It's the start of December and the countdown to Christmas has begun! And chances are... you still haven’t got all your gifts.
What with all your friends, family, acquaintances, and coworkers, it’s difficult to find the perfect present - and all on a budget.
That’s where we come in. This time around, why not encourage your loved ones to get crafty? Or you can get crafty yourself and share your creations as handmade gifts! Both are truly unique gifting experiences and are much more personal than a generic toiletry kit.
In this list, we’ve compiled our top picks for new and experienced crafters alike. From making your own soap to crafting your own gorgeous candles. It's time to get crafty this Christmas!
Over the past few years, candles have been all the rage — from colorful pillar candles to waxy takes on the female form. Unfortunately, though, their popularity means that they’re often prohibitively expensive.
Check out this incredible video of just how fun and easy it is to create your own candles with Craft Factory:
Luckily, Craft Factory has developed a Candle Making Kit, which is accessible for novice candle makers and experienced crafters alike.
There are plenty of colors to experiment with, and all of the components needed are included, as well as a helpful craft-along video for you to follow with the Craft Factory team. So, why not get your mates round for a candle-making session, or go it alone in the name of self-care.
Yep, candle-making can be a wonderful way to practice meditation and mindfulness. Take yourself out of the daily grind by setting some time aside for yourself to make some soothing, scented candles. The crafting process is a great way to focus the mind and calm your anxiety, while letting your creative juices flow.
What’s more, while many candle-making kits come with plastic tools, CF opted for reusable wood, which is fully compostable.
These candles are derived from soybean oil and soywax, which has a slower melting point than your average candle, meaning that your masterpieces will burn for longer! They really do make the perfect handmade gifts.
Sculpd Pottery KitsThere’s nothing more soothing and meditative than rolling out some clay and creating something with your own two hands. While many of us have no idea where to start when it comes to pottery, Sculpd has designed a vast array of kits to help newbies, as well as seasoned potters.
Their basic pottery kit contains everything you need to sculpt, carve, paint and seal your very own pinch pots. But you don’t need to stop there, you can create a vast array of objects, including trinket plates, succulent plant pots, vases, candle-holders, sculptures — basically anything your imagination allows…
Nowadays, soap doesn’t need to be boring — you can find all types of decorative bars, featuring everything from pressed flowers to creepy crawlies! While you may not be into the latter, it’s always fun to have something a bit more special to wash your hands with.
Craft Factory has designed a soap-making kit for all levels of experience. You can really let your creativity soar by mixing colors and different designs within your bars of soap. Like with their candle-making kit, you’ll have everything you need from start to finish - including a craft-along instructional video featuring expert tips from the friendly Craft Factory team.
These handmade soaps are perfect for chapped winter hands as they contain more glycerin than most commercial soaps. This star ingredient provides moisture, without any alcohols or other chemical-based ingredients, which means less irritation and smoother hands for you!
And if you’re trying to be more eco-friendly, the soap-making kit is only made from ethically-sourced materials, and CF worked closely with suppliers to ensure we’re using recyclable materials wherever we can to make sure we’re doing our bit for the planet.
Who doesn’t have their own name, or initial, on everything? With this Alphabet Tapestry Kit, you can make a decorative ornament to put your unique stamp wherever you want, and hone your cross-stitch in the process. And once again, they make the perfect handmade gifts.
These alphabet tapestry kits come on plain plastic canvas are petite and stitched via a basic half cross stitch, making them perfect for beginners. They're also great on-the-go as they are dinky enough to put into your bag to take out on your commute or a long journey. Stitch together the vibrant colors and bold letters in whatever form you fancy — though we think it’s best for spelling out names or given as a present to celebrate newborns!
A great gift for the crafters in your life is this eco resign coaster-making workshop kit in a box. It allows you or a loved one to make your own pair of coasters in a trendy terrazzo pattern of their choosing.
It comes with everything you need, and the ingredients are non-toxic and water-based to boot — which means that they’re safe for all the family. You have two options: create white or black coasters with “speckle” colored terrazzo chips, and the speckle color mix is a funky blend of forest green, mustard, and white and black. Lovely!
What’s a better present than a personalized monogram wax seal stamp? Give your friends or family the gift of beautiful wax seals — and do your part to bring back the art of letter writing.
This beautiful set can include up to three initials, making this a truly unique gifting idea for yourself, or someone else. It adds the perfect finishing touch to invitations, gifts, place settings, greeting cards, craft projects, and is perfect for weddings and special occasions.
It’s easy to use, and you can choose from a wide variety of colors too! (I'd personally use them for personal Hogwarts acceptance letters!)
So there you have it. Six amazing craft kits that are not only perfect to send as gifts, but also make the perfect personalized gift for you to send over the holidays. Happy Crafts-mas!