Best Gifts For Crafters (2026 Guide)
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Buying gifts for crafters is harder than it sounds. They either already own the thing you’re thinking of, or it’s a matter of choosing the right tool or machine for the right function for their type of crafting!
I’ve been crafting for years. I started out as a craft and scrapbooking blogger, spent far too much money on scrapbooking supplies, and these days I design and sell digital products. My craft room currently has two Cricuts, a laser and a UV printer that weighs more than my youngest child, and so many other craft tools and accessories.
So this list is the stuff I’d want, sorted by the kind of crafter you’re buying for. There’s something for the person who’s been making for twenty years and wants a serious upgrade, and something for the beginner who’s just discovered vinyl. Plenty of the craft items on this list cost less than $50.
Quick Picks: Best Gifts For Crafters
- Best splurge for an experienced maker: xTool M2 Desktop Laser
- Best cutting machine: Cricut Maker 5
- Best gift for a beginner: Cricut Joy
- Best subscription: Creative Fabrica
- Best small gift: Craft Knife Set
Best Craft Machines For Experienced Makers
These are for the crafter who already has the basics and keeps talking about “taking it to the next level”. Usually that means they want to sell what they make, or they’re sick of being limited by what their current machine can do.
They’re big purchases, so if you’re unsure, a sneaky look at their craft space (and their browser history) helps.
Or let’s be real… these might be the craft gifts we are buying for ourselves for Christmas or birthdays! Guilty…
xTool O1 Omni Printer
Best for: Crafters who start a business, or want to make gifts and decor
The OMNI O1 is a UV printer, meaning it prints full colour directly onto materials.
Not just paper, but acrylic, wood, glass, metal and leather. It can also build up texture up to 7mm thick, so prints feel raised, and do foil and gloss effects.
With the rotary attachment, it prints on tumblers and mugs, and with the roll feeder it prints long runs of stickers and decals.
I have the Dual-Head UV edition, which adds fluorescent colours and a flexible white ink for things like leather and canvas.
There are three editions, and one of them also prints on T-shirts and fabric, so check which one suits the person you’re buying for. You can’t upgrade between editions later.
Be aware it’s a big machine. It weighs around 41kg, so it needs a permanent spot on a sturdy bench. For most people, this is a business purchase rather than a hobby one. My full xTool O1 Omni review covers my experience with the machine.
Cricut Maker 5
Best for: serious crafters who want one machine that cuts nearly everything
Cricut released the Maker 5 in September 2026. It’s about 30% more compact than earlier Maker models, which anyone with a small craft room will appreciate. Like the earlier Makers, it cuts everything from paper and vinyl through to fabric, leather and thin wood.
I’ve used the Cricut Maker 3 for around 2 years, and it’s the model cutting machine I would choose if you have the space and want the capabilities to make a huge variety of different crafts. I love how much I can do with the Maker 3, and the upgrades just keep getting better.
If the person you’re buying for already has a Maker 3 or 4, they probably don’t need this. Look at the subscriptions or materials sections instead.
xTool M2
Best for: crafters who want to cut, engrave and print in one machine
The xTool M2 is xTool’s current entry-level craft laser, and it replaced the xTool M1 I’ve been using for a few years now. The M2 has more print and cut capabilities and many other new features and enhancements. I haven’t used the M2 itself, but the M1 is a powerful machine.
If they already have a Cricut and want to work with wood, acrylic or leather, this is the natural next step. It also works alongside the O1 in the same software, so they can print a design and cut it out.
xTool WonderPress
Best for: crafters doing shirts, bags or transfers in volume
xTool describes the WonderPress as an automatic heat press and craft oven, and it’s built to press transfers onto curved and 3D items, not just flat T-shirts.
Beginner-Friendly Craft Machines
This section is for new crafters or anyone with limited space, or even if you just need an upgrade.
These machines are smaller, cheaper and quicker to learn. I’ve included a couple of small heat presses here too, because they’re the most common thing people buy straight after their first cutting machine.
Cricut Joy
Best for: beginners, small spaces, quick projects
I have an original Cricut Joy. It’s small but mighty. There are so many things you can make with the Cricut Joy, but the one complaint I always had is that it is a little too small for a lot of larger vinyl cutting projects.
And Cricut were listening because they released the Cricut Joy Xtra. It’s larger and has more capabilities. A fantastic option if you’re limited on space or just starting out.
They also released the Cricut Joy 2 in 2026, which is smaller, like the original Joy that I have, and at a cheaper price point.
Cricut StickerPix
Best for: sticker lovers, planner fans, kids’ crafts
In October 2026, Cricut launched two new offerings in their collection. Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print.
Yes, you can make stickers with many of the other Cricut machines, but for anyone who is buying a Cricut just for stickers, this is a fantastic alternative, especially if you’re a teacher or someone who uses planner stickers.
I love the idea of using one to make a reading journal too, printing out book covers to go in the journal.
There are two versions. The basic machine prints, while the more advanced option does both print and cut functions.
Cricut EasyPress
Best for: iron-on projects
The EasyPress is Cricut’s version of a heat press, used for iron-on projects, such as shirts, bags, etc. It’s essentially a large iron, with its own heat tray.
I use mine every time I do an iron-on vinyl project, such as a T-shirt, and it’s much easier than using your iron as the heat is more evenly distributed over the larger surface.
Cricut EasyPress Mini
Best for: hats, shoes, baby clothes and small iron-on projects
It’s a small heat press about the size of a travel iron, made for the tricky spots a big press can’t reach. I don’t have one of these yet, but it is on my wishlist because there are some projects where it would make life much easier!
Cricut Mug Press
Best for: personalised mugs
The Mug Press presses designs onto compatible mugs using Cricut’s Infusible Ink, so the design goes into the coating rather than sitting on top.
Great for the crafter who makes a lot of teacher, birthday or bridal party gifts or someone with a small craft business, such as a market stall with multiple crafts.
Design Software And Subscriptions
These are the gifts most people don’t think of, and they’re some of the most useful. Every cutting machine and printer needs designs, and a good subscription saves hours of drawing things from scratch.
They also suit any budget and any crafter, and there’s nothing to find space for when you’re buying gifts for crafters who have everything already.
Creative Fabrica
Best for: anyone with a Cricut, laser or who makes printables
Creative Fabrica is a huge library of fonts, graphics, SVG cut files and craft files, and the subscription includes commercial use. That matters if the person you’re buying for sells what they make. New members get a free trial with 10 downloads.
I’ve subscribed for several years now, and it’s where I use it to download fonts and graphics for my printables business as well as for vinyl cutting and printing designs. This is one of my must-have subscriptions.
Canva Pro
Best for: crafters who design their own projects, labels or printables
Canva is free to use, but Pro adds a lot of features, particularly for anyone who does a lot of digital creation, like printables to sell on Etsy or Shopify, design work for other projects or making things such as teaching resources and invitations. I use Canva all the time!
Cricut Access
Best for: Cricut owners wanting advanced deisgn tools & projects
Cricut Access is Cricut’s own subscription, with images, fonts and ready-to-make projects inside Design Space. There are certain things that you can only do with a Cricut Access subscription that make it very valuable and a big time saver if you are trying to edit your own images. It’s definitely worthwhile for regular Cricut users.
Craft Storage
If they already own every machine going, give them something to use in it or somewhere to put it all. Every crafter I know runs out of vinyl and runs out of space, usually at the same time.
You might also want to check out these craft room organisation ideas for more inspiration.
Vinyl Roll Storage
Best for: anyone whose vinyl lives in a box under the desk
This over the door vinyl roll storage is a great space saver for anyone with a crazy collection of vinyl rolls. No more overflowing tubs.
Rolling Craft Cart
Best for: small spaces and crafters who work at the kitchen table
We have a few IKEA Raskog carts for craft supplies in our house, but they can look a little cluttered if you aren’t organising them well. Instead, a rolling drawer craft cart can be a great option to keep things hidden, yet mobile.
Acrylic Organiser
Best for: all crafters
A rotating acrylic organiser is one of those organisation items that is useful in many places in the house. Bathrooms, pantry organisation, home office, and of course, the craft room!
Craft tools under $50
The little tools are the ones crafters use every single day, and they make great stocking stuffers or add-ons to a bigger gift. A lot of these are my old scrapbooking favourites, and they still earn their spot on my desk.
Paper Trimmer
Best for: card makers, scrapbookers, anyone cutting printables
I have a heavy-duty metal guillotine paper cutter but it’s big and sometimes you just need something smaller and simple.
Permanent Vinyl Bundle
Best for: Cutting machine or laser owners
A big multi-colour pack means they can start a project without a trip to the craft store. I use the Cricut Smart Vinyl a lot of the time, but a bulk mixed colour pack of vinyl sheets is very good to have. I always get my vinyl bundles from HTVRONT.
Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle
Best for: Cutting machine or laser owners
Working with fabric means you need a variety of heat transfer vinyl too and I have used this exact bundle.
Rotary Cutter
Best for: fabric crafters
For the fabric crafters and sewers, a rotary cutter makes much faster work of cutting materials easily.
Self-Healing Cutting Mat
Best for: every crafter
This should be a staple in every crafter’s collection. The large size makes it great for so many projects. My kids use mine just as often as I do for their own projects.
Magnifying Glass Light
Best for: intricate crafters
This magnifying glass and light combination makes it easier to see what you’re doing with finer details, such as model building and resin crafts.
Craft Knife Set
Best for: scrapbookers, card makers, general crafting
A good quality craft knife set with different blades is a staple all crafters should have in their collection. This is a fantastic kit that is also an affordable craft gift.
Glue Gun
Best for: all types of crafts
A good quality glue gun is an essential tool for every crafter’s collection, and while most have one, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. This is a small but mighty hot glue gun.
How to choose a gift for a crafter
If you’re not a crafter yourself, a few quick checks will save you buying something they already have (or can’t use).
- Find out what machines they have. Cricut, Silhouette, xTool or something else? Accessories, materials and subscriptions often only work with one brand.
- Work out whether they craft for fun or to sell. Hobby crafters love supplies and small tools. Crafters with an Etsy shop or market stall get more out of bigger machines and commercial-use subscriptions like Creative Fabrica.
- Check how much space they have. A compact machine suits a corner of the kitchen. Something like the O1 needs a permanent bench of its own.
- Think about what they make most. Cards and scrapbooks, vinyl decals, shirts, or engraved gifts all point to different gifts in this list.
- When in doubt, go small or go digital. A subscription or a good set of tools is hard to get wrong. Gift cards to the local craft store is another great option when in doubt.
Depending on your type of craft, it can be an expensive hobby. There are always pretty new materials to try or new gadgets and machines to enhance your crafting experience. These craft gifts cover something for many types of crafters as well as for people keen to start their own home business or side hustle too.
