Fancy making your own cheese or growing your own crystals to craft jewellery? We’ve found some of the best DIY kits from Etsy to unleash your artsy side!
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already exhausted the usual things (bread making, home exercises, Dalgona coffee) that have kept you busy for the most of 2020. Now, you’re looking for new, interesting things to occupy your time with and so here you are.
That’s why we’ve rounded up some great crafts and do-it-yourself kits you can get off Etsy, that you never thought you could do it yourself at home.
What is Etsy?
For the uninitiated, Etsy is a global online marketplace that focuses on handmade items and craft supplies. It is THE place to go to if you’re looking for some unique handcrafted gifts from around the globe. Etsy has proven to be a total lifesaver when it comes to hunting for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. 😅
How Do I Pay On Etsy?
With YouTrip, you can pay for your Etsy purchases in currencies like United States Dollar (USD) and Great Britain Pound (GBP). Based on our research, it can be cheaper to pay in foreign currencies as compared to SGD.
Before we get started, you can toggle to your preferred currency to your at bottom left-hand corner of Etsy’s webpage.


Note: If you’re having trouble paying with your YouTrip card directly, simply link your YouTrip card to your PayPal account and pay through PayPal instead! Follow these simple steps in our YouTrip PayPal Guide to ensure you’re enjoying YouTrip’s rates while using PayPal!
1. DIY Cheese Kit by Urban Cheesecraft

Probably one of the most unique of the lot that I’ve found, you can make your own cheese at home with this DIY Farmers’ Cheese Kit. This kit gives you three batches of farmers’ cheese that is gluten-free, non-GMO and vegetarian friendly. Urban Cheesecraft also carries other types of cheese like Mozzarella, Goat Cheese and Burrata & Mascarpone for you to make on your own.
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Etsy Price | S$19.90 | US$14 | £11.21 | A$20.18 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$19.90 | S$19.20 | S$19.93 | S$19.97 |
Cheapest currency: USD 🇺🇸
Shipping: Ships from the US for US$16.99 (S$23.28)
2. DIY Easy-to-Follow Art Kit by Paint The Town By Numbers

Designed by an art teacher in Nashville, Paint The Town By Numbers retails paint kits that you can easily transformed into beautiful art pieces. Simply follow and paint according to the colours assigned to each number. There are various designs like Succulents and Lady Liberty for you to choose from.
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$31.99 | US$22 | £17.99 | A$31.99 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$31.99 | S$30.15 | S$31.97 | S$31.68 |
Cheapest currency: USD 🇺🇸
Shipping: Ships from the US for US$16.49 (S$22.60)
3. DIY Beer by Plants From Seed

Fancy a home brew? Grow your own beer kit lets your grown your own own beer hops. With all the materials you’ll need provided, this kit makes it easy for anyone to have green fingers.
If beer isn’t your choice of seeds to practice your green fingers, Plant From Seeds also carries White Alpine Strawberries, Curry Leaves, Lemon Tree Plant, and many other plant kits for gardeners of all levels.
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$15.96 | US$11.63 | £8.50 | A$16.14 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$15.96 | S$15.93 | S$15.10 | S$15.97 |
Cheapest currency: GBP 🇬🇧
Shipping: £3.29 (S$5.84) within the UK, no shipping to Singapore until further notice. Check out our Best UK Freight Forwarders Guide to forward it to Singapore in the meantime!
4. DIY Beginner Embroidery Kit by 55Tree

Everything you need to get started on your embroidery journey is included in this DIY Beginner Embroidery Kit. There are also a bunch of other embroidery designs that you can pick from 55Tree. The process of embroidery can be very therapeutic and fun at the same time – so get yourself a cup of hot tea, sit back, and enjoying stitching.
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$12.70 | US$8.91 | £7.13 | A$12.84 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$12.70 | S$12.21 | S$12.66 | S$12.71 |
Cheapest currency: USD 🇺🇸
Shipping: Ships from China for US$5.98 (S$8.19)
5. DIY Organic Soap Kit by ARTERNO

Great for those who want to indulge in a pampering session! With this DIY Organic Soap Kit, you can make your own natural soap that is preservative and toxin-free! ARTERNO specialises in various DIY kits that I found to be pretty unique, yet simple to do on your own (more later!).
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$58.96 | US$42.98 | £33.11 | A$56.60 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$58.96 | S$58.89 | S$58.82 | S$56.04 |
Cheapest currency: AUD 🇦🇺
Shipping: Ships free from Australia
6. DIY Lip Balm Kit by ARTERNO

Also from ARTERNO, inside this full recyclable DIY Lip Balm Kit you’ll find everything you need to make not one, not two, but five of your very own nourishing lip balm. Talk about value for money! With ingredients like coconut oil, avocado oil, and Candelilla wax, you’ll be sure that you’re putting only the most natural of ingredients onto your lips.
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$40.83 | US$29.76 | £22.93 | A$39.20 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$40.83 | S$40.77 | S$40.73 | S$39.20 |
Cheapest currency: AUD 🇦🇺
Shipping: Ships free from Australia
7. DIY Chocolate Set by ARTERNO

Yet again, ARTERNO delivers the goods with a DIY Chocolate Kit! Yes, you read that right – make your own gemstone-shaped chocolates perfect as an indulgent snack while you watch Netflix. You can choose between white or dark chocolate.
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$54.58 | US$39.79 | £30.66 | A$52.40 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$54.58 | S$54.52 | S$54.47 | S$51.88 |
Cheapest currency: AUD 🇦🇺
Shipping: Ships free from Australia
8. DIY Crystal Pendant Kit by Mine & Shine Crystals

I never knew we could grow our own crystals to make jewellery until I stumbled upon this DIY Crystal Pendant kit by Mine & Shine Crystals. The instructions are simple to follow and it takes about one to two days to grow a crystal. The entire finished piece will be ready in about two to three days!
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$109.84 | US$80.07 | £61.69 | A$111.07 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$109.84 | S$109.75 | S$109.57 | S$109.96 |
Cheapest currency: GBP 🇬🇧
Shipping: Ships free from Israel
9. DIY Crystal Ring Set by Mine & Shine Crystals

If necklaces aren’t your choice of accessories, take your pick from Mine & Shine who also carry many other do-it-yourself jewellery designs, like this DIY Crystal Ring Kit.
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$122.52 | US$89.31 | £68.81 | A$123.89 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$122.52 | S$122.44 | S$122.25 | S$122.61 |
Cheapest currency: GBP 🇬🇧
Shipping: Ships free from Israel
10. DIY Cardholder by Mariposa

Although leather craft workshops have mostly been halted or reduced during this period, you can still have the option of making your own DIY Cardholder by Mariposa. This leather card holder is perfect to hold your business cards, some loose change and of course, your YouTrip card. I love how it’s both affordable and functional!
SGD | USD | GBP | AUD | |
Price | S$23.52 | US$16.50 | £13.21 | A$23.78 |
Paying w/ YouTrip | S$23.52 | S$22.62 | S$23.45 | S$23.52 |
Cheapest currency: USD 🇺🇸
Shipping: Ships free from Israel
Spend Your Free Time on DIY Kits from Etsy
With this list of DIY crafts that you can experiment with, I hope that it helps to unleash your artsy side when you’re looking to do something at home during the weekends.
Remember to play around with the different currencies and do some quick math to get yourself the best deal possible! If you’ve come across any unique do-it-yourself crafts from Etsy, recommend it to us in the comments.
If you still haven’t gotten your free YouTrip card yet, use promo code <BLOG5> to sign up and receive a free S$5 in your account. Enjoy YouTrip’s Wholesale Exchange Rates on all your foreign currency purchases, including in US dollar (USD) and Great British Pound (GBP) on Etsy for maximum cost savings!
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*All currency conversion rates are accurate to 9 September 2020 SGT 14:00
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