17 Creative Gifts for Kids Who Love Art

Osmo’s Creative Starter Kit turns screen time into hands-on fun. With interactive games like Monster and Newton's Lab, kids can draw, solve puzzles, and explore creative challenges. It’s been a favorite in our house, especially on rainy days when we need something engaging that blends art and learning.

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The KiwiCo Studio Kit is a fantastic gift for young art lovers ready to express themselves creatively! This monthly subscription box comes filled with all the materials needed for exciting art projects that spark imagination and inspire exploration.

Each kit encourages kids to try their hand at various techniques—think painting, sculpting, and mixed media. My son loves how each project allows him to experiment and discover his unique artistic style.

Perfect for ages 9 and up, the Studio Kit keeps budding artists engaged while helping them develop valuable skills. It’s an excellent choice for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you want to inspire a love for art!

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This watercolor set is great for young artists exploring their creativity. With 48 vibrant, non-toxic colors and a water brush pen, it’s easy to use at home or on the go. Whether your child is a beginner or already skilled, this compact set makes painting simple and enjoyable.

These are the dual-tipped coloring pens we use every day with our free printable coloring pages and would make an excellent gift.

They come in a carrying case with 132 different color pens, with a thick and thin tip. Excellent for coloring and calligraphy.

This beautifully illustrated art book has been a staple in our homeschool art curriculum.

It covers art history from ancient times to the modern era, with insights into key movements and artists. Whether your child is studying Impressionism or just curious about famous works, this guide provides inspiration on every page.

If your kids are bored with painting on paper, this marbling kit will add some excitement. It includes everything needed to create beautiful designs on water. Watching the colors swirl and take shape is mesmerizing—and it’s always a hit when we try it together!

This kit gives kids the chance to become authors and illustrators. They can create their own hardcover book, with prompts and materials included. It’s a fun way to encourage storytelling and creativity, and there’s nothing like the feeling of holding their finished book in hand.

This tracing pad makes it easy for kids to draw with precision. The LED backlight helps illuminate designs for tracing, and it’s lightweight and portable, which makes it perfect for travel. Our kids love using it to trace characters and add their own creative flair.

This kit turns ordinary rocks into colorful art pieces. It comes with acrylic paints, stickers, and brushes, giving kids endless ways to decorate rocks for gifts, decor, or outdoor fun. We’ve enjoyed painting these together, and it’s always fun to see how each design turns out.

Looking for a mess-free art project? This scratch paper kit is perfect for creative kids. With just a stylus, they can reveal vibrant rainbow patterns beneath the surface. It’s a fun way to explore drawing without needing paint or markers—and it’s great for fine motor practice, too.

This arts and crafts library is packed with over 1,000 pieces, from markers and crayons to glitter and beads. It’s become our go-to for school projects and rainy-day crafts. Everything fits neatly in the carrying case, making it easy to keep things organized and ready for the next project.

Parents love this no-mess dot marker kit, and so do kids. It comes with colorful markers and reusable activity mats, giving kids the chance to create patterns while improving their fine motor skills. We’ve found it’s a great way to keep kids entertained without the cleanup.

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This kit lets kids create their own glowing star lantern. Inflate the star balloon, wrap it with glue-soaked string, let it dry, and pop the balloon—it’s that simple! The end result is a beautiful light-up decoration that kids can proudly display.

Kids can make mini-masterpieces with this magnetic tile kit. They’ll paint tiles that can stick to any metal surface—perfect for decorating fridges or lockers. We’ve enjoyed seeing how each tile reflects the kids' unique styles, and it’s an easy way to show off their artwork.

This LEGO DOTS set lets kids design their own message board using colorful dots. They can hang it in their room and switch up the design whenever they want. If your kids love LEGO as much as we do, check out over 100 unique Lego gifts that are not Lego sets.

If your kids love drawing in unexpected places, they’ll have a blast with this window art kit. They can create designs on windows that easily wash off when they’re ready for something new. It’s become a fun way for us to brighten up the house on dreary days.

This washable finger paint set is perfect for little artists. It includes bright, non-toxic paints and paper for mess-free fun. We love how easy it is to clean up, and the heart stickers add an extra touch to their masterpieces. It’s a great way for toddlers to explore colors and textures.

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