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    19 Boredom-Busting Things From Amazon Canada That’ll Keep You Entertained For Hours

    Time flies when you're having fun!

    1. An adorable colouring book filled with over 40 pages of cute doodles that'll be fun for both adults and kids. Reviewers say it helps distract them when they're feeling anxious.

    2. And a pack of watercolour markers with dual tips — a fine one for smaller details, and a thicker one for shading in larger areas. The set includes primary colours and complementary shades for a versatile palette.

    the markers on a table and someone using them to colour a photo of a birthday cake

    3. A calligraphy kit that has everything you'll need to start writing fancy letters. Reviewers say it has a great variety of colours and that it's a fab bundle for beginners.

    the calligraphy set on a tabletop

    4. A clay bead jewellery-making kit that'll help you make colourful baubles that you can wear yourself or gift to your pals (friendship bracelets, anyone?). It also comes with other beads like smileys, stars, and letters for extra personalization.

    the kit of beads and two bracelets

    5. A motivational guided journal that'll help you boost your productivity and actually achieve your goals, no matter what they may be. Reviewers say it's very uplifting, and that both the prompts and illustrations are super insightful.

    6. Or a dotted notebook if you want to venture into the world of bullet journaling. And, of course, be sure to pick up some bullet stencils to create your perfect spreads.

    the journal in greenery

    7. An embroidery kit with three cross-stitch projects that'll make some beautiful wall art once they're finished. Each floral design is stamped onto a cloth, so you'll have a guide while creating your masterpiece.

    someone holding one of the cross stitch loops and embroidering on it

    8. A candle-making kit so you can create your own delightful scents at home. Reviewers say it's the perfect crafting hobby for beginners, as the instructions are clear and easy to follow.

    someone pouring a bag of wax chips into a measuring cup

    9. A paint-by-numbers kit that comes with a canvas, so you can channel your inner artist and create a ✨ gorg ✨ painting of a sunset.

    the image framed above a table

    10. Or a sticker-by-number book if you need something more suitable for on-the-go purposes. It's filled with photos of lovely lil' animals that you can bring to life with corresponding stickers.

    11. A basic scrapbook that you can use to create an artsy keepsake filled with all your favourite memories. It also comes with stickers and stencils, so you won't have to go out and buy any to get started.

    someone colouring in one of the stencils on a page of the scrapbook

    12. And a pack of vintage-looking scrapbook supplies including stickers, paper, washi tape, and more. The variety of designs and styles will help you create some pretty unique collages.

    the vintage supplies in a notebook

    13. And a pack of metallic markers that'll show up on the black pages of your scrapbook, so you can write little anecdotes beside your photos. Reviewers say they write smoothly and dry fast on the page (which will help prevent smudging).

    the markers with each colour written beside them

    14. A book of brain games and puzzles for adults that'll keep your mind sharp and occupied. Reviewers say the games range from easy to difficult (but never impossible), which makes for the perfect challenge.

    the cover of the book

    15. A city lights puzzle with 1000 pieces, so your hands will be busy for quite some time. Once it's complete, you can frame it and hang it on your wall for all to see.

    a picture of the completed puzzle

    16. A copy of 642 Things to Write About that'll offer hundreds of playful prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Reviewers love how random the leads are, allowing them to think outside of the box.

    a page of the book

    17. A nail art kit so you can paint unique designs and and jazz up your talons with different gemstones and foils. The materials are suitable for both natural and acrylic nails.

    18. A handheld retro console filled with 400 old-school games that'll keep you entertained and feeling nostalgic. You can even connect it to the TV and enjoy a two-player game with the included gamepad.

    someone using the handheld console and someone else using the gamepad to play the game on the TV

    19. And finally, a wooden Sudoku game so you can ditch the pen and paper and take things to a new level. If you want to improve your concentration and problem-solving skills, just whip out this baby and get those gears turning.

    three people playing sudoku

    Time to stimulate that cranium of yours!

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