Gift Ideas for Crafty and Creative People

Happy Wednesday, y’all! This year I’m starting my gift guides early to give you plenty of time to find the perfect gift. This week, I’m focusing on the crafty and creative people in our lives. Are you like me and have a few in the family? Are your crafty and creative people hard to shop for? This list of gift ideas for crafty and creative people is here to help.

A couple of years ago, I shared a list of stocking stuffers for crafty and creative people. You can find that list here. The items on that list can be found in a variety of places, from your local dollar store to craft stores and even Etsy. You can put these items together as a gift basket or in a stocking.

I tried to come up with a list of gift ideas for every budget. So let’s check out my gift ideas for crafty and creative people.

Supplies

I feel like every crafty and creative person needs supplies. These can be items they use all the time (e.g., pencils and erasers) or even items they’ve said they want to try (e.g., watercolors or paint markers). Yes, the examples I’ve given are ones that I have actually gifted. My husband loves drawing, so pencils and erasers are things he goes through quickly. And he’s mentioned media he’d like to try, so I’ve found small watercolor palettes for him to play with.

Supplies can be personal, so take into account what the person likes to use. Do they have a preferred brand, size, color, or medium? As I said, my husband likes to draw and often runs short on skin-tone markers, so if he asks for markers, I tend to grab a variety. He loves it when I do that, because when he buys markers, he focuses on the ones he just finished.

Not sure what supplies your person needs? Of course you could get them a gift card to a local craft store so they can get their own.

Tool Kit

What’s a tool kit? This is something my husband added to my list of ideas, and I asked him what he meant. He explained it as a way for someone to keep all of their supplies organized and in one place. It is especially useful if they have to move their things around, whether it’s because they like working out of the house or they have to share their creative space with the rest of the family (meaning the dining table).

When our daughter was younger, we actually gave her a small toolbox, yes, an actual toolbox, filled with art supplies. This way, she could bring her stuff to the table and create with Dad, then put it all together and take it back to her room.

My husband has a couple of pencil rolls that he can keep pencils, pens, erasers, and a sharpener in. He likes the pencil roll, especially when we’re traveling because he can have a few basic supplies with him even when he’s not at home.

Journal

A journal can serve as a portable sketchbook for your gift recipient to plan their next big project. But it can also be a place for them to keep track of their supplies or the projects they’ve worked on. I feel a journal can be a useful tool.

Music and Soundscapes

Yet another idea from the crafty and creative people in my life. I will admit that I was stumped when it was suggested to me. I was unsure how someone could gift music and soundscapes. Before I go too far, I know you’re wondering what soundscapes are. Essentially, they are the background noise of a specific place. A quick look on YouTube and you will find a ton of ideas.

Now how would you give music and soundscapes as a gift? There are a variety of ways, from CDs, radios, headphones, earbuds, and speakers. If those don’t work, then you can give a gift subscription to Spotify or YouTube Music (these may require purchasing gift cards).

Craft Date at Home

Hear me out! This can be done in a few ways. I’ve started to see where you can buy craft kits designed for this idea. These kits often include a couple of canvases and some inexpensive acrylic paints. If that’s not your style, you can always encourage them to use their own supplies and join them in creating something. There are also a variety of kits available on Etsy.

Order takeout, turn on some music, turn off the phone, and just let the creativity flow!

Board Games

I know this is a twist from the other ideas, but even creative people need a break from being creative all the time! That said, there are some games out there designed with creative people in mind. One of my favorites is Patchwork, which has multiple versions.

Art Classes

Every crafty and creative person I know always wants to improve their skills in their preferred medium or to learn something new. And every community has someone offering art classes. I am fortunate to live in a city that supports the arts and crafts of all kinds, and, as such, we have an art center with a wide variety of programs. There are one-day classes, drop-in classes, and 6- to 8-week programs. Want to learn how to quilt or throw pottery? They’ve got classes! Our art center even offers dance classes.

But check out the bulletin boards in your local craft store. You may find people advertising lessons in landscapes, portraits, and photography.

Trip to an Art Museum or Art Gallery

I will admit, I’ve never been to an art museum. It’s not something I’ve ever thought about doing. That’s not to say I haven’t stopped and admired the art exhibits in the museums I have visited. When I showed my husband my rough draft, he was surprised to see this on the list. Not that he never thought of it, but it’s not something he considered. Which is funny, because apparently when he was in college, he did this a few times. He would even sit in front of a piece he liked and sketch out ideas the art inspired.

If neither of those ideas interests you, check out your community to see if it has an art walk. What is an art walk? An art walk is a chance to walk through communities and look at the art that is on display-sculptures, murals, etc. These walks may also include art sales with local artisans. Another thing I’ve learned is that art walks can be guided tours.

An Art Retreat

What’s an art retreat? It’s a chance to step outside your normal routine and focus on whatever your creative passion is. I’ve seen shorts on Instagram where a group of friends gets together for a weekend to work on their knitting and crochet projects. An art retreat can be as short or long as you want. You can spend a couple of hours at your local park crafting and creating. Or rent a room or cabin on the beach or in the mountains, and spend a weekend. The idea is to step outside your normal routine to help generate new ideas. I feel like this could be perfect for someone dealing with artist’s block.

Make a Donation to a Local Art Museum or School

Does the person on your list insist they don’t want you to get them anything? Maybe make a small donation instead to a local art museum or art school.

That’s ten gift ideas for crafty and creative people. Did you find anything here that you hope to receive? Or to give to another crafty and creative person? What are some great gift ideas for crafty and creative people that you can think of?

Are you interested in more crafty and creative ideas? Then check out my Creative Corner.