I already have multiple baskets of art supplies in my room, but with “grandma hobbies” all over TikTok and Instagram, I’m always tempted to try something new. Amazon Prime Day is a great chance to grab a craft kit at a discount, so you—and I—can try a cosy pastime without spending too much on supplies right away.
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I rounded up deals I’m excited to shop, including hobbies I’ve never tried before (like bedazzling) and supplies I need to restock (like pens). I also found some of my favourite craft kits and supplies on sale.
Picking up one of these hobbies could even improve your mood. “Having a sense of meaning and accomplishment is a great way to boost wellbeing,” Emma Palmer-Cooper, a research psychologist, told Good Housekeeping. "Setting personal goals to work towards in any area of life, including cozy hobbies, provides purpose to our pleasures. Whether you're learning a new craft or challenging yourself with a new pattern, working towards goals and feeling accomplished boosts self-esteem, positive emotions, and overall wellbeing."
Take this as your sign to start a grandma-approved hobby this season!
THE DEAL: Get 24% off this beginner-friendly embroidery kit, which includes everything you need to get started.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Anyone who is a beginner embroiderer or someone who wants pre-made designs for inspiration.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Embroidery can seem complicated, but it’s actually quite simple once you learn a few stitches. This kit teaches you 31 beginner embroidery stitches from flowers to fruit and you can watch video tutorials that take you through step by step. It's a great way to get started on your embroidery journey.
THE DEAL: Get this bedazzling kit for 15% off.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Those who want an easy craft they can do while watching TV (and anyone who loves a bit of sparkle in their life!).
WHY WE LOVE IT: Bedazzling is all over my TikTok feed lately (just me?), and this is a highly rated kit I found on sale. I’ll be buying it today because it comes with 6,000 rhinestone pieces and an ergonomic hot glue fix applicator to make bedazzling easy. My lip glosses and earbud cases will be sparkly in no time.
THE DEAL: Take 20% off this at-home pottery kit.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Anyone who’s interested in making pottery with clay but doesn’t want to spend money on a wheel pottery class.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Wheel pottery classes can be expensive, but hand-sculpting is a less expensive option to try first to see if you like pottery. This kit gives you everything you need to make your first few projects, so you can try making a mug or vase (whatever your heart desires).
THE DEAL: Add some whimsy to your bookshelf with this kit that’s 20% off right now.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Readers who want a DIY craft similar to a LEGO set.
WHY WE LOVE IT: This kit includes laser-cut wooden pieces, stickers, and more to help you create this miniature greenhouse. Building this kit was similar to a LEGO set, except it involves wood and slow-drying glue. Everything you need is included and the instructions are very clear.
THE DEAL: Get 18% off this DIY journal made for planners and creatives.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Nostalgic and sentimental people who want some inspiration for scrapbooking their life’s memories.
WHY WE LOVE IT: This is designed for anyone who loves to work on collages, scrapbooking, travel journalling and more. It contains over 600 stickers, 20 patterned sheets and 10 envelopes to stash notes and keepsakes, offering everything you need to get creative.
THE DEAL: Create diamond paintings with this kit, 15% off for Prime Day.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Anyone looking for a screen-free hobby who doesn’t want to learn a new art skill.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Similar to bedazzling, you don’t need to take an art class or watch videos online to learn how to make a diamond painting. It’s easy, but it takes patience and attention to detail. This set comes with six different canvases.
THE DEAL: Take 15% off these fine pigment pens.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Painters who want to outline their work, artists who like to sketch, and writers who will like these black pens.
WHY WE LOVE IT: These pens are the best I’ve tried for fine line drawings and outlining my watercolor art. I like that the set includes eight pens, each with a different width, ranging from 0.05 mm to 1.2 mm.
THE DEAL: Get 29% off this set of 100 watercolour paints.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Anyone who wants to try their hand at watercolours.
WHY WE LOVE IT: This is a great set to get you started, packed full of different shades, and it comes with different brushes and a sketching pencil to get you started, plus two sheets of watercolour paper.
Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news.
