Gifts for artists and crafters under $25

An inexpensive stocking gift for a preschooler.

A small add-on or stocking gift for someone who already paints with Beam's refills.

A classic toddler gift that lasts for years and suits any family.

For a gardener who plans sowing by the calendar, or anyone who likes botanical art on the wall.

A handy reference for a designer, painter, knitter or anyone choosing colours for a room.

A big, bright calendar that works as monthly art; suits a design lover or anyone with a kitchen wall to fill.

A small, sturdy first book for new parents to read with a baby, with artwork that holds up to repeat reading.

A small gift for a coffee-drinking coworker or teacher, with artist-credited design.

For a wildlife lover who would enjoy a larger stitching project to frame in the hoop.

Combines two hobbies for a reader who likes cats and small craft projects.

A small, unusual extra for someone who already owns good pencils and sketches or writes on the go.

For a letter writer or someone who wraps gifts with care and likes a finishing touch.

Suits a kid who likes building sets, and it becomes a display menorah they made themselves.

Large pieces are easier to see and handle, so it suits a grandparent who enjoys puzzles but finds 1000-piece sets fiddly.

A quiet, low-cost craft for a kid, a grandparent or an adult who likes mid-century design.

A reusable colouring gift for a young kid; cheaper than most art kits.

A small, screen-free project for a kid that ends in a toy they can actually race, which fits neatly in a stocking.

A hands-on activity for a family with children to do together before the first night, then use the candles they made.

Suits someone in Westchester or near New York City who wants to take up pottery.

A small stocking stuffer for list-makers and sketchers who like to carry a notebook in a bag or coat pocket.

Suits a notebook, pen and planner person who likes to choose their own stationery.

A calm, screen-free gift for a four or five year old.

A calm 3 to 5 hour project for someone who wants to try embroidery; the finished hoop can hang on a wall.

For a teen or adult who wants to learn to knit and finish something wearable in a weekend.