It seems that many horse people have crafty tendencies as well, (what else is there to do when it’s snowing?) whether you are 8, 18 or 68 making beautiful things is always very satisfying.
Finding the Goods
Recently I’ve been doing posts about horse games in various forms & trying to organize the many types of equine entertainment available to us. Most recently it’s the more traditional board games & puzzles, but there is plenty of electronic fun there too. With each item I provided a brief description & a link to where they can be found on Amazon.
There is a fun for horse lovers of all ages here. Some of the kiddie stuff is so cute even adults can enjoy it. Don’t worry, I won’t tell.
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Breyer Model Sculpting Kit
The chance to sculpt your own Breyer model, give it your horse’s features or build your dream horse. Comes complete with wire form, sculpting clay, tools, paints & a brush for decoration.
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Crayola Horse Ranch
Combines the fun of coloring with the challenge of 3D. Youngsters can color the mat & buildings then the crayons become goofy characters. Comes complete with playmat, buildings, vehicles, figures, crayons & accessories.
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Horse Casting Kit
Not just artistic, but educational too, this kit allows you to learn about horses as you make them. Comes complete with casting materials, paints, brushes, glue, magnets & educational materials.
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Horse Copper Foil Engraving Kit
Not your usual craft, this is a unique way to enjoy your favorite animal. Simple to use and easy enough for children. Comes complete with pre-printed board, practice board, & scraping tool.
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Horse Drawing Studio
Designed to help young artists learn the fundamentals of drawing animals, teaches a variety of techniques & ideas. Comes complete with posable horse models, pastels, colored pencils, instruction booklet, smudger & other useful tools.
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Horse Latch Hook Kit
A great family project, latch hook rugs can be used in a variety of ways including pillows, mats & seat cushions. Comes complete with color coded canvas, pre-cut yarn & instructions.
Amazon Simple Latch Hook
Horse Stable Stamp Set
A fun way to customize cards & stationary with your own horsey touch. Comes complete with stamps, ink pad & colored pencils inside a handy wooden box.
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I Love Horses Shrinky Dinks
A fun and colorful way to decorate jewelry & accessories with horses, Shrinky Dinks are hours of fun. Comes complete with sheets of pre-printed horsey dinks, colored pencils a hole punch & accessories.
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Little Experience Stitch-it Donkey Kit
A fun way to make your own stuffed animal, make to keep or give as a gift, he’s a cute little character. Comes complete with pre-printed canvas, polyester stuffing, yarn, threat, needle & scissors. 8 years & up.
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Paint Your Own Breyer
The only way to make Breyers better is to add your own touch, this kit allows you to paint your own. Comes with unpainted model, paints, brushes & a booklet to help you along.
Amazon Party Pack
Paint Your Own Porcelain Ponies
Paint your own cute little porcelain pony boxes and use them to keep your important bits. Comes complete with ceramic horse boxes w/hinges lids, ceramic paint, brush and illustrated instruction sheet.
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Sunlit Horse Counted Cross Stitch Kit
A fun way to learn a new craft & appreciate your favorite animal all at the same time. Comes complete with fabric, embroidery floss and easy to follow chart & directions.
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White Stallion Paint by Numbers
For those who aren’t naturally artistic with a paint brush, this is a fun way to create something lovely while you practice. Comes complete with pre-printed canvas, acrylic paints, brushes & instructions.
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Don’t Feel Crafty?
There are plenty of other forms of horsey entertainment if you prefer something that moves a little faster. Be sure to check out horse games for wii, Nintendo DS, PCs, Playstation 2 & Gameboy.
Oh, latch hook! I used to love those growing up. I never got around to finishing any of them off though, so I have numerous projects sitting around in storage waiting for me to turn them into a rug or pillow!
Hey, I have that latch hook kit! What a coincidence
need a cra not for kidsft book,