Top 10 Craft Boxes for Mindfulness

If your busy lifestyle and jam-packed schedule mean it's difficult to make time for a soothing pottery class in London, you're in luck - craft boxes might be the answer you’re looking for! 

It’s easy to stop noticing the world around you when you’re busy rushing through each day - that’s life, but it shouldn’t mean we should give up on mindfulness.

So, if you’ve made a new year's resolution to be more present in 2024, let us show you that craft kits could be one way to help you achieve your goal of a calmer, happier you. 

Maybe you’re all about getting stuck in and getting messy and would enjoy an afternoon of pottery at home, or maybe you’d prefer to keep it simple and soothing with some calligraphy and brush lettering - there’s a craft kit out there that’s perfect for you. We promise! 

Whether you’re looking to find your inner calm or just want some creative things to do at home to relax with, here are our top 10 craft boxes for mindfulness…

1. Inhale some calming scents with a soy candle making kit

If you’re looking for some relaxing, mindful moments in your life, we suggest trying your hand at making your own homemade candles. Let the aromatic fragrances, handpicked by you, fill your home as you breathe in, breathe out and craft! 

A make your own candles virtual class and candle making kit makes for a relaxing evening of indoor activities when you need a little calm in your hectic life. It’s also an ideal mindful DIY project for those who thrive by creating a calming ambience.

2. Stitch your way to relaxation with a needlework kit!  

Sure, embroidery and needlework as a craft might have already had its moment with the ladies of the late 1800s, but in 2024, we think it’s going to make a comeback!  

You can enjoy embroidery in a range of ways from online classes and craft kits in Aussie-style punch needling, needle felt coastal scenes to silk embroidery! The best part? It’s the ultimate mindful craft and a perfect DIY project for those stuck in UK lockdown! 

3. Enjoy the outdoors indoors with a DIY terrarium kit

If you’re a plant lover, addict or even serial plant killer, we recommend making your own self-sufficient mini-garden (AKA a DIY terrarium). 

Learning how to make a terrarium can be a mindful and calming experience as you’ll be getting hands-on with nature and taking control of your own glass-contained jungle. With an online terrarium workshop and a terrarium kit, building a terrarium you can admire on your coffee table for months to come has never been easier!

4. Try a tea tasting kit for mindfulness 

Ok, so this isn’t technically a craft, but if you’re looking for fun things to do at home and a way to experience mindfulness, this DIY kit for tea tasting is the perfect way to unwind. We just couldn’t leave it out!

When it comes to virtual experiences and craft boxes, this is quite possibly the most relaxing of them all. You’ll receive a tea tasting kit in the post ready for your online class where you will learn how to savour the flavour, slow down, and appreciate each sip! Now that’s mindfulness.

5. De-stress with a DIY flower crown kit 

Fancy being a mindful bohemian queen for the day? There’s nothing more soothing (and empowering) than creating your own chic DIY flower crown. 

It’s a truly mindful activity as it allows you to slow down and appreciate the calming atmosphere flowers create whilst getting creative. A flower crown DIY session is best enjoyed in the comforts of home with some music on, and if possible, some friends by your side! 

6. Create your own plant hanger with a macrame kit

Looking for trendy things to make at home? Macrame is the ultimate ‘be-present’ craft. It’s a mindful activity, allowing you to take your time with each knot and really focus on what you’re creating whilst enjoying the meditative process. 

Making macrame plant hangers with an online class and DIY kit is a great way to create some stylish DIY home decor, whilst also getting creative and enjoying some quiet moments in solitude.

7. Discover your inner calm through clay with a pottery starter kit

If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at pottery, but have never been brave enough to get your hands dirty before - a pottery at home kit is the perfect introduction to this mindful art form. An online pottery class complete with a DIY kit will give you all the tools you need to create yourself a peaceful sanctuary of your own; without the stress of having to find all the tools and figure out how to do it.

Pottery offers up the perfect mindful moment - whilst you take control of the clay, you’ll feel your mind become fully present of the task at hand, rather than focusing on your worries and stresses!

8. Crochet your cares away with a crochet craft kit

Looking for craft boxes that’ll have you hooked? Crocheting is one of the most popular mindful crafts out there, especially at the moment! 

There’s nothing more relaxing than creating something you can truly call your own and if you’re looking for a way to de-stress with some crochet, then we’ve got the perfect project for you. A crochet DIY kit and online class will give you all the necessary instructions on how to get started with your very own mindfulness project. The best part? Your crochet creations make for cute and unique gifts for loved ones! 

9. Discover a new creative outlet with a calligraphy starter kit

Looking for mindful yet fun things to do at home with a creative twist? Calligraphy and brush lettering is a great way to get creative and enjoy some alone time - whilst also learning how to create beautiful things! 

Calligraphy kits often come with everything you need to get started from the pen nibs, ink and brush all the way through to the dotted grid paper. All you’ll need is an online class and some practice. It may seem like an intimidating skill at first but soon you’ll be lost in this addictive activity! 

If you're looking for some festive mindfulness, check out our top seven Christmas craft kits here.

10. Unwind and enjoy some sparkle with a jewellery making kit 

Looking for unique and stylish things to make at home? Making jewellery is a great way to get creative and enjoy some alone time whilst creating something beautiful at the same time. 

It’s also a very mindful activity as it gives you the opportunity to take your time and really focus on what you’re doing. Making jewellery with a DIY kit and an online class is a great way to practice mindfulness at home, but it could also become a new passion of yours! Who doesn’t want to bashfully admit that they actually made the beautiful necklace they’re wearing?