20 art stocking stuffers for kids

Great art stocking stuffers for kids include a paperback drawing book, a mini sketchbook, special pencils or gel pens, a fun eraser set, stickers, washi tape and a small travel drawing kit. Choose things that help kids make something, so the gift keeps going after the wrapping paper is gone.

Books that fit in a stocking

1. A How to Draw book (ages 5+). Paperbacks roll or slide into most stockings. Every step shows the complete drawing as a light gray outline, so kids can see where to draw.
2. A Trace Then Color book (ages 3+) for little ones.
3. A Draw by Grid book (best from 7) for older kids.
4. How to Draw Christmas for Christmas morning itself. See Christmas drawing activities.

Not sure which? See the best drawing books for kids, by age.

Small supplies

1. A mini sketchbook or pocket notebook.
2. Gel pens or metallic markers.
3. Twistable crayons (no sharpening).
4. A fun eraser set.
5. A pencil sharpener shaped like an animal.
6. Colored pencils in a tin.
7. A fine black pen for outlining.
8. Chalk markers or window markers.

Fun extras

1. Stickers to add to drawings.
2. Washi tape for hanging art.
3. Stencils of animals or shapes.
4. A small clipboard.
5. A pencil case to keep it all.

Mini kits

1. Travel drawing kit: a small book, three pencils and a sharpener in a zip bag. See road trip activities for kids.
2. Comic kit: a mini blank comic book and a fine pen. See make a comic with kids.
3. Prompt jar: 30 drawing prompts on slips of paper in a small jar. See story drawing prompts.

Keep it simple

You don’t need a big haul. A drawing book and one small supply is a perfect stocking stuffer. For bigger gift ideas, see gifts for kids who love to draw.

Christmas morning calm

Christmas Day can be overwhelming. A drawing book gives kids something calm to do once the presents are open. See calming drawing activities and winter break activities.

Tip: Put the book in the stocking with a bookmark at an easy first lesson, so kids can start drawing right away.

The book that helps

A paperback drawing book fits in most stockings and keeps kids busy long after Christmas morning. The Christmas books are perfect for the big day itself.

How to Draw: ChristmasSee it on Amazon

Trace Then Color: Cartoon Christmas CharactersSee it on Amazon

How to Draw: SketchbookSee it on Amazon

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