12 DIY Kits to Relieve Your Boredom at Home | Art, Gardening & Baking Sets

From art jamming sets, baking boxes to grow-your-own kits, check out our list for you to try out at home with your kiddos, with the convenience of delivery to your doorstep!

Keeping the keeps entertained at home and away from the devices can be a daunting task, why not consider getting one of these DIY Kits that will give little ones something to do, buy you a little "me-time" and keep them off their devices too! 

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1. Experience Kits by EPIC Workshops

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EPIC Workshops, a team-building workshop provider, offers a series of Experience Kits so you can try their crafts at home even when you can't make it to a session - everything from tile painting and tote bag painting to clay experience kits. They also offer a parent-child bonding bundle with three different experiences to try out with your kids.

Clay Experience Kit | $26  
Tiles Painting Experience Kit | $32  
Mummy–Child Bonding Bundle by EPIC Workshops | $88 (Delivery included)

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2. Terrarium DIY Kit by Craftsforgreen

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In addition to specialising in the customisation of plant-related crafts for gifts and events, Craftsforgreen also provides terrarium workshops for kids, couples, groups, and team-building. Their DIY kits (including a popular succulent/cacti terrarium kit with figurines) come with everything you'll need to build your own terrarium, from an open glass container and watering spray to pebbles and moss, plus an instructional and care-tips sheet.

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3. Grow Kit by The Plant Loft

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If you love all things plants and nature then here's another one you should check out - The Plant Loft's oh-so-cute grow kit! The triangularis oxalis with its purple leaves is an adorable plant which will bring you joy watching it change and grow, like a pot of purple butterflies in a floral garden.

Triangularis Oxalis Grow Kit | $24.90 - 33.90

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4. DIY Kits by Make Your Own Workshop Café 

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Make Your Own Workshop Café is where you can enjoy DIY workshops alongside specialty coffee and drinks - think terrarium-making, copperworks, leather craft, and modern calligraphy. If you can't make it down, their DIY Kits bring the experience home, including a Kids Party Mini Egg Moss Terrarium Kit, Moss Terrarium Kit, Acrylic Pour kits, and calligraphy sets. Delivery is free when you purchase a minimum of $50.

DIY Kits by Make Your Own Workshop Café | $18 - $68

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5. Terrarium DIY Kits by Lush Glass Door

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Lush Glass Door is a terrarium boutique, where you can get a wide range of terrariums, from dome, cylindrical and geometrical terrariums to moss and zen terrariums. If browsing their collection inspires you to make your own, their Terrarium DIY Kits come with full instructions - pick your favourite from Fittonia, airplant, succulent, and even couple terrarium kits.

Terrarium DIY Kits by Lush Glass Door | $25 - $98

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6. Bake n Deco Kit by Genius R Us

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Baking is always a fun activity when you're doing it with your loved ones, and Genius R Us has a series of hassle-free Bake n Deco Kits that you can check out. Choose from Beary Bear Cookies, Easy Monkey Cupcakes, Lucky Tiger Bun, Monster Brownies, Unicorn Cookies, and more. Each kit comes with dry ingredients, toppings, and instructions for you and your child to bake your own delicious creations.

4 Bake & Craft Kits by Genius R Us | $113 for 4 kits

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7. STEAM Science Kits by Trio Kids

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There's just something inexplicably fun about building a volcano and watching it spew "lava" on your kitchen counter. If you can't get enough of dabbling in science experiments with your kids, Trio Kids' Science Kits might interest you. The range now includes All About Crystals, Amazing Universe, Bubble Making Show, Catch The Criminals, Colour Changing Chemical, and Cosmic Jet Rocket DIY Kits.

STEAM Science Kits by Trio Kids | $30.90 for 1 kit 

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Related read:
10 Places in Singapore to Get STEAM Kits for Kids

8. Dinosaur Egg Digging Set by Mr Bottle's Kids Party 

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You can just buy a dinosaur toy from the store, but would it be as fun as digging out the dinosaurs by yourself? Find out with Mr Bottle's Kids Party's Dinosaur Egg Digging Set! Each set comes with a dinosaur egg, from which you'll have to dig out a dinosaur figurine (about 3cm in length) - a great teaching tool as you can feed little ones information about the dinosaur they've unearthed. They also now offer a Dinosaur Skeleton Fossil Digging Set for older kids who want a paleontologist-style dig.

Dinosaur Egg Digging Set by Mr Bottle's Kids Party | $28.70 for 3 sets

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9. Canvas Painting Kit by Artlane 

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Artlane's pre-drawn Canvas Painting Kits are a great way to nurture a child's artistic talent, with over a dozen designs to choose from (unicorns, dinosaurs, mermaids, and more), each kit including a wooden-framed canvas, acrylic paints, and brushes. Their colours are non-toxic and certified safe for children. Beyond canvas painting, Artlane also carries diamond art, paint-by-numbers, and other craft kits suitable for kids.

Canvas Painting Kit (21cm x 21cm) – Children Edition by Artlane | $9.90

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10. Sensory Playdough Kits by The Tiny Trove 

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Playdough is a great tool for stimulating imagination and creativity, and the fact that it keeps little ones entertained for hours is an added bonus. The Tiny Trove hand-crafts small-batch, 100% kid-safe, taste-safe playdough in 18 vibrant colours (plus glittery versions), along with themed sensory play kits, party packs, and loose parts to round out the play.

Dinosaur Deluxe Play Dough Kit | $39

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11. Baking Kits by Little Cookhouse 

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Little Cookhouse's baking kits are designed for little hands from age 3 onwards, with no electric mixer or complicated equipment required. Choose from Oven Series kits like Tiger Pineapple Tarts and Teddy Bread Buns, or No Bake Series kits (for families without ovens) like Ondeh Ondeh, Merlion Cookies, and Rainbow Snowskin Mooncakes.

Teddy Bread Buns | $27.50 – $32

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12. Mushroom Grow Kits by Fogo Fungi

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Try gardening with a twist! Fogo Fungi is a Singapore urban mushroom farm offering Pink Oyster and Golden Oyster Mushroom Grow Kits, suitable for children aged 5 and up. No green thumb needed - just mist the substrate daily and watch mushrooms sprout within about a week, ready to harvest and cook with. A fun, edible alternative to the classic school taugeh-growing project!

Mushroom Grow Kit by Fogo Fungi | $40

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