UpCycle is currently selling a limited number of take-home art kits. Art kits will be available for pickup during shop hours.  Please order at least one day before you would like your order to be ready.

UpCycle is following CDC guidelines for safety by wearing gloves, sanitizing and having just a few of our UpCycle team in the shop to pack the boxes.

A note that all of the kits are special and different and made in limited quantities - each one is a small surprise - part of the fun!

We are not able to offer kits as part of UpCycle memberships at this time.
  • Collage on a Box Kit - A small collection of paper including scrapbook sheets, maps, photos and images from calendars and magazines, and Mod Podge. This kit includes a box or tin to collage and decoupage with these items on.  Kit comes with instructions. $10

  • Collage on a Frame Kit - A small collection of paper including scrapbook sheets, maps, photos and images from calendars and magazines, and Mod Podge. This kit includes a frame to collage and decoupage with these items on...have fun! Kit comes with instructions. $10

  • Sew Your Own Felt Puppet - Kit contains felt, buttons, thread and a needle.  There are tons of patterns for puppets online, here's a step by step video from Hannie Clark Creative. $8

  • Found Object Stamping - Kit contains 2 small containers of paint, bubble wrap, corks​, bottle caps, foam stickers, pine cones and a canvas -- and gather more items from around your house to see what you can come up with!  Attach the foam stickers to a paper tube to make a rolling stamp - or carve a design in a piece of foam to make your own stamp.  Check out this link to find out how to make your own stamps with corks, and check out this UpCycle blog post to see some prints kids made! Kit comes with instructional video, too! $10

  • Weave on a Circular Loom - Learn how to weave in a circle.  You receive a cardboard circular loom (about 8" in diameter), some yarn, ribbon or fabric for weaving, and a plastic needle to help out. More great instructions can be found here for kids: adding the warp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx31UaMRBIA and beginning to weave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7Wa3vQQkUs; and for adults: https://www.theweavingloom.com/weaving-lessons-warping-a-circle-loom/, or check out the instructional video that comes with the kit. $8
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  • Tinker Kit - A selection of materials from UpCycle's Tinker Carts - kits include items such as: bottle caps and plastic lids, pieces of string and yard, game pieces, and maybe even some sunglasses! Warning, small pieces. $5
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  • ​Create Your Own Watercolor Kit - Complete an experiment at home by creating your won watercolors at home! This kit includes water color paper, paint brush, white crayons, jar (with lid), and assortment of dried markers. When you purchase this kit, you will receive a video demonstration on how to create and use your own watercolors. Items not included that you may need: salt, multiple jars, and rubbing alcohol. $10

  • Fabric Frame Decor Kit - Create your own piece of decor for your home! This kit includes a frame, several pieces of upholstery fabric, ribbon, and stencils. When you purchase this kit, you will receive a video demonstration on how to complete this craft. Items that are not included that you will need hot glue stick and hot glue gun. $15

  • String Art Decor Kit - Gear up for the upcoming holidays with creating a patriotic craft! This String Art Decor Kit includes string, nails, and a star template. When purchased, you will receive a video demonstrating how to complete this craft.
    Please note a hammer is necessary to complete this craft which is not included in purchase. $20
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  • Frame Weaving Kit - The Frame Weaving Kit is great for a little more advanced crafter! This kit includes string, nails, yarn, frame, and plastic needle. Do a weaving project in a frame that you can easily display when finished! 
    When purchased, you will be provided a video of a demonstration on how to complete this craft.  
    Items not included that you may need to complete craft: hammer, paint, sand paper. $12

  • Wine Cork Jewelry/Pin Board - Wine corks are great to use to display jewelry or pin your notes to on your desk or counter top! This kit includes a frame, paint, and wine corks (whole and cut). When purchased, you will receive a video demonstration on how to create this craft! $12

  • ​Coloring Kit - You might be running out, or could use some new colors.  Each box is different, but includes at least 10 markers, 15 colored pencils, a small stencil and construction paper. $5​
  • Make a Wreath - We provide a wreath form from corrugated plastic, fabric and some curated reuse materials for embellishment. You provide the glue gun and the creativity! This time, we're making fabric wrapped wreaths - as you can see in the picture to the right.  Variations include: Earth Tones, Red & Navy, Green/Nature, Fleece, Christmas and Floral.  $10
  • Party Pack - Do you have a party for a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, etc. coming up?! This kit is a perfect blend of tissue paper, gift bags, wrapping paper, ribbon, pre-made bows, birthday hats, and decorations to help you prepare for your celebration. It is a perfect all in one kit! Although we are still stuck inside, this kit is perfect to help lift spirits and celebrate your special occasion! $10
UpCycle Creative Reuse Center - 1605 Cameron Street - Alexandria, Virginia - 22314 | 703-861-8705