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Holiday Gift Ideas for Makers and Crafters

November 24, 2015 by Bre 30 Comments

Need a holiday gift idea for your favorite crafter? Look no further! Here you’ll find the best gifts for crafters in every price range.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, friends!  And that means I’m back with another gift guide (updated in October 2023).  

I worked hard to design a guide that will give you lots of AWESOME gift ideas for crafters, makers, and DIY’ers (some of the best people around, if you ask me!)!

Need a holiday gift idea for your favorite crafter? Look no further! Here you'll find lots of gift ideas for crafters and makers!

I have gathered some of the MOST FUN products on the market for the creative types!  You’re sure to find something for anyone on your list who fits the bill.

Please note that some of the links included are affiliate links, which means that I earn a small commission at no added cost to you, should you purchase through them.  You can read more in my disclosure policy. 

Crafter Gift Idea: DIY & Craft Kits

With the explosion in popularity of DIY’ing and crafting, there are SO many awesome preassembled kits on the market, which are sure to please any maker on your list.  Here are some of my favorites!

Soy Candle Making Kit

A soy candle making kit is a wonderful gift idea for craft lovers.

This candle making kit comes with everything you need to make boutique-style candles: from scents, to beautiful containers, wax and more! This looks like a very fun and unique gift idea for any crafty person!

Paint Your Family Peg Doll Craft Kits

A peg doll family craft kit is a great Christmas gift idea for crafters.

These little peg doll family kits are so endearing!  There are a wide variety of them and they are a perfect project for a sentimental crafter.  Plus, they’re from a small business, so you’ll be shopping small!

Brush Lettering Starter Kit  

A hand lettering or calligraphy kit is a great gift idea for crafters and makers.

Calligraphy is back in a big way!  This little kit is a perfect way to get started with modern brush lettering! Who wouldn’t enjoy the relaxing art of brush lettering?

Intro Needle Felting Kit

Needle felting or felt needling kits are a nice holiday gift idea for crafters and makers.

Needle felting is all the rage right now!  I have never tried it, but know it involves punching wool with needles and creating beautiful things.  Sounds like a perfect way to release some stress, if you ask me!

Gift Idea for Crafters: DIY & Craft Classes

The gift of learning is one that keeps on giving.  (Ha! I sound like my mom.)  But seriously, there are some fabulous resources for crafty types to hone their skills, and they make great gifts!

Creativebug Online Classes

Creativebug online arts and craft classes are a wonderful gift idea for crafters and makers.

With over hundreds of online craft and fine arts classes to choose from, a Creativebug membership is an amazing gift for anyone!  Classes range in topics from cake decorating to furniture painting to knitting and more.  They’re really awesome and fun!

Shoot Fly Shoot Online Photography Courses

Online photography courses are a great gift idea for crafters!

Although my photography is far from perfect, let me just say that Shoot Fly Shoot’s online courses have made a WORLD of difference in my skills!  I totally love these classes, which are broken down into 10-15 minute segments.  

I am sure that the beginner photographer in your life would love them, too!  Once you purchase a class, you have lifetime access to it, so you can always go back and refresh your skills.

Gift for Crafters Idea: Craft Tech Machines

A little help can go a long way, and with these machines your crafter’s projects will get to the next level!

xTool M1 Laser and Blade Cutting Machine

The xTool M1 laser cutter machine is a great gift idea for crafters and DIYers.

This amazing machine cuts and engraves hundreds of materials including wood, acrylic, slate, vinyl, and more! You can read more about it in my post about 10 Reasons You’ll Love the xTool M1, and you can save 10% with code ABI10!

Minc Gold Foil Applicator Starter Kit  

This post has GREAT gift ideas for the crafters, makers and DIY'ers in your life!

For the sparkle and shimmer lover in your life, the Minc is the go-to gift this Christmas!  It lets you add gold (or other metallic) foil to just about anything!  This starter kit will get the recipient started with everything they need to foil all.the.things.

Resin Bubble Remover Machine

A resin bubble remover machine is a great gift idea for crafters, especially resin crafters.

If your crafty person does resin crafts, consider this amazing bubble remover machine! Bubbles in resin are a crafter’s worst nightmare, but this machine removes 99% of bubbles to help ensure quality work.

You can watch my review video of this bubble remover machine on TikTok!

Cricut Joy Cutting Machine

The Cricut Joy is a great gift idea for people who like crafts.

If your crafty person doesn’t have an electronic cutting machine yet, the Cricut Joy is a great place to start! This compact machine cuts vinyl, cardstock, and more, and it can create stickers and labels.

This starter pack comes with some materials to help your maker get up and running quickly.

Epson Expressions XP-420 Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner and Copier  

This post has GREAT gift ideas for the crafters, makers and DIY'ers in your life!

My husband gave me this printer as a gift and at first I thought it was the weirdest thing ever.  But now I LOVE it!  It prints awesome color photos as well as the free printables (and ones I purchase on Etsy), that I love so much.

It’s also great for printing gift tags, greeting cards and embellishments for scrapbooking.  It can be wirelessly connected to the user’s computer and it’s compact so it fits in small spots.  I definitely recommend it!

Glowforge Aura Craft Laser

The Glowforge Aura Craft Laser is a great Christmas gift or holiday gift for crafters and makers.

I was part of the social media launch team for the new Glowforge Aura, and let me tell you: what a privilege it was! This craft laser machine is so much fun!

Much like the xTool M1 mentioned above, this is a laser cutter and engraver that works with hundreds of materials. It is a lower wattage than the xTool M1 so it’s a bit slower, but the tradeoff is that it is more portable than the M1.

Pair it with the personal air filter (shown in the photo), and you can use the Glowforge Aura anywhere.

Gifts for People Who Like Crafts: Craft Books

Although Pinterest is obviously a great resource for crafting inspiration, sometimes the best (and most beautiful) ideas can be found in books.  That is definitely the case with these craft book picks!

Creatively Christmas by Jennifer Rizzo  

This post has GREAT gift ideas for the crafters, makers and DIY'ers in your life!

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Jennifer Rizzo, and let me tell you that she is amazing – as is her Christmas crafting and DIY book!  

It’s filled with simple holiday projects that contribute to a gorgeous holiday home.  The photographs are stunning and the inspiration abounds!

Felt Flower Workshop by Bryanne Rajamannar

The Felt Flower Workshop book is a wonderful gift idea for people who like to craft.

Doesn’t this book look so pretty? It makes me want to make felt flowers immediately! Package it with pretty felt sheets and sharp fabric scissors, and you’ve got yourself a beautiful gift.

Quick and Easy Paint Transformations: 50 Step-by-Step Ways to Makeover Your Home for Next to Nothing by Annie Sloan

This post has GREAT gift ideas for the crafters, makers and DIY'ers in your life!

Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint book will have novice and experienced chalk painters completely excited to get started on their next project!  Beautiful images and detailed instructions make each project completely “doable” for all.

Stocking Stuffers for Crafters

Finally, what gift guide would be complete without some great stocking stuffer ideas?  Here are some that Santa should definitely bring with him this year!

Gold Scissors  

This post has GREAT gift ideas for the crafters, makers and DIY'ers in your life!

Take making to the next level with glamorous scissors.  Seriously – any fancy pants will love these.  Trust me.

Hot Glue Gun Ornament

A hot glue gun ornament is a wonderful gift idea for crafters.

Have you ever seen a more perfect ornament for a crafter or maker? I haven’t! This adorable hot glue gun ornament is perfect on a Christmas tree, or hung in a craft room or maker space!

Pom Pom Makers  

Pom pom makers are a wonderful stocking stuffer for crafters!

This little kit lets you make four sizes of fluffy yarn pom poms! They’re the best for adorning blankets, pillows, wreaths, buntings and more.  Pop this into the stocking with some pretty yarn and it will be fabulous!

Artist’s Brush Set  

This post has GREAT gift ideas for the crafters, makers and DIY'ers in your life! An artist's brush set is a great gift idea for crafters.

I ALWAYS need small artist’s paint brushes and I NEVER have the ones I need.  Ever.  With this set, any crafter who uses paint will be in good shape for their next painting project.  I love how the little canvas roll will help keep them in order, too!

Wood Burning Tool  

This post has GREAT gift ideas for the crafters, makers and DIY'ers in your life! A wood burning tool is a wonderful gift idea for crafters.

Wood burning is not just for country-style projects!  In fact, it’s a big trend in the craft world right now.  This small wood burning tool is really versatile and allows for many tips and shapes to be attached.  It would be a fun gift in any maker’s stocking!

Cordless Glue Gun

Every crafter needs a glue gun! Give the gift of a cordless glue gun.

I love love love love my cordless glue gun!  It might sound crazy but not having a cord makes working with a glue gun so much easier.  I got a cordless glue gun for Christmas last year and cannot emphasize how great of an addition it has been to all of my projects!

Glitter Set

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Glitter: you either love it or hate it, but chances are most crafters love it! This set is filled with so many colors and styles of glitter. Any paper crafter, resin crafter, or general crafter would love to receive it!

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Well, that’s it for my holiday gift guide!  Thank you SO much for stopping by to check out my gift ideas for crafters, makers, and DIY’ers!  I hope you found some gifts that will help you with your shopping!  Best of luck with your holiday preparations!

This post has great gift ideas for crafters, makers, and DIYers of all kinds! Find crafty Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list! #giftguide #giftideas #giftsforcrafters

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    December 1, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    So…I pretty much need ALL of this stuff. I’ve been wanting a Silhouette machine forever! Great ideas, Bre!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      Lauren – I cannot believe you don’t have one! Just email them and I am sure they’ll send you one!! πŸ™‚ I can’t even imagine the fabulous things you would do with a Silhouette!

  2. Carrie @ Kenarry: Ideas for the Home says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    Fantastic list, Bre! A Silhouette machine is at the top of my list this year.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks, Carrie. OH yes, you must have one!!! You will LOVE it.

  3. Erica @ Dwell Beautiful says

    November 29, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I need a Minc in my life! Love this gift guide, Bre!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 30, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      You and me both, girl! πŸ™‚

  4. LZ Cathcart@ The Summery Umbrella says

    November 27, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    That “paint-a-pillow” kit is soooo cool! I was just thinking the other day that I would love to make my own. Great ideas πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 30, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      Thank you, LZ! I am looking forward to checking out your guide! (I am a little behind!) Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

  5. Jen @ Fresh Crush says

    November 27, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Yes to everything! What a fantastic list… like a dream come true! haha … thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 30, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      Thank you, Jen!

  6. Emily, Our house now a home says

    November 26, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Love cutting edge stencil, and I love your gift guide! That picture printer is bookmarked for later.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 30, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks, Emily! I know – Cutting Edge has such AWESOME stencils! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

  7. Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says

    November 25, 2015 at 7:03 am

    This list is a creative’s dream, Bre! So many awesome things to put to use. I’m particularly interested in that wood burning tool. And how awesome is the paint-a-pillow kit? How fun!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 30, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! Hmmm maybe your Secret Santa should take note?

  8. Katie @ Little House of Four says

    November 24, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    A pom-pom maker, what? How have I never heard of such a thing! I definitely need one of those!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Heck yeah! Think of all the fabulous pom pom crafts you could make!! πŸ™‚

  9. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    November 24, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Fantastic gift ideas, Bre! So many of these I either already own or want to own.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you, Amy! I really did try to think of things I own and love or want to own – I hope it helps some poor husband out there find a great gift for his craftaholic wife! πŸ™‚

  10. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    November 24, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Holy cow girl, this is such a comprehensive list!! I love those gold scissors. πŸ™‚ And the paint a pillow is such a fun idea! Great way to get the kids involved, too. Thanks for the giveaway!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! Ha – the gold scissors are funny. I love them. It’s great to be a diva crafter. πŸ™‚

  11. Tara @ Anything & Everything says

    November 24, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    These are all fantastic ideas for all those craftaholics out there! Love your giveaway as well πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you, Tara!

  12. Breanna says

    November 24, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Love all these awesome ideas!! Such a fun giveaway too!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks, friend!

  13. Shonee says

    November 24, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Love your gift guide. I would take any and all of those books you suggested! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    -Shonee
    http://www.hawthorneandmain.com

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Thank you, Shonee! And thanks for your amazing giveaway. I really hope I win that one! wink wink

  14. Kristi says

    November 24, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Pom Pom makers!!! What a fun gift guide! LOVE it all!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks, Kristi! πŸ™‚

  15. ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says

    November 24, 2015 at 6:46 am

    I’ve been wanting pom pom makers! I adore the little garlands that I see everywhere.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      Me too! If Santa would bring me anything on this list, it would be those pom pom makers. πŸ™‚

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