Last Updated on November 8, 2025 by Dee
Stocking stuffers for crafters are easy once you think small but useful. They want supplies they’ll actually reach for, not more clutter shoved in a drawer.
These gifts are all under $20, fit in a stocking, and solve real problems for anyone who loves junk journaling, painting, or paper crafts.
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Single Premium Markers
One really good marker beats a pack of cheap ones. Let them pick their favorite color or fill a gap in their collection.
Copic Sketch Marker (Single) – Around $6-10 each. Let them choose their color or pick a popular one like E00 (skin tone).
Tombow Dual Brush Pen (Single) – Around $3-5 each. Great for lettering and watercolor effects.
Mini Washi Tape Rolls
A few rolls of themed washi tape. Holiday designs, florals, or geometric patterns—all fair game.
Mini Washi Tape Set (5-10 rolls) – Around $6-12. Look for seasonal or themed sets.
Decorative Sticker Sheets
Not the cheap kiddie stickers. Quality paper stickers with vintage, botanical, or aesthetic designs.
Vintage Aesthetic Sticker Sheets – Around $5-10 for multi-sheet packs. Great for journaling and scrapbooking.
Travel Watercolor Set
Tiny paint sets that fit in a pocket. Perfect for sketching on the go.
Pocket Watercolor Set (12 colors) – Around $10-18. Look for metal tins with mini pans.
Miniature Scissors
Small, sharp scissors for detail work. Way better than trying to cut tiny shapes with big scissors.
Precision Detail Scissors – Around $5-12. Look for fine-tip or embroidery scissors.
Decorative Wooden Stamps
Small rubber or wooden stamps with vintage designs. Perfect for adding quick embellishments to journal pages.
Vintage Wooden Stamp Set – Around $8-15. Look for sets with multiple designs.
Ink Pad (Single)
A quality ink pad in a useful color. Black, brown, or a vintage-looking shade.
Archival Ink Pad – Around $6-10. Distress Ink or StazOn brands work well.
Metallic Gel Pens
For adding highlights and metallic accents to art journals and cards.
Metallic Gel Pen Set – Around $8-15. Gold, silver, and copper are most useful.
Needle-Nose Tweezers
For precision placement of tiny embellishments and stickers.
Fine-Tip Tweezers – Around $4-10. Stainless steel with non-slip grip.
Mini Stapler
Cute and functional. Great for binding mini journals or attaching ephemera.
Decorative Mini Stapler – Around $9-18. Look for compact designs in fun colors.
Single Quality Paintbrush
One really good brush is better than a cheap set. Round brush in size 6 or 8 is most versatile.
Premium Watercolor Brush (Single) – Around $8-18. Princeton or Raphael brands.
Decorative Paper Punch
Small punches that create shapes—stars, hearts, flowers. Great for quick embellishments.
Mini Shape Punch – Around $5-12. Single punches or small sets.
Glitter or Embossing Powder
Small jars of sparkle or texture for special projects.
Embossing Powder (Single Jar) – – Around $5-10. Metallic or clear options work best.
Paint Markers
Like paint pens but better. They work on almost any surface and have great coverage.
Posca Paint Marker (Single or 3-pack) – Around $5-18. White, gold, or black are most useful.
Craft Wire Spool
For binding handmade books or adding decorative elements.
Craft Wire (Colored or Metallic) – Around $5-10. Copper or gold tones are popular.
Mini Clothespins
Adorable and useful for hanging art to dry or attaching to journal pages.
Decorative Mini Clothespins – Around $5-10 for a pack. Wooden or painted styles.
Vintage Postcard Set
Blank vintage-style postcards perfect for journaling or mailing to friends.
Vintage Postcard Pack – Around $8-15. Look for 30-50 card sets.
The Bottom Line
The best stocking stuffers are small, useful, and get reached for constantly. Skip the gimmicky stuff and go for supplies that solve real creative problems. These gifts might be small, but they’ll make crafters smile every time they use them.
Looking for bigger gift ideas? Check out my full guides for junk journalers, watercolor artists, and digital creators using Procreate.