Do you have a little artist in your home and you’re trying to find the perfect gift idea for them?
These art gifts for kids will certainly be their favorite gifts this year!
If your kids are like mine then buying gifts for them is sometimes a big struggle. It goes something like this.
“What do you want for Christmas (or birthday)?”
“Uh, art stuff.”
“Okay, what kind of art stuff?”
“I don’t know really cool art stuff.”
And there you are struggling to figure out what “really cool art stuff” they are thinking about.
If this is also you, we’re here to help you by gathering the best art gifts for kids. Your kids will be jumping for joy when they unwrap these gifts this year!
Also, be sure to check out all of our unique kids gifts for more ideas!
Art Gifts for Kids
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Rock painting is still a fun activity for kids, so why not grab them a rock painting kit.
It comes with 10 rocks and everything they need to get started. Your kids can then hide the rocks for others to find to spread kindness or they can display them in their room.
Dot markers are a huge hit in our house, especially when we get fun do a dot printables to go with it!
If you haven’t heard of dot markers they are easy to grip bottles that are filled with paint with a sponge end.
To do dot art your kids use the sponge end to make dot art. They are mess-free, never dry out, and are so fun for younger artists.
If you have an artist in your home that struggles to keep it off the tables, chairs, and walls, then look to Color Wonder.
Color Wonder are specially designed markers that only color on Color Wonder paper. Thank goodness art projects will only be seen on paper.
They also have Color Wonder watercolors which are fun for toddlers as well.
This Crayola light board is one of the best art gifts for kids. This is a light-up drawing tablet that your kids will love.
Easily remove the back so they can easily trace objects or keep the black back on for a fun backdrop. You are guaranteed hours of fun art entertainment for your little artist with this one.
As a bonus, it’s travel friendly too!
Do your kids love suncatchers? If so, then they will love this suncatcher art kit.
It comes with window art designs as well as the paint needed to create their window masterpieces.
We are loving this flower growing kit for kids!
Not only can your artist decorate the planter, but they will get to grow their very own flower garden with this gift. A must buy art gift for kids who love art and nature!
Scratch art is fun, mess-free, and beautiful! We love this kit since it comes with stencils and an array of other fun tools for your artist!
Spin and splatter art is fun for all ages. It is as easy as putting paint in the machine and creating a beautiful piece of art.
This will bring hours of entertainment to your kids, so don’t forget to purchase the refill kit as well.
They even have a money-back guarantee, what’s not to love about that?
There is a reason string art is a best seller on Amazon!
Kids love creating art masterpieces out of string with these kits. This art gift is for more advanced artists, so be sure that your child can do it prior to selecting a kit to buy.
Make it mine squishes are fun for all ages. Simply paint your squishes however you would like with the kit and then enjoy it forever.
This stamp kit is a great art activity for kids. Kids of all ages can stamp paper, make cards, and have a blast using their imaginations with stamps.
If you have a dinosaur loving artist, then this dinosaur stepping stone will be a huge hit with them! They will get to paint their stone to display in the yard for years to come.
Of course, if dinosaurs aren’t your kids’ interests there are a million other different DIY stepping stone options for them to choose from. From toddler to preteen there is a stepping stone kit for them
If your artist is just getting started then get them an art kit. This art kit comes with a variety of different mediums and even has a built-in easel.
We are a huge fan of stencils for kids. With stencils, they can create beautiful art scenes every single time as well as practice fine motor skills which is a huge win, especially for younger artists.
If you are looking for the ultimate art gift for kids, then grab them their very own art table. This art table is the perfect art table for younger kids to explore all mediums of art in their very own space.
For older kids, this art table is perfect to share with friends or siblings.
For the aspiring artist, you can’t forget to pick up an easel! If you have room for a free-standing easel then this is the one you want to get! Your kids will love doing art every single day with this easel.
Other Fun Art Gifts for Kids
- Canvas
- Paintbrushes (big paintbrushes for younger kids) (smaller paintbrushes)
- Watercolor pencils
- Paint and Spill-proof paint buckets
- Colored pencils
- Art smock
- Watercolors
- Pastels
Your Turn
Tell me what fun art gift you’re buying this year!
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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.