Small Business Gift Guide: Gifts for Crafty People

Editor

08 Nov 2021 — 3 min read

Looking for a thoughtful gift for your crafty loved one? We did the research for you. These recommendations will nurture their creative soul. Plus, each one supports a small business.

Private Virtual Calligraphy Lesson

Gift a private, live and interactive lettering lesson to a friend or family member from Boston-based Lettering By Liz. Contact Liz to order.

Beginner Air Dry Clay Kit

Your recipient can create a pot or home decor with this kit from Pottery with a Purpose. Do you want to know what else is fantastic about this gift? The brand donates a portion of its proceeds to a mental wellness non-profit or initiative.

Correspondence Gift Box

This beautifully packaged gift from Soolip contains items that encourage mindful living, whether journaling, creative writing, crafting stationary or other creative pursuits. Purchase here.

Knitting Kit

This beginner-friendly Baah Yarn Mammoth Hat Knitting Kit includes a downloadable PDF pattern and enough Baah Sequoia yarn to complete the project. If you’re feeling extra generous, add knitting needles to your cart.

Needle Felting Kit

A talented teenager designed this giraffe needle felting kit for North Light Fibers, a micro yarn mill. Crafty animal lovers will surely appreciate receiving one.

Virtual Creative Session

A gift card from Case for Making allows your recipient to book a creative making session. Past sessions included painting with sea sponges, watercolor meditation, paper petals and more. Purchase a gift card here.

Virtual Knitting Class

If someone you’re gifting has expressed an interest in knitting, choose a Third Piece gift card. Your recipient can choose a virtual learn-to-knit class or use it for knitting kits, yarn and supplies.

Ceramic Craft Set

For crafters who do it all, this ceramic set from kbellclayshop on Etsy will be a welcomed addition to their space. This handmade set includes a yarn bowl, pin cushion and tumbler for organizing supplies.

Sheep Embroidery Kit

Those who love stitching can be in their happy place with this embroidery kit available at Make.Do.

Have a great gift idea for a crafty person? We’d love to hear it. Please leave a comment or write to us at hello@artisanjoy.com.

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