The holidays are upon us, but that doesn’t mean that the birthday parties have slowed down. If you have children or know people with children, there is always a need for a fantastic birthday gift. I wanted to share with you what I love doing for both boys and girls {and it’s great for ALL ages}. I think this all began because my daughter spends the majority of her day doing artwork and I knew other mommies would appreciate this as well. What you will need to make this:
- Four types of coloring tools
- Four pails {I find mine in the dollar section of Target or Michaels}
- Cute ribbon
- String
- One large plastic gift bag {the type used for Easter Baskets . . $1.00 at Michaels or dollar store}
- Tray: I use a plant tray from Ikea. They are fantastic for so many different things!
- Four labels either printed on the computer or hand drawn.
I stock up on these in sets of four. You can often find them on clearance for even less than a dollar. Toss your coloring tools in each pail . . . . ALWAYS use washable coloring tools so that the mommies still speak to you! I tie labels around each pail. You can use anything as labels and simply write on them if it’s easier. For those lucky people out there with Silhouettes, I am sure you can pop out an adorable label for these. I use a “large” basket gift bag to wrap it all up. Be sure to put take the pails off and slip the tray in first. Then pile on your cute art supplies. I sometimes include a coloring pad as well tucked behind the pails. If you don’t want the “gift” showing, you can put tissue paper around the pails after you have inserted the present into the gift bag. It works great and hides the contents. I think they are super cute showing as well. This coordinating ribbon is from JoAnns. It’s one of my favorite ribbons and works great for both boys and girls. This art supply gift has always been a huge hit. It’s one of those presents that moms love just as much as the children because it encourages kiddos to use their imaginations {and keeps them quite busy!}. Taking the time to label everything adds a personal touch. You could even include the child’s name {Rachel’s Crayons}. Things to Remember:
- Always stock up on art supplies when you see them on sale.
- Keep a plastic bin in your house somewhere with all these fresh boxes of supplies and you’ll be ready to put a gift together.
- Keep a supply of these little pails on hand. Even if you don’t use them for this, they are great to wrap up a hostess gift in or group many art supplies together.
- Always use washable coloring tools. The mom of the child will thank you!
Do you have a go-to gift for birthday parties? I would love to hear about it. Linking it up: Monday: Mad in Crafts Making the World Cuter Wednesday Someday Crafts Blue Cricket Design
JC's Loft says
YES! That is a fantastic idea!!!!! My son would LOVE to receive this gift. I love the colors on the tins to : )
Paula
Mr. Goodwill Hunting says
Really neat idea for the children.
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Colleen says
I LOVE this idea!! It's so cute.
Simply LKJ says
What a great idea! My nieces were just saying they wanted more art supplies for Christmas. I'd love to put together a set for each of them that coordinates with their desks in their rooms!
Geezees Custom Canvas Art says
What a neat idea!!
Tonya says
Cool – love the colors! – I would probably end up fighting with the plastic wrapping, though – I'm not exactly good with that sort of thing!
Lili says
such an awesome idea!!!
Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design says
Such a good idea!!!
Julie Johnson says
This is fabulous…bookmarking and showing to my girls after school…many parties to head to, and we may need to make our own set with those cute Christmas polka dot buckets I saw at Target the other day! Huge run on sentence. 🙂
Michelle @ Ten June says
Seriously… so, so cute! I love how nice, neat and organized it looks. Might be in the running for a stocking stuffer for my neices!
Danielle Oakey Interiors says
this is such a great gift idea!
Kathysue says
Omgosh I am soooo using this great idea!!All of my grand kids love to do artwork and this would be a welcomed gift for them and for MOM!! Thank you soooo much!! I am going to save this in my file! you are genius,Kathysue
Kendra {House of Ficek} says
Great idea!! I love doing something other than just toys.
Megan {Honey We're Home} says
What a seriously awesome gift idea! I like those little pails and tray for my own office! Some kids never grow up:) I'm sure some lucky child will be getting this from me in the future. You're so good at these things!
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says
that is a great idea!!! my daughter has been loving her art tins…never occured to me to give them as gifts! 🙂
I need to check out those ikea trays!!!
Rene says
How festive and fun! I love anything wrapped in cellophane.
-Rene
Lisa at Paint in my Hair says
That is ADORABLE!!!! Art supplies are my go-to gift also (I stock up during back-to-school sales) but I never thought of packaging them this way…so super cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
Lisa
Aubrey says
Brilliant. Just brilliant. I think my kiddos might be getting some art supplies for Christmas now…(c: The little tags just make the whole thing!
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Leah says
Oh my goodness! I love this! I not only want to make this for gifts but I want to make it for my Evelette!!
Thanks sweetie!
Luvs!
Allison says
This is such a great gift! My little nephew would love this as he loves to draw and paint….a little budding artist. Your touches are wonderful with the tags, fun colored buckets and whimsical ribbon.
Christine @ Following Phubie says
Love this idea! I'm your newest follower.
Lisa says
Courtney, this is such a cute gift. I love the colors you chose too – so fun for boy or girl. Who wouldn't love this for their child's playroom, or even the kitchen table?
Hillcrest Acres says
Love this idea!!!! thanks for sharing.
Van says
LOVE this idea, the results are beautiful. I'm assembling an "Art Kit" fro all my nieces and nephews that will also include sketch pads. It's so important to foster creativity at a young age.
Please do link this idea on my holiday link share: http://bit.ly/h0FA83
Kathysue says
Courtney I posted this idea on my blog post today and linked back to you, I sure hope that is alright!!! I love this idea sooo much. Merry Christmas,Kathysue
Erika says
as a mum with a 3yr old, we will be using this one! in fact, until i read this i had nothing sorted for our neice for xmas- but I know just what to get her now! Happy xmas
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says
yeah, i'm back looking at this….do you adhere the pails to the tray at all?
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