We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas that are perfect for the folks like myself who love to spend their free time creating. From yarn lovers to pen enthusiasts, we’re sure you’ll find something to keep their hands busy or tickle their creative brain.
Art From The Heart
Art From The Heart is one of my favourite places to order fountain pen inks and interesting stationery. I could probably write a whole gift guide devoted to them, but I had to restrain myself so here are a few favourites
People are often surprised to learn that the fountain pen community is very much alive and well. We both use fountain pens regularly because it’s such a pleasant writing experience. There are also so many different inks available these days!
Kaweco collection marble ocean fountain pen
Wearingeul fountain pen ink - Macbeth
Wearingeul fountain pen ink - The Secret Garden
Stamps & Stickers
Stamps and stickers are a wonderful, quick way of adding interest to journal pages. If you have an avid journaller in your life, you could put together a little kit for them with some stamps, ink pads, and stickers.
Sanby Stamps - Self Inking sweater stamp (Eric Small Things)
Studio Ghibli My Neighbour Totoro deluxe stamp set
Galen Leather Co.
As an artist and stationery lover myself, I promise that we’re always in need of new storage options. Galen Leather co is a family business based in Turkey specialising in handmade leather products. They offer a range of notebook covers, pen cases, bags, and desk accessories. I own one of their pen cases and it’s truly special.
Galen Leather co zippered ten slot pen case
Leather zippered 20 slots pen case
Galen Leather co also produce a range of notebook covers made to fit some of the most popular notebooks available including Hobonichi, Leuchtturm, Field Notes and Rhodia.
Lovelace and Bear
Our A5 hardback notebooks make fantastic journals and they are all available in lined, plain, or grid paper.
Sheep Hardback Notebook (from the Collage Landscapes Collection)
This sheep design would be a great choice for yarn enthusiasts. As a knitter and crocheter I know how useful it is to have somewhere to jot down notes about my plans and projects.
Neon Mushrooms Hardback Notebook
Neon Pop Donkey Hardback Notebook
Finish off the perfect gift with the perfect wrapping paper.
Lovelace and Bear pen and ink wrapping paper
Soolla
The Soolla studio bag is crafted from durable duck canvas and comes in a range of colours. Its got a ton of pockets and is deceptively spacious. It’s super sturdy so no need to worry about damaging it and it’s also machine washable. I use mine to store journals and journaling supplies, but this would also make a great knitting project bag.
The Wayward Adventurer’s guild
The Wayward Adventurers Guild is a very special small business and I can’t wait to order something from them in the near future. As well as putting on workshops and clubs, they create worldbuilding and drawing games (or quests) specifically aimed at introverted, neurodivergent folks. These quests are suitable for ages 12 and up, and are also dyslexia friendly.
Magic Character Creator: A Solo Drawing and Worldbuilding Quest
Quests bundle featuring Adventurers Quest, Bakeries Quest, and Vending Machines Quest
Inspiring creative reads
Raw Vision magazine subscription