Fun and Creative Gifts for Women Who Like Crafts

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The Perfect Gift for the Crafter in Your Life

If you have a friend or family member who loves crafting, chances are their craft room is already piled high with supplies. What can you get them that they don’t already have? The below gift ideas are thoughtful, practical, and are sure to be appreciated by any woman who loves crafts.


Prices and availability are subject to change. Scott Nyerges contributed to this story. 


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CERBIOR 7-Drawer Closet Storage Organizer, Multicolored
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Funny Crafter Mug
Etsy

Funny Crafter Mug

$16 and up from Etsy

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Any craft lover is sure to find the message on this fun-loving mug to be all too true. This mug features the message on both sides, so there’s no missing it, and it's an ideal way for her to enjoy her tea or coffee while planning out her next creation.


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Cricut Joy
Amazon
Cute Crafting T-Shirt
Etsy
Kedudes Embroidery Floss Organizer Box
Amazon

Kedudes Embroidery Floss Organizer Box

$10 from Amazon

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Cross-stitch, embroidery, and needlecraft fans will appreciate this 17-compartment organizer that helps keep floss and bobbins untangled and organized. It could also be used for jewelry-making and other crafting organization.

Crafters Journal
Amazon
4 Craft Lover Marble Magnets By H4GDesigns
Etsy

Craft Lover Magnets

$16 from Etsy

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Sporting four mantras perfect for any craft lover, these magnets will find the perfect place on a fridge or in a craft room. These handmade magnets are created with ceramic tiles and are custom-made to order. They’ll add fun to any metal surface.

Crafter’s Comfort Gloves
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Crafter’s Comfort Gloves

$16 from Amazon

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Arthritis, hand pain, and even cold hands and fingers can make crafting difficult. These gloves help to solve those problems. Their fingerless design preserves dexterity, letting crafters wear them while sewing or doing crafts to maximize comfort.

I am a Crafty Girl Quote Print
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'I Am a Crafty Girl' Quote Print

$18 and up from Etsy

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Packed with a whole lot of attitude and humor, this print will add a serious dose of funny to any crafter’s room. It’s slightly customizable (choose “hot glue gun” or “needles and thread”) and it’s bound to get a laugh out of the crafty recipient who reads it.


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Popco 3-Pack Silicone Sheets
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Popco 3-Pack Silicone Sheets

$10 from Amazon

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Jewelry makers, stained glass artists, and crafters who do resin work will appreciate these colorful skid-proof, heat-resistant silicone sheets that help keep more permanent work areas clean and allows for easy clean up once the project has ended.

Everything Mary Deluxe Storage Art Caddy
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Everything Mary Deluxe Storage Art Caddy

$30 from Amazon

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This roomy tote features 17 pockets to keep any crafter well-organized. It’s spacious enough to include plenty of craft supplies, whether organizing them at home or taking them on the go. Made of durable polyester, this tote is a great choice for any craft-loving woman in your life.

Personalized Craft Room Sign
Etsy
Raweao LED 3x Magnifying Lamp with Clamp
Amazon

Dimmable LED Magnifying Lamp

$22 from Amazon

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Combining a magnifying glass with an LED lamp, this product can help any crafter to see their work in better, clearer light. Three magnification options are suitable for even the smallest, most detailed crafts, while five brightness levels let crafters choose their perfect light. This lamp clamps onto a desk for hands-free use.

Sig Wong Epoxy Resin Clear Crystal Coating Kit
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Epoxy Resin Clear Crystal Coating Kit

$23 from Amazon

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Resin is all the rage, and this kit makes it easy for a crafter to try out this new trend. The kit includes everything needed to get started, like gloves and droppers, and is ideal for jewelry making, casting, and much more.

Creativity Street Yarn Tote
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Creativity Street Yarn Tote

$26 from Amazon

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Knitters will be organized and efficient with this practical yarn tote. The tote keeps eight yarn skeins separate and organized while making it easy to pull the yarn through the rubber stoppers while knitting. A carry strap means this tote is ready to go anywhere with her.

Artist Tool Pushpins for Your Corkboard By JimClift
Etsy
Gorgecraft Desktop Organizer
Amazon
Haccah Complete Candle Making Kit
Amazon

DIY Candle Making Kit

$38 from Amazon

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If the crafter in your life hasn’t yet tried their hand at candlemaking, this gift makes that possible. The complete DIY kit includes everything needed to get started, with bags of soy, silver wax cans, dye blocks, perfumes, and more. Different popular sets make this kit a ton of fun.


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Customized Leather Journal By GarzonBoats
Etsy

Personalized Leather Sketchbook

$36 and up from Etsy

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This leather-bound sketchbook is ready for travel and plenty of use. You can have it personalized with her initials or an entire name, and you can choose the size and type of paper it contains. Rustic full-grain leather is durable and will keep sketches protected.


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Singer Sew-It-Goes, 224-Piece
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Singer Sew-It-Goes Organizer

$38 from Amazon

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This portable storage system is a must-have for any seamstress. It offers the space to hold more than 40 spools of thread and includes thread spools, fabric scissors, hand needles, and other supplies to get any sewing enthusiast started.


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The Official Unicorn SPiT User's Handbook By Michelle Nicole
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'The Official Unicorn SPiT User’s Handbook'

$26 from Amazon

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If the woman in question is actually a crafty kid (or just young at heart), she'll no doubt love this recently released handbook detailing 50+ projects that can be made using "unicorn SPiT," a paint, gel stain, and glaze concentrate in one bottle. Created by SPiT inventor Michelle Nicole, this book promises to "spill the secrets about the best tips and tricks for using this magical substance to create all-new works of art."

The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners
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'The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners'

$8 from Amazon

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This book can introduce any crafter to calligraphy and hand lettering in an engaging and straightforward way. It’s full of tips and exercises to help crafters practice and refine their new skills. Don’t forget to buy a set of pens to pair with this book!

10-Drawer Rolling Cart
Michaels
WHDZ Leather Sewing Tools Kit, 52-Pieces
Amazon

52-Piece Leather Sewing Kit

$38 from Amazon

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Ideal for any crafter looking to get her start in leatherwork, this sewing kit includes tools for leather sewing, cutting, stamping, and more. All of those tools fit easily within the included case, and a crafter can try out a whole new art medium.

We R Memory Keepers ShotBox Collection Portable Photo Studio Kit 660406
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We R Memory Keepers Shotbox Photo Studio Kit

$95 from Michaels

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With this handy kit, any crafter can take top-quality photos of her creations. This studio is ideal for photographing smaller-sized crafts, perfect for anyone who’s selling them online. It includes two backdrops, a storage bag, and a photo studio that pairs with your smartphone.


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Dremel 200-1/21 Two-Speed Mini Rotary Tool Kit with 21 Accessories
Amazon
Sell Your Crafts Online By James Dillehay
Amazon

Sell Your Crafts Online

$15 from Amazon

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For anyone looking to cash in on their crafts, this book is a must-have. It provides detailed information on how to best market and sell crafts online, including on popular e-commerce sites like Shopify and Etsy. It covers everything from SEO to finding the right pricing, as well as pitching influencers to help increase your reach.


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126-Piece Painting Art Set by Artist’s Loft Necessities
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126-Piece Painting Art Set by Artist’s Loft Necessities

$20 from Michaels

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The budding painter is sure to appreciate this comprehensive painting set. Complete with everything from palette knives to paint tubes to canvas sheets, this kit includes all of the essentials an artist needs to start developing her painting talents. It’s a great gift for someone trying out painting who isn’t sure what materials to buy individually. 


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One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects By Patricia Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker
Amazon

One-Yard Wonders

$16 from Amazon

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Crafters constantly face the challenge of being left with just one yard of material. What do you do with it? This book has plenty of answers. With projects including accessories, clothes, baby items, and more, its crafty solutions ensure that leftover fabric will never go to waste again.

Daylight Duo LED Art & Craft Floor Lamp
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Daylight Duo LED Art & Craft Floor Lamp

$72 from Amazon

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When crafting projects stretch late into the night, this lamp will provide the perfect light. Its double head provides plenty of illumination, and with the flexible arm, you can aim the light just where you need it most. Four brightness levels give you precise control over the lighting so you can see easily without being overwhelmed.


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'Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People'

$20 from Amazon
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TV star, comedian, author, house rabbit enthusiast. Amy Sedaris (sister of humorist David Sedaris) does it all. She's also a passionate crafter, something her book makes plain. Learn how to use everything from acorns to yesterday's newspaper to create clever and kitchy crafts, get the inside scoop on building the perfect crafting room, and much more.

Made By Me Create Your Own Bead Pets
Amazon
Jewelry Making
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Paxcoo Jewelry Making Kit

$20 at Amazon
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Once you've mastered simple plastic beadwork, you may get hooked on jewelry making and want to graduate to something more professional. There are plenty of places to look for beads, gemstones, and the like, but you'll need a decent toolkit first. Look for one that contains must-have tools like beading pliers, awls, scissors, and hardware like clasps, jump rings, beading wire, and so on.


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Needlepoint
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Embroidery Starter Kit

$20 from Amazon
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The great thing about needlepoint, as actress and needlepoint devotee Parker Posey says, is that you're just making the same stitch repeatedly. A kit like this one comes with everything you could possibly need to start your first project: embroidery hoops, thread, needles, plastic grids, and more. Just add your own inspiration.


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Latch Hook Rugs
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LatchKits Mini-Rug Sewing Kit

$16 from Amazon
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You don't need to know how to knit or how to crochet in order to create shaggy wall hangings and accent rugs with a latch hook kit (although an appreciation for kitsch helps). Spend a rainy afternoon working on a small project like a mini-rug for a child's bedroom or this welcoming addition to a pet area.


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Mont Marte Calligraphy Set, 32-Piece
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Mont Marte 32-Piece Calligraphy Set

$24 from Amazon
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Before smartphones and computers and typewriters did the writing for us, good penmanship was something everyone needed to practice. Impress friends and family with elaborately addressed cards, carefully scripted letters, and more. Look for a kit like this one, which contains multiple nibs and inks, for an artistic array of options.

Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook, Infinity Black
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Rocketbook Reusable Notebook

$20 and up from Amazon
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Scribble, sketch, then save your creations to your iDrive, Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, or other compatible online account. Once you're done, use the enclosed microfiber cloth to wipe this notebook's 36 pages clean, then start all over again. Choose from eight colorful covers; pen included.

Etsy 254159431
Etsy

Sunflower String Art Kit

$75 from Etsy
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Create a colorful '60s pop-art sunflower wall hanging using nothing but string? Yes you can with this kit. which includes string, nails, pattern template, and hand-stained 16-by-12-inch wood base.

Paint by Numbers
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A Paint by Numbers Project

$14 from Amazon
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Before there were color books for grown-ups, there were paint-by-numbers kits. From simple to elaborate, these kits are a great way to pass an afternoon and create artwork worth hanging on the wall. Prices range from less than $10 to $30 or more, with paints and brushes included (though you may want to invest in a higher-quality set of brushes if you get really hooked on this hobby).

DilaBee CraftZee Soap Making Kit
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CraftZee DIY Melt & Pour Shea Butter Soap Making

$43 from Amazon
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Making soap is a hobby that's both beautiful and practical, and this kit includes everything you'll need to make colorful, scented shea-butter soaps — even gift boxes. Who knows? You may just have the makings of a new at-home business.


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Wood Carving
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Elemental Tools 9-Piece Wood Carving Set

$35 from Amazon
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Whittling a piece of wood is a time-honored way to pass the time, but it can be a practical craft, too. Basic woodworking kits like these include knives for shaping and detail work, as well as safety gloves, a smoothing stone, and your first project: a basswood spoon.


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GLTECK Hotfix Applicator Bedazzler Kit
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Boye I Taught Myself to Knit Kit
Michaels

Boye I Taught Myself to Knit Kit

$14 at Michaels
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Knitting is more than a practical pastime, it's been shown to improve mental well being, too. A decent beginner kit will get you started with knitting needles, stitch holders, and instructions for basic projects. All you need to do is add the yarn (and picking out yarn is always the fun part).

Origami Extravaganza! Folding Paper, a Book, and a Box: Origami Kit
Amazon
Crocheting
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WooCrafts Large-Eye Blunt Needles Crochet Set

$9 from Amazon
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If you've already given knitting a shot or want to try your hands at similar craft, crocheting is a great alternative. This beginner's kit comes with hooks, needles, and stitch markers. Instructions are extra, but you can find plenty of free tutorials on YouTube.

Beginner Macrame Kit By MandalaBunnyHome
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Beginner Macrame Kit

$20 from Etsy
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Some people may argue that macrame — the craft of knotting ropes or other fibers together — should have been left in the '70s. But macrame is no hippie hobby; it has its roots in the practical knot-tying of sailing. No boat needed for a project like this, though. All you need is several hours and a little manual dexterity to create a beautiful (if fuzzy) wall hanging.


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Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit
Michaels

Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit

$30 from Michaels
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Outline your illustration on the included rubber printing block, then carve it out, slap some ink on it, and leave your mark on paper, fabric, or any flat surface. Create cute stamps for your scrapbook, press patterns onto sewing projects, or design an elaborate illustration to frame and hang on the wall.

Hearts & Crafts Natural Soy Wax for Candle Making, 2 lbs.
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Hearts and Crafts DIY Candle Making Supplies

$15 and up from Amazon
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If you can boil water, you can make simple votive candles to decorate your home, give as gifts, or put to good use in case the power goes out. Basic kits like this one include soy wax chips, wicks, and holders to center them. Practice the basics, then expand your repertoire by using different colored waxes, adding scented essential oils, and making new shapes.