one to enjoy every holiday season.

You'll want to have a pair of precision craft scissors on hand for cutting out the felt pieces in your kit.  Some of the felt pieces are small and have intricate shapes.

The Woodland Snowman Felt Stocking Kit is a new 2010 Christmas stocking design from Bucilla.

Kit includes stamped felts, cotton floss, sequins & beads, needles, instructions, and directions for personalization.

Your finished felt stocking will be approximately 18-inches long.

Fall is the perfect time of year to get started on your felt Christmas craft projects. The kids & grandkids are back in school, the weather is cooling down, and there's still some quiet time left before the holiday rush is upon us.

Some of the stocking kits will take longer to make than others.  It really depends on the complexity of the individual design.  If you're short on time, look for stockings that have fewer pieces to applique and less detailed embroidery work.

If you do have the time to spend on one of the more detailed kits, you won't be sorry. The results are truly amazing! And, because Bucilla stocking kits use quality materials, your handmade felt stocking will stand the test of time.

Visit the Christmas Craft Kits section of the store to see our complete selection of felt applique craft kits, including stocking kits, ornament kits, tree skirt kits, and more.

Weekend Kits offers a wide variety of Creative Craft Kits for the Christmas season and all year.  Stop by today and be ready to start crafting for the holidays on your next Weekend at Home!

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Flattering & Fun! New Apron Sewing Patterns

You won't want to miss our newest selection of apron sewing patterns! They're flattering & fun apron designs from Indygo Junction. You'll find them in the Apron Patterns section of the store.

Indygo Junction Apron Patterns

The Ruffled Chef Apron Pattern is a fashionable apron design with feminine ruffled accents. This apron is made using four coordinating fabrics.

The full apron has a ruffled halter style bodice that ties at the neck and a pretty ruffled hem.  The half apron features pocket ruffles and a flounce around the hemline.

This flattering apron design has the look of a stylish sundress or classic A-line skirt.  So pretty, you could wear this apron as a pretty fashion layer for a day on the town!

The All Day Apron Pattern is a new apron sewing pattern by Amy Barickman.  Just as the name suggests, you'll want to wear this comfortable apron all day. Wear to keep your clothes clean while cooking, cleaning, and crafting.

The figure flattering design features a flirty ruffled hem, bias trimmed neckline, and patch pocket.  Apron pulls over the head and ties in the back with a bow.

This apron sewing pattern uses two coordinating fabrics.  Choose 1-1/4 yards of 44" wide fabric for the main body of the apron and 1 yard of 44" wide fabric for contrasting trim, ties, and ruffle.

The Rick Rack Apron Pattern is a fun apron sewing pattern that includes options for making the full and half apron versions.  If you love retro & rickrack, then this is the apron for you!

This is the perfect apron for those retro reproduction fabrics you see in all the fabric stores.  Colorful rickrack accents the seams.  A great apron for layering over a favorite pair of jeans and t-shirt!

Apron sewing pattern calls for 1 yard of 45" wide cotton fabric and 4-6 yards of medium or jumbo rick rack.  Two sizes are included.

Making an apron is an ideal weekend sewing project.  Most apron sewing patterns use minimal pattern pieces, are easy to sew, and fit a range of sizes.  Handmade aprons are a fun handmade gift to give friends & family.  Select themed fabrics for the holidays or fun fabrics to match a friend's personality!

Visit the Apron Patterns section for details on the new Indygo Junction sewing patterns and to see our complete selection of apron patterns.  You'll find apron patterns from a variety of apron designers, including The Apron Lady, Sew Liberated, Paisley Pincushion, Taylor Made, and more!

Designer Hostess Aprons

Blue Chocolate Flirty Apron

No time to sew?  You'll find a nice selection of ready-to-wear aprons in the Gifts for Crafters section.

Woman's aprons from Flirty Aprons are available in three color choices - Sassy Black, Blue Chocolate, and Pink Chocolate.

You'll also find Little Girl's designer aprons from Jessie Steele.  Choose from three retro apron styles, including the Cupcakes Apron, Retro Cherries Apron, and 50's Kitchen Apron.

Stop by Weekend Kits today to explore our growing selection of Craft Kits & Supplies across a variety of Arts & Crafts categories, including sewing, quilting, embroidery, knitting, and much more!

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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!

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Learn to Quilt with Mini Quilt Kits - Easy & Fun!

Mini quilt kits are a great choice for beginners!  You'll still learn all the basic steps involved in quilting, but the smaller size makes them much easier for new quilters to handle.  We recently added a new selection of colorful & fun Mini-Magnet Quilt Kits from Quilt in a Day. You'll find them all in the Mini Quilt Kits section of the store!

Mini Wall Hanging Quilts

Tea Party Mini Quilt Kit

Mini-Magnet Quilt Kits include all the materials you need to complete a mini wall hanging quilt.

Kit includes pre-cut fabric strips, center picture fabric, batting, backing, binding, magnet, and detailed instructions.

A small magnet is placed in the cornerstone of the mini quilt for easy display on any metal surface - perfect for decorating the fridge!

These little quilts are quick, easy, and fun to make.  You won't be able to stop at just one.

Cup of Coffee Mini Quilt Kit

Beginners will appreciate the step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams that take you through the process of completing the mini quilt project.

Steps include piecing the quilt top together, assembling the quilt layers, and binding the outer edges.  Great for teaching children, teens, and adults how to quilt & sew!

Each mini quilt includes a picture in the center of the quilt.  This picture is provided on fusible web, making it easy to iron in place prior to stitching.

Kittens in Mittens Mini Quilt Kit

You'll find a nice selection of holiday-themed mini quilt kits, including Christmas quilt kits and Thanksgiving quilt kits.  Perfect for handmade holiday gift giving!

A few basic quilting supplies you'll need to have on hand include a sewing machine, rotary cutter & mat, quilting pins, and thread.

Mini quilt kits are a convenient choice for busy crafters.  Pre-cut fabric strips in coordinating colors save a lot of time and you don't have to buy more fabric than you need.

Visit the Quilt Kits section for details on our new mini quilt kits and to see our complete selection of quilt kits, including baby quilt kits, lap quilt kits, and wall hanging quilt kits.

Weekend Kits offers a wide range of Creative Craft Kits for all ages to enjoy.  Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home!

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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!

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