Gift ideas for creative minds can be a tough one! Here are 20 of the coolest gift ideas for artist, maker or DIYer in your life they are sure to love! You will find something for every creative person and budget!
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, DIYers. As a slightly creative mind myself, I can tell you what the perfect gift for them would be –
As a slightly creative mind myself, I can tell you what the perfect gift for them would be – never ending good ideas!
Even the most creative minds suffer creative-block days!
Unfortunately, those cannot be bought! You can, however, buy them inspiration and tools to continue to be creative!
Take a look at this list of these products to find the perfect gift for your artist friend or craft loving mom!
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Gift ideas for every creative
(not) paint cups – You won’t believe how much these cups will be appreciated by any artist! (wink wink…) There is another design here that I love!
Message lightbox – Sometimes just having an inspirational message in front of you is all that is needed. this customizable lightbox let them change out the message when they like! It is also fun to come up with quotes!
Aqua notes – Creatives think of ideas all the time but a large number of those go down the drain because they can’t always jot them down. This waterproof notepad is sure to get lots of use! 
Gift ideas for the budding crafter
Mod Podge Decoupage Beginners Kit – Mod Podge is the most fun medium to start the creative journey. This beginner’s kit comes with 11 items along with a book and project ideas and instructions to get them started! 
Papercraft succulents – Make your own paper succulents with this DIY paper succulents kit. All you need is a pencil and some glue! 
Brush tip markers – I recently go these as a gift and I am having so much fun playing around with them! 
Adult coloring book kit – An adult coloring book kit complete with the book, pencils and blending brush is always a sure win! 
A DIY Shibori kit – A complete kit to learn the beautifully simple Japanese tie-dye technique that is taking Pinterest by storm.
A membership to Skillshare – Skillshare is an online classroom that has thousands of classes for all artists and professionals – from watercolor, hand lettering to photography and business too! The first month is free!
Gift ideas for artists and designers
3D-doodler – I recently had a chance to try out a 3-D doodler and it was so much fun! I think this will be a perfect gift for any artist to destress and have fun!
A DIY Print Shop – This screen printing kit is perfect to bring amazing ideas to life and put them on a t-shirt!!
Moleskin notebook – These well-designed notebooks are very popular with creatives. They are perfect for writing down all the amazing creative ideas they can think up! You can’t go wrong with the classic Moleskin which is available in many colors but there are also many fun limited edition notebooks like Lego, the Simpsons, Alice in Wonderland and Star Wars. The Leuchtturm1917 is also a great choice if they love watercolor!
642 Things to draw – This amazing book full of drawing prompts will challenge every level of creative into thinking outside the box!
Cricut Air 2 – This cutting and printing machine will literally blow their mind with possibilities! That is all I can say! 
If you can’t decide or none of these strike your fancy, get them a gift card to the mecca of crafters – Hobby Lobby. Joann or Michaels will work too! 
Which gift idea is your favorite? I want to buy all of these for myself!!
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Zovesta says
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. 😉
Anika says
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!
Zovesta says
Awesome! Thanks. 🙂
Anna says
The paint cup idea is brilliant!!
Anca says
Aqua notes are such a great idea. I had no idea there is something like this, but now I really really need them! 🙂 x
Claire says
Great ideas here I’d love the paper succulents kit and a circuit air.