21 of the best gifts for crafters

We've only heard good things about the Sculpd Pottery Kit that has everything they need to create their own pinch pots, succulent plant pots, trinket dishes, vases, pendants, and everything in between. Every kit contains enough clay for two people so this will make a great gift that you can use together for a celebratory, fun, crafty afternoon or evening.

Customer review: "This kit has everything you need to create a pottery creation, and looks simply great. It's packed with tools, guides, some paint and varnish, along with of course a hefty chunk of clay. The air-dry and varnish finish gives an unbelievably professional result, indistinguishable from kiln-dried pieces. Overall this is a fantastic kit that should cater to crafters across the whole range of ages, skills and aims."

This Cricut Joy is a clever piece of kit helps you create cards and labels from your phone – perfect for anyone who loves paper crafts for vinyl designs. It can cut up to 50 types of material and means you can personalise anything. The creative possibilities are endless.

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Customer review: "I love my Cricut! Having seen these on social media I was interested in giving them a go. After some research I opted to for the joy as a beginner as it seemed easy to store, cheaper and user friendly. I can say it has met all my expectations. The Cricut joy app is easy to use and means I can instantly create basic labels, stickers and paper crafts. The starter set came with everything I needed to experiment."

You don't need to be a skilled artist in order to create stunning prints, from flowers, feathers and leaves on light sensitive paper. Create blue and white prints by leaving the paper out in the sun. This DIY solar printing kit is a wonderful gift idea for a nature-loving crafter.

Customer review: "This is a really great gift idea for anyone who loves gardening, flowers, or even reading, since you can make bookmarks."

At Yours, our crafty writers love making their own Terrazzo Eco Resin which is why they've recommended this kit. This workshop in a box will provide everything the recipient needs to create their own coasters for their home with a mix of speckled colours.

Customer review: "The perfect gift for my craft-loving Mum. I would definitely buy from this business again – great environmental values and lovely products. My only afterthought on this particular product is that you could have made four thin coasters instead of two thicker coasters in hindsight to get more out of the DIY project. Otherwise, a lovely little kit that worked really well."

This ETUOLIFE Candle Making Kit contains everything you need in order to make eight scented soy wax candles. The decorative candles can be gifted, as tins and labels are also supplied. It's easy to make and therapeutic as a creative process as well as the aromatherapy.

Customer review: "This kit has everything you need to make eight candles in their own tin with individual labels. The tins and finished product look very professional but still with the home made touch of being able to write the name of the person you are gifting them too. The kit is easy to follow and all items measured to make two candles in one go."

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, Berstuk® Wooden Flower Press for Adults simplifies the process with all necessary equipment, including a manual and blotting paper, along with a complimentary ebook, "The Pressed Flower Companion" by Sarah Bexley. Crafted from responsibly sourced wood and industrial-grade parts, this flower press ensures durability.

Customer review: "The press is very easy to use. I’m pressing multiple flowers of all different sizes and thickness. The wing nuts are easy to tighten and this can be done a little more each day. The wooden outside boards appear to be strong. A great flower press."

Mosaikit, a small independent UK brand offer a collection of pixelated mosaic kits, designed to encourage creativity and concentration. Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles, tested the delightful Mosaic Unicorn Kit and was happily occupied by a creative task that took less than an hour to complete.

Natalie says: "This was a peaceful and no-mess project that entertained me and I love the outcome. My pixel unicorn will be pride-of-place in my craft room for a good while. Be sure to remove the seal that's under the lid of the supplied glue as I spent a few minutes squeezing and shaking the bottle and nothing was coming out. Also, have a bowl of water available to soak the tiles off their backing paper. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Even if you're not remotely craft-minded, this is an easy-to-achieve project.

"Expect some variation in the tiles; the colour was different to the photograph on the Etsy product page and I had a few rogue colours, but I didn't mind that at all as it gave my unicorn some originality! Finally, the mosaic is accompanied by a little tote bag that has a picture of the unicorn on it, making it ideal to store as a keepsake or to gift... but I'm hanging on to mine🦄"

Mosaikit say: "Handmade in the UK from high quality materials, the kits make a wonderful introduction to mosaics. The pixelated design means there is no need for cutting and no mess or sharp edges.

"With over forty designs on offer and everything required — tiles, baseboard, glue — included in a lovely cotton bag, they make a lovely, unique handmade gift!"

Additionally, Mosaikit have a Peace Symbol Kit with £2 of every sale going to the Red Cross. Mosaikit say: "This kit is a reminder of how much work needs to be done so that every child can live in peace and have the opportunity to reach their full potential."

View the full collection at www.mosaikit.co.uk.

The Mont Marte Calligraphy Pen Set provides all essentials for delving into calligraphy. With four pens and five nibs, accompanied by 20 ink cartridges, plus an Introduction Booklet and Exercise Booklet, this beginner set is comprehensive. The pens offer comfortable handling and smooth ink flow. A diverse range of ink cartridges ensures vibrant colours and exquisite lettering. Whether novice or pro, this set caters to all, making it a perfect gift for any occasion. Its versatility allows for various effects and styles. The elegant and practical packaging ensures it's to easy transport and organise, making the Mont Marte set an outstanding Amazon's Choice product.

Customer review: "A great starter set. This is my first calligraphy set in years, I fancied taking up calligraphy again but wasnt sure what size nib I was happiest with, so this set was ideal. Five differing sized nibs and four pens meant there was no messing about, constantly changing over nibs and ink."

Complete with different colours of soft Merino wool. It makes the perfect gift for any crocheter. We love the mixture of colours. It comes complete with a crochet hook and yarn needle. There's even an online video tutorial to help newbies.

Customer review: "Beautiful kit, gorgeous colours, can't wait to get started on it. Very quick delivery and the extras were lovely too. Highly recommend seller, will definitely buy another soon."

Jewellery is always a lovely gift idea and with this kit, the lucky receiver can make their own! This kit contains all the tools and guidance needed to create their bespoke, dream jewellery piece which they can send off to be cast and can wear when ready.

Customer review: "It was a special present for a 'big' birthday. Something a bit unusual. The recipient appreciated the option to extend the activity."

Unleash your creativity with this fantastic Make Your Own Sun Catcher Kit, perfect for rainy days or indoor entertainment. Everything needed to craft a stunning 15cm by 4cm sun catcher is included. Packaged in a large letter cardboard box, each kit contains glass pieces, a step-by-step guide and postage labels. Once your design is complete and securely glued, simply return it in the provided box, post it back, and it will be fired in a kiln overnight. This transforms your creation into a smooth masterpiece, which will be promptly returned to you to hang proudly in your window.

Customer review: "What a lovely idea, our family has lots of fun (even if my husband doesn’t usually do crafts; he enjoyed doing this with us). The finished products look amazing!"

One of our editors has been determined to learn to crochet for years, but hasn't actually committed to it until now. She treated herself to these fancy crochet hooks and the fact that they're really colourful helps to inspire her to get started. They're aluminium, which is important, so don't scrimp and buy cheap plastic versions.

Customer review: "I love these aluminium hooks as you get strength and durability without the hook being heavy. They are realy vibrant colours and are so comfy to crochet for hours with. Love the range of sizes including the realy large 10mm that you don't often get in a multipack."

Indulge in a monthly dose of self-care with our thoughtfully curated craft boxes conveniently delivered to your doorstep. With a Gift A Craft Kit Subscription, recipients get a new and inspiring craft kit each month. Each beautifully packaged box is brimming with materials, tools and instructions to embark on a fulfilling project. Additionally, a delightful keepsake is included, adding a personal touch to your crafting journey.

Customer review: "I've wanted one of these kits for ages so I thought this would be idea gift for myself from kids and didn't disappoint:) I got a candle making kit with gorgeous copper tins."

This bumper scrapbooking set contains 348 pieces of material for art projects and journaling. The Draupnir Aesthetic Scrapbook Kit includes a small notebook, that you can style with vintage and aesthetic papers, stickers and tapes.

Customer review: "Nice product – good quality and amount of materials."

This Bookbinding Kit contains everything needed to craft a single hardbound journal, including tools, supplies and instructions. It guides you in creating a classic A6 (4"x 6") hardcover book with 140 pages. Additionally, the instructions offer links to bookbinding suppliers so you can continue the bookbinding story…

Customer review: "My first time book binding, but this kit made it easy. Quality materials, lots of extra glue and thread and clear instructions made my first book come out great."

A great way to keep all their crafting bits and pieces safe and tidy. This Personalised Craft Bag can be personalised with their name, choice of colour and wording – craft bag, sewing bag or embroidery bag.

Customer review: "Absolutely gorgeous craft bag, beautifully designed and arrived beautifully wrapped in pink tissue paper. I received an email to tell me it had been posted and it arrived the next day well within the estimated delivery dates. I’m really pleased with it, would definitely recommend and excellent customer service too."

A great kit for beginners who want to try paper crafting, this Paper Cutting Kit For Beginners has 13 projects to make beautiful cards and paper art. Scalpel and blades can purchased at extra cost.

Customer review: "Great kit with detailed instructions, essential equipment and a training sheet so can build confidence before tackling beautiful cutting sheets."

Choose this Bee Beginner sampler kit or from a range of vibrant sampler beginner kits, including Coffee and Rainbow designs. Practice different types of embroidery stitches, whilst making a wonderful keepsake.

Customer review: "A great way to learn. Video was also very helpful."

If the crafter in your life loves to knit, then this book of 100 projects will make a great present. You can never have too many ideas of things to make, and this book includes patterns for baby booties, phone covers, toys and much more. It's great for a beginner, but there's also plenty for a more seasoned knitter to get hold of.

Customer review: "Great book for a knitter who's expanding from straight knitting to patterns."

A great gift for any crafter looking for a new exciting hobby, this kit comes with everything they need to make their very own luxury organic soap! It's filled with organic soap compounds, organic essential oils, aniseed, linseed, poppy seeds, marigold petals and easy-to-follow instructions and will help them create beautifully scented bars of soap, that are also totally vegetarian.

Customer review: "I really enjoying making these lovely little soaps. Added a couple of my own fragrances (as you only get one) and added a couple of other bits I had (Himlayan rose salt, oats and blue cornflower petals). Made four really lovely and very different soaps and have shrink wrapped the ones I'm not using at the moment. Got lots of ingredients left so I can still make tons more! Never made soap before, so this is a great starter kit! Love it."

This Milward Wooden Cantilever Sewing Box has a light wood design and small compartments for organising sewing materials. Its cantilever construction allows easy access to all compartments by simply lifting and pulling. With three tiers of storage and quality hinges, this box offers convenient organisation and portability with a handle on top.

Customer review: "This is a perfect product for storage for my daughter doing textiles. Very neat and tidy with a lovely finish and smooth opening/closing with lots of space."