Secret Santa is difficult because the budget is tight and you may not know the recipient particularly well.
A useful rule: choose something that still makes sense without an in-joke. Under £15, a small activity or useful object usually lasts longer than novelty clutter.
1. A small framed Paint by Numbers kit — £12.99
Our 20×20 cm kits include the framed numbered canvas, paints, brushes and a wooden tabletop easel. They work especially well for someone who likes crafts, art or screen-free hobbies.
2. A compact notebook and good pen
A practical choice for a colleague when you do not know their hobbies well.
3. A paperback connected to an interest
Better than guessing at fiction if you know they are interested in cooking, travel, gardening, design or sport.
4. A small puzzle or card game
Choose something easy to understand and actually playable with the people they live with.
5. Tea, coffee or chocolate they would not buy for themselves
Consumable gifts are useful when you are unsure about someone’s taste in objects.
6. A small craft kit
Embroidery, air-dry clay, crochet and painting can all work, provided the kit contains enough to begin rather than creating another shopping list.
How to choose Secret Santa for a creative person
- Stay inside the agreed budget.
- Avoid anything too personal for a workplace exchange.
- Choose something with a clear use.
- For craft gifts, check that the essential materials are included.
Buying for several people?
Eligible non-mural Paint by Numbers kits can be mixed in our Any 3 for £21.99 clearance offer, which can be useful when you need multiple small Christmas gifts.
See more options in Creative Gifts Under £15 UK and our Christmas Paint by Numbers gift collection.
