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Are you looking for unique and creative ideas for gifting this Christmas? I’ve gathered up some fabulous ideas for women, men, teens/tweens, and kids, and I can’t wait to share them with you in this creative holiday gift guide! All of these ideas have a creative component to them, encouraging the recipient to craft, create, decorate, or get creative in some way … which is my very favorite kind of gift! For more information on any of these products, click the link for full details and online ordering … and be sure to let me know what gifts you’re giving this holiday season!
To make your holiday shopping easier, I’ve divided these gift ideas into categories … but be sure to look at every category because obviously many of these ideas overlap!
Creative Gifts for Women
Have you got a wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, or a significant other to shop for this holiday season? Check out these delightful ideas for your favorite girls!
I love my Cricut machine, both the Cricut Maker and the Cricut Explore Air 2! These machines can turn any project into something personal in just minutes and a Cricut is a must-have for every well-stocked craft room. And if the recipient already has a Cricut machine, stuff a stocking full of vinyl and iron on heat transfer!
If you’ve got a baker on your Christmas list, this printed linen bread bag is just the thing. Tuck in a favorite bread recipe or a new serrated knife to complete the package.
I’ve always wanted a glass bottle cutter and this kit is perfect for the beginner like me. It allows the user to repurpose bottles into anything they can dream up! Check out the fun upcycled glass catchall trinket dish I made from a wine bottle!
If someone on your list loves to cook or spend time in the kitchen, pair a gorgeous ruffled linen tea towel with some specialty kitchen utensils.
Stuff a gorgeous felt ball stocking with a gift card to a favorite spa or fill it with small gifts. These stockings will look gorgeous hanging on the mantel every year!
If you know someone who loves to host parties, these drink labels and wine labels make a great stocking stuffer or the perfect hostess gift … and you’ll get bonus points for coming up with such a unique gift! Distinctivs has all kinds of stickers and labels for parties, gift wrapping, and celebrations of every kind which makes it the perfect place to shop for your favorite party planner!
Do you know someone who likes to scrapbook or make homemade cards? A cutting and embossing machine will be the favorite gift this year!
Save a handwritten recipe and turn it into foiled art. This is such a beautiful keepsake and a wonderful way to save those family favorites.
The Cricut EasyPress 2 is a favorite in my craft closet and if you know a crafter who loves to use iron on heat transfer but doesn’t want the bulkiness of a heat press machine, this is the perfect gift!
Got a knitter or crocheter on your list? Gift a gorgeous handmade wooden yarn bowl. If you want brownie points, tuck in a ball of yarn and a pattern for a one-skein project.
You can’t go wrong with a picture of loved ones. Have a favorite printed onto a canvas for a gift that will last for years.
Not sure what to buy for the world traveler? Encourage them to wander by gifting them with a new passport holder or colorful luggage tags.
Creative Gifts for Men
Men can be tricky to buy for but these unique ideas will help. Skip the socks and cologne this year {or simply add these fun ideas to it} and check out these creative and personal gifts for the men in your life!
If your man likes to travel, this custom world travel map is such a fun and interactive gift idea. Every destination visited can be marked with a push pin … and the map is customizable in lots of colors. You can even add a favorite quote!
Love to netflix and chill with your man? Package up this tongue-in-cheek blanket along with some microwave popcorn and drinks.
If you’ve got a guy that loves the great outdoors, a hammock is a great gift idea! Pair it with a great book for a relaxing afternoon outside.
Looking for a gift for your favorite foodie? Try a gift basket or food treat from Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery! You can build your own box or choose one from the menu. These treats are delightful and even better if you’ve got a loved one who’s longing for a taste from the homeland.
Is your Dad or your husband sentimental? Give a letterpress print of his first home.
Need a gift for the grill master? He probably won’t be expecting some great cuts of meat to be found under the tree but it’s a unique gift for someone who loves to grill or smoke meat.
Every fisherman needs a fishing vest. And if they already have one, how about a fly tying kit instead? This is on my son’s wish list this year!
Camping is the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors. Even if the camping doesn’t go further than the backyard, this s’mores kit will be well received.
Creative Gifts for Teens and Tweens
Have you got a teen or tween you’re shopping for this holiday season? Help them unplug from the gaming devices and put those phones away and get them inspired to live creatively.
Your tween may already be following LaurDIY on YouTube but now she can make her crafts as well with LaurDIY craft kits. These crafts are such a fun way to DIY some new room decor and they’d make great birthday or Christmas gifts for friends.
A letter board is one of my favorite ways to personalize home decor and teens and tweens love them too.
Does your teen like to create her own clothing items? This arm knit cowl kit is a great winter gift and the end result can be used for years.
Inspire photography with an instax camera. With all the bright colors and accessories, it’s a gift a teen or tween will love.
And if your kiddo takes piles of pictures, they need a place to store them. A string light photo holder looks cute in a teen room and kids will love being able to see the faces of friends every day.
Like the letter board, a lightbox is a whole lot of fun. Tweens and teens can add witty messages and holiday sentiments or even leave a message for Mom.
Creative Gifts for Kids
Kids are probably the easiest group to buy for but if Santa needs some help this year, these ideas are just the thing!
We’re a coffee loving family all around in this house so I can’t wait to give this Creative Cafe Barista Bar to my youngest. While you don’t actually make real coffee with it, kids can froth and flavor real milk and even dress it up with a design. I imagine we’ll be drinking a lot of steamers in the months ahead!
The Relay system is a gift for both kids AND the adults that care for them because it allows you to stay in touch. It’s like a screen free smart phone for kids! You push just one button to talk and you get the range of a cell phone without the screen. If your child isn’t ready for a cell phone but you want them to be able to wander and explore, this is the perfect idea!
Does your kiddo have a green thumb? Give them this carnivorous creations terrarium kit and let them grow their own bug eating plants!
If your little one loves to create, buy an art kit and add some drawing paper for hours of entertainment.
If your little one is still all about the slime, give a slime making kit for hours of entertainment. Or make your own!
Have you got some creative gift ideas? Share them in the comments!
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