10 of the Most Creative Holiday Gift Ideas
It wasn’t easy narrowing down our favorite gift ideas this holiday season, but after some friendly debate, we’re excited to unveil ten of our most creative picks, sure to please any recipient:
#1 Somerset Studio Gift Subscription (Includes FREE Bonus Gift)
Subscribe a friend or loved one to this popular Stampington title, save $20 off the cover price, and receive a FREE gift for yourself. You’ll also receive a gift announcement card, wrapped in a hand-stitched mesh bag to personalize and send to the recipient for an extra special touch.
#2 Papaya Art Calendars
Give the gift of artful organization so everyone can start each season with beautifully illustrated calendars from Papaya. Each month features a gorgeous, feminine image adorned with glitter embellishments and dreamy detail, sure to inspire the artist within. 
#3 Dyan Reaveley Creative Journal
With a cover made from sturdy chipboard, and filled with 64 blank pages, Dyan Reaveley’s Creative Journal beckons artists at every level to cultivate their creative muse. Ideal to experiment using inks, acrylic paints, water, and multi-mediums, the possibilities are endless for every type of paper crafter or mixed-media artist. 
#4 Magnetic Mixed-Media Calendar
The gorgeous mixed-media calendar, designed by the talented Kelly Rae Roberts, comes with beautiful month and number magnets that’ll last year after year. Hang on your own wall or gift to a friend to encourage artful organization and inspire everyday life. 
#5 Cavallini Stamp Set
Cavallini’s classic designs are captured in their assortment of gift-worthy wood-mounted stamp tin sets! Each set contains assorted high quality wood mounted stamps based on authentic vintage designs. 
#6 DIY Lip Balm Kit
Create homemade lip balm to prep for prime puckering this holiday season. Click here to find the supplies used in this project and the easy step-by-step tutorial. 
#7 Simple and Creative Succulent Garden
An inexpensive gift that’s easy to maintain makes the perfect present to give or to get this holiday season. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer to learn how to transform a wooden drawer into an adorable planted garden, fit for a friend or to add to your own wish list. 
#8 Gourmet Goodie Bags for the Market
Inspired by the traditional elegance from an older generation, these gourmet burlap holiday totes are simply beautiful. Fill with freshly baked goods or gourmet groceries (like a French baguette and organic fruits) the next time you head to the market. 
#9 Stackable Memories with Wood Blocks
What better way to show your loved ones you care than by capturing your most beloved moments with this unique idea? Stack special memories any way you wish when you learn how to recreate these endearing photo block transfers using images from Instagram. 
#10 Sakura Koi Watercolors
Packaged in a compact travel size kit, Koi watercolors are perfect for the traveling artist or easy to use in the comfort of your own home. With 24 eye-catching colors to choose from, experiment with layers of interesting hues in mixed-media mélanges, art journals, and more.
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Need more great gift ideas? Be sure to find something for the crafty person on your list when you browse our collection of beautiful home décor items. Click here for a closer look.
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Posted: Monday, December 9th, 2013 @ 2:42 pm
Categories: Holidays, Mixed-Media Art.
Tags: art, art journal, color, crafting, creative, gift, gift guide, holiday, Icemilk, ideas, new, Projects, totes.
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A subscription to any of your magazines!
I’d love the Somerset Studio subscription so I could be inspired all year long!
drooling over #10 watercolor set. want!
I am in love with the set of three bottles in a wire basket – I can think of so many things they could hold, on a windowsill with light shining through!
I would just love the set of Sakura Koi Watercolors!
Would love #1 or 2. The calendars are beautiful. Thank you.
I would love #10 Sakura Koi Watercolors. I’ve heard such good things about their vibrant colors. My daughter uses a $4.99 set from Michael’s. Wouldn’t she be surprised!
I think my #1 gift would have to be the Somerset Studio subscription with free gift!
I love the watercolor kit. I’ve been afraid to work with them, but one of my goals for 2014 is to step outside my comfort zone and challenge myself to try new materials!
I love the Library of Congress card catalog…I can envision it stuffed full of journaling cards for the New Year to capture special tiny things to be grateful for!! Thanks for the giveaway and a Merry Christmas to you all!
#6 DIY Lip Balm kit – New things to learn.
There are soooo many cool things, but I would love to have one of the Melissa Francis metal library drawers. Thanks!
Sakura Koi Watercolors
So many beautiful gifts! The Sakura Koi Watercolors look yummy.
The ice milk aprons for sure. Got them for both of my sister on laws.
My immediate pick was the Somerset Studio subscription. Unfortunately, my mail carrier always folds my magazines in half (with a crease!) and ruins them, so I have to buy them on the newsstand.
Of the remaining choices, the Papaya calendars are an easy pick; I’ve been a fan of their beautiful designs for years!
I would love the Sakura Koi Watercolor set!!! Oooooh, what fun!
I would like #1 somerset studio subscription.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
I love my subscriptions!
I would love the metal chalkboard display!
My choice would be No. 1. Subscription to Somerset Studio Magazine! I have been asking for it for years and would love to receive it as a gift. Thank you for the wonderful list! Happy Holidays!
On top of my wish list from Somerset Store is the set of 34 Gelatos by Faber Castell!
I have a couple of things in the Shoppe that I have my eye on. The first is the Kelly Rae Roberts Celebrate Half Apron, it is so beautiful and would inspire me just by owning it. The second thing I would like is the great Vintage Twine and Scissor set. It would look so fabulous on my desk as well as being used on my projects. Of course anything from Stampton would be wonderful!
That gorgeous nature-inspired stamp set from Cavallini has my mind whirling!
A magazine subscription for sure!
Oooh, so many wonderful picks, but I would love to receive a gift subscription! Creative inspiration year round speaks to my mind, heart and soul~
Koi watercolors would set my little world ablaze and light up my Christmas! ;-)
If it’s from Stampington, it belongs on my wishlist! I covet the watercolors, even though I’m slightly afraid of them. And nothing beats a gift magazine subscription from Stampington – there, I said it!
Some women ask for jewelry; we ask for magazines and art supplies. We’re definitely more interesting.
I’ve always coveted the Sakura Koi Water Brushes – the field kit would be awesome!
I would love to try water coloring with these: Sakura Koi Watercolor Pocket Field Sketch Box
I absolutely ADORE my subscriptions to Where Women Create and Somerset Life…and would LOVE the opportunity to add to these bundles of JOY arriving at my home by also receiving a gift magazine subscription to ARTFUL BLOGGING. Thank you very much for this chance for a DREAM COME TRUE!
I would love the subscription most of all!
Oh, I love the French Farmhouse Tin Caddy. Nice. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sakura Koi Watercolors all the way for me. I am putting together a travel art kit and these would really make it complete. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would absolutely love the Kelly Rae calendar! I need all the organizing help I can get!
tous ces cadeaux sont magnifiques et j’aime particulièrement le journal de Ryan Reaveley!
Pam Carriker large& small wing stamps. Love her images
A magazine subscription from Stampington is like a gift all year long, so that is definitely number 1 for me. Second would be number 3… Another gift that keeps on giving! And while all the rest are great gift ideas, who doesn’t need a calendar ful of inspiration?Writing my Dear Santa letter now!
I find the photography blocks to be both lovely and meaningful. I would choose to tell the story of my best friend and I. We have traveled far over the last 26 years. As I live, “things” become less important and I treasure items with handwriting and true printed photos.
Will someone come and clean house and do laundry and shovel snow so I can do art everyday? I love all these ideas!
I would be delighted to win any of the amazing prizes, but if I have to pick I would pick the Sukura watercolours as art supplies are impossible to buy where I live, thank you for the chance to win.
I would love a subscription to Somerset Studio, and the free gift sounds very intriguing!
All that inspiration? It’s a tough choice, but I’d have to go with the subscription package as my fave… although the library drawer is stinkin’ cute…
Would love the Dyan Reavely journal. Seems to be the best paper for spray inks.
I would love a subscription to the magazine!
So….who won?
I am in love with #4 The Magnetic Mixed Media Calendar!
All of these are fabulous gifts but the mag subscription is the one that keeps on giving.
I would love the Sakura Koi Watercolors…really any of the gifts would be a wonderful gift!
I would like to receive Sakura Koi Watercolors set because I have heard how wonderful the set is.
I would love to be gifted the magnetic calendar.
I would love love love the Sakura Koi Watercolours as I think they would be the greatest thing to start a travelling art supply kit.
I would love a subscription to Somerset Studio!
Already being a subscriber to two of the Stampington magazines, I feel that the Somerset Studio would be a welcome addition for card making and craft ideas. I look forward to receiving my other magazines and reading them page by page for new ideas. Thanks so much for these lovely gifts.
#3 – Dyan Reaveley’s Creative Journal. I have just begun to journal and this would be wonderful for all of the different techniques and medias I would love to try out.
I can’t get me enough of the Sakura Koi water colors, OR the Dyan Reaveley Creative Journal, OR any of the artist stamps sold here, OR the super inspiring Somerset a Studio Subscription. It’s pretty dificult to go wrong shopping here. So much loveliness.
Love #2. Papaya Calendars rock! I would love to have this on my wall to see every month and what an inspiration to do more art!
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#4 Magnetic
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Carla from Utah
#5 is number one on my list. I need those gorgeous stamps!