Christmas crafting is a great way to bring people together and get into the festive spirit. Craft kits offer excellent value for money while providing a fun and mindful activity. Jasmine Birtles, founder of MoneyMagpie, said: 'Crafting is a great way to pass the time on a budget. It’s a sociable activity if you want it to be – and is much cheaper than meeting friends for dinner or down the pub.'
Craft kits are ideal for learning new skills, as they include all necessary materials. Look for value deals like 3-for-2, sign up for newsletters for discounts, and use cashback websites to save money. The Works offers unbeatable prices, with Christmas kits starting from £1 for a Gonk cross stitch card set up to £6 for a Santa crochet kit.
Lovecrafts is a one-stop shop for fibre arts, offering free patterns and paid designs. Their Christmas embroidery kits, such as the Moda Fabrics Tannenbaum hoop (£21.49) and DMC Winter Landscape hoop (£19.99), make long-lasting decorations. Wool and the Gang provides high-quality wool kits, with beginner beanie hat kits from £18, and a 15% discount for newsletter sign-ups.
Flying Tiger has over 75 Christmas DIY products, with prices from £3 for a paint-your-own wooden ornaments set to £12 for a DIY advent calendar. Mulberry Bush offers Eugy Puzzle decorations (£8.99) featuring Santa, Reindeer, or Snowman. Hobbycraft's Make Your Own Stocking Kit (£3.50) is perfect for kids, with pre-punched holes and a plastic needle.
Digital art is also gaining popularity as a mindful activity using technology. Whether you prefer traditional or digital crafts, there are plenty of options to enjoy this Christmas season.
