How to Make the Best-Ever Gift Basket for a Crafter

Photo: Taste of Home

We all have creative friends and loved ones—a bestie that’s taken up calligraphy, a sister who scrapbooks like a pro or a work pal who crochets over lunches. Why not treat them to a gift basket tailored just for them for their birthday or upcoming holiday? Even if you’re not a crafter yourself, we’ll make it easy to put together a pretty and practical gift basket they’ll adore.

Step 1: Find your crafty items

If you’re building this basket for a creative friend, you surely know exactly what sort of crafts they enjoy most. In this case, it’s always a good idea to treat them to their favorite materials and tools but elevated just a bit. So if your BFF crochets, treat her to an plush yarn that she wouldn’t normally splurge on or a pretty tote to store all those works in progress. Of course, there are items that are always welcome, like extra scissors, thread, washi tape and the like that crafters of all kinds can put to good use.

However, you don’t always have to stick with what your pals know! Creative minds often love a new challenge. In your gift basket, try to incorporate a few new-to-them crafts, like an embroidery kit or book about paper flowers. You never know if you’ll inspire a secondary passion! For more ideas, check out these fun giftables below.

1 / 12

Amazon

Washi tape

What crafter out there doesn't love pretty and fun washi tape? This decorative paper tape comes in hundreds of patterns. Why not grab a few rolls as a fun add-on gift for a crafty pal? Find this set (and many others) on Amazon.

Amazon

Hand lettering kit

Encourage your crafty friends (or even yourself) to pick up a fun new skill. This beautiful hand lettering kit has everything you need to learn modern calligraphy: pens, practice sheets, a lettering guide and more. Get it on Amazon.

Amazon

Scissors

Knitters, needlepointers, sewists, weavers—all kinds of crafters are always in need of a good pair of scissors (just like bakers can always use dish towels and gardeners can always use gloves). Invest in a good sharp pair—this set is perfect for folks who work with fabrics, threads and other textiles—for yourself or crafty loved ones. Get the scissors here.

Amazon

Needle or crochet hook case

If you knit or crochet, you know how important it is to keep all your needles and hooks organized. This adorable needle roll keeps everything in place and your tools protected. Get the crochet case here.

Etsy / HoffeltAndHooperCo

Embroidery kits

Speaking of fabric crafts, have you seen some of the beautiful and original embroidery kits out there lately? This one comes with a lovely floral pattern and everything you need to create a unique piece for your home. Find this (and other patterns) at Hoffelt & Hooper Co.'s shop on Etsy.

Amazon

Brush pens

Know a calligrapher, artist or scrapbooker? Treat them to a brand new set of dual brush pens. These pastels have a fine and brush tip perfect for embellishing cards, journals and so much more. Get them on Amazon.

Amazon

Sewing mug

Like so many good things, we know that crafting is often powered by coffee. Keep your maker friends going with this fun mug, and stir up a few of these cookies perfect for dunking into hot coffee. Find the mug on Amazon.

Etsy / CrystalCreates2001

Fun pin cushion

Sick of the traditional tomato-shaped pin cushion? So are we! Give your sewing basket an update with this adorable cupcake cushion. Just as practical as the tomato but so so much cuter (plus it's got us craving these cupcakes). Find it on Etsy.

Country Woman

Subscription to Country Woman

Give the crafter in your life a steady supply of fun, fresh ideas with a subscription to Country Woman. This inspiring magazine offers decorating tips, recipes, gardening ideas and plenty of do-it-yourself projects. Subscribe here.

Amazon

Glitter

OK, OK, we know that glitter is darn near impossible to clean up, but it's also the perfect finishing touch for so many cute crafts. Whether you're finishing off some holiday cards or adding a touch of sparkle to a scrapbook, you definitely need glitter to add that bit of shine. Get this 28-shade set on Amazon.

Amazon

Storage box

Whether your sew, scrap, stitch or sketch, keeping small crafty odds and ends organized is imperative. Customize a pretty wooden box (in different sizes!) for your crafting needs. You can even customize the text and turn this into a recipe box (we know you cook and bake, too!). Customize yours on Amazon.

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Taste of Home editors, who aim to highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We welcome your feedback. Have something you think we should know about? Contact us, here.

Step 2: Pack it up practically

As a crafter, I know that it’s always a struggle to organize all your odds and ends—is it just me or are there never enough space for fabric? When you wrap up this amazing gift basket, be sure to wrap it in a practical storage container. Whether it’s a pretty but modular box like we used above or even just a classic plastic bin, be sure that your gift basket’s “basket” can be easily repurposed.

Step 3: Get crafting yourself!

If you’re a crafter like me, there’s nothing better than getting together with friends to work on your projects. Send this gift basket with a note saying that you’d love to have your pals (or sister or mom) over for a night of crafts, snacks and wine (might we recommend one of these?). Is there anything better?

Try these snacks for your next craft party.

1 / 40

Home & Living

Step 1: Find your crafty items

Step 2: Pack it up practically

Step 3: Get crafting yourself!

Popular Videos

Sign-up for recipes to your inbox