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👋 hello, i’m kit

- i make things & chat to u.

welcome to the making box - here you’ll find easy, joyful craft ideas for gifts, weekends, and everything in between

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Hand holding two handmade air dry clay flowers, a yellow flower and a red tulip, outside in sunlight.

Seasonal Crafts 🌈

Creative ideas for every season, from cosy autumn projects to festive handmade decorations and thoughtful holiday makes.

Hand writing on a handmade clay notepad-style memo board with a black marker, displaying a to-do list on a decorative tray beside a candle and plant.

DIY Home Decor 🪞

Creative projects to make your home feel more personal. Simple handmade decor ideas that add colour, charm, and personality to your space.

Hand painting a lime slice design onto an upcycled CD using green paint, with a finished lemon slice coaster nearby on a wooden table.

Easy Crafts for Beginners 🎨

New to crafting? These simple projects are the perfect place to start. No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of making.

Hand pouring colourful sweets from a glass jar into a handmade ceramic sweet dispenser on a wooden table.

DIY Handmade Gifts 🎁

Handmade gift ideas that feel personal and special — perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.

Hand placing a handmade pink and red striped air-dry clay cover around a white light switch on a wall, demonstrating a DIY decorative switch plate project.

Air Dry Clay Projects 🧱

fun and beginner-friendly air-dry clay ideas. from tiny trinkets to handmade biscuit coasters you’ll be proud to display.

15-minute makes

quick wins, easy gifts, joyful projects - things you can make this evening

No special materials

giant bourbon and custard cream biscuit sandwiches filled with buttercream and served with tea

m&s giant biscuit treats ✨

a quick, indulgent biscuit upgrade that turns giant bourbons and custard creams into the ultimate tea-time treat.

air dry clay rudolph christmas ornament held in hand with painted festive clay decorations and candle in background

diy air dry clay christmas decorations 🎄

make simple, handmade christmas ornaments using air dry clay and biscuit cutters.

Recycled Material

Hands painting a lime slice design onto an upcycled CD coaster using green acrylic paint.

diy upcycled cd lemon & lime coasters 🍋

an easy recycled craft tutorial for bright citrus wall art or summer coasters

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writing and rambling

explore the beauty of unfinished projects and the creativity that can emerge even on tough days

handmade green clay frog holding a paintbrush, sitting on a painted lily pad coaster on a wooden table, beside a stained glass lamp casting warm light.

art as therapy 🌈✂️🎨

Sometimes I don’t sit down to make something because I need a finished product. I sit down because I need to feel better.

a creative valentine’s night in (with things to make) 💘

put the kettle on. clear the table. we’re staying in.

making things is meant to be fun

welcome to the making box 💘
here’s where you’ll find easy, joyful craft ideas for gifts, weekends, and everything in between

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