For all those creative and crafty types out there, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite craft kits for adults. They offer a great, low-investment way to try out a new craft which could become a life-long hobby. Each of these are ones we ourselves would love to try and some we’ve bought for ourselves and as gifts for friends and family members.

What to Look for when Buying Craft Kits for Adults
As we mentioned above, craft kits are a great way to get your feet wet with a new craft. They’re also perfect for someone with a short attention span as they’re generally designed to be completed within a few days.
When shopping for a craft kit for an adult or a child, be sure to look out for the following:
- high quality materials;
- full set of instructions;
- inclusion of all the supplies you’ll need to make the project;
- good product reviews (if buying online);
- double check the finished product size so it isn’t larger or smaller than what you’re expecting.
All of the art and craft kits we’ve selected below are sold online. They’ve been assembled by like-minded makers to include all of the materials needed to get started. This list is perfect for makers who enjoy trying new and different crafts and they’re a great solution for those who don’t know exactly where to start.
Since all of our own DIYs and crafts are mostly inspired by nature, such as our Rock’n Outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe set or our DIY Driftwood Mirror, we’ve thoughtfully selected an assortment of craft kits that are made with natural materials, such as merino wool, mulberry bark paper, cotton cording, coconut and beeswax and so on.
We also have a great collection of craft kits for kids if you need ideas for the little ones.
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The Best Craft Kits for Adults:
Custom Paint By Numbers
Cross Stitch Creations from Nature
Wood Burning Marker Kit
Adorable Sheep Stuffy
*Purchase the pattern and the supplies at the same time to make one of those adorable bunnies or one of the other animals available.
Soy Candle Making with Essential Oils
Tie Dye Kit for Adults
Natural Paper Flowers Wall Decor
Coiled Rope Bowl and Coasters
Knitted Bunny Hat and Bottoms Kit
RAINBOW TIE DYE KIT
CROCHET BUNNY KIT
HAND LETTERING KIT
NEEDLE FELTING STARTER KIT
If you’re interested in more felting ideas, we have collected over 20 of the cutest needle felting kits around!
MULBERRY PAPER CARD MAKING KIT
SOY CANDLE MAKING KIT
Feather Macrame Wall Hanging Kit
This macrame wall hanging kit looks like a great option as well and if you’re looking for more inspiration, check out Macrame for Beginners and Beyond.
Macrame for Beginners and Beyond
Beginner Knitting Kit to Make a Snood
Acrylic Paint Pouring Starter Kit
They also offer a metallic paint pouring kit as well for a different look.
Learn to Knit Scarf
Colorful Jewelry Making Kit
Watercolor Painting Kit
Embroidery Starter Kit
They have beginner kits for all levels including this owlet hoop art kit great for children to get started on.
Chunky Knit Throw Pillow Cover
We hope you’ve enjoyed this collection of some of the best art and craft kits for adults. Consider these kits as gift ideas for friends, mothers, sisters, teachers, etc.
Coming up with the perfect gift can be tough, really tough. I personally agonize over whether or not the gift will be unique enough, personal enough, or even useful enough. With these kits, you can make a handmade gift from the heart or share the gift of learning a new skill with someone you love. You could even buy one of these kits for yourself. We all deserve to treat ourselves from time to time, don’t we?
And although these are not considered craft kits, take a look at these popsicle stick crafts for adults! It’s hard to believe these creations were made from something as simple and inexpensive as popsicle sticks!
It’s about time someone thinks about the big kids, don’t you think? You’re welcome :). We’d love to hear, which of these craft kits for adults would you love to get?
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Joann @ Woman in Real Life
These are such great kits! I would love to have the hand lettering and macrame kits in particular. You’re so right, these would all be amazing and thoughtful gifts!
Jane and Sonja
Thank you Joann! You know, macrame is one of those crafts that I’d always wanted to try. One of our aunts used to make the most beautiful wall hangings growing up. I think I may need to pick up this kit, just to give it a try!