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Hi! While we’re doing our best to ensure the products we feature reach you in time for Christmas, shipping times can be tricky this year. They may vary based on your location, the product you purchase, and other factors. Be sure to shop early, and double-check the retailers' websites for shipping info to guarantee your gift arrives before the 25th!
1. A natural dye kit that can color up to 5 pounds of fabric, allowing your fashion-conscious friend to create personalized, hand-dyed pieces for their wardrobe!
This kit features a bandana, clamps, cotton cord, protective gloves, detailed instructions, vat activation chemicals, and natural indigo sourced from plants.
Find it on Graham Keegan's Etsy shop for $46.
2. A delightful bath bomb box with details on ingredients that help soothe joints and calm the senses, offering customizable scents, essential oils, and more. This kit turns their bathtime into a fun experience (even without a rubber ducky).
3. A metal stamp set that includes every letter of the alphabet, allowing them to personalize jewelry and trinkets to their liking! And who knows—they might even gift you something they've made. Re-gifting just got a whole new meaning.
4. A personalized rope rainbow kit for those who treat Pinterest like a sacred guide and love exploring fresh DIY decor trends. This all-inclusive kit is perfect whether they adore classic rainbow hues or prefer a more unconventional color scheme.
This kit includes rope, wire, yarn, an embroidery needle, and embroidery floss.
Available from Grey Snail Baby on Etsy for $33 (offered in seven color schemes).
5. A hand-crank, wooden music box kit designed to help your pastel goth friend tune into a new (and incredibly charming) creative hobby.
6. A DIY cocktail kit – an exciting kit designed to elevate your cocktail game. It’s perfect for friends looking to break free from their PBR routine and add some refinement to their drinks. Cubeb pepper, which is a real spice, makes an unexpected yet delightful addition to your gin.
Simply purchase 750 ml of neutral alcohol (like vodka) and your kit will handle the rest! This kit includes twelve glass vials of spices, two empty glass bottles, a funnel, and three pre-selected recipe ideas. The spices include green cardamom, hibiscus flowers, coriander seeds, cubeb pepper, lavender flowers, bay leaves, orange peel, pink peppercorns, licorice root, and juniper berries.
Get it from Do Your Gin on Etsy for $59.90.
7. A Rosetta Stone subscription, the renowned "immersion method" language app, will help them pick up a new language after they've spent too much time on TikTok and realize they no longer get high school slang. Dutch seems like a good option for them now.
Choose between a 12-month, 24-month, or Lifetime "Unlimited" subscription, and access lessons in over 25 languages. Options include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English (American), English (British), Filipino (Tagalog), French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
Get it from Rosetta Stone for $11.99 / month (available in several subscription plans).
8. Eat Like You Give A Fork, a comprehensive cookbook (designed to refresh your palate, not limit your food choices) that's bound to become the everyday guide for anyone eager to feel more confident in the kitchen.
9. A DIY coiled rope basket that will have your crafty friends amazed, especially considering you’re usually the one giving out free hug coupons every year.
This kit provides 20 yards of cotton rope, a durable sewing machine needle, and easy-to-follow instructions. A sewing machine is required to complete the project.
Get it from Mountain Thread Co. on Etsy for $42.
10. A DIY kimchee kit designed to help them create probiotic-packed kimchee at home. After the first batch, the kit is ready for every future craving of that tangy, sour cabbage goodness.
The kit comes with a half-gallon glass fermenting jar, a pair of rubber gloves, brining sea salt, an airlock, two airtight lids, a jar of kimchee paste, and easy-to-follow instructions.
Get it from Kimchee Rules for $45 (available in three flavors).
11. A large ship model for beginners who want to make a splash with their new shipbuilding skills.
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A complete embroidery kit that's perfect for the teen in your life. Not only will it get them to unplug for a while, but it'll also turn into a super cute piece when they finish!
The kit contains cotton, ink, kraft, embroidery floss, DMC, and a screen print. It was a tough decision choosing between all these darling kits, so make sure to check out the level one, level two, and level three options!
Find it on Etsy from Kiriki for $26.
13. A mozzarella and ricotta DIY cheese kit that will help bring out the cheesy side of your favorite chef when they’re ready to whip up a fresh new side dish.
This set includes 1 ounce of vegetarian rennet, 3 ounces of citric acid, 3 ounces of cheese salt, a metal cooking thermometer, fine cheesecloth, and two recipe/instruction books.
Promising review: "My wife and I were inspired after visiting an Italian restaurant that made mozzarella cheese in-house. Online recipes seemed overwhelming, requiring up to four hours to finish. This kit was perfect for introducing us to the process, and the clear instructions made it so simple. It was a lot of fun to do with the kids, especially when the rennet made everything come together quickly." —BiscardiCreative
Find it at Williams Sonoma for $34.95.
14. A stained glass starter kit featuring high-quality tools, perfect for ambitious creators ready to take their hobby to the next level.
15. A full DIY beeswax wrap kit – a useful and environmentally conscious gift that teaches them ways to ditch plastic and gives them a functional product they'll use every day. Reviewers rave, this kit is truly the bee's knees!
This kit contains 75 grams of wax blend, one pre-cut 8-inch fabric, one pre-cut 10-inch fabric, instructions, and one XS pre-made wrap. The fabric will be chosen randomly and may differ from what is shown in the image above.
Promising review: "This is a delightful kit. It arrived quickly, and it was both fun and easy to create the reusable cloths." —Michelle
Purchase it from Prairie Minimalist on Etsy for $25.79.
16. Mini Money Origami, a clever book that will teach them some fun party tricks, making you feel it was totally worth the investment.
17. Or Toilet Paper Origami, a must-have item if your parents have stocked up on TP over the past few months and now need to honor those precious rolls in a more creative way.
18. A cyanotype print kit – the perfect way to get your kids outdoors while introducing them to a unique art form. Honestly, gathering plants and leaves to create these prints will be so enjoyable your kids may start talking about it botanically all the time.
This kit includes everything you need to create multiple prints, complete with a video tutorial, recycled paper, and other eco-friendly materials.
Available from Elemental Leaf on Etsy starting at $17.58+ (offered in several package options).
19. A Cricut Maker (the ultimate crafting tool) that’s guaranteed to cut, write, and score far quicker than any crafter could manage on their own. Plus, once they master it, they’ll be able to work with materials like leather, balsa wood, and even dazzling iron-ons.
20. A teaching chess set with a standard chess board, 32 chess pieces, and a set of 56 action cards designed to guide dedicated learners toward mastering chess strategy.
21. A moss wall art kit for the kind of people who love things to be just so, ensuring they'll adore creating a gift all by themselves.
This set comes with a wooden box frame, a variety of preserved mosses, ferns, and flowers, along with a wall hook for hanging.
Available from Mossy Moss By Olia on Etsy for $38+ (offered in four size options).
22. Or a bottle cutter that will allow them to craft unique decorative pieces that are truly worth celebrating!
23. A pack of 31 leather sewing tools that'll make creating gorgeous leather bags and decor ~sew~ easy and efficient!
24. A calligraphy guidebook that's sure to be the ~write~ way to entertain your BFF when they're in the mood to learn a new skill.
25. A kombucha starter kit with pH test strips, starter culture, sugar, loose-leaf tea, and a beautiful glass jar to display their homemade brew in style.
26. A full embroidery kit to show the seamstress in your life that contemporary designs are just as fun to stitch as those '90s holiday cross-stitches.
This comes with a printed pattern on linen fabric, a 6-inch embroidery hoop, a range of DMC embroidery thread, embroidery needles, and instructions — all packed in a cardboard box.
Promising review: "This shop has good customer service and I had an overall good experience. I would recommend this and will most likely be a repeat customer (their apparel is also so cute)." —Kristina
Get it from Create The Culture on Etsy for $40.
27. A mosaic coaster kit for people who love their coffee table enough to adorn it with some handmade decor. Plus, learning how to design with sea glass sounds like a soothing activity we all deserve after this year.
This kit comes with grout, a plywood coaster, and blue and green sea glass pieces.
Get it from Montet Mosaics on Etsy for $30.27.
28. A rainbow explosion cake kit that comes packaged in a daaaarling paint can. This is gonna be the perfect gift for adventurous souls who would love taking dessert to the next level.
For perfectly layered cakes, grab this 6'' cake tray set!
Customer Review: "This gives you a bakery-quality cake right at home. It took a while to prepare, but the instructions were clear. It took almost a whole day to make, but the result is stunning." —Pekingesepuppy
Available at Williams Sonoma for $59.95.
29. A bonsai starter kit to help your family fall in love with plants as you have. Even if they're beginners, this starter kit will make growing plants easy and enjoyable!
30. A Dala horse carving kit, because not many people have experienced hand-carving, making this an extraordinary and unique gift. We’re not horsing around – this kit is truly exceptional!
31. A Home Chef membership with easy-to-follow cooking instructions – the perfect gift for those ready to dive into cooking at home, but who prefer a meal service to guide them along the way.
Home Chef simplifies cooking by offering recipes with basic ingredients that are easy to handle, so you can enjoy cooking without feeling overwhelmed. And the best part? Every meal can be prepared in 30 minutes or less!
Get it from Home Chef for $6.99+ per meal (available in various membership plans).
32. A 2000s Trivia Game by Mytour that will challenge your knowledge of the early '00s while giving your younger friends a glimpse of the flip phone era.
This game features over 400 questions and challenges that will test and improve your knowledge of the 2000s, including fashion trends, movies, music, and popular fads. You can play by dividing into teams for competitive head-to-head rounds, drawing challenges, image cards, double-or-nothing rounds, and more. Plus, there's even a Spotify playlist made for the game. Essential!
Review: "This game offers unique ways to ask questions. It incorporates drawing, numbers, and pictures for extra fun." —Anon
Get it from Target for $14.99.
33. An ocean waves drip painting kit – get one for everyone in the family and enjoy a fun, slightly messy, but memorable night of art-making together at home!
This set includes a canvas, acrylic paint, pouring medium, pouring cups, and a connection activity card to guide your project.
Get it from Maizen on Etsy for $39.99.
34. A DIY string art kit – a perfect gift that will introduce them to a new hobby, one they'll be hooked on the moment they begin!
35. A dry brush set – a perfect choice if you know they've recently ventured into skincare TikTok and are now ready to indulge in a full-on, luxurious exfoliating bath experience.
36. A personalized whiskey making kit – give them this gift and they'll be eager to show off to all their friends how great of a gift-giver you are (and how skilled a brewer they've become).
This crate includes an American white oak barrel, stand, bung, spigot, essence bottle, paper funnel, and barrel cleaning kit for your whiskey-loving friend.
Promising review: "I have bought several of these crates for my boyfriend, but this one by far was his favorite. He is a whiskey drinker and thought the personalized barrel was really cool! He immediately placed it on our home bar!" —Melissa Thompson
Get it from Man Crates for $99.99.
37. A soy candle making kit is a delightful gift that can help reignite the spark when you and your significant other run out of fresh date night ideas. Learning something new together is always fun.
38. Finally, try a mango hot sauce mix that'll make your roommate proud of their culinary creations, and maybe even show them that cooking — and sharing it with you — is the new cool thing to do.
The hint you can give before they open their good good gift:
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Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
