28 Unique Gift Ideas for Crafters and Makers

28 of the best gift ideas for crafty people in your life they are sure to love! Most of these are under $50 and make the perfect present!

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Finding the perfect gift for anyone can be quite a challenge. It gets harder to find a gift if you are shopping for gifts for creative people – artists, makers, and DIYers. As a slightly creative mind, I can tell you what the perfect gift for them is – never-ending good ideas!

Even the most creative minds suffer creative block days!

Unfortunately, those cannot be bought! However, you can buy them inspiration and tools to continue being creative!

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Best Gifts for Crafters

Take a look at this list of these products to find the perfect gift for the crafter in your life.

people in an art class

1. A Craft Class

Craftsy offers great online classes on quilting, crocheting, watercolor, cooking, and more. A gift card or class from Craftsy makes an awesome gift they will cherish.

pink tumbler for crafters

2. Keep Calm & Craft On Tumbler

Inspiration to keep on crafting in the form of a cute tumbler to keep your crafter hydrated while they create.

wood sign burning kit

A subscription box is a great way to surprise someone! Buy one box or a whole subscription for a gift that keeps giving!!

gray t-shirt with text I make pretty things with a glue gun

4. I Make Pretty Things T-Shirt

Every crafter’s life. Instantly put a smile on their face!

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5. Hand Lettering Kit

Trust me, all creatives long to learn or practice hand lettering! This is a great kit for them to try their hand at it.

6. Personalized Crafters Mug

Every crafter will agree this is their life.

7. Chunky Blanket Arm Knitting Kit

Arm knitting is all the rage! It is fun and the result is such a comfy cozy blanket Every crafter will enjoy this!

8. Pottery for Two

They can make their own pottery, no kiln required! Air-dry clay is the latest great thing and crafters will love this gift!

lynn lily cordless glue gun on a wood table

9. Cordless Glue Gun

Glue guns are a necessity for all crafters. This one is cordless, making it easy to use without having to worry about the wires! They are going to love it!

flat lay image of candles made from a candle making kit gift for crafters

9. DIY Holiday Candle Making Kit

Candle-making is a lot of fun, and your crafter is probably dying to try it out!

front and back of coffee mug for crafters

10. Nope. I’m Crafting

The perfect gift for the coffee-loving crafter!

Red t-shirt with text creative /kre adev/ noun intelligence having fun

11. Creative T-Shirt

This t-shirt is perfect for any creative!

personalized bullet journal with stickers, stamps, ruler and pens

12. Personalized Bullet Journal

Bullet Journals a great way to organize time and projects. Personalization makes them even more awesome!

13. Custom Paint by Numbers

A custom piece of artwork done from a photo, what a great idea!

coffee mugs with paint water printed on them

14. Paint Water Mugs

They have probably been there – put their paintbrush in their coffee! This will be the perfect addition to their craft room.

craft bag with pockets to store supplies

15. Organizer Caddy

A great way to organize supplies – because crafters will never have enough organization.

Paper bowl kit, a perfect gift idea for creative minds

16. Paper Craft Bowl

This is a fun kit for them to try a new project!

woman wearing black apron with crafting tools

17. Craft Apron

This is a great way to keep the things they need handy plus protect their clothes from glue, paint and glitter!

macrame plant hanger kit

18. Macrame Plant Hanger Kit

Macrame is a lot of fun! This kit has everything to make a cute fun way to display plants.

DIY hello wood sign to make

19. DIY Wood Sign Kit

Give it as a kit or make it and gift it to someone.

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DIY terrarium kit

20. DIY Terrarium Kit

A fun craft for anyone with a black thumb.

adult coloring book

21. Relaxation Adult Coloring Book

Coloring is a relaxing pass time, even for adults.

macrame wall hanging with supplies pictured next to it

22. Macrame Wall Hanging Kit

Fun and easy work of fiber art to hang on the wall!

DIY goat's milk soap making kit

23. DIY Soap Making Kit

Let them try their hand at soap making with this all natural goatmilk soap kit

set of markers in a carrying case

24. Dual Tip Water Based Markers

Great for coloring or journaling!

wood barn quilt wall art DIY kit

25. Wood Quilt Block Kit

It makes a great piece of art to hang!

DIY mountain string art kit

26. DIY String Art Kit

A fun and creative DIY project!

27. DIY Needle Felting Kit

A simple DIY needle felt starter kit for anyone new to wool felting.

nanoleaf elements panel in wood tones on wall

28. Nanoleaf Smart Wall Panels

They will love adding these gorgeous designs and smart lighting to their creative space to be inspired.

This is the Elements but there are many shapes and types available.


Gift Ideas for the Cricut Users

If they own a Cricut, you can give them accessories to complement it. Check out all the gift ideas for Cricut users.

Which gift idea is your favorite? I want to buy all of these for myself!!


Need more gift ideas? Check these out!


Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"

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7 Comments

  1. I used to be an “artist”–painting, drawing, pixel art, sculpting, animating, all of that. 😀 As someone who prefers remodeling and street fashion now, I can still say that I’d love all of these! Great roundup!! The only other thing I’d add is a Hobby Lobby giftcard, lol. 😉

    1. Thanks Zovesta! I am glad my list appeals to you!! I am definitely adding a Hobby Lobby gift card to this right now! Thanks for the suggestions!

      1. Awesome! Thanks. 🙂

  2. The paint cup idea is brilliant!!

  3. Aqua notes are such a great idea. I had no idea there is something like this, but now I really really need them! 🙂 x

  4. Great ideas here I’d love the paper succulents kit and a circuit air.

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