Help me find the perfect kit!

[ErinShannon]

Hi all,

I need help! My oldest and only boy turned 14 today. I am looking for the perfect kit to document his special day. Doesn't have to be a birthday kit necessarily either. Background, he is on the autism spectrum, and so he's not like the typical teen boy - he's not into boy things - he loves history, music (Madonna, Prince, Abba, etc), all things NYC, watching Britsh tv, the Kardashians (say what??! LOL) to name a few. He has friends at school but he doesn't socialize outside of school except for a select few girls through social media/texting. The only kiddish thing he does really do is play an online game called, Roblox.

So with that in mind, I need kit ideas. I am having a hard time to find something that doesn't appear babyish or young boy. Thinking someone might have something that pops right into their head when they read this! :-)

Thanks,
Erin

[jacinda]

I would just go with kit colours that suit him. If he's a vibrant bright kid, go with primary colours. If he's more quiet and subdued, use blues/greys/greens. Just search by kit colour, or 'boy' in general. There's bound to be something that catches your eye.

[jacinda]

Maybe these?

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/sbasic_lbw_atf_boys01.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=37278&cat=&page=1)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/T/lpsf-between-preview.JPG (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=28029&cat=&page=1)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/dbd-gamer-preview.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34404&cat=&page=3)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/sbasic_lynnem_jackandjill01.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=37760&cat=&page=1)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bgsbttt_helloboy.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=38219&cat=616&page=1)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/kcbflergs-boyhoodadventures-kit.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36854&cat=616&page=5)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/wendyp-urbanboy.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36572&cat=616&page=6)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/sbasic_coolkid01.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36275&cat=616&page=6)

[jacinda]

Some boy birthday kits that are a little more grown up:

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/T/flergs-cakesmashboy-preview.JPG (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=27604&cat=327&page=3)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/kcroninbarrow-celebratehim-preview.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35082&cat=327&page=3)

[jacinda]

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/ayi_wordchunks-forhim_preview.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35180&cat=616&page=8)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/ayi_heydude_preview700.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35014&cat=616&page=8)

[adi&co.]

Jacinda went full out! I have nothing left to add except good luck! I know how hard it is to find the perfect kit when you've got a kit in mind for the pics!

[nietis]

I think Jacinda did cover it all! A lot of great choices there!

[anelia]

Great suggestions from Jacinda indeed!
I'd like to add a few more just in case:

This is quite festive and not kiddish at all!

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/khmmttt-successvb-preview.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33941)

Blagovesta's kits are usually not too childish either:

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bgsb_heisallthat_bundle.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34222&cat=758&page=4)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bg_ilovethisguy_bundle.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35964&cat=758&page=5)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/_ashawbgd-iloveyoubecause-01.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=31850&cat=758&page=5)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bg-justthewayyouare-bundle.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=31855&cat=758&page=6)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bgr-sb-likefatherlikeson01.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=37035&cat=758&page=6)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bg_mrhipster.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=37749&cat=758&page=7)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bg_mrawesome_bundle.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36766&cat=758&page=7)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bg_perfectlyimperfect.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36516&cat=758&page=7)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/bgsbasic_birthdaybash_bundle.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=38186&cat=&page=1)

Hope you find something that works for you :)

[Saar]

I thought of this one, since he likes games and music.
It might be a little childish if you first look at it, but maybe it's usefull if you use it without the lego or/and the people.

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/T/flergs-abl-preview.JPG (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=26933&cat=616&page=1)

[GraceLee]

I agree with Jacinda... I'd probably go off theme and find colors that suit him. I also have an autistic boy who's not typical at all, so I have quite a few kits that'll work along those lines. In fact the FWP kit right now (A Million Dreams {Boy}) is designed with him in mind!

In addition to all the awesome boy kits already suggested...


https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/glee-alittletwisted-bundlepreview-01.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36691&cat=&page=1)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/glee-foryourinformation-bundlepreview.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=38249&cat=&page=2)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/glee-playlist-kitpreview.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36059&cat=&page=8)

[craftytam]

Wow!! Such awesome suggestions!! I've added a few to my cart & I wasn't even looking :D

[tammybean04]

I came to suggest some and looks like the girls already have them covered. I'm sure you'll find the perfect one with their suggestions.

[angiekey]

You said he's into music ... this is one of my all-time favorite music/rock/pop kits, by the phenomenally talented KCB:

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/kcroninbarrow-turnitup-preview.jpg
Link to the kit (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=37255&cat=&page=1)

It also comes in a bundle with the most gorgeous ombre bokeh papers here:

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/P/kcroninbarrow-turnitup-bundle-preview.jpg
Link to the bundle (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=37256&cat=&page=1)