Amy & Aron's

What do you get a pre-teen for Christmas? There are so many cool gift ideas out there and the first things that come to mind for me are crafting and makeup. When my girls were younger, I loved seeing what they could do with a crafting kit because they could put their own spin on it. I know there was one year that everyone got our youngest daughter a slime kit. She had every kind of glue known to man that could do anything that she wanted. From glowing to glittery, she had it all!

DIY kits are great for kids getting hands-on with their own hobby and getting a real appreciation for individualism. They can customize both of these kits to make them their very own style! Check out the Crystal Chandelier kit from LAURdiy and The Luxe Cosmetic Bar from BeYouTology both from Mattel. You can find these kits at major retailers like Target, Amazon, Walmart, and more.

I am so excited to show you 2 of the coolest DIY kits that I have seen this year. Both of these are in the 8+ age group and the category in fashion/beauty.






LAURdiy

LAURdiy has been dubbed the new age Martha Stewart, she is a famous YouTuber with over 9 million faithful followers. LAURdiy has several crafting kits that will keep your design-savvy princess busy for hours. LAURdiy also offers craft kits for plush animals, planters, and more.

What's in the box?

Each Crystal Chandelier kit comes with everything needed to make the perfect light-catching crystal fixture.

• 8 crystal shapes
• 5 hangers
• 40 pom-poms
• 32 iridescent beads 
• nylon string 
• 12 feet
• clip
• connecting link
• instruction sheet

Be*You*Tology

Do you remember what it was like finding your own perfect shades of makeup? Using moms, big sister, aunties, and even grama's colors to see which one looked just right. I remember those awesome days. For a while, I was convinced that the brighter the red the better. Looking back, I'm pretty happy it didn't last very long.

New for 2019, Be*You*Tology, is a DIY makeup like where kids can customize their own beauty looks. The Luxe Cosmetic Bar is an awesome beauty kit that is all about discovery and letting your little Diva find her perfect match by experimenting with so many awesome colors.

What's in the box?

• Luxe Cosmetic Bar
• 72 Piece Pigment Pearls
• Lip Gloss Tube
• Six Lip Gloss Containers
• Compact Case
• Six Eyeshadow Wells
• Dropper Bottle
• Makeup Applicator
• Highlighter Brush
• Crushing Tool
• Mixing Bowl
• Spoon
• Spatula
• Three Stylist Color Mixing Cards

I love this awesome makeup kit. This is the perfect set for a slumber party or girl's day to share beauty tips and manage up to 60 custom shades.

These are both great gift ideas for pre-teens (8+). Check out Mattel for so many other amazing gift ideas for all ages!