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.
Related: Gifts for Women Who Like to Cook
$54 and up from Amazon
Shop Now
Finally, the solution to keeping all of those craft supplies organized. This storage unit is perfect for the largest and the smallest supplies, and its steel frame makes it a sturdy choice. It’s available in four styles that beautifully complement most home decor.
Related: 30 Essentials You Need to Buy to Keep Your House Organized
$16 and up from Etsy
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.
Related: Perk 'Em Up with These Great Gifts for Coffee Lovers
$149 from Amazon
The compact Cricut Joy is easily portable but offers plenty of vinyl cutting options. Any crafter can use it to create personalized gifts, decor, and more. Projects take just 15 minutes, and a craft lover will love the versatility this machine offers.
Related: Gifts for Sisters That Express a Lifetime of Love (and Then Some)
$10 and up from Etsy
This shirt sports a fun phrase that’s true for any crafter. Available in an array of colors and styles, it’s made of a cotton and polyester blend for a soft, comfortable feel. It’s a must-have for any dedicated crafter’s wardrobe.
Related: Best Friend Gifts Perfect For Your Sister From Another Mister
$10 from Amazon
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.
$10 from Amazon
For crafters who plan to sell their creations, tracking inventory, designs, and costs can be difficult and often overlooked. This journal helps crafters get organized and record those important details so they can appropriately price their products.
Related: The Best Gifts for Writers (and Not One Pen — We Promise)
$16 from Etsy
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.
$16 from Amazon
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.
$18 and up from Etsy
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.
$10 from Amazon
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.
$30 from Amazon
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.
$68 and up from Etsy
Make a craft room extra-special with this beautiful, detailed 3D carved wood sign. You can personalize the sign with a first name, making this gift one-of-a-kind. It’s made of premium pine with a two-tone finish and sealant for both indoor and outdoor use.
Related: The Best Heartfelt and Hilarious Personalized Gifts for Everyone on Your List
$22 from Amazon
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.
$23 from Amazon
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.
$26 from Amazon
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.
$16 from Etsy
Add an extra-special touch to a bulletin board or corkboard with these artist-themed pushpins. They feature a variety of detailed painting tools in fun three-dimensional shapes. These hand-cast pewter pins are an ideal gift for any painter.
Related: Creative Gifts for Artists That Are Sure to Inspire
$13 from Amazon
This handy organizer keeps paintbrushes, scissors, pens, and other crafting tools easily accessible right on a tabletop. More than 80 slots ensure plenty of storage, and the organizer holds instruments vertically so they’re easy to retrieve and then return.
Related: Mobile Caddies and Other Storage Ideas For Your Home 'Office'
$38 from Amazon
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.
Related: Cool and Unique Gifts for People Who Really Love Candles
$36 and up from Etsy
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.
$38 from Amazon
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.
Related: Warm and Fuzzy Gifts for Introverts
$26 from Amazon
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."
$8 from Amazon
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!
$50 from Michaels
This 10-drawer cart helps to keep crafting supplies organized and accessible. You can choose from multiple colors, including a bright and eye-catching rainbow or a more reserved clear. This cart is an easy solution to tidying up a craft room.
Related: Useful and Fun Gifts for People Who Work From Home
$38 from Amazon
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.
$95 from Michaels
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.
Related: The Best Gifts for Photographers from Newbies to Pros
$50 from Amazon
A Dremel adds versatility to any crafter’s bag of tricks, and this multipurpose rotary tool is ideal for sanding, cutting, polishing, and more. Two speeds deliver precise control, and this tool includes 21 rotary attachments for plenty of potential uses.
Related: Useful Gifts for All the Practical People On Your List
$15 from Amazon
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.
For more great gift guides and holiday shopping tips, please sign up for our free newsletters.
$20 from Michaels
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.
$16 from Amazon
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.
$72 from Amazon
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.
Related: The Best Gifts for Night Owls of Every Possible Persuasion
$20 from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
$15 from Amazon
Shop Now
Plastic beads can be used to make all sorts of cute little creations, and a kit like this one is a great way to introduce youngsters to crafting. Who knows, maybe one of your little ones will become the next Vera Wang.
Related: 55 Subscription Kits to Entertain and Educate Stir-Crazy Kids
$20 at Amazon
Shop Now
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.
Related: Gifts for Teenage Girls (That They'll Actually Like)
$20 from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
Related: Hottest Holiday Gifts From Amazon
$16 from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
Related: 100 Christmas Gifts for $25 or Less
$24 from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
$20 and up from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
$75 from Etsy
Shop Now
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.
$14 from Amazon
Shop Now
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).
$43 from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
Related: 30+ Holiday Gifts to Buy Early
$35 from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
$23 from Amazon
Shop Now
Nothing adds a little (or a lot) of pizazz to clothing, shoes, hats, and craftwork like rhinestones. And nothing more needs to be said.
Related: Fun and Hilarious Gag Gifts for the Prankster in Your Life
$14 at Michaels
Shop Now
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).
$12 from Amazon
Shop Now
People have been practicing the art of folding paper for centuries. Learn how to fold everything from a simple swan to an elaborate dragon and more. Paper and instructions are included.
Related: The Very Best Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages
$9 from Amazon
Shop Now
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.
$20 from Etsy
Shop Now
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.
Related: Gifts for Women Who Love the Beach
$30 from Michaels
Shop Now
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.
$15 and up from Amazon
Shop Now
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.