20 Crafty Gifts for Kids {Gift Guide}

Toys are always on the top of my kids' Christmas list, but I always enjoy throwing in some gifts that encourage them to be creative and crafty. There is so much educational benefit in kids doing arts and crafts! Plus I love giving them alternatives to wanting to use electronics. Below you will find 20 gift ideas for crafty kids. We either have these products or they are items I would personally buy to try out for my own children.

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Origami Fun Kit for Beginners

Kids will love learning how to make different shapes and animals out of paper.

Minecraft Papercraft Deluxe Set If you have a Minecraft enthusiast at your house, this Minecraft Papercraft set is the perfect way to give them a break from their electronics, all while playing something they enjoy!

Bendastix Kids can use their creativity to create awesome structures with these bendable sticks!

Melissa & Doug Standing Art Easel A perfect gift for all the little artists in your life! This easel features a generous amount of storage space for all your painting supplies.

Seedling Make Your Own Snow Globe What kid doesn't love snow globes? Here is a fun gift where kids can use their creativity to create their very own snow globe.

ALEX Toys Fantastic Spinner Art Have you tried Spinner art? It's so much fun! Kids will love every minute of watching their creation appear on the spinner.

Melissa and Doug Wooden Heart Box

My daughter was gifted this heart box last year for Christmas and it was the first thing she opened and played with. She loved decorating her box as her own and it still sits on her dresser to hold all her special things.

Melissa & Doug Create-A-Craft Car and Train

Another fun create-a-craft product for kids who like trains and cars. Design and finish putting together your very own train and car!

ALEX Toys Deluxe Pottery Wheel

This pottery wheel looks like a fantastic gift for kids 8+ to create and decorate their own pottery.

Basic Fun Lite Brite Magic Screen

Kids will love using their creativity to create scenes and you'll love their excitement over seeing their art light up!

American Girl Crafts Circle Necklaces Kit

Here's a fun kit for creating your own Necklaces. Make one for yourself and give away the others to your friends!

Aquadoodle

A favorite toy at our house! No paint mess to worry about! Create a masterpiece over and over again using only a brush and water.

Twirled Paper: Make Almost Anything With Simple Paper Strips

Use twirled paper to create beautiful artwork! The kit includes ideas for projects you can make.

Create Your own 3 Bitty Books

What better way for kids to get crafty than to write and illustrate their very own stories!

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads

Practice fine motor skills all while creating a beautiful necklace or bracelet to wear.

Creativity for Kids E-Z Spray Tie Dye Kit

A less messy way to create personalized tie dyed items with this spray tie dye. Create a bag to show off to all your friends!

Melissa & Doug Shape, Model and Mold Tools

If your kids love play dough, this kit is a must! Use the tools to make fun creations with your play dough.

Ultimate Spiderman Portable Rolling Paper Art Desk A great portable way to do art on the go or even at home. Roll a coloring sheet out and use the items in the kit to color and decorate your pages.

Disney Frozen Rolling Art Desk Frozen fans will love this on the go rolling art desk! Roll out a coloring or activity page and use the items in the kit to design your page.

ALEX Toys Paper Plate Bugs Kit Preschoolers will love this all-inclusive kit that makes 5 adorable bug crafts out of paper plates!

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