Hibernation season is here, which means it’s time to pick up some new indoor hobbies. And while crafting is a fabulous screen-free activity, it’s sometimes difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve made a list of crafty gifts you can give to anyone who loves a project this holiday season. From Woobles Crochet Kits to Mini Engraving Pens, there’s truly something for everyone.
If your DIY-loving giftee loves baking, there’s always America’s Test Kitchen’s Bread Illustrated. We’ve even found a highly-rated Epoxy Resin Kit for anyone who’s brave enough to delve into jewelry making. So, give the gift of a new creative outlet this holiday season and shop our top choices below.
Crafty Gifts for Anyone With an Artistic Eye
- Boho Babe: Macrame is a centuries-old textile craft that uses different types of knots to turn rope into plant holders, wall hangings and more! Needless to say, crafty plant mamas and boho queens alike will definitely need a beginner’s macrame kit this holiday season — $33
- Daily Practice: Encourage daily creativity with Sketchbook Challenge. The book comes with more than 250 drawing challenges to inspire readers to pick up their sketchbooks as much as possible—because, as everyone knows, practice makes perfect — $19
- Easy to Learn: Punch needle may seem difficult, but it’s actually an easy and cathartic art to get the hang of (trust me, I do it myself!). Pllieay’s Punch Needle Embroidery Starter Kits include everything you need: instructions, fabric, patterns, yarn, hoops and threader tools — $14
- Shark Tank Must-Have: If you watch Shark Tank you’ve likely heard of Woobles Crochet Kits. Each one teaches you to crochet a different type of animal, even if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook in your life — $30
- Flower Child: Instead of bouquets this holiday season, give the gift of LEGO Botanicals kits. These have become incredibly popular on social media, and for good reason. The kits are perfect for any age, and the end result is a cool bouquet that lasts forever — $19
- Light Up: We all know why KRAFTSTORIES’ Turkish Mosaic Swan Neck Lamp Making Kit has an almost 5-star rating. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, you can design your own gorgeous decorative lamp. TBH, you may want to get this for everyone on your list this year — $50
- Bread Era: For that friend who never quit baking after COVID lockdowns, America’s Test Kitchen’sBread Illustrated book is a must. I have a copy, and trust me: Its recipes are incredibly easy-to-follow. Plus, they’re simply delicious — $23
- Personalization Station: Crafters can make their own personalized shirts, cards and more with Cricut’s Explore 4 machine. All they need is a smart device to start creating in the Design Space app… yes, it’s that easy — $299
- Etch It: With Arrowmax’s Mini Engraving Pen, crafters can etch their own designs into wood, metal, plastic and glass. And since it’s rechargeable with a USB cord, they can use the pen again and again — $44
- Ink Master: Linoleum printing is another age-old craft, in which rubber-like blocks are carved and painted with ink to effectively make stamps. And Linocut Kits for Printmaking teaches you how to do it yourself! Along with the instructions, it comes with linoleum blocks, carving tools and ink, too — $26
- Practicing Patience: String art is a fabulous screen-free hobby that simply calls for a little concentration. Fortunately EYANKUNG’s DIY 3D String Art Crafts Kit has everything you need to start a creation of your own. But beware: Patience is a must! — $29
- Adults Only: Crafters can make their jewelry, dry flower molds and more with LET’S RESIN Epoxy Resin Kits. But keep in mind, the kit comes with some serious chemicals, so it isn’t recommended for young kids — $27
- Lets Taco Bout It: Whether your giftee is a Taco Bell aficionado or if they simply need a new hobby, the Yizzvb Needle Felting Kit comes with everything they need to make their own adorable felted taco. Margs not included — $8
- Bird Man: Aspiring woodworkers can start with a DIY Birdhouse Kit. All they’ll need is some bird seed to acquire a few tenants — $30
- Fold It: Tuttle Studio’s Origami Kit has everything crafters need to learn the Japanese art of folding. With designs for beginners and more advanced folders, there’s truly something for everyone — $13
