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If you have someone in your life who is always picking up a new creative hobby or saying "I could make that!" when he or she sees something cool, they're probably a crafter. Whether they love knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting, sculpting, or creating any other kind of art or craft, we're rounded up the best gifts for all the crafty people in your life that they're sure to appreciate.
Shopping for a crafter can be both tricky and fun. On the one hand, they might have a preference for certain brands, suppliers, or tools, particularly if they're into a specialty craft. However, even if you don't know what specific supplies they need for their ongoing crafts, you can always get them a craft kit that introduces them to a new DIY project. And if all else fails, you can always purchase a gift card to a craft store so they can simply pick out their own gift.
In addition to the best gifts for crafters, we've also got gifting inspiration for the rest of your list! Check out our guides to the best travel gifts, best friend gifts, gifts for girls, gifts for teens, gifts for mom, and gifts under $20.
Crochet Animal DIY Kit
This gift introduces your favorite crafter to amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting adorable stuffed critters. The kit comes with access to step-by-step video tutorials, yarn, stuffing, a crochet hook, and everything else they need to create these cute mini animals.
Make-Your-Own Rangoli Coasters Kit
These wooden coasters will double as a work of art when your recipient is done painting them. Each one comes pre-etched with a traditional Indian Rangoli design, and the kit includes seven paint colors and two paintbrushes.
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DIY Sugar Scrub Kit
This is a crafty gift that doubles as a thoughtful self-care gift. It comes with everything your recipient needs to create their own sugar scrub, including sugar, sweet almond oil, and scented essential oils that let them create their own special fragrance.
Birth Month Bird Punch Needle Pillow Kit
We're willing to bet this is one craft they haven't tried yet! This punch needle kit comes with everything they need to create a gorgeous pillow with their birth month's bird on it.
Personalized Satin Sewing Labels
If your favorite crafter gets joy from knitting, crocheting, or sewing gifts for others, they'll appreciate this bundle of personalized labels. They can attach them to the linings of hats, scarves, blankets, or anything else they create as a gift. This set truly lets them know that you appreciate all the work that goes into their handmade items.
Mosaic Stepping Stone Kit
If your recipient loves spending time in the garden or backyard almost as much as they love crafting, they're sure to appreciate this kit. It has all the materials they will need to create a one-of-a-kind stepping stone.
DIY Miniatures Dollhouse Kit
They can spend hours curating the perfect little greenhouse. The kit comes with wood, fabric, thread, wire, and even lights to really bring their model to life.
Make-Your-Own Clay Earrings Kit
If she loves being able to say "Thanks, I made it!" when someone compliments her clothes or accessories, add this to your cart. This DIY clay earrings set comes with polymer clay, clay cutters, sandpaper, earring hardware, and everything else she needs.
"Sew Much Fabric" Novelty Socks
It's not Christmas without at least one pair of novelty socks. These ones are perfect for any crafter who loves a good sewing project.
Gift Card
One thing a crafter will always appreciate is a gift card to their local craft store. This is a great option if you know they're into a specialty craft that requires certain supplies that they'd prefer to pick out themselves.
Crafting with Cat Hair
Sure, it could be a gag gift, but the book is filled with actual crafts they can do using clumps of fur from that has shed from their favorite cat. "I sent this to my sister as a just-because gift. She is still laughing over it months later," one Amazon reviewer said.
Bonsai Starter Kit
They can still keep their hands occupied, but this time, they'll be focused on crafting their own little garden. Here they'll get everything they need to grow four different types of bonsai.
Felt Succulents Kit
If they love their plants as much as they love crafting, you can bring their favorite things together with this DIY felt succulents kit. Soon they'll have a beautiful felt garden to rival their real one.
Arts and Crafts Vault
This kit might be designed for kids, but we think even adult crafters could find inspiration here. It comes with everything from glitter glue to pipe cleaners to beads, so there's sure to be some fun projects ahead.
"I Just Wanna Stay Home and Craft" Tee
This shirt really says it all. It's available in a variety of colors so there's sure to be one your recipient will love.
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XL Crochet Bag
If knitting or crocheting is their craft of choice, they're sure to love this gift. This bag holds all their yarn, needles, scissors, and other small items. It comes with a carrying strap, so they can easily move all their supplies with them around the house or even take their projects with them when they're on-the-go.
Personalized Craft Room Sign
If they've got a room or corner devoted to crafting, a personalized sign for their space would be a very thoughtful option.
Sewing Station
This unique hand-thrown dish helps keep all their sewing supplies organized. It even has a ceramic pin-cushion on top. And it's so pretty, they'll enjoy looking at it as they work on their projects.
Explore 3
If you're looking to go all-out, this is a gift any crafter will appreciate. "My wife wasn’t sure if she would have the time to get into another hobby, but she loved the idea of a Cricut it so I went ahead and ordered the Explore 3 for her birthday. She absolutely LOVES it," shared one reviewer. "She makes gifts all the time —custom shirts, home made cards, labels, etc. No issues after using it weekly for more for a year."
Hardware and Craft Cabinet
If they've got beads, embroidery supplies, and other small craft supplies scattered about, this unit is a great gift. They can keep all their supplies organized in one place. One happy reviewer called it a "crafter's must-have," writing, "I bought this to organize all of my smaller crafting supplies. It's so awesome to have everything in one place, neatly organized, and clutter free."
Crochet Kit With Yarn Set
With this massive crochet kit, it won't be long before they're creating scarves, hats, and blankets for the whole family. It comes with everything they'll need to get started, including yarn, needles, instructions, and more. One reviewer shared, "I am a complete beginner and was happy with everything included in the kit."
Crate Subscription Box
If there's one thing a crafty person loves, it's a new project. With this subscription box for teens and adults, they'll get a monthly shipment of supplies and instructions for a cool craft project. Some of the Pinterest-worthy crafts in previous boxes have included an engraving kit, a resin agate coaster kit, and a wine caddy kit.
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'The Making It Guide to Crafting'
If they've binged every episode of Making It, they'll be so excited to receive this book. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the crafts featured on the show, and also gives readers the instructions to customize their own DIY creations.
Assorted Cookie Tin
Give her a sweet treat that'll fuel her through all those late-night crafting sessions. This box comes with some of Milk Bar's most popular cookies, including their Compost Cookie and Chocolate Confetti Cookie.
Natural Henna Temporary Tattoo Freestyle Kit
One art project they probably haven't tried to DIY is body art. This creative kit comes with everything they'll need to design and apply gorgeous henna tattoos that last 7 to 10 days.
Light-Up Wire Art Kit
They can make some custom neon signs or art for their home with this cool kit, no electricity required. Teen crafters especially will love hanging their finished neon art in their room.
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