Gift Ideas For Crafters
If you have friends or loved ones that love all things crafty, treat them to gifts that celebrate their hobbies on the next special occasion. Pick unique items, such as yarn in their favorite color, to create a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind present.
Craft items make the ideal gift for a wide variety of special events and occasions, including birthdays, holidays such as Christmas and Valentine's Day, anniversaries, graduations, and baby and bridal showers. Recipients can use the crafty surprises to make decorations for their homes or to pass some time during life transitions.
You can either purchase the craft items at a local art supply retailer, or online. If you want to buy craft supplies in bulk to use as multiple gifts, consider purchasing them via an online retailer in order to save some money.
Following are some creative gift ideas for the crafters in your life:
1. Acrylic Yarn
If the recipient loves to crochet or knit, you can treat him or her to several different colors of acrylic yarn — which is known for being durable, easy to care for, and is typically low cost. Look for high-quality acrylic yarn that will maintain its color when washed, and that is easy to care for.
Acrylic yarn comes in a variety of weights, from super light lace weight, to bulky and jumbo, depending on what types of projects the recipient likes working on, such as crocheting sweaters and blankets. As one idea, put the skeins of yarn in a reusable wicker basket, and complete the gift with knitting needles, stitch markers, and a knitting project book.
Other knitting-inspired gift ideas include interchangeable knitting needles and accessories, a yarn bowl, craft scissors, and personalized tags to put on handcrafted items that will be sold or given as presents. As an alternative to a gift basket, place the items in a cloth knitting bag the recipient can use to hold all of their crafty gear.
Contact a local craft supplier like Premier Yarns to explore options or buy acrylic yarn online.
2. Craft-Inspired Items
Another way to acknowledge someone's love for crafting is with personalized craft-inspired items. For instance, treat the celebrant with a mug featuring their name and a reference to knitting, crocheting, sewing, or any other type of crafty hobby.
Another unique gift idea is a personalized wood sign with a whimsical message featuring the recipient's name or nickname. The recipient can hang it up in their craft room.