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.

The 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.

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.

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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Get Started Knitting with How to Knit DVD Kit!

We've added a new How to Knit DVD Kit to the store.  It's a complete kit with everything a beginner needs to get started knitting.  You'll find it in the Knitting Kits section of the store!

The How to Knit DVD & Kit combines the popular I Can't Believe I'm Knitting! DVD from Leisure Arts with quality knitting supplies from Lion Brand and Susan Bates.

The DVD provides comprehensive knitting instruction with step-by-step lessons for beginners.  It's easy to set your own pace with the DVD's convenient auto-pause feature.  There's also a topic index, knitting reference library, and troubleshooting guide to help with common knitting challenges.

In addition to the DVD, this kit includes 1 skein of Vanna's Choice medium, worsted weight yarn in purple print.  This is 145 yards of easy care 100% premium acrylic yarn from Lion Brand.  This is a great choice of yarn for beginner knitters!

Each kit also includes 1 pair of Silvalume 10-inch single point knitting needles in Size 8 from Susan Bates.  Size 8 needles are ideal for beginners and work well with medium weight yarn.  You'll also receive a bonus pack of Susan Bates plastic yarn needles.

If you've always wanted to learn to knit, this beginner knitting kit will get you started with expert DVD instruction & quality supplies. Visit the Knitting Kits section for all the details on this kit and to see our complete selection of knitting kits for adults, teens and kids.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of creative Art & Craft project kits for beginners and all skill levels.  Stop by today and be ready to learn how to knit on your next Weekend at Home!

Crewel Embroidery Card Kits - Easy for Beginners!

Wool & Hoop Crewel Embroidery Kits feature contemporary crewel designs by artist Katherine Shaughnessy.  These charming little kits are easy for beginners and fun for experienced stitchers too.  You'll find them in the Crewel Embroidery Kits section of the store!

Hip Squares

Wool & Hoop kits are filled with excellent quality crewel embroidery materials, including 100% linen twill and 100% wool threads.

Crewel embroidery kit includes linen fabric printed with 3x3 inch design, wool thread, needles, one blank greeting card with matching envelope, and instructions.

The fabric is preprinted with the crewel design, so you'll be ready to start stitching right away!

Tulip Tops

The threads are separated and neatly organized by color code on a thread card.  A color & stitch diagram is also provided.

Beginners will appreciate the detailed crewel embroidery instructions, starting with the basics of hooping and threading.

There are also step-by-step instructions & diagrams for the crewel embroidery stitches.

An ideal starter kit for learning crewel embroidery skills!  They're an easy & fun embroidery kit for adults, teens, and kids ages 8 & up.

Chainlink Pink

Other embroidery supplies you'll want to have on hand include a 5 or 6 inch embroidery hoop and small pair of sharp scissors.

Use the card making materials included in the kit to make a creative handmade greeting card using your finished crewelwork.

Modern crewel embroidery designs, quality materials, and detailed instructions.  Wool & Hoop kits have everything you need!

Visit the Crewel Embroidery Kits sections for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of crewel embroidery kits for beginners & all skill levels.

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

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Easy & Fun! Apron Kit with Sewing Pattern & Fabric

Here's an Easy & Fun Apron Kit with sewing pattern & fabric for you to make your own designer hostess apron.  This apron sewing kit combines the Peaceful Paisley Apron pattern with coordinating fabrics from Fabric Palette's Chill collection.

You'll find it in the Sewing Project Kits section of the store!

The Peaceful Paisley Apron Kit includes pattern & fabric to make one women's full-size apron.  This is an easy apron sewing project for adults and older teens to make their own cute apron.  Aprons are fun to make & wear.  They're also a nice handmade gift giving idea!

18" x 42" Fabric Precut

Apron kit includes one 18" x 42" fabric precut, one 5-piece fabric bundle, full size templates, and project booklet with instructions.

The fabrics in the kit are all 100% quality cotton fabrics from Fabric Palette's Chill fabric collection.

The project booklet includes cutting & sewing instructions plus templates for the bodice and collar pieces.

This apron kit also includes the enlarged full-size templates.

5-Piece Fabric Bundle

You'll need these basic sewing supplies on hand to complete your apron project:

Sewing machine, iron & ironing board, sewing pins, hand sewing needle, marking pencil, thread, scissors, seam ripper, tape, and water soluble fabric marker.

Apron patterns typically have minimal pattern pieces, simple construction, and a forgiving fit, making them an ideal sewing project for beginners just getting started.

Apron kits with sewing pattern & fabrics make it easy to sew an apron in no time at all.  Your finished apron will be perfect for baking, crafting, or just for fun!

Visit the Sewing Project Kits section to see our complete selection of sewing projects, including apron kits, baby blanket kits, plush animal sewing kits and more.

Weekend Kits specializes in modern DIY Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Our goal is to help make crafting convenient, easy, and FUN for beginners & all skill levels.  Stop by today and be ready to sew a cute hostess apron on your next Weekend at Home!

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Drawing & Painting Kits for Beginner Artists

Walter Foster Drawing & Painting Kits make it easy for adults and teens to learn basic drawing & painting skills at home.

These complete art kits include the tools, supplies, and instructions you need to get started drawing & painting with confidence.  You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!


The Drawing Horses Kit includes a 32-page project book, drawing pencils, charcoal pencil, blending stump, acetate grid, sandpaper block, round paintbrush, black watercolor paint, rubber eraser, drawing paper and sharpener.

Six drawing pencils of varying hardness provide the artist with a range of tones from light to dark. You'll learn how to use all the tools & materials contained in the kit.

The project book starts with basic drawing skills and then moves on to teaching about horse anatomy, proportion, and techniques for drawing horse features.  After the basics, you'll apply your new skills to step-by-step drawing projects, including instructions & illustrations for drawing a variety of horse breeds and poses.


The Your First Steps in Pencil Drawing Kit is from Walter Foster's new line of introductory art kits for beginner artists looking for an affordable starter option.

Beginner drawing set includes pencils, sharpener, tortillons, kneaded eraser, rubber eraser, paper, and project booklet.

You'll learn basic pencil drawing skills & techniques by following the four step-by-step drawing projects included in the booklet.


The Your First Steps in Acrylic Painting Kit is an ideal art starter kit for anyone wanting to give acrylic painting a try.

Beginner painting kit includes acrylic paints, paintbrushes, art paper, and project booklet.

Learn basic acrylic painting skills and techniques by following the four step-by-step painting projects included in the booklet.

The Your First Steps series also includes a Watercolor Painting Kit. The smaller size of these starter kits makes them an ideal option for anyone wanting to try a new art medium.  They're also a creative gift giving idea for aspiring artists.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of drawing & painting art kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Explore a variety of art project ideas!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of DIY Art & Craft Kits for beginners of all ages.  Our goal is to help make crafting convenient, easy, and fun for all skill levels!  Stop by today and be ready to start drawing & painting on your next Weekend at Home.

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Embroidery Kits with Modern Crewel Designs

You'll find our newest selection of kits in the Crewel Embroidery Kits section of the store.  They're from Dimensions new Handmade Embroidery collection of kits, complete with everything you need to make your own creative needleart.  These kits feature modern Crewel Embroidery Designs, perfect for today's home decor!

The Tree Crewel Embroidery Kit includes preprinted cotton fabric, presorted wool yarn, embroidery needle, and easy instructions.

The crewel design is preprinted on the fabric, saving you the time of having to transfer the design.

The yarn is conveniently presorted and labeled by color number and thread count, making it easy for you to select the right thread.

Preprinted fabric and presorted yarn means you'll be ready to start stitching right away!  Your finished needleart will be 9-1/2" square.

The Owl Crewel Embroidery Kit includes preprinted cotton fabric, presorted wool & acrylic yarns, needle, and instructions.

These new crewel designs are a modern take on a classic embroidery technique.

In crewel embroidery, wool yarn and a variety of stitches are used to create texture and dimension.

One finishing option is to mat & frame your handmade needleart for display in your home.  Another is to applique the finished crewel design to a pillow or other textile.

The Blooms Crewel Embroidery Kit includes includes preprinted cotton fabric, presorted wool & acrylic yarns, needle, and instructions.

Other supplies you'll need for your project include an embroidery hoop to hold your fabric while stitching and scissors for snipping threads.

You'll find hoops, scissors, and more in the Embroidery Supplies section of the store.

Visit the Crewel Embroidery Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of crewel kits, including classic and modern embroidery designs for beginners and experienced stitchers.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of modern DIY Art & Craft Kits across a variety of crafting categories.  Kits are a creative gift giving idea for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions.

Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.  Thanks for visiting the Weekend Kits blog!

Card Making Kits - Easy Valentines Day Crafts!

Making your own greeting cards is a fun craft activity for all ages and skill levels.  If you enjoy paper crafting and want to get started making your own cards, you won't want to miss our new selection of card making kits.  They're easy Valentines Day Crafts for you to create your own love-themed Valentine cards for family and friends. You'll find them in the Card Making Kits section of the store!

The My Funny Valentine Card Kit from TPC Studio includes 8 cards, 2 cardstock cutout sheets, 1 chipboard sticker sheet, 1 rub-on sheet, 1 adhesive jewel sheet, 8 envelopes, and instructions.

All the coordinated card making elements you need to create 8 Valentines Day cards!

Step-by-step instructions and pre-designed card layouts make this an ideal card making kit for beginners.

The Crazy Love Valentine Card Kit includes 8 die cut cards, 8 envelopes, 2 sheets of die cut elements, 1 sheet of adhesive chipboard elements, 1 sheet of color rub-ons, and instructions.

Personalize your completed cards with a special sentiment or photo. Add in a bonus item, such as a gift card or movie tickets.

You'll enjoy making & giving your own handmade cards!

The I Love You Valentine Card Kit from K&Company includes 4 cards, 4 envelopes, 8 die-cuts, 4 die-cut stickers, and instructions.

It's super easy to create these classic handmade Valentines.  An ideal Valentines Day craft activity for the family to do together!

You'll need an adhesive to assemble your cards.  The ZIG 2-Way Glue Pen from EK Success is an excellent glue for card making and other paper crafting projects.

Visit the Card Making Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of card making kits for all occasions.

Weekend Kits specializes in modern DIY Art & Craft Kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready to create something new, like handmade Valentines, on your next Weekend at Home!

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