Gifts for artists and crafters under $50

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.

Open-ended building for a kid who likes to make their own designs rather than follow one set of instructions.

A small gift for a card player who likes illustrated decks.

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

A first crochet project for an Avatar fan, teen or adult, who wants to learn with video help.

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.

A small keepsake puzzle for a dinosaur or fossil fan; quick to finish and nice to redo.

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 guitar player or Fender fan who also writes, sketches or does crosswords in pencil.

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.

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

For a cat person who likes a holiday puzzle on the table through December.

A family that does a puzzle over the holidays.

A calm holiday project for a crafty adult or a family that wants to make its own decorations.

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

A gentle start to knitting for a patient kid, using a loom instead of needles so the first project gets finished.

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.