Need to buy a gift for a friend that loves craft? We’ve rounded up the best craft gift ideas to suit every budget, from quirky little DIY kits to more hardcore presents for serious crafters.
The Best Craft Gift Ideas Under £10
If you’re looking for a little present for someone – perhaps a budget-friendly secret Santa gift idea, then a sweet little DIY kit is a safe bet. Everyone likes getting creative and you can’t put a price on the pride they’ll feel after making something new.
Make Your Own Llama – I Want One of Those
This is the perfect gift idea for a llama obsessive – the Make Your Own Llama kit from I Want One of Those, £8.99, consists of coloured dough, a modelling tool and full instructions to create your own adorable llama.
Create Your Own Scrapbook – The Works
Craft lovers of all ages will be thrilled with this craft gift idea – a Create Your Own Scrapbook from The Works, £5. It’s a total bargain and is a blank canvas for them – perfect for beginners and seasoned craft lovers.
Mini Flamingo Cross Stitch Craft Kit – Not on the High Street
If you’re looking for a cute craft gift idea for a teenage girl, how about this Mini Flamingo Cross Stitch Craft Kit from Not on the High Street, £10. It’ll keep them busy and look cute displayed on the wall once it’s done.
Out There Creative Candles Kit – The Entertainer
This Out There Creative Candles Kit from The Entertainer, £10, makes three different cool candles and is perfect for keeping kids busy!
Build a Terrifying T-Rex Head – Prezzybox
This affordable craft gift idea is perfect if you’re looking for a plastic-free gift idea for kids. This Build a Terrifying T-Rex Head from Prezzybox, £9.99, doesn’t require scissors or glue to assemble, and comes with a fact sheet all about dinosaurs!
Make Your Own Harmonica – I Want One of Those
If you’ve been wracking your brains trying to think of creative gift ideas for teenage boys, don’t worry, we’ve got you. This quirky little Make Your Own Harmonica kit from I Want One of Those, £9.99, will have them intrigued.
Make Your Own Drag Queen – I Want One of Those
Whether you need a gift for a craft lover who just so happens to adore drag, or you’re looking for a drag queen themed gift idea that hasn’t been done before, what about the Make Your Own Drag Queen from I Want One of Those, £6.99?
Craft Gift Ideas for £25 & Under
If you’re looking for craft gift ideas with a slightly higher budget, you’ll find some great ideas here – from foodie picks to silly bits, we’ve scoured the net to bring you the best.
Make Your Own Leopard Head Light – I Want One of Those
This is such a cool craft gift idea for a leopard print lover! The Make Your Own Leopard Head Light from I Want One of Those, £14.99, will allow them to craft some cool home décor for themselves.
Pom Pom Puppies – Bright Minds
Erm, have you ever seen anything as cute as this? The Pom Pom Puppies from Bright Minds, £12.99, are probably aimed at kids, but we it’d make a great gift for a dog lover too.
Harry Potter Crochet Your Own Creations Kit – The Works
If you need a gift for a Harry Potter fan that loves crafting, we’ve got you. Check out the Crochet Your Own Harry Potter Creations kit from The Works, £14.99. It contains everything you need to crochet your own Harry Potter.
Sock Monkey Craft Kit – Not on the High Street
How adorable is this sock monkey? The Sock Monkey craft kit from Not on the High Street, £12, is the perfect introductory gift for a new crafter.
Make Your Own Synth Kit – Prezzybox
80s kids will adore this Make Your Own Synth kit from Prezzybox, £19.99 – it’s easy to assemble and makes a great and unusual craft gift idea for someone who loves a bit of synthesiser.
Chorizo Sausage Kit – I Want One of Those
People who love to craft delicious dishes will adore this Snaffling Pig Make Your Own Chorizo kit from I Want One of Those, £14.99.
Make Your Own Tie Dye Kit – Urban Outfitters
If they love all things retro, treat them to the Make Your Own Tie Dye Kit from Urban Outfitters, £15. It’s the perfect gift for someone who loves upscaling and reusing things.
MDF 3D Garden Gazebo – Create & Craft
If you want your craft gift to also be the perfect gift for a gardener, how about this MDF 3D Garden Gazebo from Create & Craft, £13.99, which needs to be assembled and painted. It would make a super cute bird house!
Make Your Own Lip Balm Kit – Not on the High Street
Lip balm lovers will adore this – a Make Your Own Lip Balm kit from Not on the High Street, £19.95. You can choose from a range of delicious sounding flavours.
Make Your Own Neon Sign – Oliver Bonas
If you are looking for house warming gift ideas that have a craft feel, what about this Make Your Own Neon Sign from Oliver Bonas, £15? It’s a great way to add a cool edge to the décor in any home.
Make Your Own Ukulele – Anthropologie
Gift them the gift of sweet music, as well as a new craft project to get stuck into. The Make Your Own Ukulele kit from Anthropologie, £25, will be well-received by any creative music lover.
Make Your Own Cardboard Karaoke – Prezzybox
If you know someone who loves to sing, treat them to this Make Your Own Cardboard Karaoke kit from Prezzybox, £19.99, and let them sing their heart out!
DIY Flower Press Kit – Urban Outfitters
This DIY Flower Press Kit from Urban Outfitters, £15, would make a lovely and unusual gift for a teacher – or anyone with a creative side and a passion for flowers, for that matter.
Make Your Own Bath Bomb Kit – The Entertainer
This cool Make Your Own Bath Bomb Kit from The Entertainer, £12, contains everything you need to make your own bath bomb, and it comes with a ready-made one too!
Harry Potter Mechanical Card Model – I Want One of Those
Harry Potter fans who have lots of patience will relish the chance to make this Harry Potter Mechanical Card Model from I Want One of Those, £25.
Magical Fairy Garden – Prezzybox
Little ones will love the Magical Fairy Garden from Prezzybox, £14.99. It’ll allow them to make their own enchanted garden complete with cottage to entice fairies from all around!
Make Your Own Radio – I Want One of Those
If you’re looking for a craft themed gift idea for grandpa, what about this Make Your Own Radio kit from I Want One of Those, £19.99? He’ll love the challenge of making his own wireless.
Decorate Your Own Christmas House – Bright Minds
This Christmas House kit from Bright Minds, £25, allows you to make and decorate your own chocolate house. It’s the perfect gift for a chocolate lover!
Glass Painting Made Easy – The Works
Creative types will love this gift idea! The Glass Painting Made Easy Kit from The Works, £14.99, allows you to create beautiful stained glass effects.
Make Your Own Retro 2 Player Game – I Want One of Those
What is a good gift idea for the couple who has everything? A Retro 2 Player Game Kit, £24.99, that they have to make themselves! This I Want One of Those wonder will keep them busy.
Create Clay Dinosaurs Kit – The Works
This is the perfect gift idea for dinosaur obsessives – the Clay Dino Design Kit from The Works, £23.60, allows you to make three roar-some dinosaurs in a range of eye-catching colours.
The Best Craft Gift Ideas for £50 & Under
If you need to buy a craft-themed gift for a serious crafter, you might need to spend a bit more to get the right one. We’ve rounded up some amazing crafting gifts for £50 and under right here.
Gift a Craft Kit Subscription – Not on the High Street
This is the ultimate craft themed gift! The Craft Kit Subscription from Not on the High Street starts at £26.95, and includes a monthly delivery of a different craft kit to keep them busy.
Craft Box Set – Create & Craft
An essential for any crafter, the Craft Box Set from Create & Craft, £39.09, contains all the crafty bits you need to create beautiful things.
Modern Calligraphy Set – Not on the High Street
If you need to buy a craft gift for an artistic person, how about this Modern Calligraphy Set from Not on the High Street, £40?
Make Your Own Candle Set – Urban Outfitters
Why should kids get to have all the candle-related fun? The Luckies of London Wax & Wick Make Your Own Candle Kit from Urban Outfitters, £32, is perfect for an adult who yearns to join in with the kids.
Design Your Own Fragrance Kit – Not on the High Street
Are you looking for a creative craft themed gift idea for your wife? How about this Design Your Own Perfume Kit from Not on the High Street, £49? She can make a striking new signature scent.
Wool & The Gang Scarf Kit – Anthropologie
This Wool & The Gang Scarf Kit from Anthropologie, £50, will result in a super cosy, woolly scarf. Give it to any knitting fan you know – or even to a beginner to ignite a new passion!
Personalised Sewing Box – Not on the High Street
Every keen crafter needs a personalised sewing box! An old Quality Street tin just won’t cut it. Treat them to this beautiful wooden Personalised Sewing Box from Not on the High Street, £33.50.
