11 Crafty Gifts For The DIY-Obsessed

Present your favorite do-it-yourself guru with everything she needs this holiday season.

November 16, 2012

What do you get for the girl who can make anything? Cool tools and savvy supplies to help her do so, of course! From the world's cutest sewing machine to a colorful camera for capturing finished projects, we've found a stellar selection of DIY-approved gifts.

And while you're at it, allow us to suggest a perusal of Teen Vogue's best do-it-yourself tutorials. (See, we've got you totally covered!)

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Present your favorite do-it-yourself guru with everything she needs this holiday season.
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Do-it-yourself genius Jenni Radosevich of I Spy DIY has tips for even the most experienced of crafters.
I Spy DIY Style: Find Fashion You Love and Do It Yourself by Jenni Radosevich, $14. Amazon.com.

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This knit kit comes with alpaca yarn, needles, and a pattern for a crazy cozy sweater.
Wool and the Gang Superbowl sweater knit kit, $150. WoolAndTheGang.com.
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Washi tape has about a billion DIY uses, and since this collection boasts eight pretty patterns...well, you do the math.
Anna Griffin Decorative washi tape, $29. HSN.com.

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Have you ever seen a more adorable sewing machine? No, no you have not.
Hello Kitty Chainstitch sewing machine, $23. JCPenney.com.
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Jewelry pliers, nippers, and mandrels are a must for any and all aspiring bauble makers.
JTV Wire wrapping tool kit, $44. JTV.com.

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Pint-sized notebooks are perfect for sketching out project ideas — just make sure to get the unruled kind!
Moleskine Classic mini plain notebook, $9 each. MoleskineUS.com.
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A lightweight nylon pouch keeps supplies organized and easy to transport.
Baggu Nylon bag, $9. BagguBag.com.

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Every DIY-er needs a good pin cushion, and this heart-shaped one is unique and practical (it fits around your wrist!).
Fons & Porter Heart novelty wrist pin cushion, $8. Stuff4Sewing.com.
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Gift a pile of fun fabric for quilting and patchwork crafts.
Purl Soho Liberty Mini Rainbow Bundle, $55. PurlSoho.com.

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Stencil books are great for customizing clothing and accessories with all sorts of bold prints.
Stencil Style 101: 25 Reusable Fashion Stencils with Step-by-Step Project Instructions by Ed Roth, $24. Stencil1.com.
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iPhone cameras are wonderful, but a real digital camera is necessary for capturing crisp shots of intricate projects.
Sony Cyber-shot digital camera W610, $109. Sony.com.

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