10 Top 2009 Christmas Gifts for Creative Kids

Artistic gifts are great for nurturing a child's creative side - and they're lots of fun, too! This Christmas, you can nurture that affinity for art in a child you love with amazing art-centered gifts. These gifts go beyond crayons and drawing paper to keep children coming back for more, at prices that fit within any holiday budget.

Crayola Color Explosion Extreme 3-D Drawing Set ($17.99)

This innovative 3-D drawing set won several awards, including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio's Gold Seal Award. Like the other Color Explosion toys, this set lets you creative myriad scenes and patterns with one clear marker. But the magic comes after the creation is complete! Put on the 3-D glasses that come with this extreme drawing set, and your child's drawings turn into an exciting, eye-popping creation.

52 Great Art Project Deck of Cards ($6.95)

Do you know a child who's looking for art projects that go beyond coloring books? This inexpensive gift provides 52 great crafts that any child can do with how-to instructions. Some of the projects in the deck include fingerprint cartoons, a wish bank, a paper pet bag and more!

Totally Me! Deluxe Pottery Wheel ($20.99)

This easy-to-use and inexpensive pottery wheel is a great way to introduce kids to pottery making from start to finish. Children control the spinning of the pottery wheel using a battery-operated foot pedal. Once the pottery creation air dries, children can use the paints and brushes included to decorate their bowl, vase or cup however they like.

Crayola Color Explosion Glow Dome ($24.99)

This new and innovative product from Crayola takes art to a whole new level. Using 6 glow dome markers, kids can follow scene templates or create their own unique world. Then, they can put it in their rooms, turn off the lights and watch their art glow, spin and come to life!

MEGA Smart Art Folding Easel ($49.99)

Easels make great gifts, allowing little artists to create and display their works of art. This easel by MEGA takes care of another parent problem - if it's not in use, it can easily be folded and stored! Features a dry erase board and paper roll, a plastic tray for paints and other art supplies and a bottom storage area for extra supplies and works of art.

Cast & Paint Heart Beads Modeling Kit ($14.99)

Girls love to make their own jewelry, and this heart bead modeling kit lets them make jewelry creations from scratch! Includes molds for heart-shaped beads of two different sizes and six different colors. When wearing or gifting their creations, girls will be especially proud that they made the entire piece themselves.

The Amazing Zubber Army Maker Kit ($9.99)

This ultra-fun army maker set is part of a series of inexpensive, easy-to-use model making sets by Zubber. Children simply use the molds included to create army men in whatever colors they like, then let them set and they're ready to play. No dangerous heat required! Other sets like this from Zubber include Pony Maker, Bug Maker and Princess Maker Kits.

The Crayola Crayon Maker ($32.99)

This unique toy lets your child re-use worn or broken crayons, be creative and have fun while doing it! Kids simply place crayon bits of different sizes and colors in the melting tray, pour the wax into the mold and let them cool. A dual-ended crayon holder eliminates the need for crayon papers. And don't worry - the entire process happens through the clear plastic of the crayon maker, so children can watch in complete safety.

Martian Matter Alien Maker ($18.99)

Boys love to play with action figures - almost as much as they love making their own! This spaceship-shaped creation station goes beyond many molding kits, letting children mix and match various alien body parts and colors for 90 different combinations! The molding compound sets on its own, so no electricity or batteries are required.

The Zubber Jewelry Maker ($29.99)

For girls 6 and up who are really into making their own jewelry creations, the heat-free Zubber Jewelry Maker is perfect! This deluxe jewelry making station comes with molds for charms, bracelets and more, as well as rhinestones and metallic accents for that extra sparkle! Also comes with linking rings, jelly necklaces, finger rings and much more!