{"id":15252,"date":"2020-09-09T15:01:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T07:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=15252"},"modified":"2020-09-15T12:17:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T04:17:18","slug":"etsy-diy-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/etsy-diy-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Unique DIY Kits: Beer Plants, Cheese, Crystals & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re reading this, chances are you\u2019ve already exhausted the usual things (bread making, home exercises, Dalgona coffee) that have kept you busy for the most of 2020. Now, you\u2019re looking for new, interesting things to occupy your time with and so here you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why we\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Etsy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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\u2019re 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\u2019s Day gift. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Do I Pay On Etsy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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<\/a> as compared to SGD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we get started,  you can toggle to your preferred currency to your at bottom left-hand corner of Etsy\u2019s webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. DIY Cheese Kit by Urban Cheesecraft<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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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<\/span><\/a>. This kit gives you three batches of farmers’ cheese that is gluten-free, non-GMO and vegetarian friendly. Urban Cheesecraft<\/span><\/a> <\/span>a<\/span>lso carries other types of cheese like Mozzarella<\/span><\/a>, Goat Cheese<\/span><\/a> and Burrata & Mascarpone<\/span><\/a> for you to make on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Etsy Price<\/strong><\/td>S$19.90<\/td>US$14<\/td>\u00a311.21<\/td>A$20.18<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/td>S$19.90<\/td>S$19.20<\/span><\/strong><\/td>S$19.93<\/td>S$19.97<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cheapest currency:<\/strong> USD \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
Shipping: <\/strong>Ships from the US for US$16.99 (S$23.28)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. DIY Easy-to-Follow Art Kit by Paint The Town By Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Designed by an art teacher in Nashville, Paint The Town By Numbers<\/span><\/a> 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<\/span> <\/a>and Lady Liberty<\/span><\/a> for you to choose from.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$31.99<\/td>US$22<\/td>\u00a317.99<\/td>A$31.99<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$31.99<\/td>S$30.15<\/span><\/strong><\/td>S$31.97<\/td>S$31.68<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cheapest currency:<\/strong> USD \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
Shipping:<\/strong> Ships from the US for US$16.49 (S$22.60)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. DIY Beer by Plants From Seed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fancy a home brew? Grow your own beer<\/a><\/span> kit lets your grown your own own beer hops. With all the materials you\u2019ll need provided, this kit makes it easy for anyone to have green fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If beer isn\u2019t your choice of seeds to practice your green fingers, Plant From Seeds<\/span><\/a> <\/span>also carries White Alpine Strawberries<\/a>, Curry Leaves<\/span><\/a>, Lemon Tree Plant<\/span><\/a>, and many other plant kits for gardeners of all levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>SGD<\/strong><\/td>USD<\/strong><\/td>GBP<\/strong><\/td>AUD<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/strong><\/td>S$15.96<\/td>US$11.63<\/td>\u00a38.50<\/td>A$16.14<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$15.96<\/td>S$15.93<\/td>S$15.10<\/span><\/strong><\/td>S$15.97<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cheapest currency: <\/strong>GBP \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7
Shipping:<\/strong> \u00a33.29 (S$5.84) within the UK, no shipping to Singapore until further notice. Check out our Best UK Freight Forwarders Guide<\/a> to forward it to Singapore in the meantime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. DIY Beginner Embroidery Kit by 55Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Everything you need to get started on your embroidery journey is included in this DIY Beginner Embroidery Kit<\/a>. There are also a bunch of other embroidery designs that you can pick from 55Tree<\/a>. The process of embroidery can be very therapeutic and fun at the same time \u2013 so get yourself a cup of hot tea, sit back, and enjoying stitching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$12.70<\/td>US$8.91<\/td>\u00a37.13<\/td>A$12.84<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$12.70<\/td>S$12.21<\/span><\/strong><\/td>S$12.66<\/td>S$12.71<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cheapest currency:<\/strong> USD \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
Shipping:<\/strong> Ships from China for US$5.98 (S$8.19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. DIY Organic Soap Kit by ARTERNO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Great for those who want to indulge in a pampering session! With this DIY Organic Soap Kit<\/a>, you can make your own natural soap that is preservative and toxin-free! ARTERNO<\/a> specialises in various DIY kits that I found to be pretty unique, yet simple to do on your own (more later!).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$58.96<\/td>US$42.98<\/td>\u00a333.11<\/td>A$56.60<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$58.96<\/td>S$58.89<\/td>S$58.82<\/td>S$56.04<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cheapest currency: <\/strong>AUD \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa
Shipping: <\/strong>Ships free from Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. DIY Lip Balm Kit by ARTERNO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Also from ARTERNO<\/a>, inside this full recyclable DIY Lip Balm Kit<\/span><\/a> you\u2019ll 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\u2019ll be sure that you’re putting only the most natural of ingredients onto your lips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$40.83<\/td>US$29.76<\/td>\u00a322.93<\/td>A$39.20<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$40.83<\/td>S$40.77<\/td>S$40.73<\/td>S$39.20<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shipping: <\/strong>Ships free from Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. DIY Chocolate Set by ARTERNO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Yet again, ARTERNO<\/a> delivers the goods with a DIY Chocolate Kit<\/a><\/span>! Yes, you read that right \u2013 make your own gemstone-shaped chocolates perfect as an indulgent snack while you watch Netflix. You can choose between white or dark chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$54.58<\/td>US$39.79<\/td>\u00a330.66<\/td>A$52.40<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$54.58<\/td>S$54.52<\/td>S$54.47<\/td>S$51.88<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shipping:<\/strong> Ships free from Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. DIY Crystal Pendant Kit by Mine & Shine Crystals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I never knew we could grow our own crystals to make jewellery until I stumbled upon this DIY Crystal Pendant kit<\/span><\/a> by Mine & Shine Crystals<\/a>. 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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$109.84<\/td>US$80.07<\/td>\u00a361.69<\/td>A$111.07<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$109.84<\/td>S$109.75<\/td>S$109.57<\/span><\/strong><\/td>S$109.96<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shipping:<\/strong> Ships free from Israel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. DIY Crystal Ring Set by Mine & Shine Crystals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If necklaces aren\u2019t your choice of accessories, take your pick from Mine & Shine<\/span><\/a> who also carry many other do-it-yourself jewellery designs, like this DIY Crystal Ring Kit<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$122.52<\/td>US$89.31<\/td>\u00a368.81<\/td>A$123.89<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$122.52<\/td>S$122.44<\/td>S$122.25<\/span><\/strong><\/td>S$122.61<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shipping: <\/strong>Ships free from Israel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. DIY Cardholder by Mariposa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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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<\/a><\/span> 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price<\/strong><\/td>S$23.52<\/td>US$16.50<\/td>\u00a313.21<\/td>A$23.78<\/td><\/tr>
Paying w\/ YouTrip<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>S$23.52<\/td>S$22.62<\/span><\/strong><\/td>S$23.45<\/span><\/td>S$23.52<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shipping:<\/strong> Ships free from Israel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spend Your Free Time on DIY Kits from Etsy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to play around with the different currencies and do some quick math to get yourself the best deal possible! If you\u2019ve come across any unique do-it-yourself crafts from Etsy, recommend it to us in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you still haven\u2019t gotten your free YouTrip card<\/a> yet, use promo code <BLOG5<\/a><\/strong>> to sign up and receive a free S$5 in your account. Enjoy YouTrip\u2019s Wholesale Exchange Rates<\/a> on all your foreign currency purchases, including in US dollar (USD) and Great British Pound (GBP) on Etsy for maximum cost savings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more great tips and guides like this, join our Telegram (@YouTripSG)<\/strong><\/a> and subscribe to our free weekly newsletter here<\/a><\/strong> or down below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*All currency conversion rates are accurate to 9 September 2020 SGT 14:00<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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