5 Must-Have Gifts for Crafters

Crafters can prove to be some of the hardest people to shop for. After all, it would be rather pointless to gift a scarf to a knitter, or a mug to a ceramic aficionado. So what could you possibly give someone that can whip up almost any gift imaginable?

Nothing makes a crafter's heart leap for joy than brand new crafting supplies. Many crafters have a never ending list of supplies they need or new crafts that they want to try. Below you will find a list of must-have gifts for the DIY enthusiast in your life.

Must-Have Crafting Gift #1: X-acto Basic Knife Set

No crafter can live without X-acto knives. These knives can cut just about anything imaginable, including wood, board, paper, cloth, and film. Blick offers an entire set which includes 3 knives and 10 different blades encased in a beautiful natural-finished wooden chest for less than $25.

Must-Have Crafting Gift #2: Gingher Scissors

Show the aspiring seamstress or fashion designer in your life how much you care by getting them a pair of Gingher Scissors from Jo-Ann Fabrics. These scissors not only have the ability to cut through multiple layers of fabric, they also sport gold-plated handles that give them a distinguished and classic design.

Must-Have Crafting Gift #3: Japanese Hole Punch

A Japanese Hole Punch is a hand drill that makes book binding easy. With just a little bit of downward pressure, the hole punch drills a perfectly smooth hole in anything from paper and leather to mats and book boards. You can find these drills for just under $20 on Amazon.

Must-Have Crafting Gift #4: Klein Tool Bag

Klein Tool bags are not only useful for carrying all your crafting supplies, they are also beautiful. These bags are made with heavy-duty No. 8 natural canvas and a sport a classic look that will never go out of style. They also come in many different sizes and designs which you can see at KleinTools.com.

Must-Have Crafting Gift #5: Tape

Crafters can never have enough tape because they use it for just about everything: scrapbooking, binding, packaging, labeling, you name it. Nowadays, tape is not limited to the boring old clear stuff you find at an office supply store. Instead, tape is coming in a wide variety of colors and has even taken the design world by storm. Satisfy your crafter's color palette with Washi Paper Masking Tape from the Museum of Modern Art, or tap into your vintage side with scroll mailing label tape from Tapeswell.

For more crafty gift ideas visit Design*Sponge or ShelterPop.

Sources:
Jo-Ann Fabrics
KleinTools
Amazon
Tapeswell
MoMa
Blick
Design*Sponge
ShelterPop