20 Best DIY Craft Kits for Adults to Show off Your Creativity

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When it comes to craft projects, glue sticks, scissors and construction paper might immediately come to mind. While there are plenty of fun, simple crafts for kids that involve those materials, there are also tons of enjoyable, more unexpected DIYs for adults that cover a range of interests. Whether you're looking for a new hobby, want to exercise your creativity or find the perfect gift for a crafter in your life, we've rounded up some of our favorite craft kits for adults.

Craft kits are the perfect way to try a hobby before deciding to buy a bunch of materials. Each kit comes with everything to complete the craft and produce a beautiful final product without hunting for all the different tools and instructions you may need. Go for crochet or pottery or test your cooking skills with DIY dumpling kits. The list goes on and on.

What's more, one of the best parts about craft kits is that they're affordable. With all kits on this list under $100 and the cheapest being just $7, there's a craft for every budget. All you have to do is open the box!

All readers understand how it feels to enter a new world. With this storybook DIY kit, you can create your own portal to another world between the books on your shelf. Simply assemble the puzzle pieces and turn on the mini LEDs for a beautifully lit bookshelf.

"The kit comes with everything you need and is super easy to follow, making it a fun project to dive into together. Not only will you create something special, but you'll also make lasting memories. If you're looking for a fun, hands-on activity that's both creative and rewarding, this is it," says one 5-star review.

Finding the perfect piece of art can be exhausting and expensive. So why not make your own? Amazon's pressed flower frame kit comes with dried flowers and double glass frames for a comprehensive pressed flower guide. And if you have your own flowers to preserve, go for it!

"I really liked this sweet little kit," says one Amazon customer. "I used the flowers that came with it and cut up the stickers into smaller pieces to help the flowers stick."

Test your origami skills with this all-inclusive kit. With 13 custom paper designs and a 64-page booklet with instructions, this kit is perfect for experimenting. "It’s a great learning tool," says one 5-star review. "The amount of paper and the diversity is incredible. It also gives you craft ideas on how to use some of the patterns."

If crafts aren't necessarily your thing but you still enjoy the process of making something from scratch, why not go for some tasty rainbow bagels? For just $35, you can create picture-perfect bagels that are as pretty as they are delicious. According to Williams Sonoma, the kit includes "baking mix, yeast, and liquid gel food coloring to create any (and all!) colors of the rainbow."

If you've never tried pottery before, give it a go with Sculpd's all-in-one kit. It even comes with all the materials you need to paint the sculpture once it's done. "I am so impressed! The clay and finished products feel nothing like typical air clay," says one 5-star review. "This clay is heavy and so is the finished product."

Let's face it: Legos are not just for kids. What better way to get in on the fun than with a family message board? Write a message to your family or guests and then switch it up and build something new whenever you're bored. You can even create fun emojis to include! The kit comes with instruction posters that explain how to create certain letters — all you have to do is put them together.

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Paint-by-number kits have become super popular among adults looking to get a bit more creative in their downtime without doing too much work at once. Because all of the materials are included and all you have to do is follow the numbers, paint-by-numbers eliminate any of the stress that may come with crafting. Plus, this kit in particular comes in 12 different birth month flower designs. "This is a high quality paint-by-numbers kit. The size makes it easy to complete. The canvas is quality and the paints are great — just the right consistency," says one 5-star review.

We've all made tie-dye shirts during our childhood. Why not take it one step further with a natural dye kit? Add color to your favorite white tote bag or plain T-shirt. "This kit makes indigo fun, easy and accessible. I'm obsessed! The directions are wonderful and the pigment is gorgeous," says one 5-star review. "If you're interested in learning how to indigo dye, this is a good place to start!"

Design your own coasters using this DIY diamond art kit. The coasters come with corresponding numbers that match certain colored diamonds in the kit. Just stick them on to create the colorful, sparkly designs. "These coasters are very colorful and look beautiful! I made them as a gift and I will be proud to give them," says one Amazon customer. "Holder is a perfect bonus! Very happy I bought these!"

Create your own stained glass design with this DIY kit that comes with it all. Recreate one of the patterns in the kit or make your own stained glass design with the colors and materials included. You can even reuse any old glass jars or bottles if you're looking for upcycling ideas.

While you might not think you need a kit to paint rocks, trust us, you do. Take away all of the work that comes along with finding the perfect rocks and buying the correct type of paint. This all-in-one rock art kit includes a book with step-by-step instructions to recreate the designs on the box, three rocks, paint and paintbrushes and two different scents you can apply to the rocks once you're finished.

Choose a topic or time period of your life and start scrapbooking. Not only can you get creative with all of the different stickers and colorful sheets of paper, you can also relive your favorite memories through photos with loved ones. "Choose from a variety of colorful sheets and pair with stickers, washi tape, and more to customize your projects," the product description states. Just print out some of your best snaps and pair them with the included materials for a nostalgic, heartwarming project.

Calling all plant parents! This one's for you. Hang plants from your ceiling with this simple DIY project. If you've never tried macramé before, don't worry — this kit is made specifically for beginners and comes with all the instructions and materials you need to be successful.

This DIY candle kit comes with two scents, rose tea and lavender vanilla, and makes four travel size soy candles. With all the materials included, all you'll need is a microwave or stovetop. "I got this kit for my mom for Mother’s Day and she absolutely LOVED it," says one 5-star review. "We had so much fun and the scents smell so good. We will definitely be purchasing again."

Another food-related craft kit, this DIY dumpling set is great for beginner chefs. According to Uncommon Goods, the kit includes "bread flour, four plant-based dyes (red, yellow, purple, and green), round dough cutter, rolling pin, instructions, and QR codes with video links." The best part? There's enough ingredients to make 80 dumplings.

Make your own stylish bracelets with this $7 clay bead jewelry kit. Spell out your name, an inspirational saying or simply create a colorful pattern with gold accents. Plus, the beads and lettered charms are neutral-colored, offering a sophisticated look. This kit proves DIY bracelet making is about more than just confirming BFF status — it can be for adults too!

Learning how to crochet can be intimidating, especially if you're brand new to the art. But don't fear, Fred is here. This kit comes with all the materials and step-by-step instructions you need to create Fred the dinosaur. According to the site, the tutorials included "are designed to take the stress out of starting your project and make it easy for new crafters to dive straight into the fun."

"This did NOT disappoint," says one Joann customer. "The videos are great and easy to follow. I have very much found a new hobby, and I’m excited to do another one!"

There's nothing more calming than coloring and being in nature. So why not do both? This adult coloring book includes all 63 national parks with designs from the famous W.P.A. posters of the 1930s. "This coloring book is absolutely beautiful," says one 5-star review. "For any artist or nature lover in your life, get this book!"

Pizza party time! Learn how to cook the perfect pizza with Williams Sonoma's pizza party crate. This kit comes with a cookbook, pizza seasoning, two different types of sauces and pizza crust mix that's ready to bake in less than 30 minutes.

Available in three different sizes, this crochet kit for beginners will meet you wherever you are in your crochet journey. However, if you're looking for a more extensive crochet kit with an illustrated book of designs, go for the premium package. It even comes with a tote so you can take your hobby to go!

Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC’s TODAY.com where she covered everything from entertainment news to product reviews to pop culture updates.

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