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Summertime always reminds us of long, carefree days of sleepaway-camp-style crafts where the vibes were ultra-creative, experimental, and full of delight. Not that those days ever went away, of course, but thanks to the plethora of DIY kits available on Etsy, getting your dexterous fingers in motion has never been easier, no matter your age. Plus, nothing feels as satisfying as utilizing (or gifting) an item you’ve made by hand.
Given that the daylight hours are currently extended, it’s an ideal season to flex your inner Martha Stewart. Whether you’re into foolproof projects like shibori tie-dye or friendship bracelets; or improving upon your embroidery or hand-poking tat skills, the options on Etsy’s crafty marketplace are seemingly limitless. Of course, we’ve already skimmed the site for you — click on through for some of our fave DIY kits of the moment, so you can go ahead and lose yourself in one of these homespun activities.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.If playing with Fimo clay was your thing back in the day, this bestselling DIY earrings kit using similar polymer clay will likely speak to your ear lobes. You’ll receive clay, how-to guides, cutters, and other materials enough for at least five complete pairs. “I’m blown away by how perfect this little kit is. It came with everything I needed and instructions. If I could give this a higher rating I would!” wrote one emphatic reviewer.
SunSprinklesShop Beginners DIY Clay Earrings Kit/ Sun Sprinkles NEUTRAL version/ DIY Jewelry Kit/ Make Your Own Polymer Clay Earrings/Gift Box Crafting Kit, $, available at EtsyThis bestselling kit allows you to stick-and-poke with ease, even if you’ve never tatted before. A friend turned me onto this kit during lockdown — she used it to poke herself a cute martini glass on her thigh. Rest assured, this kit comes with everything you need for clean, sanitary fun including sterile needles, towelettes, ointments, bandages, and more.
ManifestoWorks the Handpoke Tattoo Kit - for one stick and poke tattoo session, $, available at EtsyCombine pearls and candy-colored beads together for a piece of jewelry that feels both playful and elevated. As one customer says in her review, “I got lots of compliments from my colleagues at work - so I am very pleased. Even on a most simple t-shirt - the necklace just upgrades the look immediately.”
snapsjewelry DIY rainbow color kids jewelry kit, chocker, necklace or bracele with seed beads, heishi beads and evel-eye beads, perfect gift, bestseller, $, available at EtsyThe thing about real flowers is that they die. Not so with a bouquet made from Italian crépe paper. This flower-making kit is an “Etsy’s pick” for a reason — what results are six stunning flora that leave any room feeling a bit more vibrant. As one reviewer wrote, “Beautiful paper flower and such a lovely one to make - it looks gorgeous!”
BerginandBath Paper Flower Kit - Cosmos - Hand make your own crepe paper flowers with this kit, $, available at EtsyIf you’re ready to make indigo the color of your energy, look no further than this tie-dye kit. The kit supplies a gallon’s worth of indigo dye, shibori essentials, and a tea towel for you to experiment with. Just bring your own natural fibers — fabrics like cotton, linen, and silk for the indigo to hold. “Very fun kit. Made dyeing so easy. It also makes a lot of dye - I think I dyed an entire sheet set, 6 shirts, 2 socks and some other random stuff,” wrote one reviewer.
HouseSparrowNesting Indigo Kit for Shibori Tie Dyeing | Indigo Dye Kit for Beginners, Natural Dye DIY Kit, Plant Dye Kit, Blue Dye Kit, Craft Kits, $, available at EtsyIf you’re looking to make jewelry that is slightly more luxe, this kit comes with an assortment of semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, surprise charms, and enough materials to complete five pieces.
HouseMargo Luxury DIY Jewelry Making Kit Gold Charms for Chokers, Bracelets, Charm Necklaces, Beaded Necklaces. Great for Adults or Teens Gift Idea, $, available at EtsyEmbroidery takes time and patience, but if you’re a newbie, this beginner’s kit is a perfect introduction. This particular Etsy seller has also sold over 1,000 of these kits, so you can be assured they know a thing or two about this craft. Plus, who doesn’t love plant life represented in stitch form?
BabethLifeBoutique Plant Embroidery Kit Beginner,Hand Embroidery Hoop Art ,Cacti Embroidered Kit for Party Gift,DIY Craft Kit for Adults Kids,Needlework Kit, $, available at EtsyAdd an adorable touch to your bathroom. This kit comes with two animal figurines that can be used for making two soap bars. One enthusiastic reviewer even attempted to take things to the next level: “Additional tip: Get yourself some essential oils and play around with different scents.”
KUinternational Craft Soap Kit, Soap, Soap kit, Handmade Soap, Toy Soap, Hand Craft Soap, Craft Kits, DIY Soap, DIY Soap Kit, Beginner DIY Kit, Gift Soap, $, available at EtsyIf you’ve got any broken ceramic pieces — or feel like breaking one just to put back together — we recommend you do so with this kintsugi repair kit, which allows you to breathe new, and beautifully imperfect life back into much-loved pieces.
KintsugiLoo Kintsugi repair Kit, $, available at EtsyQuilted anything remains ever so beautiful and classic Americana. This beginner’s kit for sewing a quilted bag is no exception. “This was great fun to make! The kit was perfect for a newbie sewer. Good instructions and lovely fabric. Such a nice feeling of accomplishment!” wrote one happy reviewer. You choose your fabric colors, which are all cotton and cut to size, and what you’ll end up with is a tote sized at 14” x 14” with 19” drop handles when complete.
StateOfMuse Beginner's Sewing Kit, Easy Sewing Project, QUILTED TOTE BAG Kit, Learn to Sew, Easy Things To Make, Fabric Kit, Sewing, Quilting, New Sewer, $, available at EtsyThis is no ordinary tie-dye kit — this one uses ice to create “otherworldly patterns and stunning, often unexpected color combinations,” as stated in the kit’s description. It seems like this type of dyeing is also far easier than the traditional process: “Normally with certain dyes you have to flip the shirts and do the other side of it, but the dye penetrated right through!” wrote one reviewer.
annajoyce NEW Ice Dye Kit, Tie Dye and Shibori, Fiber Reactive Dye, DIY Kit, Anna Joyce, Portland, OR, $, available at EtsyHere’s another bestselling kit on Etsy. This candle-making kit comes with lots of moving parts but it’s all neatly organized and shipped in “the cutest box,” as one reviewer noted. Every kit comes with six swirly tins that will eventually hold scented beeswax, perfect for calm home vibes or for gifting.
EarthdecorCrafts DIY Candle Making Kit Beeswax, Candle Making supplies, craft for adults, $, available at EtsyOnce you’ve mastered embroidery on a piece of fabric, level up your skills to a dad hat. This kit comes with a baseball-style cap of your choosing (though we love the classic denim), along with an embroidery hoop, pattern sticker, guide, needle, and all the colored floss you need to complete the spring flowers project.
RiverBirchThreads DIY Embroidered Hat Kit: Spring Flowers, $, available at Etsy
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