20 Best Gifts for Crafters That Will Inspire Creativity
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Crafting gifts are the perfect present to give to someone, whether they're an advanced artist or they simply enjoy trying new activities. For instance, embroidery sets or cross-stitching kits can introduce a crafter to a new hobby, while a good Cricut machine can advance their projects even further.
As a crafter myself, I have tons of gift ideas that all sorts of artists would love to receive, including on-the-go watercolor sets and useful supplies. I also asked for recommendations from sewing pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab and our creative experts on our GH art team. Ahead, find the best gifts for crafty people in 2025 that will help inspire their inner artist.
Who it's for: Origami pros
Why we love it: Do you know someone who makes complicated origami designs? If yes, this book will push them even further in creativity and skill. "The author is one of the major players in the space when it comes to new designs, along with Tomoko Fuse," says Grace Wu. "It can be hard to find interesting designs when you get to a certain level."
Who it's for: Crafters who love a fun accessory
Why we love it: These earrings are made to look like a needle that would be used in embroidery and cross-stitching. "They’re not too heavy, and I love them as a conversation piece to chat about my latest sewing and cross-stitching projects," says Associate Editor Sarah Vincent.
Who it's for: The embroidery newbie
Why we like it: A friend gifted me this kit when I wanted a new craft to try after a surgery. The instructions made learning how to embroider flowers and leaves easy. Plus, it was a great way to keep my hands busy without having to leave the bed. The set comes with three cloths and threads, six embroidery needles and an embroidery hoop.
The Art of Memory Collecting: 15 Scrapbook, Collage, Trinket and Zine Projects For Crafting Treasured Moments by Martina Calvi
Who it's for: Crafty people who junk journal, make collages or collect small items
Why we love it: Updates Editor Elizabeth Berry and I both follow Martina Calvi on social media for her crafty content. She recently released a book that provides tips and inspiration for collaging, junk journaling and scrapbooking. "I am excited to use this book as a guide to better format little things I collect throughout the week, whether it be a business card or matchbook," Berry says.
Who it's for: Those interested in paint of watercolor
Why we love it: As much as I love using acrylic paints, I wanted to try watercolor painting, so I bought this affordable set with over 8,000 five-star Amazon reviews. The paint created beautifully pigmented colors that layered nicely. I like that it comes in a compact, light case that I can throw in a tote bag. We also love this small gouache paint set if they prefer that type of finish.
Who it's for: Sewers, knitters and crocheters
Why we love it: These personalized sewing labels can be added to any handmade clothing or accessories. Whether someone knitted a sweater, crocheted a hat or sewed a dress, they can add this label as a special mark that it was designed and made by them. Just choose a font and add their name (or the name of their brand).
Who it's for: Any crafter with tons of art supplies
Why we love it: Keeping tons of craft supplies organized is an art in and of itself. These clear bins have small compartments that are perfect for items like beads, buttons, thread, needles, washi tape and stickers. "I don't know any crafters who wouldn't appreciate an organizer for their materials," says Group Director of Visual Styling, Elisabeth Engelhart. "They come in many different configurations, and they even stack!"
Who it's for: Sewers of all levels
Why we love it: Of all the Cricut machines, the EasyPress Mini is one of our pros' favorite picks (and it's well under $100!). Textiles Lab Associate Director Emma Seymour has been using this device for years for sewing projects and raves about how easy the device is to operate. "I find it especially helpful when ironing narrow hems and ironing open seams in tough-to-reach areas," she says.
READ MORE: The Best Cricut Machines, Tested by Crafting Experts
Who it's for: Origami lovers
Why we love it: This kit has 78 sheets of funky, colorful patterns from artist Frank Lloyd Wright. My friend and I followed YouTube tutorials to create simple animals, and the geometric designs and colors made even a simple frog look interesting. The more advanced origami makers can follow the instructions for three modular designs.
Who it's for: Artists that complain about hand pain
Why we love it: My hand cramps up easily while embroidering, so I tried these cute compression gloves that were designed by a hand therapist to find some relief. The gloves helped soothe the pain a bit in my wrist and around my thumb. The open finger design is also great because I can still embroider or do other activities like play piano or text with the gloves on.
Who it's for: Woodworkers and metalworkers
Why we love it: This handy little tool makes one step in cutting wood a bit easier. "A center-finding ruler is useful for quickly and accurately marking the center of objects in woodworking, metalworking and other crafts, eliminating the need for math and reducing errors," says Editorial Stylist Alex Mata.
Who it's for: Loved ones who enjoy reading or appreciate 3D puzzles
Why we love it: My best friend gifted me this adorable DIY wooden book nook for my bookshelf. Made with 139 small wooden pieces, it took only a few hours to assemble this 3D puzzle. Plus, it even has a working light inside. I especially love that this is the type of craft where no skills or learning curve are required — simply follow the instructions and have fun.
Who it's for: Scrapbookers and sticker lovers
Why we love it: Stickers add character, color and fun to a scrapbooking page. This book comes with over 650 stickers (50 pages in total) with a cottagecore aesthetic, including flowers, animals, fruit and more that are oh so cute.
Who it's for: Embroiderers and cross stitchers
Why we love it: I am always dropping needles when embroidering or forgetting to grab a pin cushion. Magnetic needle minders like this one with over 6,000 rave reviews magnetically stick onto the fabric and hold my needle when I need a free hand. This tomato magnetic needle minder that looks like a pin cushion and this strawberry needle minder are also adorable options.
Who it's for: Knitters and crocheters
Why we love it: Personalized with the gift recipient's name, this stone bowl holds a ball of yarn and has a hooked slot to pull one strand through as you knit or crochet. No matter how fast their hands and needles move, the yarn will keep up with the pace and stay free of tangles.
Who it's for: Sewers and scrapbookers
Why we love it: "Self-healing cutting mats are a great choice to help keep your crafting surface safe from any marks or cuts from your work," says Mata. These mats protect your table as you cut through fabrics or paper with a rotary cutter.
Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio
Who it's for: Kids interested in sewing
Why we love it: Kids or tweens interested in sewing can try this inexpensive beginner-friendly sewing machine. With this kit, newbies can learn real sewing techniques to create eight accessories without the need for threading. They can use other fabrics after they run out or if they loved sewing, you can upgrade them to a more advanced machine.
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Who it's for: Flower lovers and scrapbookers
Why we love it: I love to add pressed flowers from bouquets I've received, walks in nature and special moments (graduations, anniversaries, etc.) to collages and scrapbooks. This wooden flower presser flattens flowers or leaves so that you can mod podge them onto items like jars, glue them in a journal or stick them in a frame (the possibilities are endless!). It can be personalized and is small enough to store in a purse.
Who it's for: Anyone who makes collages and scrapbooks
Why we love it: Adding photos from your camera roll to a craft can take just minutes with the help of this small photo printer that connects to a phone. Testers reported that this product was easy to set up, and we found that the quality of the photos were better than other models on the market. It's pricey, but when you take the cost of printing photos at a store into account, the investment is well worth it in the long run.
READ MORE: 4 Best Photo Printers for Quick and Easy Printing
Who it's for: Cross stitching newbies
Why we love it: For less than $10, this beginner-friendly kit includes everything you need (thread, canvas, hoop and needle) to cross stitch an adorable sailboat. "It's a smaller project, so you can actually finish it and the small loop looks great hanging on my wall," says Seymour, who was gifted this kit from a friend.
Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news.
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