Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Creative Kids
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Nov 21st 2024
Encourage the creative energy of the budding artists and young calligraphers in your life! Whether they're doodling in their notebooks, crafting handmade cards, or experimenting with new techniques, we've curated the perfect selection of gifts to grow their artistic spark. Each item includes an age recommendation, so you can find the perfect match for every youngster on your list. From vibrant markers to versatile paints and tools, these picks are sure to make this holiday season a colorful one!
Stash It in Style
Looking for a stylish way to keep your tools organized? Cavallini Pen Pouches are perfect for budding artists and calligraphers! Crafted from 100% natural cotton and lined for durability, these pouches feature a sturdy YKK zipper with a sleek leather pull. Whether they’re stashing markers and gel pens or Washi tapes and stamps, these pouches make it easy to stay creative on the go.
Choose from three eye-catching designs to match their creative spirit. These pouches are a great pick for kids aged 10 and up.
Palette of Possibilities
Designed for beginning painters aged 12+, the Caran d’Ache Gouache Studio Pan Set combines high-quality gouache with a user-friendly format perfect for experimenting with bold, vibrant colors. Each pan is crafted with a natural vegetable binder for smooth application and excellent light resistance, making it easy for young creatives to achieve professional-looking results.
The set includes seven essential colors along with a 10mL tube of White for mixing endless shades. Housed in a sleek metal tin and paired with a paintbrush, this portable kit is perfect for painting at home or on the go.
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Double the Fun
Woody 3-in-1 Duo pencils combine a colored pencil, wax crayon, and watercolor in one vibrant package. The split-color Duo design features two tones in a single tip—just rotate the pencil to switch colors or blend them together for unique effects. With bold, opaque colors that pop on light and dark paper, these pencils are perfect for artists aged 4-12.
The Woody’s chunky barrels are easy for small hands to grip. Plus, their marks wash off non-porous surfaces like windows, making cleanup a breeze. Whether they’re doodling or painting, STABILO Woody Duo pencils will keep young creators inspired and entertained!
Artful Notes Made Easy
Let creativity flow with Kuretake’s Etegami Set, perfect for kids ready to explore the art of heartfelt, handmade postcards. Etegami is a traditional Japanese art form that invites young artists to create simple yet meaningful drawings paired with short, thoughtful messages. Whether celebrating a special occasion or sending a cheerful hello, this set helps budding creators express themselves in a uniquely personal way.
This starter kit has everything needed to dive into Etegami and is perfect for kids aged 8-14. Click here to see an unboxing video!
Make Every Page Pop
Turn plain paper into a masterpiece with Midori Transfer Stickers! These unique stickers are designed to blend seamlessly into your journal, scrapbook, or craft project, giving the appearance of hand-painted designs. With easy-to-follow instructions, kids aged 10+ can personalize their planners in just a few simple steps—cut, press, and peel to reveal a flawless design.
Whether they’re decorating a journal, creating homemade cards, or adding flair to school projects, these stickers are perfect for detail-oriented young artists and crafters.
Your Palette, Your Way
For young artists who love painting wherever inspiration strikes, our Watercolor Travel Palette is a game-changer! This compact, snap-closure palette features a built-in mixing tray and empty slots ready to hold your watercolor pans (sold separately). With room for 12, 24,or 48 custom colors, kids aged 12+ can mix and match their favorite shades for a personalized palette that’s perfect for classes and workshops.
With a handy ring on the back, it can be easily attached to a keychain, backpack, or hook, keeping creativity close at hand. Available in five fun colors and three sizes, it’s the ultimate portable art tool for the future painting professional! Click here to see us create our own palette.
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Masterpieces Start Here
This all-in-one kit has everything your creative kid need to dive into pen and ink drawing, sketching, and illustration. WithABT PRO Alcohol-Based Art Markers for bold strokes and intricate details, MONO Drawing Pens for precise lines, and the versatile Fudenosuke Brush Pen for experimenting with calligraphy, it’s perfect for exploring different styles and techniques.
Plus the included instructional guide offers tips on layering, composition, and more—ideal for boosting confidence and creativity. It’s a gift they’ll keep reaching for as their skills grow! Great for ages 10-14.
Go Galactic
Karin Deco Gel are the ultimate gel pens for young artists aged 8+ and uo! Available in three dazzling collections to suit every artistic mood. The Milky Way series offers 10 pastel gel pens with vivid fluorescent effects, while the Metallic series features 20 shimmering hues. Feeling extra fancy? Star Sparks delivers 20 glitter shades to make your artwork shine.
Deco Gel pens perform beautifully on light or dark paper—and can even write on unique surfaces like glass, metal, and stone. Grab a single series or go big with the complete Cosmic Collection featuring all 50 shades! They’re not just loved by kids either—click here to watch master calligrapher Paul Antonio work his magic with these amazing pens!