With many entertainment options unavailable and travel still out of the picture, the cabin fever may be getting to even the best of us. However, respite may not be too far away — get busy this weekend with some specially-curated craft kits. Be it your partner, your parents, or your kids, these DIY kits are sure to evoke joy. Who knows — you may even discover a new hobby!
Clay Jewelry DIY Starter Kit from Hands on Klay
Nothing is quite as therapeutic as the process of moulding clay, and what better if you can craft something out of it? Build your own statement jewelry pieces with this cute kit ($98) from local jewellery maker Hands on Klay. The kits come with all you need to start, including polymer clay, ear hooks and all the necessary tools — top ups for more items are available as well. It’s quite the essential kit for anyone looking to start making their own jewelry!
ItaliAmò Pizza Kit from Amò
Who said being a chef was hard? Impress your family and then some with this kit from Italian restaurant Amò (from $21.40). Each kit serves a perfect 12-inch pizza, with a ready-made, slow-fermented dough, a sauce of your choice and a whole buffalo mozzarella to top your pie with. Let your imagination run wild with toppings, or choose from Amò’s selection of unique toppings.
Fragrance Mixology Kit from Oo La Lab
Craft your own signature scent with Oo La Lab’s Fragrance Mixology Kit ($188). It doesn’t take a chemist to be able to mix these successfully — all you need to do is abide by their guided manual. The kit comes with all the customary apparatus included, and just like a padlock, provides an endless number of possibilities. You’re not limited to just one creation, either — there’s enough for you to craft up to nine different concoctions.
Urban Farming Kit from Super Farmers
Nurture that green thumb with these easy grow-it-yourself kits ($39) from Super Farmers. Each kit comes with 3 varieties — kang kong, chye sim and Chinese kale. No worries about space — these adorable planters take up little and fit perfectly into an HDB flat. It’s a great project for anyone looking to grow their own food, and easy enough to be idiot-proof!
DIY Kit from It Takes Balls
Knitting is in again with It Takes Balls. Their cheekily-named moniker isn’t the only thing going for them. Their kits (from $55) are well-thought out, ranging from easier projects like crochet Poké Balls, to more detailed accessories such as tote bags and clutches. No, knits aren’t just a winter thing! Need additional guidance? They provide free unlimited access to their (online) knit parties, where step-by-step guidance will be provided.
Candle Making Kit from The Scent Supply Co
If you’re one who loves your candles, you’re in for a treat with this DIY project by The Scent Supply Co. The kits ($29.90) come with a bag of natural soy wax, which burns cleaner, lasts longer and is better for the environment, too. You can even add colours and dried flowers to your candles — the details are on their Instagram. Choose any two fragrances for your candles from their long list of scents, and you’re good to go.
Art Jam Starter Kit from Boulevart
Paint a masterpiece from the comfort of your own home with Boulevart’s Art Jam Starter Kit ($28). Don’t sweat it if you haven’t got any paintbrushes or palettes — all you need to become Picasso for the day is included inside. The kit contains Pebeo Studio Acrylics, painstakingly squeezed into those little paint pots — a testament to Boulevart’s belief in only using quality products. All that’s left is to make some tea, plug in some music and let your hands take over.
DIY Terrarium Kit from Lush Glass Door
Lush Glass Door sells an assortment of DIY Terrarium Kits (from $19.90) that are not only easy to make, but affordable as well. It’s a great family project to do with the kids — as usual, all materials are provided. The best part? Terrariums are self-sustaining, meaning that you don’t need to water them! For those who can’t seem to keep a plant alive, this one’s for you.
