🌿 My Dad put all his Christmas present buying efforts into stocking stuffers. He got a real kick out of finding small, useful items and then wrapping them himself. We giggled at his messy results with gobs of tape holding them together, but what was inside was always thoughtful and a good value.
With him in mind, I'm sharing Ann's Favorite Things - Stocking Stuffers Edition. All items listed here are under $10 and make me happy.
All offers are while supplies last and subject to change. Last updated Friday, November 22, 2024.
♻️ denotes eco-friendly choices
Be well,
Ann
- Avery Ultra Tabs, Metallic (repositionable and easy to write on)
- The Book Of Questions (fantastic journal prompts which are more about culture and philosophy than how you're feeling today)
- Crayola Classic Markers (have you seen my YouTube video showing eight different hand lettering styles you can achieve with this simple set of markers?)
- Crayola Colors Of the World Markers (I had no idea these were available until I found them at a nature program at a nearby park; event though they weren't intended for it, they're awesome for coloring fur!)
- Gritin Reading Light (reading and journaling with this warm light instead of a device screen has helped me so much!)
- Holbein Artist's Gouache (white; pro tip: mix this with any of your other watercolors to get a gouache effect)
- LeVent Notebooks ♻️ (A5; 100% recycled; takes light watercolor washes just fine; set of 2, so each one is less than $10 but you must purchase two)
- Life Unplugged: A Digital Detox Workbook
- Non-Slip Bathtub Stickers (they're not for art ... but I've used them everywhere I've lived to stay safe in the shower!)
- Midori Traveler's Company #007 Card Holder (so handy for your TN! 12 slots for business cards, credit cards, photographs, etc.)
- Midori Traveler's Company #017 Refill (Monthly, Undated)
- Moleskine Cahier Pocket Notebooks, Set of 3 (a useful jotter; I keep one in my purse at all times)
- MUJI Monthly Planner (A5, slim, simple, undated; there's also one for weekly planning)
- Pacific Organic Poblano and Corn Chowder (so random, but this is my favorite soup of all time)
- Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser Caps - 59% off (so handy; turn any pencil into one with a good quality eraser)
- Planter's Wholesome Nut Mix (I drop these little packs in my purse, gym back, etc. for a quick, healthy treat; they include almonds, cashews, and macadamia nuts)
- Post-It Recycled Sticky Notes ♻️
- Princeton Velvetouch Long Round No. 2 Watercolor Brush (my favorite brush for smaller paintings)
- Sanford Magic Rub Erasers
- Stalogy 365 (A5, Yellow, Half Year, Plain Paper; a nice way to try Stalogy's cult-classic paper inexpensively)
- Stonehenge Black Watercolor Paper (100% cotton, made in the USA)
- The Tiny Book Of Tiny Pleasures - 30% off (I made a whole video showing how I use this clever little book for journaling)
- Tombow Mono Correction Tape (same design for at least 25 years; I carry these everywhere!)
- Tombow Mono Drawing Pens - set of three sizes (01, 03, 05); instantly waterproof and ideal for ink & wash watercolor techniques
- Uniball Signo Pen Refills (0.5mm line, waterproof and tamper proof ink, fit RT1 and Spectrum styles)
- Uniball Signo Spectrum Pens (0.7mm line, waterproof and tamper proof ink, super comfortable grip)
- Wanderings Travelers Notebook Inserts (standard size; set of 3; my favorite inserts for watercolor)
- Well-Noted Journal ♻️ (A5, hard cover, ridiculously inexpensive for a bamboo notebook which takes watercolor and fountain pens very well)
- Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolors (rich and colorful; just be sure to spritz with water for a few minutes before painting to activate them)
- Ymumuda 2025 Weekly Monthly Planner (surprisingly good paper for this price point!)
- Zebra Zensations / Fude Brush Pens, Set of 4 Styles (water-resistant and super easy to control for beginners learning calligraphy)
- Blick Art Materials
- some of these are also on the Amazon list, so you might price check to see which one is a better offer
- Crayola Classic Broad Line Markers (individual colors and sets; have you seen my YouTube video showing eight different hand lettering styles you can achieve with these markers?)
- Crayola Colors Of the World Markers (I had no idea these were available until I found them at a nature program at a nearby park; event though they weren't intended for it, they're awesome for coloring wildlife!)
- PrismaColor Premier Colored Pencils (individual colors are usually less than $2; my favorite is white for adding little details and highlights to my watercolor paintings)
- Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolors (rich and colorful; just be sure to spritz with water for a few minutes before painting to activate them)
- Y&C Gel Xtreme Metallic Pens (individual colors and sets; I've addressed at least 5,000 envelopes with the gold, silver, and bronze versions of these pens; they never skip!)
- Jackson's Art
- drawing pens (the vast majority of pens are available individually and will be less than $10 each)
- samples (trial size brushes, paper, and watercolor dot cards make delightful stocking stuffers)
- watercolors (many brands offer individual half pans, full pans, or tubes which cost less than $10 each; my personal favorites at this store are full pans from Sennelier)
- Jackson's is based in London, but they're now able to ship many of their items from Maine!
- Paper House Productions
- Huge sale section featuring stickers, scrapbook papers, puzzles, stationery, and washi - many less than $10
- Get an additional 20% off your order by using Paper House coupon code keylime20
- Free ground shipping on all U.S. orders over $25
- Paper House has been headquartered in New York's Hudson Valley since 1983; they used to have a slightly overweight guinea pig in the office named “Fred P. House”
- Ranger
- Dollar deals up to 85% off - inks, paper, stamps, etc. for $1 each
- Free shipping on orders over $49.99
Ann is an artist and writer from Ohio. Support her work and access her printables at Patreon. Follow her on YouTube for fresh journal flips and reviews. Join her newsletter for e-mail updates.
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