Gifts for Crafters

Great Gift Ideas for Makers and Crafters who already have everything. Looking for the perfect gift for a creative? Check out our list of ideas!

Finding the perfect gift year after year is hard, isn’t it? You can only buy so many scarves and belts, right? And crafters or creatives tend to run out and buy what they want when they want it. (Ask me how I know)

Well, I hope to make your life a little bit easier by giving you a list of the best gifts for the makers and crafters in your life.

Any one of these crafting gifts would be perfect for a Christmas present, Birthday gift, Mother’s Day or any other occasion.

What Do You Buy a Crafter?

Of course, the obvious answer to that question is always MORE CRAFT SUPPLIES!

Seriously, we never have enough … it doesn’t matter what it is. Yarn, pens, paints, papers, crochet hooks and scrapbook papers … never enough. And, there is always a new project to try and shockingly we don’t have the correct tool which invariably means buying more craft supplies. It’s a vicious circle, really.

So a great gift idea for any crafter is supplies but there are many other options to consider.

For example, a gift card to an art or crafting class, a subscription to online craft classes or a monthly subscription box for yarn, scrapbooking supplies and more.

Hint: Subscription boxes are all the rage these days and come in all shapes and sizes!

Oh, and these gift ideas are not only for Christmas or the Holidays. This guide applies to any giving occasion such as Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and many more.

What is a good gift for a creative person?

We all have different budgets so this list is divided into two sections: Best gift ideas under $50 and the best gift ideas over $50.

Now, obviously some items fall into both categories such as books, classes and gift cards so please don’t let the dollar amount deter you. Have a look at the entire guide and you might be surprised what you can afford.

You can also combine and customize these ideas for your gift recipient such as purchasing a painting class along with art supplies.

So, on with the show … here are my favorite gift ideas for crafters.

Best Gift Ideas Under $50

Gel Printing Kit

Gel Printing has become super popular in the last few years. It is a really fun way to make prints that have many layers, textures, writing and relief. You can even “copy” magazine and photos into your gel prints.

This complete Gel Printing Kit by Gelli Arts has everything a beginner would need including the gel printing plate, roller or brayer, paints and paper. 

If this gift is for a crafter who already owns the gel plate and roller, you can’t go wrong with some designer stencils or new paints.

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Macrame Kit

Macrame is back in fashion! I see macrame wall hangings and plant hangers everywhere.

If you are not sure if your crafter has any macrame experience or supplies, opt for a complete Macrame Kit that includes instructions.

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Scrapbook Kit and Supplies

I don’t know any crafter who does not love any and all Scrapbooking Supplies.

We can never have enough papers, markers and stickers. And they are not just for scrapbookers, either. Any paper crafter or card maker can make great use of unique papers, etc and a complete kit is a good place to start for a beginning scrapbooker.

For a paper crafter who already has the basic paper cutters and other supplies, you can go with themed paper packs, a new album or some fun markers and pens.

Knit or Crochet Pattern Kit

If you need a great gift for a Knitter or Crocheter, go for a Yarn and Pattern Kit by Knit Picks. These are available in all price ranges for every budget.

For an avid crocheter or knitter, a great gift idea is a monthly Mystery Yarn Subscription Box! They will receive a fun box of different yarns every month.

Needle Felting Kits

Needle Felting has become super popular and these Needle Felting Kits are made by independent fiber artists (Buy Small!). Complete kits are the perfect way to introduce a crafter to this fun fiber art.

Plus, they are offered in a variety of sizes and prices which is also good for your budget!

Glass Etching Kit

Glass Etching and Engraving Kits are super popular with crafters who enjoy making their own gifts. They can be used to etch picture frames, wine glasses, windows, mirrors and so much more.

Tie Dye Kits

Tie Dye has become very popular again in the last few years and a Tie Dye Kit is a great gift idea for crafters from teens to adults.

You can add some cotton flour sack towels or white cotton t-shirts for a complete gift.

Indigo Tie Dye Kit

Indigo is a form of tie dye or Shibori dyeing that has also gained popularity lately. It is a natural dyeing technique that uses deep blue dye made from the Indigo plant. (Note: some kits contain a chemical version)

This kit contains all of the supplies you need. All you have to add is the fabric or yarn.

Learn to Knit Kits

Everything you need to complete a knitting project is included in these Learn to Knit Kits. In addition to scarf knitting kits, they also have several for making dish cloths.

Plus, here you can find complete beginner’s Beanie Hat Knit Kit and a Headband Knitting Kit

Project Tote Bags

Project Totes are not just for knitters or crocheters. There is a wide selection of different styles, sizes and prices for every budget.

Make your gift extra special with a Personalized Project Bags that features the name of your crafter sewn or emblazoned directly onto the bag.

Candle Making Kit

Handmade candles are not only a sweet DIY gift idea but they are also a lot of fun to make. You can easily personalize your candles with your recipient’s favorite special scent.

Buying the candle making supplies separately can get really expensive so a Candle Making Kit is a more affordable solution.

This kit includes: candle containers, lavender, essential oils, premium soy, cotton wicks, glue dots, stirring sticks and instructions

Crochet for Beginners Kit

This super popular Learn to Crochet Kit is especially made for Beginners and has rave reviews! This is a wonderful gift option for any creative.

Each kit contains: 16mm Crochet hook, ~100g of Super Bulky Weight Yarn, Tapestry Needle, Stitch Markers, .PDF Pattern

Art Easel

Easels are useful not only for painting and drawing but they also work great for displays at art festivals or workshops.

This particular easel features sturdy, wood construction and folds for easy storage and transport.

Classes and Workshops

Domestika has thousands of online classes for all crafts as well as sewing, cooking, painting, paper crafts, quilting, knitting, crochet and just about anything else you can think of.

Best Gift Ideas Over $50

Cricut

A Cricut machine is the ultimate gift idea for any crafter!

Seriously, I cannot imagine any crafty or creative person not wanting a Cricut machine.

The Cricut Maker is the workhorse of these cutting machines. It features more than 11 cutting, writing, scoring, embossing and engraving tools and is compatible with 300 different materials!

The Cricut Joy is a more compact version that is great for everyday projects.

And if your Maker happens to already have their own Cricut machine, you can’t go wrong with gifting them supplies and accessories.

Sewing Machine

If your favorite Crafter does not already have a sewing machine, this would be an awesome gift. Honestly, even though I don’t sew all the time, I don’t know what I would do without mine.

This particular Brother Sewing Machine features a durable metal frame (not plastic!) and has lots of special functions such as 60 built-in stitches, easy 1 stitch buttonholes, automatic needle threader and more.

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Set

This 150 Color Premier Set is a must have for any craftroom. This gift is a great idea for someone who does a variety of craft projects. You really can’t go wrong.

And if that particular colored pencil set is out of your budget, Prismacolor has a variety of sets at different pricepoints for your convenience.

Yarn Dyeing Kit

This Greener Shades Dye Kit comes with nine shades of wool yarn dyes and the citric acid fixative.

Add some Dyeable Yarn and your crafter or maker will be able to dye their own beautiful yarns at home. This is also a great gift idea for anybody that loves to weave, knit or crochet.

Craft Supply Storage Caddy

And, what is the one thing that any crafter, knitter, quilter, woodworker, jewelry maker, paper crafter or other creative always needs? STORAGE!

Anybody that loves to make and create seems to accumulate a crazy amount of supplies and will always need more storage.

A large, sturdy caddy on wheels is perfect for storing paints, paper, yarn, beads or any other art and craft supplies.

This Organizer/Dresser is chic enough to keep in the living room!

What are the Best Homemade Gifts?

Homemade gifts are always appreciated because they are thoughtful and personal! Here is an article with 39 Unique DIY Gift Ideas that are great for Birthdays or Christmas.

Also, here are homemade gift ideas specifically for women or Mother’s Day. And, if you are into making beauty products, check out these 18 DIY Beauty Recipes.

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I hope you found lots of great Holiday or Christmas gift ideas for crafters in your life. If you happen to know of a fun present that is not listed, by all means leave me a note in the comments below and I will add it to the guide.

Happy Gifting!
Enjoy,
Annette

Also see my Gift Ideas for Knitter & Crocheters and Best Gifts for Quilters

Gifts for Crafters