Thursday, November 4, 2010

Brainstorming...

I love making DIY kits. I think, because I have learned how to do so many crafty things the hard way! Now that I know, I want to make it easier for other people.  That way maybe they won't freak out when thet dye their counter along with the silk, or end up covered in glue because they used too much. Not that that ever happened to me...


So...this week, I'm brainstorming new DIY kits for my shop. If you have any ideas, I want to hear them!

I should mention that if you comment on this post by Nov 20, 2010 I will enter you in my latest Giveaway!
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34 comments:

  1. RochaliciousNovember 5, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    How about something "food related"...I know that this wouldn't help people who are trying to craft, but if you have a little kid it might be fun to do. Remember that soup that you made us, what about something like that- but seperated into more parts....or diy cookies for a little kid ("just add milk etc" and provide a cookie cutter (or figure out some way they could make their own...or they could make their own cookie jar)).

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  2. Teaching MommyNovember 5, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    What about gift kits? Like a picture frame kit for the grandparents, or a cute apple craft for a teacher? That would make it super easy for mom's to have their kiddos make a personal handmade gift for someone special.

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  3. AnnaNovember 6, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    I think a child friendly card making kit would be darling. I'm always trying to have my kids make hand made cards for others---and they end up great. But, I'd love it the process was made easier with a kit.

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  4. erin, maker of chimesNovember 6, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    What about a clothes pin or cornshuck doll kit? Kits that are for boys are awesome too, but I can't think of anything either :)

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  5. GraceNovember 6, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Erin took mine. Clothes pin dolls are so fun and there are so many options of things you can put in there. Fabric scraps, pom poms, yarn, ric rac, sequins, scrapbook paper scraps, etc. Also, I saw clothes pins that were different skin shades so that could be nice too.

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  6. Martha CarolynNovember 6, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    I would love to see a DIY kit for something involving silhouettes being transferred onto plates, cups or other surfaces.

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  7. KarenNovember 6, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    A DIY papier mache kit would be cute if you included a few ideas... maybe animal figures or something holiday-themed that people could make.

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  8. mveganNovember 7, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    I love your memory games, I think an animal themed DIY Memory Game kit would be so nice :)

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  9. CallieNovember 7, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    What about a christmas ornament DIY kit? Kids (or adults) could make them as gifts.

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  10. Taylor November 7, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    I think a diy for a funky homemade frame would be great!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 7, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Kids love to rubber stamp, maybe you could put a kit together with paper, stamps, ink, and markers. Then they can make homemade thank cards or just cards to give to their famiy and friends.

    Please enter me in the giveaway.
    sonflower277 at gmail dot com

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  12. TopHatNovember 7, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    What about a DIY play dough kit- just add water! Or a Christmas ornament?

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

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  13. JJNovember 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Maybe a kit with fabric, thread, string, and embellishments to make a banner. I like the card making kit as well!

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  14. Domestic DivaNovember 8, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    How about a make your own kite kit?

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  15. LannyNovember 8, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    I think you should some christmas related kits. Like make your own ornaments or garland or something...

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  16. sandyandcosmoNovember 8, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    How about a simple musical instrument kit?

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  17. AnonymousNovember 8, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Hmmm...maybe you could make one of those spool loom kits where they make the spool and then knit a potholder (spiral-type) or something else with it.

    Liza

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  18. Emily TaylorNovember 8, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    You could design little wooden blocks that have three parts-face, torso and legs. Then kids could play by stacking them and creating different looking people. I loved those growing up.

    nordstromemily at hotmail dot com

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  19. HayleyNovember 9, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    My idea would be a DIY for Christmas decor - ornaments, wreaths, frames, stockings, etc

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  20. katevetNovember 10, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    How about a pom-pom kit? kids love them.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    I like the idea of a small beginner's crochet kit- enough yarn for a small project and a hook and a little tutorial card with either a link to a pattern or also a pattern included. Like to make the teethers! Love the DIY kit idea!

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  22. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    DIY tags for Christmas gifts would be fun :) You could either do wooden ones or paper things that you glue together and then decorate..

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  23. SarahNovember 12, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I didn't see a DIY magnet set? kids might like making those! And remember those closepin dolls way back when? That's a fun and easy DIY too!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 13, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I like diy blankets - the tie ones
    thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  25. UnknownNovember 15, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    how about a DIY bottlecap pin cushion set? complete with felt, sequins, felt cutouts, and embroidery thread.

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  26. Pickled PandasNovember 15, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    pickledpandasATgmailDOTcom

    DIY matching game set! It would be so cute to work with your kiddo making your own personalized matching game set!

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  27. Joan JNovember 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    When my kids were small (a bazillion years ago), we used to make cookie cutter bread dough ornaments, then paint and sometimes glitter them. I think that would make a great kit - a little bread dough mix, a cookie cutter, some paint markers, some glitter, and a pretty gold cord to hang it with.

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  28. SusanNovember 20, 2010 at 3:34 AM

    A homemade doll kit would be great! suelee1998 @ gmail.com

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  29. Love KatydidNovember 20, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    What about something to play at the beach or in the snow?

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  30. susansmoaksNovember 20, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    how about a diy make a wreath kit
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  31. CerenaLeighNovember 20, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    i love the toadstool pencils!!!!! so cute!

    Cerena-Leigh
    Luckycldh(at)aol(dot)com

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  32. CerenaLeighNovember 20, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    definitely arts and crafts diy. kids love those!

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  33. cmanNovember 20, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    DYI plastic canvas kiss holder ornaments are always fun for my kids.

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  34. SusanDecember 20, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    a child friendly scrap book kit would be fun. suelee1998 @ gmail.com

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