Finding the right Christmas gift for a creative teen girl can feel harder than getting glitter out of the carpet. Toys? Too young. Clothes? Too risky. That’s where art supplies come in.
At Art Shed, we’ve rounded up the gifts we know teen girls actually want, no guesswork. We’ve checked what’s flying off our shelves, asked our own teen team what’s on their wishlists, and curated a fool-proof guide.

These are the presents that light up their sketchbooks, spark new hobbies, and definitely won’t end up forgotten in the bottom drawer by New Year.
Whether she’s journaling with pastel markers, sculpting clay earrings, or painting on her bedroom floor, this list has something for every creative personality.

The Journaling Teen

For the one who always has a sketchbook nearby and a pencil case full of fine liners. Loves lists, layering tape, and colour coding everything.

Daylight Smart Go Rechargeable Table Lamp
Portable and dimmable with a sleek design. Gives her the perfect balance of bright light for details and soft light for late-night doodles.

Mont Marte Premium Colour Pencils (72pc in Wooden Box)
A huge range of smooth, blendable colours. Comes in a sturdy wooden case that makes it feel extra special on Christmas morning.

Mont Marte Extra Soft Oil Pastels – Natural Hue (39pc)
These aren’t school pastels — they’re creamy, rich, and perfect for dreamy backgrounds or layering over pencil sketches.

Ribtex UV Resin Faux Flowers – Clover
Pressed flowers that stay perfect forever. Great for resin jewellery, journaling collages, or just making her spreads look aesthetic.

X-Press It Deco Tape (5pc)
All the sparkle, none of the mess. Adds glittery borders or accents without shedding flakes around the house.

Prisma Favini Coloured Paper
Premium textured paper that makes collages and mood boards pop with a wide range of colours that instantly elevates a spread.

Copic Sketch Marker Sets (Pastel + Earth)
The pro-choice markers every teen dreams of. Blendable, refillable, and high quality — the pastels add soft tones, the earth set grounds it with neutrals.

Reeves Gouache Set (18 × 12ml)
Matte, bold, and smooth. Gouache sits between watercolour and acrylic, perfect for illustrations that need to stand out.

Double-Sided Sticky Sheets (A4, 2pc)
Turns anything into a sticker, doodles, magazine clippings, or photos. Clean, easy, and endlessly creative.

Sakura Gelly Roll White Pen Set (3pc)
The classic white gel pen. Crisp highlights and contrasts that stand out on toned or black paper.

Mont Marte 3 Drawer Pastel Storage Box
Stackable, tidy, and actually useful. Perfect for tapes, stickers, and pencils (if she doesn’t fill it with random bits instead).

Talens Pastel Violet Sketchbook (21 × 30cm)
A sturdy sketchbook wrapped in a pastel cover. Heavyweight pages that don’t bleed, making it both pretty and practical.

Mont Marte Dual Tip Alcohol Art Marker Set with Stand (61pc)
Bold colours with brush and chisel tips for blending. The included stand keeps her desk neat and doubles as a flex.

The Crafty Creative

For the DIY girl who’s always glueing, cutting, or shaping something in her room. Glue gun? She’s got three.

Artfusion Craftwork Mobile Cart
The ultimate rolling craft station. Loads of compartments to hold tools and supplies, and it wheels neatly away when not in use.

Mont Marte Multi-Purpose Storage Box
Stacked compartments to corral beads, thread, tapes, and all those random shiny things. Keeps the chaos somewhat contained.

Mont Marte Polymer Clay Jewellery Making Kit (110pc)
Everything she needs to make earrings, charms, and trinkets. A bestseller that gets used immediately and loved endlessly.

Mont Marte Ceramic Paint Set
Vibrant colours that stick to mugs, plates, and tiles. Pair it with a blank mug and she’s got a custom project in minutes.

Masking Tape (12mm × 50m)
It looks simple, but it’s essential. Keeps edges sharp, projects neat, and paper in place while glue dries.

The Bouquet in a Book
A craft kit that makes lasting paper flowers. Part DIY activity, part keepsake — it’s creative and beautiful at the same time.

Talens Light Blue Sketchbook
A stylish pastel cover wrapped around durable pages. Great for planning craft projects or sketching ideas.

Cutting Mat (A3)
Protects the kitchen table and makes precision cutting possible. A quiet hero of any DIY kit.

Portacraft Hot Glue Gun Mini (7w)
Compact but mighty. Heats fast, sticks well, and is safe enough for everyday teen crafting.

Creative Clay Starter Kit
Air-dry clay with tools included. A hands-on creative experience without the need for a kiln.

Kaisercraft Precision Craft Scissors
Sharp, comfortable, and made for detail work. A crafter’s pair of scissors is sacred — no borrowing allowed.

Mont Marte Craft Knife Set
Perfect grip, sharp edges, and crisp results. Ideal for papercraft and model-making projects.

Double-Sided Sticky Sheets (A4, 2pc)
Yes, again. Because once she discovers these, she’ll burn through them. Perfect for layering, mounting, and journaling.

The Serious Artist

For the one who knows her brands, takes art class seriously, and probably has more supplies than you.

Matisse Structure Acrylic (range)
Australian-made acrylics with professional pigment load. Thick, vibrant, and the kind of paint teachers notice.

Mont Marte Detailer Brush Set (15pc)
A full arsenal of fine detail brushes. Perfect for tiny lashes, flower petals, and all those finishing touches.

Mont Marte Artist Apron – Heavy Duty Calico
Durable, washable, and loaded with pockets. Saves clothes and makes her feel like a “real” artist.

Art Spectrum 100% Cotton Watercolour Pad (A5)
Professional-grade paper made from 100% cotton. Handles washes without buckling or tearing.

Neef Porcelain Palette (12-Well)
Porcelain > plastic. Easy to clean, non-staining, and keeps colours true. A professional upgrade for her kit.

Talens Art Creation Sketchbook – Black Cover
A sturdy sketchbook with heavyweight white pages. Sleek, tough, and built for daily use.

Mont Marte Desk Easel with Drawer
Compact but sturdy. Tilts for comfort and hides brushes and paints in the drawer underneath.

Mont Marte Brush Set in Wooden Box
Classic presentation, reliable brushes. A great balance of quality and gift-worthy style.

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Access Set
Beautiful colours tucked in a portable tin. Compact enough for school, travel, or café sketching.

Mont Marte Premium Colour Pencils in Wooden Box
Blendable, lightfast pencils that perform beautifully. A luxury set that actually gets used.

Mabef Folding Print Rack
Professional gear for drying or displaying artworks. Ideal if she’s already dreaming of markets or exhibitions.

Canson Montval Art Book (20 × 20cm)
Square format, thick textured paper. A versatile sketchbook that invites experimentation.

Mabef Diaz Palette – Left/Right Handed
Ergonomic wooden palette with old-school charm. A small upgrade that makes her feel like she’s in art school.

Colour Wheel (23cm)
Simple, clever, and essential. Helps her master colour theory in seconds.

Mont Marte Acrylic Paint Set (36 × 36ml tubes)
A huge colour range at a friendly price. A Shed bestseller for beginners and serious teens alike.

The Sketchbook Devotee

For the quiet creator who sketches on trams, in cafés, or perched on the end of her bed. Smudged hands, headphones in, and a sketchbook always nearby.

Copic Sketch Art Marker Set of 6 – Skin Colours
Soft, blendable tones for portraits and character work. A prestige set that feels like levelling up.

Copic Sketch Art Marker Set of 6 – Earth Colours
Warm neutrals that layer beautifully. Perfect for landscapes, shading, or grounding palettes.

Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencil Tin (36pc)
Professional pencils with rich pigments and smooth laydown. They blend easily and last for years.

Mont Marte Fineliner Marker Pen Set (7pc)
Clean, consistent lines that don’t bleed. Perfect for journaling, outlining, or casual sketches.

Talens Art Creation Navy Blue Sketchbook
Stylish hardcover sketchbook with durable pages. Good for pencils, pens, and light washes.

Faber-Castell Kneadable Eraser
A flexible eraser that lifts smudges and graphite without damage. Shape it for precision or roll it for big areas.

Copic Ciao Marker – RV21 Light Pink
A single, versatile shade for accents. Smooth ink, refillable, and a thoughtful stocking stuffer.

Mont Marte Premium Colour Pencils in Wooden Box
A gift-worthy set that balances quality and presentation. Great for sketching, shading, or layering.

Derwent XL Charcoal Block Set
Big, chunky blocks that make bold, expressive marks. Messy in the best possible way.

Strathmore 400 Toned Tan & Grey Pads
Mid-tone paper that saves shading time and makes highlights pop. Loved by beginners and pros alike.

Uni Posca Paint Pen Set – Cool Colours
Opaque paint pens that layer over pencil or ink. Add bold pops of colour to sketches.

Bulldog Clip
A simple but essential tool. Keeps sketchbooks open and pages in place on the go.

Mont Marte Wooden Manikin Hand (Left Hand)
Anatomy reference and quirky desk accessory in one. Pose it dramatically or use it for practice.

Sennelier Oil Pastel Set 
Highly pigmented pastels with a wide range of inspired palettes. Perfect for colour sketching and blending on the page.

Masking Tape
Unassuming but essential. Secures pages, keeps edges neat, and works across media.

The Mindful Maker

For the teen who lights a candle, puts on a playlist, and uses art as her way to recharge.

Draw to Relax: Pretty Patterns & Guided Meditations
A hybrid of colouring and mindfulness. Gentle prompts that turn creativity into calm.

Mont Marte Extra Soft Oil Pastels – Natural Hue (39pc)
Earthy, blendable colours that encourage slow, mindful creating. Great for layering and relaxed sketching.

Find Your Flow: A Beginner’s Guide to Unlocking Creativity
Encouraging and beginner-friendly. Helps her break out of creative ruts without pressure.

Alcohol Ink Beginner Essentials Kit
Fluid, swirly, and satisfying to watch unfold. A relaxing medium that’s all about play.

Mont Marte Watercolour Half Pan Set (73pc)
A huge palette of colours in a compact tin. Great for experimenting with washes and gentle blending.

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Portable Watercolour Set
Japanese watercolours known for creamy vibrance. A giftable set with pro quality.

Mont Marte Ceramic Paint Set
Tactile, colourful, and perfect for slow projects. Great for painting mugs or tiles on a Sunday afternoon.

Watercolour Learning Pad – Botanical
Guided paper pad with outlines and tips. Makes learning feel relaxing, not stressful.

Lessons for Painting Flowers – Watercolour Techniques Book
Visual, clear, and calming. A gentle way to build skill and confidence.

Talens Pastel Violet Sketchbook
Pretty pastel cover with heavyweight pages. A soothing mix of aesthetic and practicality.

Mont Marte Acrylic Paint Set (36 × 36ml tubes)
Bright, versatile, and beginner-friendly. A reliable staple for playful painting sessions.

Art Spectrum Eco Watercolour Pad
Eco-conscious but still professional-grade. Feels good to use in every sense.

Mindfulness Colouring Book – Large Print
Tear-out pages with bold designs for relaxed, screen-free downtime.

The Bouquet in a Book
Yes, again — because this kit never misses. Paper flowers that last forever.

Creative Clay Starter Kit
Grounding and tactile. Sculpting clay gives her a sensory, mindful way to create.

FAQs for Creative Teen Girl Gifts

What’s a good gift for a creative artist?
A good gift for a creative artist is high-quality tools they’ll actually use, like premium sketchbooks, pro pencils, or versatile paint sets that support their style.

What to get a creative person for Christmas?
Creative people love gifts that fuel their ideas — think sketchbooks, marker kits, clay sets, or inspirational books that let them try something new.

What’s the best junk journal supplies?
The best junk journal supplies are heavyweight paper, washi tape, fine liners, collage ephemera, and glue or tape sheets to hold it all together.

What does an artist always need?
Artists always need quality paper, reliable drawing or painting tools, good lighting, and storage to keep their creative space functional.

What art supplies are trending for teens this Christmas?
Trending art gifts for teens include alcohol marker sets, pastel pens, eco-friendly watercolour pads, LED light pads, and retro-inspired art kits.

How do I pick art gifts for teens who already have lots of supplies?
Choose upgrades instead of duplicates — like luxury pencils, professional brushes, or display-worthy cases that improve what they already own.

Are personalised art gifts popular?
Yes. Custom palettes, engraved sketchbooks, and personalised storage are popular because they make functional gifts feel unique and thoughtful.

What budget art gift options are good for artists?
Affordable but useful options include fine liners, watercolour postcards, kneadable erasers, small paint sets, and sketchbooks under $20.

What do teen artists want this Christmas (2025)?
Teens want supplies they see trending online: Posca pen sets, toned sketchbooks, light pads, watercolour half-pan sets, and bold acrylics.

What materials or art supplies are best for beginners in drawing or painting?
Beginners do best with starter acrylic or watercolour sets, smooth sketchbooks, and a basic brush kit — simple tools that cover all the bases.

How can art gifts be delivered beautifully or made more special?
Bundle related supplies together, package them in a wooden box or gift set, and wrap with creative touches like ribbons or custom tags.

What are safe and non-toxic art supplies for teens?

Non-toxic paints, low-odour alcohol markers, air-dry clay, and water-soluble oil pastels are safe choices that don’t compromise on quality. At Art Shed, we recommend Mont Marte acrylics for clean coverage, Posca pens for water-based customisation, and our air-dry clay kits for mess-free sculpting.

Wrap It Up With a Bow...

Shopping for a creative teen girl doesn’t have to be a gamble.

With the right supplies, you’re giving her more than a present; you’re giving her hours of focus, joy, and expression.
Whether she’s the journaling type, a crafty DIYer, a sketchbook devotee, or a budding fine artist, you’ll find something here to light her up on Christmas morning.

And because this list was built with input from real teens (and a cheeky dose of Art Shed expertise), you can shop with confidence.

 Browse the Art Sheds' entire range here