Gifts for the Maker

While some of us may rejoice in a day spent lounging on the couch, others, like ole’ Benjamin Franklin, believe that “idle hands are the devil’s playthings.” Spooky. This one’s for those nobler folks, from crafters to gardeners—and even home brewers. Here are the gifts that will make the “makers” downright jolly this holiday season.

For the Green Thumb

• Plant Craft by Caitlin Atkinson: Not everyone has a garden—but with only a handful of materials and a little bit of time, everyone can bring the beauty of nature into their home.
• Pruning Shears: To artfully trim and shape the plants.
• Garden Tool Set: A trowel, cultivator, and transporter to aid in indoor and outdoor projects.

For the Coloring Book Fanatic

• Moments of Mindfulness by Emma Farrarons: Take a few minutes out of your hectic schedule to reset and refresh with mindful coloring—and relive the days when your biggest concern was staying within the lines!
• Colored markers: Twin tip markers in all the colors of the rainbow to make your projects pop.
• Snuggie: Because it’s important to be comfortable when you’re de-stressing.

For the Crafty Parent

• Project Kid: Crafts That Go! by Amanda Kingloff: Kids’ fascination with vehicles is insatiable. Here, that excitement is translated into more than sixty inventive craft projects for parents to make with and for their children.
• Kids’ Crafts Supply Kit: All the pom-poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, foam paper, craft sticks, and gem stickers you need for colorful and fun crafts.
• Clear Art Craft Storage Box: To beautifully organize your all your crafty tools.

For the Homebrewer

• Brew Like a Pro by Dave Miller: This clear, concise guide is sure to take your homebrewing to the next level.
• Deluxe Brewing Starter Kit: Get the best-selling beer brewing starter kit in history.
• Keggerator: An energy efficient, temperature controlled keggerator that’s perfect for homebrewers.