Gift ideas for creative: inspiration for artists, art lovers and DIY fans

Today I would like to share my favorite gift ideas for creative people with you.

As a passionate artist and long-time creative enthusiast, I know the irrepressible joy that brings creating and shaping. The right tool or material can not only make creative creation easier, but also open up new horizons and fully develop the inner artist.

If you are like me, you know that a well -thought -out gift idea can make wonders.

I am often faced with the challenge of choosing the perfect gift for my creative friends - those souls that are inspired by colors, textures and shapes and their eyes shine when they hold something unique in their hands.

I remember the moment when a close friend gave me a high -quality watercolor box and a family member gave me my first graphic tray . It was not just material gifts, but a key to a new artistic world.

Every color shade that I mixed, every brush movement on paper, every successful illustration on the drawing tablet was a discovery that brought deep joy and satisfaction.

Gift ideas for creative people

Creativity is a gift in itself - it enables us to look at the world through a special lens and to find beauty in the simplest things. I would like to share this miracle with you today by introducing a whole range of inspiring and original gift ideas for creative people that make the heart of every artist and DIY lover beat faster.

These ideas range from classic must-haves to innovative gadgets that inspire every creative spirit, to experience gifts for unforgettable hours.

So, let us immerse yourself in the multifaceted world of gift ideas for creative, artists and DIY fans and find the perfect surprise for your creative friends and loved ones. Regardless of whether for birthdays, holidays, Christmas, a degree or simply as a sign of recognition - with these gifts you will surely conjure up a smile on the faces of your loved ones and give you unforgettable creative moments.

Are you ready? Then let's get started!

01 high -quality sketchbooks

A sketchbook is like a loyal companion for many artists. It captures spontaneous ideas, fleeting moments of inspiration and detailed drawings.

Sketchbooks with thick, high -quality paper that withstands different media are particularly popular - be it pencils, ink, watercolor or even acrylic paints.

Brands such as Moleskine, String & Space or Leuchtturm1917 offer fantastic options.

Last year I gave a friend a string & space sketchbook. She is an up -and -coming illustrator and until then she had mostly done her work on loose leaves. When I visited her a few months later, she proudly showed me how the sketchbook had filled.

02  Watercolor box for on the go

Watercolor paints are known for their luminosity and versatility. Compact watercolor boxes that can also use artists on the go are particularly practical

You can create small masterpieces in cafes, travel or in the park or anywhere in nature. A watercolor box by Van Gogh or Winsor & Newton can do real miracles here.

As mentioned at the beginning, I received this gift from a friend myself, although at that time I still had little touch points with watercolor paints (coal drawings and acrylic paints were more my thing up to now).

But today I am enthusiastic about the soft color gradients and the playful capture of fleeting light in nature, which can be done wonderfully with these colors. Especially in the early morning or in the last light of the day, it can be painted wonderfully and quickly.

The box now always accompanies me on my travels as soon as it goes into nature. In the train or back in the camper you can work with it.

03  Characters and marker sets

Variety is the salt in the soup of every artist. An extensive set of drawing pens and markers , which includes different degrees of hardness and colors, offers countless creative opportunities.

Faber-Castell and Castle Art Supplies  are brands that are characterized by their excellent quality.

04  3D printing pen

For the technology enthusiasts among the artists, a 3D printing pen an exciting and innovative gift idea. With this tool you can literally lift your drawings into the third dimension and create impressive sculptures and models.

The 3Doodler is a popular and user -friendly model.

My brother, a technician in a Swabian metal processing company with a preference for technical drawing, was except for joy when I gave him a 3D printing pen. He is very familiar with technical drawing and 3D CAD software about his work.

From filigree models of small buildings to complex shapes - it found a new hobby more with the printing pen and impressed us with his creations.

05  DIY handicraft sets

DIY handicrafts are perfect for everyone who likes to experiment with different materials. They offer everything you need to start a special project - be it jewelry production, candle pulling, macrame or working with sound.

Creativ Company is one of the largest online creative shops.

The creative sets of the “Creativity in A Box” are perfect for everyone who enjoys creative hobby projects. They are easy to use and are fun because they contain everything you need.

There are projects for every taste and level of skill.

A large number of such sets can also be found on Etsy

06  Canvas sets

Canvas sets a wonderful gift idea for the painters among their friends With different sizes you can let your creative ideas run free.

Imagine how your loved ones create your art outdoors in a sunny afternoon. A canvas from Arteza with a suitable painting tool is a dream gift.

07  Creative workshops

Sometimes the most valuable gift is an experience. Creative workshops as experience gifts offer a wonderful opportunity to learn new techniques and meet like -minded people. Whether it is a weekend intensive course in classic oil painting, a pottery workshop or a course in digital drawing-the possibilities are endless.

Great platforms to book such courses and workshops as a gift or voucher are creative courses , confetti and creative time.info in addition MyDays.de . Browse through local courses or book an online DIY workshop .

08  Inspiration diary

An inspiration diary is more than just a notebook. It is a collecting place for thoughts, ideas, sketches and plans. It can be filled with inspiring quotations, photos, color pallets and short essays.

The author Osman Selek offers a particularly aesthetic and high -quality variant (in English).

09 Hand lettering Introductory book

What distinguishes beautiful writing? Clearly: hand lettering! This art enables every card, every picture and every object to beautify with artistic lettering, patterns and names.

These are a variety of fonts that resemble an individual manuscript, but appear much more decent and concise.

Often they are also decorated in order to make the writing appear even more appealing.

"Handllettering Alphabets" by Hand Lettering Artist Tanja "Ms. Hölle" Cappell from Munich introduces step by step into the art of beauty. 

10 Skillshare membership

Creative people are characterized by their openness and overwhelming curiosity. To be creative means to experience something new again and again and to constantly develop.

Gift memberships at Skillshare offer unlimited access to thousands of courses, learning paths and a living community of creatives during the term of their membership (3, 6 or 12 months).

This makes her a perfect gift experience for her creativity -loving friends and family members.

11 Legendary book on creativity

Which author would be more suitable to write book about creativity Ed Catmull , co -founder of Pixar ?

This book is about how to let your creativity run free and get new inspiration everywhere. An absolute must for all creative minds!

"Creativity, Inc." was expanded to illuminate the ongoing development of the unique culture at Pixar. This updated edition contains a new introduction, two completely new chapters, four new supplements and additional considerations at the end.

It describes how Catmull has created a culture that not only emphasizes the importance of things such as honesty and communication, but is also committed to it.

12 System camera to snap yourself

For those who not only admire photographic beauty, but also want to become creative themselves, a mirrorless system camera the optimal choice.

I myself swear by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G81MEG-K and I am completely convinced of this model. The camera impresses with its compact and light design and delivers outstanding shots even with the standard lens.

The display has an extremely reaction-fast touch function and can also be folded and rotatable in order to easily enable selfies. Particularly useful for video recordings!

13  Magic cello music box as a 3D puzzle

3D puzzles and wooden kits are a great opportunity to live out your creativity and at the same time create something useful with your own hands. Age does not matter - the desire for joy and variety remains an essential part of life.

The cello music box Puzzle combines romantic retro style with magical elements such as magic books and witches. The hollow structure of the housing shows a six -leaf flower pattern and a classic European pattern. The basis of the magical book is reminiscent of the famous cellist Pablo Casals .

The designers of Robotime create incomparable gift ideas for all ages with their filigree and artistic 3D wood puzzles. In addition to this cello, there are hundreds of other motifs in the online shop

14 personalized city map as a work of art

Remove your favorite city on high -quality pressure and surprise your loved ones with a very personal gift that fits special occasions.

Hold your moment of happiness forever . Whether it is the charming favorite café around the corner in which the Barista already knows its name, the familiar bank in the park where you fed her grandma ducks, or the majestic summit cross, in front of which you were hand in hand and knew:

Our most beautiful experiences are often shaped by places. With our personalized city maps, you and your loved ones recall these special moments and create one of the most beautiful gifts in general: the preservation of your time together.

15 bottle garden - handmade & sustainable for hobby gardeners

Creative people with a green thumb should be particularly happy about this gift idea.

From handmade bottle gardens to creative DIY sets and sustainable decorative elements, you can find carefully selected items directly from your own workshop Dein-flaschengarten.de

Experts lovingly take care of every aspect, from the earth mix to careful packaging. With this gift you can bring a piece of nature to your home to your home!

16 Lasergravier & Laser cutter in industrial quality

Laser engraving and laser cutting are fascinating techniques that enable creative people to create individual and personalized gifts, decorations, works of art and much more.

Whether wood, metal, leather, porcelain or plastic, the possibilities are almost unlimited. The laser engraving thus offers a perfect symbiosis of technology and creativity, which is estimated in both private and professional areas.

The atomic stack S10 Pro as a laser engraving with 50 W machine output, fixed focus, 0.08 x 0.06 mm compressed point and an area of ​​410 x 400 mm offers a perfect price-performance ratio for the demanding hobby and artist area.

17 DIY set for the production of fragrance candles

Handmade fragrance candles are a great DIY idea. This complete set for your own candles offers you all the necessary utensils to make your own DIY candles.

Six different essential oils and six dyes enable them to create fragrance candles in different colors according to their wishes. 

18 master class of the best of their guild

Enthus about those who give them friendship, love and community. Present them with something that provides them of support on their way to personal development-through online courses , which are guided by the leading experts worldwide.

Give away access to Masterclass . With the gift from MasterClass, you can choose whether you want to learn creative writing at Margaret Atwood, acting with Samuel L. Jackson and much more.

Masterclass is a first-class streaming platform that offers you access to hundreds of inspiring video notes from over 200 leading experts worldwide. Regardless of whether you are interested in art, design, photography, culinary art, writing, drama, music, sports or other disciplines-with Masterclass you will experience an incomparable online learning experience.

19 relaxing coloring book for adults

Professional career in the crisis, health was once better, and love life is less exciting than documentation about turtles? No reason to worry! Take a few colored pencils and just start painting. 

A coloring book for adults is a wonderful gift idea and enjoys rapidly increasing popularity.

Yes, in today's world it is also absolutely acceptable for adults to paint mandalas . The repeated coloring and concentration on the contours have a similar effect to meditation and promote relaxation.

The coloring books may not promote creativity, but offer an excellent opportunity to relax. Even talented artists finally need a little break from time to time, right?

20 mini stickers printer

Is there an artist out there who would have no interest in creating black and white prints of his own works of art? We have considerable doubts about that!

This practical mini printer is compatible with both iPhones and Android devices. The Q0 2 Sticker Printer works with thermal printing technology, which makes expensive inks, toners and color ligaments superfluous.

A user reported that he "easy to use and easily install/pair with my phone" .

21 personalized posters in comic style

The person to be preserved is artistic and a little nerdy?

Then maybe individual comic poster with adapted legend are your choice. Whether hero or colleague with cape and mask, a personalized poster in comic-style poster ensures positive excitement and offers personal design options on special occasions.

Bazong. Kawumm. Peng . Greetings from Roy Lichtenstein

Choose between fearless pilots, brave pirates or inspiring spaceship captain - there are hardly any limits to the wealth of ideas. Have fun choosing and personalizing!

22 picture frames for LPS

In earlier times, the visual and artistic design of vinyl records and the accompanying lyrics were estimated.

Today, musical albums are only digital files, but with picture frames for LPs, these nostalgic memories can come to life again - a way to reflect on past times and to tell stories.

23 Ice Cooler - Creative bottle cooler

This ice skate is a versatile and original accessory that can easily be adapted to different occasions. It can be used both as a cooling option for bottles and as a decoration with candles or flowers.

With his DIY design, he attracts attention and sets creative accents at family meals or other events.

24   Character tablet with batteryosem pen

In view of the extremely affordable price of the tablet, the continuously improved software and extensive functionality, this tablet is one of the most cheap offers, especially for prospective digital artists.

With ten individually adjustable key assignments and three configurable modes for the scroll wheel, the tablet offers remarkable flexibility. The set contained in the scope of delivery is also extremely valuable and includes additional pencil tips and a small bag for the pen.

In addition, it can be used excellently in combination with a smartphone.

25 „The garden of the Lüste “by Hieronymus Bosch as a puzzle

Exquisites 2,000 parts puzzle "The Garden of the Lust" by Hieronymus Bosch . This masterpiece shows the fascinating scenes of Paradies, Hell and the Garden of the Lust.

The offices of design agencies are populated by creative minds that very much appreciate a pleasant puzzle break during the working day! As creative personalities who deal with demanding design problems, we occasionally need a contemplative mental break. Riddles and puzzles offer us an excellent opportunity to leave our computers behind and work in a team.

Educa offers many masterpieces of art as puzzles in outstanding quality from Spain, made from environmentally friendly, FSC-certified materials under strict security standards. After the puzzle, the motifs can be put together again and again or posted as decorative murals.

26 exquisite illustrated luxury playing cards

For the print lover & card play friend

These exquisite luxury playing cards impress with their breathtaking design and print quality. They combine various printing processes, including gold film embossing, hot foil finishing and bronze foil application. Simply impressive details!

@Theory11 Citizens card game was illustrated by the talented @Kevincantrellstrellstudio and realized in the @studioonfire .

27  Beats solo 4-wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones

Beats by Dr. Dre , now part of Apple , concentrates on headphones that combine aesthetics, style and excellent sound.

In the selection of products you will definitely discover the ideal couple in different price categories. The wireless on-ear headphones Beats Solo 4 are shown in the color Cloud Pink (cloud pink). Up to 50 hours of music enjoyment with a battery charge.

28 drinking cup "Knit Happens" by Boxer Gifts

An ordinary cup is simply not enough for the creative spirit. This cup not only has the shape of a ball of wool, but also offers a charming pun, which always puts a smile on the face when you use it.

Ideal as a farewell gift for educators or teachers: With this sky blue cup, which is decorated with realistic yarn details, express 'thank you' in a warm and humorous way.

29  Personalized pet stamp (hand-drawn)

Each stamp is made by hand with the highest care and precisely tailored to the photo you have provided to ensure that you receive a truly unique work of art.

Talented artists use their passion and skills to create the most lifelike portrait. In doing so, they record every detail and facial expression so that this personal gift full of life shines.

This tailor-made portrait stamp is not only an excellent gift for a friend, but also a loving homage to a loved one. 

30 Book set for graphic designers

The "Graphic Design Book Set" consists of "Big Type", "Color Clash", "Mascot", "Optic", "Three Dimensional Type", "Iconic" and "Expressive Type" .

Each book contains a wonderful selection of graphic design from all over the world, curated under the respective topics.

In English. Is imported from the United Kingdom.

31 3D printer Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro

3D printer offers a fascinating way to discover their creative streak in a new and exciting way.

The Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro impresses with its impressive pressure accuracy and resolution. Thanks to the state-of-the-art mono-LCD technology, the highest level of detail and razor-sharp prints are made possible.

By giving creative people this outstanding tool, they motivate them to dive deeper into the world of technology and art and to pursue their own visionary projects.

32 Digital Malpinsel pen for tablets & iPhone

Discover the fascinating creative possibilities that this innovative drawing tool opens up. Regardless of whether you are an emerging artist or just want to be creative in your free time - this pen is modeled on a real artist brush and offers the ideal platform to express your imagination.

He not only improves your touchscreen experience, but also enables you to create digital works of art, write concise notes and intuitively navigate through your device. 

Compatible with all touchscreen devices, suitable for children and adolescents.

33 Buchenholz table easel with storage

This versatile design table easel acts as a small studio for your home or on the go.

Made of carefully processed, high -quality and aesthetic beech wood, it offers an appealing, hand -polished oil surface and a well thought -out design that is robust and reliable, without sharp edges.

Included is a drawer with three solid compartments, an easel made of beech wood, a canvas holder with an adjustable inclination and a leather strap as a wearing aid.

34 Buddha Board for Mindful Painting

The heart of the Buddha Board forms a special coated panel on which it is painted with water. No ink, no painting medium, only water and a brush are enough to create beautiful and flowing works of art.

As soon as the water evaporates, the pictures gradually disappear - a visual meditation about transience and the beautiful fleeting moment. This transcendent experience is reminiscent of Zen art practice, which promotes letting go and living in the here and now.

The Buddha Board is more than just a gift for those interested in art and culture. It is an invitation to relaxation, reflection and artistic exploration.

35 funny art socks

When it comes to special gift ideas for creative minds and visual artists, the little things are often the most impressive.

The funny women's socks with classic art motifs from oil painting are a perfect example of this. These socks combine fashionable flair with art -historical depth and are therefore an ideal present for anyone who loves and appreciates art.

The socks are inspired by iconic paintings and offer a wonderful way to present themselves and their enthusiasm for art in a cheeky and stylish way at the same time.

36   Graffiti workshop

Does the person to be recovered does it just spark about creative ideas? Then this graffiti course could be just right for you.

Under the expert guidance of experienced artists, you will learn how to develop your own sketches and designs. In doing so, they receive valuable insights into the basic, but decisive rules, which must be observed in the development of a graffiti work of art-as is often mentioned in the scene.

After a brief introduction to technology, shake the spray cans and then develop your creativity by conjuring up your first small graffiti work of art out of your wrist.

Duration: approx. 4-6 hours
of availability / dates: All year round available on certain dates