As we welcome a fresh new year, there’s something wonderfully comforting about settling into a project inspired by home—the place where we kick off our shoes, pop the kettle on, and breathe out after a long day. This month, we’ve created a make that feels both grounding and uplifting, with soft curves, layered silhouettes and a gentle nod to those sunset evenings when the lights flick on along a quiet street.

January’s kit brings you The Sunset Home Key Hook—a charming layered piece that blends creativity and practicality, giving you a delightful place to hang your keys while adding a homely touch to your wall.

This is a project made for slow moments, gentle creativity, and that satisfying feeling of bringing something useful to life with your own hands.

What’s in the Box

Inside your kit, you’ll find everything you need to build your miniature streetscape and turn it into a beautifully decorative key hook:

• A sturdy 12mm MDF wooden plaque (22cm x 18cm)

• A set of 24 Acrylic Paints 

• 3 x Paintbrushes

• 2 x Self-adhesive cork sheets for texture and detail

• 3 x Gold-coloured screw hooks

• 2 x Sunset Houses Design Template

• 2 x Self-Adhesive Wall Hangers for easy display
  

What You’ll Be Making – and How

This month’s project takes you through a lovely mix of cutting, layering, painting and assembling—ideal for easing yourself back into crafting after the festive season.

Here’s a little look at the creative journey you’ll follow:

1. Shape Your Scene

You’ll start by transferring the house templates onto your cork sheets and MDF base. The templates help create the layered “street at sunset” effect—think little rooftops, windows, chimneys and crisp outlines. Cutting each shape out and building your arrangement feels a bit like piecing together your own miniature town.

2. Add Colour and Character

Next comes the painting stage, where you can really play. With 24 paint colours to hand, you can create warm sunset tones, nighttime silhouettes, soft neutrals, or bold brights—whatever feels homely to you.
You’ll learn how to build up colour in layers, add definition where needed, and use dry brushing to create subtle textures. It’s a wonderfully mindful step, letting the houses slowly come to life.

3. Build Your Layers

Once your painted pieces are dry, you’ll start assembling them on the MDF plaque. The mix of flat painted areas and cushioned cork shapes creates lovely depth and tactility. You’ll decide which elements sit in front, which tuck behind, and how your little street will flow from one house to the next.

4. Add Function with a Flourish

To finish, you’ll screw in your trio of gold hooks—just the right size for keys—and attach the wall hangers to the back. This transforms your artwork into a piece you’ll reach for every day, blending handmade charm with proper usefulness.

A January Craft to Start the Year with Heart

Whether you’re taking a quiet moment for yourself or creating a thoughtful handmade gift for someone special, this month’s project is designed to bring warmth, calm, and a little spark of creativity into your space.

With around 2–3 hours of hands-on crafting time, plus drying time between layers, it’s the perfect project to dip into over one or two cosy crafting sessions.

When to Order

Orders for this kit are now closed, if you subscribed then your kit will ship on Wednesday 7th January.

Find your favourite mug, settle into your crafting nook, and enjoy starting the year with something beautifully homely.