We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide.

You may think you've tried every hobby in the world — but have you heard of a sticker-by-number book?

The kit comes with an ergonomic crochet hook, a yarn needle, stitch markers, eyes, colored yarn, and enough stuffing for six plants. 

Promising review: "It comes with everything you need to get started, including easy-to-follow instructions. As someone new to crochet, I found the materials and tools high-quality and perfect for learning. The kit is well-organized, making it easy to dive right into projects, and the step-by-step guide is super helpful. It's a great kit for adults looking to pick up a fun and relaxing new hobby. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to start crocheting!" —heidi vanderlee 

Promising review: "When my granddaughter comes, I always buy her a craft for how to sit and do. She absolutely loves this. Kept her busy for hours and very inexpensive." —Arlene  

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 designs).

Promising review: "I’m a young adult who spends a lot of time in the hospital due to bad health issues. Most of the time it’s nerve wracking and very boring. I ordered this little book to take with me for next time, and I was very happy with it! It kept me busy and calmed my nerves. It was easy to do and therapeutic. I like the variety of pictures!" —Cherry  

Promising review: "A great tool for keeping your mind busy. The instruction book is a little difficult to follow, but with the use of YouTube and the book makes for a great experience." —Camille L. Branch 

Promising review: "I love it! It’s so fun and nice to have and keep my hands busy while watching TV with my partner. The paper is thin, so you have to put something between the pages to keep it from bleeding, but it says that at the beginning of the book. Highly recommend for a self-care-crafty item!"—Erika Jorren 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a spiral-bound version).

Promising review: "I love this book. I pre-ordered after seeing it on TikTok and couldn't wait to get it! I'm working on my second coloring page and love it! THIS is a great book for older adults and anyone who doesn't think they are an artist! Just need a fine black marker and you'll be busy for hours!! I'm going to get more as gifts. This also makes a great alternative for children, teens, and really anyone as an alternative to screen time! Get one, you won't be disappointed!" —Little wave 

Promising review: "I like how this set just makes sense when putting it together. It was just challenging enough to keep my mind and hands busy, but not frustrating like some sets." —Samlg76 

Promising review: "Love this item! I bought this for a 5-year-old. She always wants to paint. With this, she can anywhere with no mess. Many hours of creative art keeps her busy. I would like one for myself now. For a way to relieve stress or just keep busy, this is great for all." —Monica 

Promising review: "If you love to spend your time doing arts and crafts. This will have you entertained for hours!! I love spending my time doing activities like these instead of being glued to the TV or a cellphone. Super easy to use. Very durable. The amount of colors I received were more than enough. Age range can be 3+ years. I’m 25-years-old and am having a blast playing with this." —Vanessa 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in packs of 24 and 36).

Each kit comes with 9,600 clay beads in 48 different colors, 850 accessory beads and pendants (like letters, pearls, hearts, and shells), elastic string, tweezers, scissors, and earring hooks, so you won't have to buy anything separate to kickstart your jewelry-making era. 

Promising review: "Gifted the set to my niece and she is making bracelets and necklaces without stopping. 🙂 Having so much fun. I personally liked that everything is packed nicely. The organizer box is amazing. The colors of heishi beads are so unique. And good quality of the the golden letters beads." —	Svetlana Makarenko

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in gold and silver). 

This kit provides you with a banneton basket, a dough whisk, a dough cutter, five blades (with a leather cover) for designs, a bowl scraper, a scoring lame, and even a cleaning brush. You can also use the recipe book to try out different loaf recipes or to get a better understanding of every tool.  

Promising review: "This is just what I was looking for to start my sourdough bread journey while healing from a surgery and on leave from work. It kept me busy, and I still use it today. Great quality, durable items." —joanne 

Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two banneton basket shapes and in gift sets).

This kit comes with 139 pieces, but requires craft glue to stick all the small details together and two AAA batteries for the LED lights. 

Promising review: "I gave my wife one of these for Christmas, and she absolutely loved it! She's kind of a bookworm, so this was perfect for her bookshelf. It was fun to build and pretty simple to assemble. Putting the individual books together was a bit daunting, but the final product made it all worth it. As for quality, the pieces are very thin and sort of fragile (but that's the case with most DIY models), but overall, pretty solid in construction. Well worth every penny, and kept my wife busy for a month! My only real gripe about it is that the light switch is in the bottom back of it, so turning it on and off can be kind of a pain, having to pull it out of the bookshelf every time. Otherwise, it was a successful purchase, and the perfect gift! I'd recommend it to anyone!"—Daniel 

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 16 designs). 

You'll be able to practice every cake decorating technique as this set comes with 12 different nozzle tips, a spinning cake board, 50 disposable piping bags, two reusable ones, two icing spatulas, and three cake scrapers. It even comes with how-to guides and videos so you know exactly how each tool is used. 

Promising review: "I got this for my little sister’s birthday since she loves decorating cakes, and it turned out to be a perfect gift. For the price, the quality is really solid — definitely a great starter set or something for casual decorators. She especially loved the guide that explains how to use each tip — super helpful for learning and pretty accurate. Great for helping her get ideas. The turntable glides smoothly, and the coupler makes switching tips easy. The piping bags are decent; they work fine for most frostings, though super-thick buttercream can cause them to burst if overfilled. There’s a nice variety of piping tips, and the frosting spatulas (especially the offset one) have been really useful for her. She’s already made some adorable cake and cupcake designs using this kit. Overall, it’s a great gift for anyone just getting into cake decorating — fun, functional, and really encouraging for creative baking." —Atali Bouck 

Get it from Amazon for $20.90 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "I honestly thought this was going to be way more complicated than it is. Quality was good and the instructions were perfect. I was able to make my first picture in a few evenings. Very relaxing new hobby :)"—Nikkia 

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.99.

In addition to the 40 colorful bundles of felt, this kit comes with felting needles, scissors, bells, protective finger cots, foam pads, stencils, and even plastic eyeballs so you can create tiny fur friends! 

Promising review: "So I have always been intrigued by needle felting, but I thought it would be much harder, so I never looked into supplies. This craft is SOOOO fun to pass the time and keep your hands busy. This little kit was so perfect for beginners and for the price!!!!? Perfect." —Tali 

Get the 40-color set from Amazon for $26.99 (also available in two smaller sets). 

Promising review: "Absolutely love this journal! So so soooo many activities to keep you busy, and the supplies you need are just everyday household items! very fun and engaging, and helps get rid of perfectionism. Also keeps your mind off anxiety and stress. Very helpful and I really love it! The activities vary from sew this page, infuse this page, drop a journal from a high place, freeze this page, press flowers, poke holes in this page, and so much more! There are even activities and a cut-out postcard on the cover jacket. So fun and engaging! Hours worth of activities to do. Worth the money!" —Squishmallows101 

The kit also includes two wood carving blocks (one cherry and one basswood), three types of sandpaper, and sharpening supplies.

Promising review: "Great little introduction to the hobby! It will take you longer than you think to complete, so it’s a nice free-time activity. My 8-year-old is very impressed that I 'made it with my bare hands.' I highly recommend this adorable comfort bird kit, and my advice is take your time, it’s not a race!" —Tammi H. 

Guyuana is a small business from Thailand that specializes in travel art sets. 

Promising review: "I ordered this so I had something to do after surgery. Great quality and easy and fun activity." —Therese Ernholdt 

Get it from Guyuana on Etsy for $20.80+ (originally $32+; available in bamboo or walnut, with or without paint, and with or without the painting book).

Promising review: "Best sushi-making kit out there, period. It contains all the tools you need to start making sushi, a really affordable kit, and it's just very entertaining to try it out with your family. It's the beginner's set you were looking for, and all parts appear to be made of non-harmful, natural, and durable materials. Five stars." —Antonio Mendez 

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors). 

This kit comes with an embroidery hoop, four designs, a punch needle, four punch needle fabrics, enough colorful yarn, and instructions.

Punch Atelier is a small business based in Turkey that makes beginner-friendly punch embroidery sets. They also have a tutorial video for beginners on their YouTube channel.

Promising review: "I’m having so much fun learning with this kit. It included everything I needed, the instructions are easy to follow, and I was super impressed with the ability to reach out with any questions." —Emily Shields  

Get it from Punch Atelier on Etsy for $36.80 (originally $46; available in four sets) — includes free shipping.

Urban Cheesecraft is a small business based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need is milk.

Promising review: "I have bought a few of these for gifts (and one for myself) and it's always well received with excitement. The directions are very clear and simple, everything turns out great, and you learn a new skill! A+." —Kathryn K 

Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $64.80 — includes free shipping. 

It comes with 25 clear sheets and instructions. 

Promising review: "My kids and I have a blast making these! I recommend getting a hole punch and making key chains! You could also make super cute earrings as well. Really easy to use product and keeps kids busy for at least an hour."—Amanda 

The kit comes with four glass jars and three tin cans, pre-measured soy wax, seven fragrance oils, 10 dye blocks, candle wicks, glue dots, a melting pot, a digital thermometer, a mixing spoon, two centering devices, dried flowers, and decorative labels. 

Promising review: "This kit comes with everything a beginner hobbyist needs to make custom candles for gifts or for yourself. I've been having so much fun mixing different scents and colors to create my perfect custom candle. Easy to use (with a little practice and some instruction reading) and comes with everything you need. I am really enjoying this new hobby and think I may have finally found one I can stick with, simply because of the joy it brings to make and then use my creation!" —Lauren R. 

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (also available in a black candle kit and larger sets).

After you complete the mushroom cottage, you can dive into other Buffalo Games puzzles that are equally as complex and colorful!

Promising review: " I am recently retired and need something to keep me busy. This is my favorite brand of puzzle, and I have well over 50. I love how they aren't the easiest due to the color schemes, so it's not something you will get done in a few hours. Would recommend for puzzle lovers." —Amazon Customer 

Get it from Amazon for $11.97+ (available in five designs).

This puzzle's melody is a rendition of "Memory" from the musical Cats! 

Promising review: "When younger, I rarely had the patience or precision for plastic models. These are excellent. They are busy enough to be interesting to do but easy enough to enjoy without heartburn. They are as sturdy as can be expected with lightweight wood. The wood is denser than balsa airplane wood. The pieces are well fabricated. Instructions are clear. They are fun. I've made several and given them as gifts." —DM 

BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.