Sandra Vasher Cox
Shopping for an artist, writer, musician, diyer? Look no further than these online destinations for great gifts for creative people.
"Find cool and unusual gifts for any occasion at UncommonGoods. We have thousands of creative gift ideas for men, women, and kids of all ages."
For the right-brainer in your life, check out: literary writing gloves ($26), literary posters ($24 each), floral wood watch ($130), mechanical music box set ($62), or upcycled Indonesian batik bag ($35).
"Creative writing ideas and prompts to spark stories. Writing Maps are illustrated posters of inspiration that fold to fit in your pocket."
Don't let writer's block stunt your favorite writer's creativity! Gift your writer with a box set of 48 writing cards (£25) or a unique writing map (£4.50 each).
"Are you the person who is always wearing fun socks or are you hoping to someday be that crazy-socks-wearing guy or girl? If so, you have just found your ultimate destination for cool socks. Be the one with constellations on your socks! It's a conversation starter."
Artists have a unique ability to pace back and forth thinking about their next brilliant idea for hours. All that pacing can really do some serious sock damage. Help an artist out with replacement socks. Favorite brand? Sox Trot. (Runner-up website: brightlifego.com for pretty knee-high compression socks).
"The best gift ideas for her should come from the heart. Whether you're buying for a friend, your partner, your mother or your daughter, it's important to get her a gift that she'll really treasure. When you're looking for the perfect gift for any woman in your life, don't think about what she likes - think about who she is."
Inspire art with a Personalised Metallic Scarf ($47.71), ‘Once Upon A Time' Silver Story Book Necklace ($111.87), or Abstract Print Leather Clutch Bag ($90.58).
"Jumpstart your next creative project with over 3,000 unique art and crafting materials from The Shoppe at Somerset. Stop by The Studio while you're here for hundreds of free project ideas, Tempting Templates, and how-to videos. New items are added every week."
A haven for girly diy types. Fantastic gift ideas include: Coloring Studio Gift Bundle ($25.99 per bundle), a Kelly Rae Roberts Scarf ($21.95) (we love the "Follow Your True North" one), and the Papaya Art Swallows Wallet ($54.99).
"Shop for fangirl on Etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods."
Because the creative type in your life is almost for sure a fangirl, consider gifting with fangirl accessories, clothing and bling. Absolutely essentially for comic book conventions. We love the Fangirl Bracelet by TesoroJewelry ($16), TinyBookTown's Charmed Miniature Books ($12.95 each), and the "Professional Fangirl" apparel...of any type...
"Free shipping and returns on holiday gifts at Nordstrom.com. Find unique gift ideas for Christmas, Hanukkah, parties and all occasions for women, men and kids."
Is your artist up late finishing her latest masterpiece? She might need a cozy Natori 'Nirvana' Robe ($59.00) or a pair of PJ Salvage Thermal Knit Lounge Pants ($48.00). Heading to her favorite coffee shop? Perhaps a Street Level Reversible Faux Leather Tote & Wristlet ($48.00).
"Experience the phenomenon that has sold 2 million copies worldwide and launched the coloring craze for adults."
What artist doesn't need an advanced coloring book? ($9.62 on Amazon.)
A writer needs to constantly back up her stuff. Might as well do it in style with a Wewdigi 32GB Fashion Mini Swarovski Crystals Keychain Jewelry USB Flash Memory Drive ($13.99).
"A shop of beautiful things."
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we like: the fräulein Earrings ($28.00), the Baggu Bags ($9.00 each), and the Just Love Temporary Tattoo ($5.00) (because an artist is supposed to feel a little like a rebel).
