Creative Gift Ideas: Why Custom Paint by Numbers Kits Make the Perfect Present
Whether you’re choosing a gift for Christmas, an anniversary, a special birthday, or another occasion, shopping can be stressful, especially if the person you’re buying for has everything. We all know that person who is impossible to buy for!
Personalised gifts can be the way to go for people who are sentimental and difficult to buy. Recipients of personalised presents often cherish these gifts for years; however, most people have too many customised mugs, keyrings, and other items, but a custom painting is less commonly gifted. For the crafty people in your life (or even beginners), gifting a paint-by-numbers kit makes the perfect present for any occasion. Let’s explore why.
1. What Is Custom Paint by Numbers?
Remember those velvet pictures as a child that came with a spectacular picture and some felt tip pens (or markers)? Well, paint-by-numbers kits are the grown-up version of that. Your kit comes with everything you need to get started: a custom photo printed on your canvas, a guide, the pre-mixed paint colours you need, and the brushes. The difficulty level will depend on the picture you select but it’s easy to set up and get started and it makes the perfect gift because it’s thoughtful, customisable, and it gives the recipient a fun activity to do as well.
2. A Customised Gift That Celebrates Creativity
Custom paint-by-numbers kits celebrate those people in your life who are creative or have an untapped creative side. Imagine presenting them with a portrait of their dog (or cat, chinchilla, or rabbit), their family, or even a much-admired photo of themselves. They’ll be both surprised and delighted. And instead of something pre-made, they can be the Picasso of their own life and even paint the canvas!
Future dinner parties will be a lark or even just inviting guests over for a cup of tea and when someone asks, “That’s a lovely painting. Who painted that for you?”
“Oh, my friend bought me this custom paint-by-numbers kit. I painted it myself,” they may say with pride as it hangs on the wall. “I’ll give you the website details!”
We wrote here about how doing creative work improves mental health, too, so you can also say that the gift comes with the added bonus of helping the recipient relax and have fun!
3. A Gift For All Ages and Skill Levels
From six to sixty-two (and beyond – we don’t put age limits on creativity, after all), paint-by-numbers kits make the ideal gift for all ages and all skill levels. There’s plenty of paint in the kit so if someone paints a little out of the lines, we won’t tell – and it can be fixed with a little extra acrylic paint. Unlike staring at a blank canvas, paint-by-numbers kits guide you on how to get going and what to do, so it’s easy for anyone of any proficiency to master – from burgeoning artists to the Van Goghs in your life. We expect that everyone will enjoy it so much custom paintings will run rife through gifting in the family in the coming years! It truly is that much fun – and such a creative present.
4. A Keepsake to Cherish Forever
For the mums, great aunts, grandmothers, or even that one uncle (or dad) who loves a bit of painting, paint-by-numbers gifts make a much-loved and cherished keepsake. You can customise the photo so your mother can feel like she’s Lady of the Manor with her very own portrait of her family or allow your grandfather to paint that portrait landscape of his favourite walk.
People love personalised gifts because they go beyond the material object and create a sense of memory and emotional connection. They are unique and celebrate identity, reflecting the recipient’s personality. With paint-by-numbers, one recipient can get a funny pet picture, whilst others could get a sentimental photograph of a beloved parent who has passed away. No two pictures are alike and the act of creating the art adds an added level of fun and versatility.
How do I begin my paint-by-numbers journey?
Affordable, thoughtful, and fun: a perfect combination. Paint-by-numbers gifts make a unique choice for anyone in your life for any occasion. Plus, shopping from a small business helps support local economies, too.
Ready to get gifting? Order your paint-by-numbers kit from Kraftistry here.