Sunny Crafts for Dreary Winter Days

With actual sunny days months away for most of the country, some of us are feeling a little gray. Snap out of that funk with these fun and fresh craft kits, perfect for both occupying a rainy and/or snowy afternoon and brightening up your life.

| Posted: 24 Feb, 2011 by Lena

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• Hemstiched Baby Blanket Kit

  

  This kit is a dream for beginner crocheters; the box comes packed with a 100% cotton flannel receiving blanket, burp cloth, crochet hook, cotton yarn and instructions for creating a lovely crocheted border around the fabric of the blanket and burp cloth. The finished product–or even the kit itself–are perfect for any spring lamb.

  $25 at Weekend Kits | Buy

  (Available in pink and blue.)

  

  | Posted 25 Jan, 2011 by Lena

• Blue & Green Lap Quilt Kit

  

  The expertly coordinated fabrics in sunny colors in this kit make quilting accessible to the novices of the world. So dust of granny’s sewing machine, grab some thread and get started! The finished product will be a 48” by 64” lap quilt perfect for chilly spring mornings.

  $40 at Weekend Kits | Buy

  

  | Posted 25 Jan, 2011 by Lena

• Floral Garland Kit

  

  Each kit creates thirty feet of lovely, simple floral garlands. Craft a whole mess of them and decorate the house for a girly baby shower, bridal luncheon, or just a Tuesday!

  $12 at Paper Source | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Jan, 2011 by Lena

• Embroidered Monogram Accessory Bag Kit

  

  Make a charming accessory bag for yourself or a loved one with this kit and easy-to-follow instructions. Just iron on the letter of your choice and embroider your way to a cute accessory carry-all.

  $13 at Martha Stewart Crafts | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Jan, 2011 by Lena

• Mums Wreath Kit

  

  You’re totally over this winter weather, right? Since actual mums are months away, try the paper variety instead with this gorgeous wreath. Crafting this wreath is a perfect activity for a dreary afternoon. Who knows, you may end up wanting one for every door!

  $20 at Paper Source | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Jan, 2011 by Lena

• Stitchable Stationery Kit

  

  This kit features a set of six cards printed with patterns and ready to be stitched up with the included embroidery floss. Looking for a unique thank you card? Want to say hello to a dear friend? The personal touch you’ll add will make any message extra-special.

  $11 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 21 Jan, 2011 by Lena