DIY Hobby Starter Kits That Encourage Writing! {FREE Printables}

Need some last minute gifts for a child in your life?  Here are a couple of ideas for creating gift that are frugal and educational.  I know, I know . . . the home education know no bounds with me! . . . and I'm not very repentant about it either. ;)

Here are a couple of D.I.Y Hobby Starter Kits that I pieced together for my teenagers based on their own individual interests and to encourage them to write a bit more in their down time.

The Squeaker - D.I.Y. Lettering Kit
She is working on a business plan to market her artistic talents to local businesses by doing seasonal window painting.  I thought this Lettering Kit would help inspire her, and help her finish her goal.

What I put in the kit?

• Calligraphy Book (from the Resale Shop)
• Calligraphy Pen
• Sketch Book
• Printouts of various lettering Circus Letters, Bubble Letters, and more! for inspiration
• Package of new Colored Pencils
• Package of new Pencils
• Journal with Blank Pages

TOTAL COST: $6.00

And now for the boy . . .

The Scout - D.I.Y. Comic Book Kit

What I put in the kit?

• New with tags Folding Portfolio (Super Yard Sale find)
• Sketch Book
• Printable Comic Book Strip pages from Donna Young
• Architecture Kit with Stamps (another great Resale Shop find)
• Package of Colored Pencils
• Package of new Sketching Pencils

TOTAL COST:$7.00

Want to make your own?  Here is the cute little printables for the Lettering Kit and Comic Book Kit.  DOWNLOAD HERE

Have any thirfty holiday gifts that are sure to please homeschoolers (and educators)?  Share in the comments what you are gifting for cheaper!

PHOTO CREDITS:
Original logo images: Lettering Kit (PHOTO CREDIT) Comic Book Kit (PHOTO CREDIT)

Hoping your season in full of hope and giving!

The Joyful Socks Mom 

Where we are at?

Homeschooling on the Cheap at 3 Boys and a Dog

HERE ARE SOME MORE JOYFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU!

• Visit my new Etsy Shop: HERITAGE FOLK ART to get unique handmade gifts!  Custom orders are welcome. 
• Tired of all this holiday baking?  Check out the Heritage Folk Art & Baking price listtoday!
• HARMONY FINE ARTS: The best study for art and music appreciation!  Hard working moms with little time left will love this curriculum plan.

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