Whether you’re buying for you or the kids, there are so many fantastic craft boxes to choose from. Regardless of if you like knitting, decoupage, crochet or candle making – there are no end of options to choose from. Here’s our pick of the best to sign up to now – they’ll bring no end of crafty joy…
What is a craft subscription box?
It’s essentially a box containing everything you need to complete a new craft project. It could be a knitting subscription, where you receive a new pattern each month, or candle making, allowing you to get creative with home scents and creating something useful and soothing.
Some craft subscription boxes will surprise you with something entirely different with each delivery, so you could be felting one month and marbling another.
You can subscribe to receive a new box every month of the year, or opt for shorter terms, such as three-month or six-month craft subscriptions. Receiving a new craft project each month will give you a new hobby to get stuck into – and something to look forward to receiving in the post. They make brilliant gifts too.
There’s plenty of options when it comes to craft boxes, so you can try something completely new or settle in for an evening with your favourite activity. They’re not just for grown-ups, either: we’ve spotted several craft subscription boxes for children too, which will be handy for keeping kids entertained during the long summer hols.
What are the best craft subscription boxes you can buy?
Whether you’re interested in starting a scrapbook or trying your hand at candle-making, we’ve found 13 of the best craft subscription boxes to help you while away the hours.
Best craft subscription box for variety
Craft Kit Subscription
Craftiosity
notonthehighstreet.com
£76.85
You can try something different every month with this box – previous kits have included lino cutting, book-binding and Japanese shibori dyeing. What will be next?
Subscription length: One, three or six months
Best craft subscription box for knitters
Crochet subscription box
Yarnie Finds
etsy.com
£9.95
Avid knitter (or cross-stitcher)? You’ll like this. Every month you’ll get three new stitch markers – used to remind you when to change patterns, hold dropped stitches or count rows – to ensure your latest project goes smoothly.
Subscription length: One, three, six or 12 months
Best craft subscription box for scrapbookers
Mystery craft supplies box
Cora Crea Crafts
etsy.com
£26.80
Scrapbooking fans, this one’s for you. Every month you’ll get a selection of themed crafty bits, including washi tape, stamps, stickers, some vintage-style papers and more. They sell out fast, so be quick to nab yours!
Subscription length: One, three, six or 12 months
Best craft subscription box for online workshops
Knack subscription
The Knack Box
etsy.com
£69.99
Here’s another box with various monthly crafts to enjoy – this time, with monthly workshops via Zoom to help you get off to a good start. Exciting!
Subscription length: Three months
Best craft subscription box for vintage lovers
Craft lover subscription box
Bright Ginger
etsy.com
£13.80
Vintage lovers will like this one. Every box has a specific colour and comes packed with a variety of bits and pieces for you to come up with whatever you like – will you create some fridge magnets, greeting cards, jewellery or do some decoupage?
Subscription length: One, two, three, six or 12 months
Best craft subscription box for baking
Baking club subscription
The Very Happy Belly Co
etsy.com
£47.95
It’s not strictly crafting per se, but we still think baking counts – especially as we’re back in lockdown. Little ones will be excited to learn the basics (and a few trickier options!) each month – and enjoying the delicious treats afterwards, of course!
Subscription length: Six months
Best craft subscription box for jewellery making
Monthly surprise box
BeadHouseShop
etsy.com
£21.82
If you fancy trying your hand at jewellery making, this is for you. Every surprise box contains a selection of beads and relevant supplies to make some glam accessories.
Subscription length: Bi-monthly until cancelled
Best craft subscription box for candle making
Beeswax candle subscription box
Rivendell Bees
etsy.com
£85.00
Now we’re all stuck at home, the gentle glow of a candle during chilly January will give you a proper pick-me-up. Find out how to make your own with this subscription – and once they’ve burned down, you can just make some more with the next month’s box.
Subscription length: Three or six months
Best craft subscription box for extra treats
Monthly craft subscription box
Corinne La Pierre
notonthehighstreet.com
£24.50
This is another general box of crafty bits and pieces, including items such as exclusive designs, felt, embroidery and stationery items. It also includes extra treats – like a biscuit or two – to sustain you while you get on with the job at hand.
Subscription length: One, two or three months
Best craft subscription box for kids
Children’s wellbeing subscription box
Emilie Rose
notonthehighstreet.com
£60.90
Now, this is a sweet idea. Each monthly box here contains materials and instructions to craft an item designed to help instil self-belief, increase confidence or give the tools for coping with anxiety, anger or stress for children. We think this would be a good gift for a parent friend looking for ideas to keep their little one entertained during the lockdown.
Subscription length: Six months
Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop
Plenty of different crafty bits to keep you occupied from MakeBox, including jewellery making (pictured), along with embroidery, dollmaking and some fancy-looking 3D papercraft bugs.
Subscription length: Subscribe monthly on their website or buy a one-off box on Etsy.
Eco-Friendly Craft Gift Subscription
Looking to reduce your environmental impact? This is the kit for you. Each month you get a different crafty project to get stuck into made from all natural materials. This brand also helps to support urban tree planting efforts too – very nice.
Subscription length: Three or six months
Calming craft subscription box
Calming Crafts
etsy.com
£24.00
Lockdown is over and we’re back to our busy lives. This kit has been specially compiled to destress – every three months, you’ll be sent a new craft kit, along with a selection of essential oils, colouring, pencils, wax melt and positivity cards to boost the feel-good factor.
Subscription length: Quarterly or annually
Charley Ward
Charley Ward is the e-commerce team’s homes writer, covering interiors trends, decluttering tips, sustainable living and product reviews across the Hearst titles.
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