We love the kids who are makers and artists. It's so much fun to see all the things they can figure out how to draw, create, design, or craft. Heck, we aren't even jealous when it turns out that their crafty or DIY projects turn out better than ours! Crafty kits and tools are a great gift option because not only do they bring delight when kids open them, having some crafty stuff and kits around is an excellent way to fill the long winter days after the fun of the holiday season is over.
We've rounded up some options for crafty kids of all ages, including a few items under $10 for stocking stuffers or just to throw another small something under the tree to balance the gift piles (shout out to all the moms trying to make sure multiple kids have the exact same number of presents!).
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Gingerbread Chalet Kit
This is the perfect activity for the lull between opening presents and the big family dinner! The nice thing about this kit is that once the chalet is assembled with a little adult help, crafty kids can tackle all the decoration on their own! And if they steal a piece of candy or two along the way, we're not going to judge.
DIY Wire Sculpture Twist Kits
From
$25
to $30
from
Uncommon Goods
This cool set comes in three levels (rated beginner to advance) and gives kids 8 and older a chance to practice their 3D sculpting skills. Each set comes with steel wire, fabric, and even a little wooden base to display the creation on.
Painter's Pack Kit
$117
from
SmarterKids
Crafty kids love to paint, so it's nice to give them a dedicated easel. We love that this kit comes with a smock, 100 sheets of paper, paintbrushes, paint, and spill-proof cups (yes, please!). This is rated for kids 3 and up.
Ann Williams Craft-tastic I Love Rainbows Kit
This rainbow-themed kit is super fun and offers little crafters the chance to make a variety of projects, including a sun catcher, a tiny pinata, two bracelets, a necklace, and more! This one is rated for crafters aged 7 and older.
Sparkalicious Pink Pencil Case
Here's a perfect stocking stuffer for a crafty kid who loves the color pink (we all know the crafty kids love the sparkles!). This pencil case is sized just right for holding color pencils or craft supplies like pipe cleaners, craft sticks, or markers.
Klutz: Sew Mini Treats
Ahhh! These little felt foods are so adorable we almost can't stand it. This Klutz kit has everything a crafter needs to make 18 small stuffed felt food themed plushies. This includes a 48-page book, so kids can make a whole grocery store worth of adorable snacks!
Elmer’s Squishies DIY Squishy Toy Kit
This is so fun! Kids love a blind bag or a mystery box and crafty kids love to create, so this Elmer's Squishies DIY kit combines the best of both worlds! Each kit has the supplies to let kids make four squish toys that are adorable and fun to play with. With 80 options, they'll have fun guessing which ones are in their box and getting to trade with friends. This is for sure going to be under our tree this year!
Wiggle Eyes With Stacking Storage Containers
Look, do we know what a kid is going to do with 400 googly eyes in a variety of sizes and colors? Well, no. But a crafty kid will be thrilled to have a whole collection of wiggly eyes to have fun with and we are 100% confident that they'll come up with a whole bunch of creative ways to use them!
Lego Classic Build Together 11020 Creative Building Set
Crafty kids are kids who love to create and build. Is there any building toy more iconic than Lego? We can't think of one, which is why we love this classic set that has over 1,600 pieces and limitless options for making all kinds of creations and builds.
Brother LX3817A 17-Stitch Portable Full-Size Mechanical Sewing Machine
Crafty kids who are ready to move past hand stitching will love a beginner sewing machine to their sewing skills to the next level. This machine comes with an instructional CD to help new users get it set up and ready to use the 17 stich options available.
DIY Pinata Kit for Kids
$27.42
from
Megans Pinatas
We love a craft project that actually takes longer to do than it takes to set up and clean up! A DIY pinata kit is a project that will keep crafty kids occupied for several hours and has the payoff of the fun of a smashing it with friends later on!
Paint-Your-Own Canvas Kit Mandalas
This mandala kit (rated for kids ages 6 and up) include four canvases and all the paint and tools needed to make really cool looking mandalas that can become lovely wall hangings when they are dry. At only $15, these also make a great quick birthday party gift for parents who want to grab a few extra to have on hand.
Prismacolor Technique Art Supplies With Digital Art Lessons
Crafty teens and tweens who are looking to level up their drawing skills will love this level one drawing kit from Prismacolor! Each kit contains artist-level tools (including pencils, markers, drawing pad, and templates) and access to online lessons to learn the basics of animal drawing. Teens who love it can keep going with the purchase of level two and three kits, perfect for their next birthday!
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