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    25 Cool Kits And Projects To Do When It's Too Dang Hot To Go Outside

    Turn on your AC, there's fun to be had inside.

    1. A world map coloring tablecloth the whole family can enjoy. This 100% cotton map comes with 10 washable markers, so you can start the process of coloring in over as many times as you want!

    Four kids sit around the World Map Coloring Tablecloth, coloring in with markers

    2. A terrarium-building kit to establish that green thumb of yours in an air-conditioned environment. Every kit comes with an assortment of shells, driftwood, sea glass, and more, so you can trick out your terrarium to your unique tastes.

    the bubble terrarium with planted succulent on a table surrounded by contents of the terrarium building kit

    3. An IPA brewing kit so you can become the bartender you wish to see in the world. Create your own citrusy West Coast Style IPA with hops sourced from the Yakima Valley in Washington. Cheers!

    A gallon glass full of beer sits on a table with the rest of the IPA beer brewing kit around it

    4. A 7-piece gallery wall kit because those pictures sitting in a desk drawer somewhere deserve to be on display.

    5. A set of two calligraphy kits so you can impress your pen pals with decorative homemade cards!

    6. And! A calligraphy beginners' guide that'll teach ya the basics for some flawless hand-lettering.

    Cover of "Lettering and Modern Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide: Learn Hand Lettering and Brush Lettering"

    7. A springtime paint-by-numbers kit if painting from memory is way too daunting. No need to stress over creating the perfect shading when this canvas shows you what colors are needed where.

    8. An organic indoor herb garden kit because your new batch of summer recipes calls for having a produce aisle in your home.

    9. A cheesemaking kit that'll keep you busy cooking *and* eating for days to come! This kit makes up to 10 batches of cheese. Can you say yum?

    The Italian Cheese Kit sits on a counter next to a plate of Caprese salad

    10. A green screen and lighting kit to help make the alien invasion scene in your mind come to life on screen! Don't need a green screen? Hang a backdrop of your choosing over the stand and use this as a photography kit!

    The full Emart Photography Backdrop kit

    11. An unfinished letter that you can paint and decorate however you (or your kids) wish!

    Wooden letters "S," "C," and "B" painted in fun colors and patterns

    12. A DIY wine cork bulletin board if you, like me, have been hoarding wine corks with no discernible plan for them in mind. With this frame, you can turn them into a functional bulletin board for reminders, to-do lists, and pictures!

    13. A pack of peel-and-stick tiles because your kitchen has been begging for a pick-me-up and now is the perfect time! Just peel and stick the tiles onto any nonporous flat surface and voila!

    A wall decorated with 10" x 10" PVC Peel & Stick Mosaic Tile in marble

    14. A cocktail kit that only requires you to add the alcohol of your choosing, but probably does mean you should invest in your very own booze fridge.

    15. A bunch of jute rope you can use to make your own baskets, rugs, placemats, and more.

    16. A beginner's crochet kit that will guide you in making any of six unique crochet projects. After this crash course, you'll be well on your way to crocheting birthday gifts for all your loved ones!

    The contents of the Crocheting 101 starter kit

    17. A sourdough starter kit for anyone who missed this trend earlier this year and has FOMO.

    18. A DIY candle-making kit so you can create your own light. Besides, your current candles are running low!

    The complete make your own candles kit laid out

    19. A DIY board game kit if you and your kids have played Monopoly one too many times.

    20. A large stencil set you can use to give your walls, furnitures, and even your floor a fun, new, colorful look.

    21. A mic kit so your inner podcaster can come out! Just plug this baby into your computer's USB port and make magic happen.

    22. A felt succulent kit for anyone looking for a meditative art project. Make up to 18 of these felt beauties and then hang them on your bedroom wall or use them as table centerpieces!

    A model makes a green felt succulent to pair with a dozen other colorful felt succulents

    23. A manicure kit with everything you need to give your nails the pick-me-up they deserve. Choose between four box sets that include anything from a dual-grit nail file to seven exclusive Olive & June nail polish colors.

    The Everything Box manicure kit displayed on a pink table

    24. A DIY surfboard clock you can paint and hang up so you'll always be able to see the best times to catch some waves.

    A model paints The DIY surfboard clock kit

    25. A build-your-own-pinball-game kit for the gamers who need a break from a TV or computer screen. Spend some time creating your very own pinball game and then challenge your friends to beat your cardboard masterpiece!

    An assembled build your own pinball game named Magnet Girl

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