18 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love to Craft

Topping my own 12-year-old’s holiday wish list this year, Wobbles are a smart way to get kids into crocheting with a helpful head-start and video content to help them on their journey. And once they get the hang of it, the brand offers scores of crochet-able kits, from Hello Kitty to Minecraft, at a variety of skill levels. This beginner kit is a great place to start for any crochet-curious kiddo.

Scratch art is an extremely satisfying pastime, and this lightbox kit turns it into a display-worthy work of art. Kids can choose from one of six scenes to scratch into existence before sliding inside the LED nightlight picture frame, and then they can enjoy their bright and beautiful creation all night long.

Inspiration waits for no one, but fortunately this travel easel goes wherever your young artist does. It's foldable and portable, and features built-in storage. It's ideal for road trips, sleepovers at Grandma’s, and visits to inspirational settings like the park. One side features a chalkboard surface, while the other is a magnetic white board with a clip for holding works of art in place.

For kids who are gaining a mastery of fine motor skills, Perler Beads provide endless, focused fun. Kids can use the templates and shaped pegboards included in this set or go rogue with their own designs. Perler beads are also having a bit of a moment on social media, making this a thoughtful gift for tweens who love making their own designs.

There’s a new friendship bracelet in town, and it’s made out of Loomies! These wee rubber bands link together to make customizable chains in a whole rainbow of colors. Once they get the hang of weaving these bracelets and necklaces together, they’ll never want to stop, so heads up: You’re probably going to get Loomie jewelry for the next major holiday!

What any true crafty kid really wants is obvious: more materials for crafting! And this kit from Kid Made Modern has a little bit of everything they could need, from pompoms to googly eyes, all of which fits neatly in the handy carrying case.

If your kiddo has been bitten by the creator bug, a subscription to KiwiCo.’s Sprout crates (designed for ages 3 to 5) will keep them busy with age-appropriate crafts that grow with their skill level. You can choose the project your child starts with — options include a fun camping adventure or a space exploration set — and then sit back and let the next crate come in the mail.

If your child is most at home in a paint-splattered smock, encourage them to tap into their inner Bob Ross with a pack of blank canvases — an instant upgrade from painting on plain old paper.

Speaking of smocks, kids want to make messes, and doing so is actually wonderful for their development, so go ahead and let them get messy in their very own smock. This two-pack includes two brightly colored, patterned smocks with pockets and long sleeves to encourage your budding artist to paint their vision. Just wipe down or toss in the washing machine to clean.

Super Smalls has the chicest materials for crafty little fashionistas. This set lets kids bedazzle their own sunglasses and cute carrying case with an array of sticky gems so they can share their impeccable personal style with the world.

Kids experience the world in a rainbow of vivid colors, and this set of 18 boldly colored tempera paints, including fun metallic colors, will help them express what they see — whether it's on a blank canvas or a wooden birdhouse.

Get those fine motor skills working from an early age with this lacing toy from Wee Gallery. With six thick, durable cards featuring cute animals and soft, brightly colored string for lacing, this will be a favorite for budding crafters ages 2 to 5.

Watercolors are the perfect intro for kids who are interested in painting, because they’re safe and relatively easy to clean. This set of 36 colors is a great place to start. Throw in a pack of watercolor paper, and watch the magic happen.

Squeegee art is a social media trend that artsy kids of all ages will love giving a try. This set includes two squeegees, sticker sheets, heavy paper, specially designed project sheets, and a messy mat — everything a young artist needs to make display-worthy creations.

Perfect for a rainy afternoon, this set includes three plaster magnets — a cactus, a unicorn, and a shooting star — and six paints for kids to transform them into something special and worthy of display on the fridge. And at under $3, you can buy a few for siblings so no one feels left out.

All great artists need an easel where they can paint their masterpieces, and this one from Pottery Barn Kids is perfect for the job. It features a magnetic white board on one side and a chalkboard on the other, with a roll of paper up top for painting on demand. The built-in shelf provides a surface for supplies, and when the easel is not in use it folds for easy storage.

A great project for older kids who are interested in fiber arts, this punch kit can be completed in one afternoon of concentrated effort and will look adorable hanging up once it’s done. Make sure you include a punch needle tool so your crafter can get to work right away.

Excellent for budding sculptures, air dry clay is easy to use — no kiln needed! Just mold, shape, and build, and then leave it to dry before decorating. With 24 vibrant mixable colors and three shaping tools, kids can create whatever they can imagine.