Gift Ideas

Best Craft Gifts for Any Age

There are so many great choices for craft gifts. What I love about craft supplies is they are perfect for any age and any ability. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to find the perfect gift for a crafting pro, or a beginner, there are a lot of gift ideas for craft lovers.

Craft Gifts for Painters

Painting supplies get expensive, so the perfect gifts are those that help keep the budding artist fully stocked with paints, canvases and brushes. Here are a few ideas for supplies that every painter should have on hand.

Painting Canvases

Packs of artist canvases. These are perfect for all ages. I always have some on hand so that my daughter can paint and draw whenever she wants.

Acrylic Paints

Any type of paint set is great, but I think that acrylic paints are the most versatile. These come in handy for a variety of different projects, not just painting.

LED Light Box

A light box is a fun craft gift. This can be used for tracing a pattern or picture. This is fun for kids who may not be great at drawing, but love to paint. Simply trace your favorite picture and you can copy this onto your canvas.

Craft Gifts for Creativity

There are some arts and crafts that I love to have on hand and I think they make great gift ideas. These are things that people don’t always go out and buy, but they really come in handy when you want to try a new project and are looking for supplies.

Modeling clay– Good for building fun designs and these really come in handy for school projects. I prefer modeling clay that air dries and doesn’t require baking in the oven.

Embroidery Floss– can be used for cross-stitch, embroidery and making friendship bracelets.

Glue gun– a definite must have for any crafter. Be sure to keep lots of extra glue sticks on hand as these run out quickly.

Colored pencils– this is another versatile art supply to have on hand. Combine this with a fun coloring book and you have the perfect gift for any age. And I do mean ANY age. There are so many beautiful coloring books designed for adults and it is such a relaxing craft.

As someone who loves arts and crafts, my personal opinion is that you can’t go wrong with craft gifts. My daughter always requests arts and crafts for her birthday and Christmas and she has never been disappointed!

How to Make a Celtic Heart Necklace

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A Celtic heart necklace is the perfect gift to make for Valentine’s Day. While many people use paracord to make the necklace, this technique can also be used with other materials. For example, try it with a knitted i-cord or finger knitted strand. There are all sorts of variations that you can make, just play around and let your imagination be your guide. You’ll also get different results based on how tightly you pull the cords, so play around with that and see if you like a more open heart or a tighter one that doesn’t have holes between the cords. Either way is correct, it just comes down to personal preference and how plyable your material is.
Video by BoredParacord

Here is another variation of the Celtic heart knot.

Tutorial by TyingItAllTogether

DIY Hair Clip and Bow Ideas

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These no-sew buttons can be turned into hair clips or ponytail holders. Free instructions to make these cute and easy hair accessories.

Learn how to make this cute hair tie bow. Free pattern and instructions.

Free pattern to crochet this Hello Kitty style hair bow.

These crocheted flower daisies are perfect for turning into cute hair clips and barrettes. This is also a great little project for using up your stash of yarn.

Crochet Hair Clips — Image courtesy of Moira Durano-Abesmo via Flickr CC 2.0

Making hair clips is a quick and fun project that’s perfect for trying new techniques or colors. I hope that some of these ideas inspire you to give it a try.

Finger Print Flowers and Butterflies

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Here’s a craft idea that is perfect to do with the kids. Make a flower and butterfly canvas piece of art by using your finger prints. You’ll love getting your hands dirty to bring out your inner child. A fun craft that’s perfect to make for Valentine’s Day, Easter or Mother’s Day.

Supplies for Finger Print Flowers and Butterflies

Another reason why I like this craft is that you don’t need many supplies. This example was made using canvas, but you could certainly use paper stock too.

Canvas
Paint
Artist Pens like Faber-Castell

How to Make Finger Print Flowers

1. Squeeze paint into tray and mix colors around until you get a mix that you like.
2. Dip fingers in paint and then press finger prints onto canvas to make the flowers and butterflies.
3. Use pens to add the stems and detailing to the print
4. Use your fingers to smudge the lines and blend the paints as needed.

Step by Step Tutorial by Krista Vantol

I hope you have fun making your own finger print art.

How to Make Crayon Candles

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What do you do with old crayons that break, or those crayons that get left behind in the box because your daughter will only use pink and purple? One idea is to turn them into candles. This is a great way to upcycle crayons, whether they are old or new.

Supplies for Crayon Candles:

Crayons
Microwaveable Clear Wax
Scented Wax (optional)
Candle Wick
Double Sided Adhesive
Glass Candle Holder
Paper Cups (like Dixie)
Toothpicks

How to Make Crayon Candles

1. Use double sided adhesive to place wick inside the candle holder
2. Remove wrappers from crayons and break up crayon into smaller pieces
3. Put crayon pieces in a Dixie cup (one color per cup)
4. Add clear wax and scented wax to Dixie cup
5. Microwave wax until melted (about 2-3 minutes)
6. Stir wax with a toothpick
7. Gently pour the melted wax into the candle holder. If you use multiple colors in your candle, you need to let each layer dry completely before adding next color.

You can see the complete tutorial by SoCraftastic below.

Gift Ideas

Craft Gifts for Painters

Painting Canvases

Acrylic Paints

LED Light Box

Craft Gifts for Creativity

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