Best Holiday Art and Craft Gifts for Creative Kids In 2025
The ho-ho-holiday season is coming up fast, and if you're anything like me, you're already on the hunt for the perfect gifts for the little artists in your life. Don’t stress out! I handpicked a list full of awesome crafty ideas to make your shopping a whole lot easier this year. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or guardian looking to spark creativity in kids aged 6-12 (or even those young at heart), this guide is for you! So, let's dive into some fun, creative, and colorful finds your kids are going to love!
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1. Friends Art Lab Giant Coloring Poster
If you've got a budding artist who loves to color, these giant coloring posters are a must. Seriously, when I unrolled mine last year, it just kept goooing! Perfect for solo projects or group fun, these 10-foot banners come in all sorts of themes, making them ideal for some creative family time. These giant coloring posters were recognized in The New York Times as one of the top 10 gifts for kids in 2025! Fantastic!
2. Hot Dang Press Sheet Set
Remember how cool temporary tattoos were are? Hot Dang Press takes that excitement to a new level with their iron-on transfers! Instead of skin, kids can customize clothes, bags, and more with fun designs using just an iron (and a supervising adult). It's a great way for them to express themselves with a little humor and without the mess.
3. Pipsticks Kids Sticker Club
Stickers are always a hit, and the Pipsticks Kids Sticker Club delivers a new batch every month! Each pack has a fun variety of stickers and activities designed to keep kids engaged and off screens. It's a surprise every month, perfect for igniting their creativity.
4. Makedo
Kids love cardboard boxes! It's a fact. Forget splurging on the latest toy that'll be tossed aside. Makedo lets kids turn those cardboard boxes into forts, castles, and costumes. With reusable tools like plastic saws, hole punchers, and special screws, they can get creative and build whatever they dream up. And don't forget to use the code TIMM10 for 10% off!
5. Highlights Magazine Subscription
Highlights magazines shaped so many childhoods, and they're still going strong! Subscribing is like giving a kid a treasure chest of stories, puzzles, and activities that keep them entertained while boosting literacy and creativity. It's a great way to spark excitement for reading! Oh what fun!
6. Cotton Clara Christmas Dachshund Cross Stitch Kit
Cross stitch is super trendy, and this adorable kit is a fun way for kids to improve their fine motor skills! It's a chilled-out, screen-free activity that'll have them making something cute just in time for the holidays.
7. Princeton Architectural Press Jingle Stamps
Ready to spread some holiday cheer? These Jingle Stamps are perfect for getting crafty this season! With a variety of festive wooden stamps and ink pads, kids can create cards and decorations that are sure to brighten anyone's day.
8. Lawrence Hall of Science Sunprint Kit
This Sunprint Kit is a fantastic way for kids to create art using sunlight and light-sensitive paper. It's a mix of art and science that encourages them to get outside and explore while making beautiful prints.
9. A Dream or a Day Art 12 Color Essential Watercolor Paint Set
If you have an older kid (8+) curious about watercolor, this set is a must-have. With bright, high-quality colors and a sturdy mixing palette, they'll be inspired to dive into their artistic side. Plus, Andrea offers an online beginner class as a fun add-on. It’s a win-win!
10. Suzy Ultman You Rule Metric Ruler
Every little artist needs a trusty ruler, and Suzy Ultman's design is just perfect. It's functional, colorful, and a great addition to any art supply collection. This is a must!
11. Spirograph Design Set
The Spirograph Design Set is a classic creative tool from the 60s that kids still love! It lets them create awesome, intricate designs while giving their brains a little workout with mathematical curves. It's fun, creative, and a real screen-free win!
12. The Happiest Kids Crafts in the World by Timm Sevitz
I may be a little biased with this one, but this craft book is the best and a MUST HAVE this holiday season! It’s packed with colorful projects that inspire kindness and creativity. It's perfect for family crafting sessions or just a fun weekend activity together. I’ve heard the author is pretty cool, too!
13. Ooly Color Together Colored Pencils
These colored pencils are awesome! With classic shades and skin tones included, kids can really represent themselves and others they love and appreciate in their artwork. It's all about creating detailed, colorful pieces that they'll be proud to show off!
Find your burst of color here!
14. Shrinky Dinks Ruff N' Ready Creative Pack
Shrinky Dinks are making a comeback! Kids will have a blast watching their drawings shrink into cool plastic charms in the oven (with a supervising adult). It's a fun mix of art and science that leads to some pretty awesome finished pieces.
15. Crayola Neon 10 Color Marker Set
These Crayola Neon Markers are all about bright colors that will light up any art session! This set isn't just any collection of markers. It has 3 bright neon and 7 fluorescent shades that transform any project into a luminous work of art, especially under black light.They're fun, washable, and non-toxic! a total win for any creative project.
16. Woset All Sized Sketchbooks
These sketchbooks are inspired by the idea that the “perfect size” is different for everyone. They come in a variety of sizes, XS all the way to XXL. They’re made in Japan with smooth, high-quality paper and have perforated pages that make it easy to share your art. The larger sizes include a hook so your little artist can proudly display their masterpiece on the wall. You will find the perfect sketchbook to fit your imagination!
If you’re in the mood to keep shopping, I’ve also put together a list of the art supplies I personally use here in my studio. These are the tools I reach for every day when I’m filming projects, illustrating, or just playing around with new ideas. You can check out the full list by clicking HERE!
As you start wrapping gifts and checking names off your list, remember that the holidays are really about the people we love. Sure, picking out the perfect art or craft supply is fun, but the real magic happens when kids feel seen, encouraged, and supported in their creativity. These gifts are just little sparks. The real glow comes from the moments you spend together. Coloring side by side, building cardboard castles on the living room floor, or watching a Shrinky Dink curl up in the oven!
This holiday season, let’s give the gift of creativity and also the gift of love. Sprinkle kindness everywhere you can, lift up the little artists in your life, and take a second to slow down and enjoy the people who make your world brighter. Even though kindness is something we should spread all year long, this time of year has a special way of reminding us just how much it matters.
Happy shopping, happy crafting, happy memory-making and happy holidays!
