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The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel.

Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" —slb m

Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. 

The book is full of 100 mystery-themed logic puzzles with four different levels of difficulty. And the best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books! 

Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" —Liz Gately

Promising review: "The designs and colors are the same as shown on Amazon. Finished coasters sparkle, and the vibrant colors create eight very cute cats. There were plenty of beads to complete the project, and adhesion was excellent. Letters and numbers were sharp and easy to follow. I am delighted with these coasters." —PackLeaderJ

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four styles). 

Each kit comes with a pottery wheel machine, a power adapter, eight sculpting tools, two paint brushes, three packs of air-dry clay, and 12 paints. 

Promising review: "I am amazed how well thought through this product is. It is very compact and has everything you need to get started and try your hand at pottery! My kids immensely enjoyed using it and were very excited with their creations. It's very compact, built with very good quality materials. The wheel is very stable, and you can control the speed as you get the hang of it. It's well priced for a starter kit and overall a great kit." —Synghal

Get it from Amazon for $47.59+ (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "I didn't know what to expect from this super adorable anxiety bookshelf, but it delivered! I shake it up when I feel anxiety, even frustration, and I sort all the little books back onto the shelves anyway I want, and it is sooo satisfying! The bookshelf is super cute and well-built. It is sturdy and beautiful. The tiny books are detailed, and their covers are amazing. They aren't actual books, but they really look like they are. This is the most gratifying gift I have ever purchased for myself. Beyond satisfied!" —Elda M. Ferguson

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in four colors). 

Paper Peony Press is a Texas-based boutique publishing company that specializes in purpose-driven books. 

Promising review: "I’ve tried several instructional books on hand lettering. This book is the best by far. I won’t say the names of the other books, but suffice it to say they are all at the top of the list when you search for hand lettering. It is the only book that gives practice for the base strokes and also discusses posture and how to hold the pen, and at what angle to the paper. It is also a lovely book to work with; nice artwork/illustrations. I recommend this book to other beginners out there!" —Karen Rorick

Woobles is a small business that specializes in crochet kits. 

Promising review: "Excellent gift for beginners looking to explore crochet or knitting. The materials were of high quality, and everything was explained very clearly. End product looked great too." —Nick

Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in five styles, a multi-pack, and also as Snoopy). 

Each kit comes with two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls.

Promising review: "Received this the other day and the wife and I had our own sushi night at home...I did not realize there were two mats in the package which was a nice little surprise...everything is made of good quality materials, easy to use and a good fun activity for date night at home. I will be getting a few more as gifts for a few friends...good product, received it quickly and for the price you cannot go wrong." —Timothy J Stegner

Each kit includes two wood carving blocks (one cherry and one basswood), a carving knife, sharpening supplies, a template, and three types of sandpaper.

Promising review: "The company is very supportive and their kit is great. It has everything you need to start working with wood. Additionally, I have really appreciated the professionalism and customer service received from them." —Sam

Woolbuddy is a small business that specializes in felting kits. 

The kit comes with wool, felting tools, a felting pad, a clay pot, and instructions.

Promising review: "I was really excited when I got this kit. It comes with all the tools you need, including a variety of colors, and it inspires such fun creature ideas! It also includes a QR code that takes you to several (short) tutorials for different shapes, and teaches you the basics of needle felting! I thought it was going to be much harder than it was. (You don’t even need to watch the whole tutorial to pick it up.) I actually bought the same kit for a friend, who loved it also!" —Kt

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five versions and a two-pack). 

Urban Cheesecraft is an Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need is milk (and a mouth to consume it all).

Promising review: "These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person 'who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." —amyleannbohner

Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $24. 

Dolphin Hat Games is a small business that specializes in family-friendly card games. 

Okay, so the rules: divvy up all the cards equally, and then all the players take turns putting down cards that have different illustrations on them, saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza" in order. If the card put on the table matches the word that's being said in that moment, whoever slaps a hand down on the card first gets all the cards under it. You keep playing until someone comes in possession of all the cards.

Promising review: "This game is hysterical! I played with my 7-year-old daughter and my 70-year-old father and we all enjoyed it. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!" —bobkopolow

Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in a "ridiculously large" version).

Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping off point. Bonus: the pages are perforated so you can easily tear them out and frame them! 

Promising review: "Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." —Carley C. 

(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 

The mash-ups include: stinky socks vs. tutti-fruitti, lawn clippings vs. lime, rotten egg vs. buttered popcorn, toothpaste vs. berry blue, barf vs. peach, canned dog food vs. chocolate pudding, booger vs. juicy pear, moldy cheese vs. caramel corn, baby wipes vs. coconut, and skunk spray vs. licorice. 

Promising review: "My daughters love these. Period. Although I think it's quite gross to eat a jelly bean not knowing you're going to get one that tastes like a normal piece of candy or a stinky sock, a rotten egg, and grass. They were absolutely tickled. They sorted the jelly beans by color and then took turns deciding who was going to eat what pair combination hoping to get one of each. I think the other part of the game was seeing who could say 'ewww' the loudest when they bit into the 'wrong' one! They continue to ask for them, so I'll continue to buy them, but I won't be eating them. Fun for the girls and their friends. And it really kept them entertained for a good 30 minutes." —MS MONIQUE

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in a variety of other versions).

Promising review: "Love the recipes, and the variety: simple, complex, sweet, tart, bitter, etc. The literary puns were spot-on, and I liked the idea that the drink could match both the themes at work in the story, and sometimes even the literary criticism surrounding the novel. The suggested games at the end were very funny, and the illustrations also added to the whole presentation." —Spilt Over

Get it from Amazon for $15.20+ (available as hardcover or spiral-bound).

Promising review: "The illustrations are very well done. Definitely have to say you need a logical mind to figure out these puzzles. You get a deep feeling of success when you figure out 'who dunnit.'" —Renee Goff

Get it from Amazon for $10.71 (also available for the Kindle).

Promising review: "I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing." —Rachel C.

Get it from Cratejoy for $23.76+/month (available in different box quantities).

Promising review: "I love this clay! It is inexpensive and great for my craft projects, and very easy for my kids to use as well. It is very lightweight when dry, so it is good for jewelry, and it is easy to sand down any rough edges. Just what I was looking for!" —Lauren Lovato

Get it from Amazon for $8.39+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Got this for my boyfriend as a gift to present tickets to his first comedy show. Loved the comedy show, but also really loved the memory book to store our future stubs as we frequently go to movies, concerts, and shows. Really sweet gift for anyone who values sentimental items and collects their stubs!" —Rachel

Promising review: "I got this for my daughter for a project over her summer break from school. I was amazed at the quality of the parts and materials as well as the assembly instructions. Note that this is NOT for the faint of heart! It looks like it could easily take 20 hours or longer to fully assemble this as it is a serious doll house kit and can definitely provide lots of enjoyment for someone who likes building these kinds of things. Worth the money." —Life and Things

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in five versions).

Promising review: "These stickers are amazing! They range from quarter-sized creatures to full pages of stained glass. The colors are vibrant, and the book includes a huge variety of all the letters of the alphabet. They peel and stick very easily and don't come off." —June Gerron

Promising review: "I really enjoy this book series. I have purchased three so far, and each one is unique in its own special way. It is very relaxing to simply peel and stick and see a colorful picture emerge before your eyes. The book is very sturdy, so you do not need anything hard to press down on (I often do it in my lap), and the pages (stickers and images) are all perforated and very easy to remove. I've never had a page rip while tearing it out." —Rooney

Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people are holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self-love, self-care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow is always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things different. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." —Brent Helm

Promising review: "Bought this a couple of years ago, but not gonna lie, it kind of intimidated me for some reason, so we didn’t do it. Recently, we sent our only kiddo to college and tried to stay busy, so we dug it out and started it one cold winter day!! Oh my, did we have fun!!!! Finished it in two days and immediately ordered The Great Hall!" —Susan L

Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (also available as Hogwarts Express).

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Each set includes a sketch book, graphite pens, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, charcoal pencils, white charcoal pencils, metallic pencils, three blending paper stumps, a refillable water brush pen, and other shaping and drawing tools. 

Promising review: "I was very impressed with this drawing kit. It felt personal to me. The pad is smaller but perfect for drawing on the go. I love it so much I got one for both of my nieces for their birthdays." —barbara bloodworth 

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in five colors).

And check out lots of other fun finds at BaubleBar's Amazon storefront!  

Promising review: "I’ve been a BaubleBar customer for years and was thrilled to see this kit available. It’s even better in person! The beads are adorable, and everything feels so high-quality. I originally bought it as a Christmas gift for my daughter, but now I’m tempted to get one for myself too. Definitely keeping this in mind for future birthday gifts for her and my friends!" —Dolss

Get it from Amazon for $48 (also available as a bracelet kit).

Promising review: "Honestly, I saw this tarot deck and thought I needed this for ha ha’s. But man. This deck’s images are hilarious. It’s so much fun, and I felt so drawn to it as soon as it was in my hands. I am smitten over these kittens. 😍 10000% worth the purchase!" —Kathryn Taniyo

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