Under $50

Build your own arcade-style controller with this DIY Joystick Kit — high-quality joystick, buttons and all the wiring a retro gaming project needs.

A soldering starter kit bundling essential tools with our Learn to Solder ebook, ideal for beginners or as a gift for any maker.

The EMF Explorer Kit lets you listen to the hidden electromagnetic frequencies around you — Bluetooth, cellphones and more, built and solderable.

Build your own quirky, genuine Make: Dogbotic musical synthesizer with the Boxytone — a fun circuitry project-in-a-box for synth fans.

Build your own touchless musical instrument and make sound by waving your hands with this hands-on DIY Theremin Kit.

Stock your bag with the Microcontroller Survival Pack — 60+ parts for hacking, repairing and prototyping circuits wherever your project takes you.

Teach kids circuit basics with conductive tape and paper crafts. A hands-on, no-solder STEAM kit perfect for classrooms, kitchen tables, or workshops.

A laser-cut wooden Sugar Skull badge kit with RGB LEDs and no-solder assembly, perfect for Dia de los Muertos crafting.

The Make: Raspberry Pi Parts Pack supplies the components and tutorials to code your own Pi projects in Python, C and more (Pi sold separately).

Listen to the hidden electromagnetic frequencies around you — from Bluetooth to cellphones — with this ready-to-use EMF sensing badge.

Dive into IoT and smart home projects with the Make: ESP32 Starter Pack's dual-core Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-ready hardware bundle.

Build your own working walkie-talkies and explore communication electronics with this hands-on STEM kit, perfect for two young makers to share.

The ACEBOTT Quadruped Spider Robot Starter Kit teaches beginners multi-joint robot programming through a creepy-cool ESP8266-powered walking bot.

Build a personalized LED cardboard monster with this beginner circuit craft kit—great for parties, groups, or solo maker fun starting at age 8.

The Python Starter Kit teaches MicroPython on a Raspberry Pi Pico W, from blinking LEDs to Morse code over Wi-Fi, in one beginner bundle.

Switch between Battle and Vision modes with the DIY RC TankCam Kit, a hands-on STEM build blending engineering, science, and remote-control fun.

The IOT Smart Home Kit follows Dr. Lumi on an ESP32-powered STEM adventure, teaching kids sensors and smart home programming basics.

The Keyestudio ESP32 Smart Farm Kit automates soil, light and water sensors for a hands-on intro to wireless IoT farming projects.

Start building your own Meshtastic radio with the WisBlock Starter Kit—RAK19007 baseboard, RAK4631 core, and antenna included.

Build your own fish robot and watch it swim with this hands-on STEM kit, a fun educational craft project for kids ages 10 and up.

Build a playable mini guitar pedal ornament with this beginner-friendly holiday kit from MAS Effects, a fun gift for bandmates and DIY builders alike.

Recreate the cyanotype photographic process in thread with this beginner-friendly botanical embroidery kit and four stitch techniques.

Stitch a cheeky 7-inch Angry Gnome design with this intermediate counted cross stitch kit, complete with DMC threads, fabric, and wood hoop.

Stitch a menacing yet charming Krampus portrait for your mantle with this gothic Christmas cross stitch kit—perfect for dark folklore fans.

Turn the internet's favorite butter stick into embroidery with this stick-and-stitch DIY kit—hilarious, water-soluble, great for foodie gifts.

Paint your own hand-carved wooden cardinal with this nature-inspired DIY kit, complete with nest and eggs for a charming finished decor piece.

Combine squishy dough and real circuits with the Squishy Circuits Standard Kit—an engaging, hands-on intro to electronics for kids.

Launch your first model rocket with the Estes Mini Alpha, using manageable 13mm mini engines for an exciting beginner rocketry experience.

Paint florals with exclusive SketchBox watercolor brush pens featuring real bristle tips for smooth, vivid color delivery.

Add depth and atmosphere to your art with a curated set of professional hand-moulded blue-toned chalk pastels in this Basic Box.

Explore bold, graphic sketching with four ultra-matte Pentel Mattehop gel pens in this month's curated Pen Sketching Basic Box.

Hand embroider a spider, web, and plant with this beginner-friendly 4-inch insect embroidery kit inspired by garden spiders.

Level up your rocketry skills with the Estes Mini Der Red Max, a mini-scale intermediate kit for ages 10+ ready for bigger builds.

Upgrade your launch pad to handle Estes E engines and beyond with the 2230 E Launch Controller, compatible with any Estes motor.

Race to complete a working circuit first in Snap Circuits Snap 2 It, a fast-paced 1-4 player electronics board game for kids and teens.

Stitch "Do Weird Shit" from the Neon Collection with this intermediate counted cross stitch kit—aida cloth, DMC threads, hoop, and needle included.

Explore ink art with Sennelier India ink, copper Speedball ink, and Kuretake brush pens in this curated ShopSketchBox illustration subscription box.

Get exclusive early access to refillable Talens x Pantone illustration markers before they hit US stores this summer.

Add soft, water-soluble color to charcoal sketches with this custom 6-set of Derwent Tinted Charcoal pans and white highlight pan.

Try Kuretake's brand-new liquid graphite paste for metallic-shine mixed media art in this ShopSketchBox Premium box for illustrators and painters.