A useful creative gift does more than look good when it is opened. It gives the recipient something enjoyable to do afterwards.
If you want a gift that feels less generic, choose an activity with a clear beginning, an enjoyable process and something physical at the end.
1. A small framed Paint by Numbers kit
A compact Paint by Numbers kit works well for someone who likes creative activities but does not want a complicated setup. Our 20×20 cm framed kits include the numbered canvas, paints, brushes and a wooden tabletop easel.
The finished piece can stay on the easel or be displayed elsewhere, so the gift includes both the activity and the result.
2. A larger painting project
For someone who enjoys longer projects, choose a 40×50 cm Paint by Numbers kit. These arrive as rolled numbered canvases and include brushes plus double paint quantity.
3. A screen-free evening bundle
Pair a painting kit with a good tea, coffee, notebook or playlist and make the theme of the gift an evening away from the phone. Our screen-free hobbies collection is a useful starting point.
For someone who likes precision, pattern and marker-based art, Paint By Dots offers a different kind of creative kit.
4. A paint night for two or more people
Instead of giving one person one object, give several people an activity to do together. Choose one kit per person and make it a birthday night in, family evening or weekend activity.
See the Friends & Family Paint Night collection for group-friendly choices.
5. A famous-art project
If the recipient already has a favourite artist, a recognisable artwork can make the gift feel more personal. Browse the Masterpiece Edit for Van Gogh, Klimt and Monet-inspired choices.
How to choose the right creative gift
- Choose a smaller format for a beginner or someone short on space.
- Choose a larger canvas for someone who enjoys longer projects.
- Choose a subject they would genuinely want to look at when finished.
- Check what is included so the recipient can start without buying extra basics.
Related gift and beginner guides
If you are buying more than one kit, eligible non-mural clearance designs can be mixed in the Any 3 for £21.99 offer.
