Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Stocking Stuffers
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Nov 19th 2024
Looking for something special to tuck into those stockings? This gift guide has you covered! We’ve gathered a selection of mini marvels, art supplies, and clever finds under $50, each designed to inspire creativity across ages and artistic styles. From playful erasers and pocket-sized sketchbooks to vibrant gel pens and delightful washi tapes, these little essentials bring big smiles. Perfect for creators of all kinds, this guide is filled with thoughtful goodies that fit right into any holiday stocking!
Gouache Goodness
Bring bold, vibrant color to any creative project with Stoneground Paint Co.'s Handmade Gouache Half Pans. Crafted with premium pigments, French chalk, and a touch of wildflower honey, this gouache delivers rich, smooth color and a beautifully opaque, matte finish that’s perfect for both subtle highlights or striking standalone layers.
Compact yet packed with possibility, these half pans are a perfect stocking stuffer for artists of all kinds. They’re ideal for adding dimension and controlled color to any work, whether you're a painter, calligrapher, or mixed media artist.
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Washi Tape Wonderland
Add some flair to your holiday crafts and gift wrapping with our vibrant collection of washi tapes! Originally invented in Japan, washi tape is known for its ease of use and versatility—tearable by hand, re-positionable, and perfect for all your creative projects. Whether you're into scrapbooking, bullet journaling, or dressing up a simple envelope, these tapes come in a variety of fun designs that will bring a smile to your face. Choose from Beve's playful patterns with fabric-inspired color combos, Furukawashinko’s adorable, tapes featuring cute cats and mini characters, or the whimsical, pun-filled creations by iLootPaperie that will brighten up anything you stick them to.
Mini Masterpieces Await
These mini notebooks from Hahnemühle are perfect for capturing creativity on the go! The Hahnemühle D&S Mini Sketchbook offers a high-quality, slightly textured surface ideal for quick sketches, with its thread-bound spine allowing for smooth page turning. At just 9 cm x 12.5 cm, this sketchbook is small enough to slip into your bag but big on quality, featuring a natural white paper that beautifully enhances both pencil and watercolor pencil work.
If you're seeking a truly unique way to create, the ZigZag Mini is the ultimate canvas. Made with 300gsm watercolor paper, this 5cm book folds into a fun accordion-style format, letting you create a series of images or display your work in a new, dynamic way. Whether you're creating tiny landscapes or sketches, these books are a perfect addition to any stocking.
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Send Art and Spread Joy
These Deluxe Coloring Postcards from The Pepin Press include 16 high-quality postcards made from 250gsm watercolor paper, providing a sturdy base for your favorite coloring techniques. Whether you love using watercolor, ink, colored pencils, or crayons, they can handle it all. The delicate light grey lines on each design virtually disappear once colored, allowing your work to shine and giving you a clean, professional finish.
With a variety of beautiful designs to choose from—including floral motifs, Japanese-inspired patterns, nature images, and classic William Morris designs—these postcards are ready to be personalized and shared with loved ones. The blank backs leave plenty of space for a thoughtful note too! Click here to see our coloring adventure.
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A Mountain of Fun
Add a touch of fun to your erasing with these Air-in Erasers! With playful designs like the Mt. Fuji eraser that reveals a starburst-shaped core as it’s used, each one turns an everyday tool into an adorable mini-mountain. For a fruitier flair, choose from vibrant designs inspired by real fruits like Watermelon, Orange, Banana, and Kiwi. Each eraser has the same fun twist—the outer design mimics the fruit's skin, while the inner eraser resembles the juicy flesh, making every erasure a little bit more enjoyable. Perfect for all ages, these erasers are a great way to make mistakes more playful.
Pocket-Sized Precision
The Uni-ball One P Gel Pen is back, and it's better than ever! With a sleek new design, this compact pen (just 4.5 inches long) is as stylish as it is functional. The Uni One P features a groundbreaking ink formula that delivers vibrant, bleed-free color on any paper surface. This pen ensures smooth, stable writing with its innovative metal stabilizer mechanism.
Designed for convenience, the Uni One P is easy to carry and clip onto your favorite notebooks or folders with its sturdy wire pocket clip. Available in a range of unique, eye-catching colors, it's the perfect addition to any stationery lover’s collection. Treat yourself or a loved one to a pen that combines style, performance, and fun!
Travel-Ready Brushes
This thoughtfully curated set of six brushes includes everything you need to make painting on the go effortless and enjoyable. Each brush holds a generous amount of watercolor, gouache, or ink, allowing for smooth, consistent application and excellent control with every stroke. Whether you're creating fine details or sweeping washes, these precision brushes hold their shape beautifully for reliable, accurate results.
Stored in a convenient bamboo roll-up case, this compact set is ready for wherever your next creative adventure takes you. With two round brushes, two flat brushes, one filbert brush, and a mop, this kit provides a versatile range of tools for artists who love to capture inspiration outdoors or while traveling.
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Botanical Brilliance
Introducing Winsor & Newton’s Professional Watercolor Botanical Set! Crafted for artists with an eye for detail, this curated set includes 6 luminous, professional-grade colors—perfect for bringing botanical paintings to life! Inspired by nature and the expertise of legends like Turner and Sargent, Winsor & Newton has been creating artist-favorite watercolors since 1835.
With a palette featuring Winsor Lemon, Scarlet Lake, Sap Green, and more, plus a beautiful sticker with Karen Kluglein’s artwork, this set captures nature’s beauty in every stroke.