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1. A polymer clay starter kit so you can make your own figurines, ornaments, and accessories. Reviewers say the colours don't bleed into one another (and don't leave stains or residue on surfaces, either).
2. A vlogging ring light that'll *illuminate* your path to internet stardom. Not only is the light adjustable (both in brightness AND colour tone), there's also a gooseneck phone mount so you can comfortably create content without hiring a whole production crew.
3. A saucy sewing guide that'll help you stitch, seam, and and hem your way to a new hobby. It'll teach you how to use a sewing machine (and a whole slew of other tools and gizmos), and give you tips on purchasing fabric, time-saving tricks, and tons of patterns for your own homemade fashions.
4. And a miniature sewing machine you can use to make your own garments. It has a light-up workspace to make detail work easier and a four-step buttonhole to help you stitch those suckers on.
5. A guide to calligraphy that'll teach you how to hand letter like a boss. Written by a graphic designer, it's meant to help you avoid the pitfalls and errors made by most beginners so you can really hit the ground running on your design journey.
6. A hot sauce-making kit that'll help you craft tastebud-tingling condiments for your friends and family. You'll get enough ingredients to make seven delicious bottles of home-brewed hot sauce, with step-by-step recipe cards so you won't have to do any Googling.
7. A guide to upcycling furniture that'll help you give old, worn pieces a sexy new makeover. The tome is filled with tons of tips and tricks for achieving the look you want without having to drop the big bucks on specialized tools.
9. A guide to punch needling if boring old embroidery just ain't your speed. You'll learn how to create 20 different projects, plus a ton of useful skills to help you translate your ideas into beautiful works of art.
10. This DIY puffy sticker book that'll help you relive your childhood. Even though it comes with some pre-coloured stickers, the included instructions will also walk you through the process of creating your own designs and bringing them to life.
11. This lip balm-making kit that'll help you whip up a batch of bespoke lippies right in your own kitchen. It comes with a ton of natural butters, essential oils, and shimmer powders so you can create custom combinations to your heart's content.
12. This online course form that'll help you tap into your inner professor. It's the perfect place to create your own courses and pass on your skills, knowledge, and expertise (and make a few sweet buckaroos on the side).
13. This art kit that'll help bring your yarn masterpieces into this century. This ain't your grandma's yarn — it comes with sequins, fringe, felt, and pompoms to jazz up your creations (plus a handy guidebook if you're unsure where to start).
14. A set of sprout seeds that'll help you start your very own micro farm. These lil' greens can be grown in soil, jars, or germinators so you won't have to fork over extra cash for plant pots.
15. A stamp-carving set that reviewers say is fantastic for beginners and pros alike. The rubber blocks are super pliant and way softer than linoleum so your hand won't cramp up halfway through your project.
16. This tie-dye kit that'll zhuzh up your boring linens. It has enough supplies for 36 projects so you can give your curtains, bedsheets, and everything in between a bright and zany upgrade (and maybe sell a few creations to your friends in the process).
17. And finally, a cross stitch kit that'll take the guesswork out of creating cute embroidery. It's a great intro to a chill hobby that'll teach you all the basics you'll need to translate it into a cool side hustle.
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