These adult crafting innovations range from feminist coloring books to DIY furniture kits that are designed for creative audiences. Promoting hands-on crafting and construction techniques, these novelty products, art kits and tutorials are reflective of a growing maker culture.
In addition to standouts like DIY rainbow paint rollers and paper-crafted pinatas that are both festive and inexpensive, other notables include more niche, holiday products. These range from alcoholic advent calendars -- made from used wine bottles -- to string light Christmas trees that are created using common household materials.
Other adult crafting innovations include monthly sneaker subscriptions and customizable sneaker kits that encourage authenticity and personalization among fashion fans. Though inspired by childhood, these crafting examples target a cost-conscious Millennial demographic who thrives when expressing themselves creatively.
55 Adult Crafting Innovations
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DIY Furniture Kits
The UXA Steel Brackets Allow Consumers to Transform Wooden Beams into Furniture
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DIY Macrame Lampshades
Plumen Teams Up with Wool and the Gang for a Fun Lighting Kit
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DIY Plastic-Recycling Machines
The 'Precious Plastic' Project Encourages Plastic Recycling
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String Light Christmas Trees
This DIY Christmas Tree is Modern and Illuminating
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Glowing Timber Tables
The Mike Warren Cypress Tables Light Up Homes at Night
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Customizable Art Kits
The Modular Art Kits from 'mākgoods' Allow Anyone to Create Original Artwork
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DIY Bracelet Kits
These Elegant Homemade Beaded Cuffs Incorporate Color and Craftmanship
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Custom Embroidery Machines
The Singer S10 Studio Embroidery Sewing Machine Enables Customization
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Upcycled Insect Plates
This DIY Dishware Collection Features Printed Tea Cups and Saucers
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Automated Sewing Machines
The Brother SE1800 Sewing Embroidery Machine Can be Set to Sew Anything
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Brawny Presidential Coloring Books
This Coloring Book Features Images of a Brawny Bernie Sanders
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Monthly Sticker Subscriptions
Pipsticks Offers New Sticker Designs to Subscribers Each Month
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Marbled Egg DIYs
This Easter Crafts are Customized with Colored Nail Polish
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Reclaimed Nature Art Series
'Wonderplant Prints' Creates Art with Leaves and Stickers
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Adult DIY Kits
This Craft Kit Company Helps Grown-Ups Feel More Confident in Their Fixing Ability
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Effortless 3D Modeling Apps
MakerBot PrintShop's Shape Maker Turns 2D Drawings into 3D Models
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Haute Couture Coloring Books
This Book Features Hand-Drawn Fashion Sketches from the 1950s
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DIY Wireless Speakers
This DIY Project Lets Makers Create Custom AirPlay Speakers
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Coloring Tape Rolls
This Washi Tape Design is Like a Coloring Book in Adhesive Roll Form
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Relaxing Selfie-Coloring Apps
This App Turns Any Smartphone Photo into a Coloring Book Page
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Robotic Component Kits
The 'PurpleKit' Home Robot Construction Kit Provides Components to DIY
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Marbled Sneaker DIYs
Fall For DIY's Easy Project Makes Your Slip-Ons Look Like a Million Bucks
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Letterpress At-Home Kits
Brit + Co Helps People Create Their Own Quality Cards and Art
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Social Media Coloring Books
'Color Me Book' Turns Instagram Pictures into Adult Coloring Books
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Feminist Colouring Books
This Activity Book Celebrates the Complex Lives of Women
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Collaborative Puzzle Chairs
Makershop's Printed Chair Was Created by Over 70 Designers
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Oversized Snowflake Decor
These Paper Snowflake Patterns are Gorgeously Gigantic
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Rapper-Inspired Coloring Books
Etsy's Drake Coloring Book Features Familiar and Printable Images
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Multipurpose Maker Printers
The Northype Adam Can 3D Print, Laser-Etch and Much More
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DIY Woven Strap Bags
These Woven Bags are Made with Customizable Materials
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Vibrant Textile Design Pop-Ups
The Kauniste Pop-Up Brings Finnish Design to Helsinki Airport
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Sneaker Customization Kits
JGoods Helps People Personalize Their Shoes with Waterproof Paint
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Entrepreneurial Gift Retailers
The Grommet Promotes Artisans While Encouraging Ethical Shopping
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Wage Gap Coloring Books
This Adult Coloring Book from Bizwomen Comments on Pay Inequality
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Adult Art Therapy Kits
The Blissfu Studi Adult Coloring Art Kit Provides Stress Relief
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Artisanal Sewing Kits
Kaufmann Mercantile's Vintage Sewing Kit Boasts Construction Essentials
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Hybrid Coloring Notebooks
This Notebook Has Pages for Taking Notes and Coloring Illustrations
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DIY Rainbow Paint Rollers
This Hybrid Roller Uses 10 Different Colors to Paint Beautiful Rainbows
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DIY Marble Pinatas
This DIY Pinata Makes a Fun Party Accent and Sleek Piece of Decor
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Tassel Basket DIYs
Honesty WTF's DIY Decor Project is Perfect for Bohemian Interiors
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Charitable Crafting Parties
Sole Hope Parties Give Guests the Chance to Make Shoes for Ugandans
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Pearl Denim DIYs
Honestly WTF Makes Embellished Denim Easy and Inexpensive
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Custom Paper Chandeliers
The 'Zettel'z 5' Chandelier Come Packed with Customizable Features
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DIY Splattered Sneakers
This Stylish Shoes are Given an Art Deco Aesthetic with Colorful Paint
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Marbled Paper DIYs
Honestly WTF's Latest Craft Project Creates Beautiful Stationary Sets
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Artful Fitness Groups
'The Local Skill' Fuses Community Workouts with Art
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Homemade Gemstone Soaps
This DIY Tutorial Shares How to Make Fresh Soap into Elegant Rock Crystals
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Beaded Hanging Notepads
The DIY Hanging Note Roll is a Convenient and Chic Stationary Piece
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Hand-Painted Advent Calendars
This DIY Watercolor Calendar Can Be Made Any Time of the Year
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DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards
This Tutorial Involves Turning Acorns into Popular Emojis
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Photo Book DIYs
Honestly WTF's Latest Project is a Sentimental Mother's Day Gift
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Cross-Medium Artist Festivals
The 'Seeing Music' Music and Art Festival Blends Different Mediums
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DIY Advent Calendar Bunting
This Homemade Advent Calendar Garland is Festive and Celebratory
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Online Handicraft Markets
The 'Handmade at Amazon' Store Sells Genuine Handicrafts
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Ready-Made Design Apps
'Startup Desygner' Allows Anyone to Create Beautiful Designs
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Colorful Gelatin Dessert-Inspired Furniture
JELL-O Debuts The Jelly Collection of Inflatables
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs
Nadine Ghosn Unveils the 'Color-FULL' Bracelet Collaboration with Crayola
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Recycled Homeware Capsules
Particle Launches a Collection Made from Recycled Sneaker Materials
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Halloween-Themed Decor Collections
The IKEA KUSTFYR Collection is a First from the Brand
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Spice Advent Calendars
Just Spices Curated 24 Spice Blends to Discover in December
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Artistic Pilates Sock Collections
MoveActive Introduces the Art Series Collection
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Female-Focused Sneaker Collabs
The PF Flyers x Chillhouse Collab Has Prints Inspired by Press-Ons
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Paper-Formed Premium Furniture
Emeline Ong Designs the Pastel Tonal Pastille Collection
Bookish Advent Calendars
This Advent Calendar for Book Lovers is Filled with 25 Gifts
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs
The 'Roll Furniture' Makes Use of Discarded Materials
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Accessibility-Focused Homewares
The Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn Collection is Chic
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
AI Coloring Books
Coloring Pages AI Takes Personalization to New Heights with AI Technology
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Whimsical Women-Owned Cannabis Brands
Sweedies Recently Launched on the Market with Mood Rings
Espresso Martini Infusion Kits
This Espresso Martini Gift Set Supports Explorations with Flavor
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Collaborative Cottage Chairs
Sue Bird and Corona Collaborated on the “Finer Recliner”
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
3D-Printed Bioplastic Reparation Kits
Yalan Dan Creates the Furniture First Aid Kit
Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions
Madeline Continues to Grow her EPS [Expanded Polystyrene] Series
Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers
Vinca's Wine Tasting Crackers Share Ready-to-Sip Canned Wines
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles
Gareth Neal and The New Raw Create the Digitally Woven Series
Festive Cocktail Crackers
Moth's Cocktail Crackers Share Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in a Fun Way
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Customized Numeric Paintings
Paint by Numbers Customized Creates Personalized Artwork
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Pink Gin Advent Calendars
The Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar Shares 12 Colorful Alcohol Samplers
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Kits
Kit NA Brewing Curated a Non-Alcoholic Starter Pack for Dry January
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Casual Gaming Furnishings
76-Year-Old Twitch Streamer Cath Bowie is the Face of IKEA BRÄNNBOLL
Customizable Color-In Sleepwear
The Crayola x Hanna Andersson Collection Inspires Creativity
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs
Nika Zupanc Designs the Knitty Chair with a Basket-Weave Look
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Floral Novelty-Scented Candles
WorkInProgress Creates The Low Hanging Fruit Candle
Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits
Camp Craft Cocktails Released the Fruit Cake Cocktail for the Holidays
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Community-Created Nail Art Pens
KIKI World's Pearl Pretty Nail Graffiti Was Voted in by Consumers
Playful Crochet Collections
Hicrochet Brings Together Traditional Craft and Modern Designs
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture
Arper Presents Five New Collections of Vibrant Furniture
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Scented Jewelry Cleaners
Diamond Drunk Makes Luxurious Fine Jewelry Cleaners
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Collaboration Holiday Baking Kits
These Holiday Baking Kits Come in Four Varieties
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Spirit-Filled Advent Calendars
Craft Gin Club Craft Gin Advent Calendars are Festive and Fun
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Designer Holiday Homeware
Anthropologie Unveils the New Collection with Catherine Martin
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection
Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits
Stix-Brix Shop's Kid-Friendly Kit for Building and Painting Birdhouses
Custom Crossword Generators
CrossCraft Lets You Create or Customize Your Own Crosswords
Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
The Mindcraft Project Channels Progressive Bold Designs
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools