To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Gastonia Times asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Crafts & DIY Gifts
1) Paint by Shadows Multi-Canvas Art Kit
Chirpwood Paint by Shadows®: Painting by Shadows Kit - Birds - No Frame
2) Mixing Mate Paint Can Lid - Quart
This can mixer and lid combo for paint, varnish, and stain cans is every DIY-er’s dream come true. The Mixing Mate mixes, pours, and stores in one reusable lid—and makes the whole process easier and neater. The paddle mixes up contents, and a trigger on the handle lets you control pours. Leave the lid on to store the can between uses, or rinse it off to move on to your next job.
3) Make-Your-Own BBQ Sauce Kit
A tasty DIY moment from a make-your-own BBQ sauce kit. It packs everything you need, from gloves to ingredients to bottles, into one kit that can make three bottles-worth of sweet, tangy, or spicy sauce. Stick to the step-by-step instructions or you can flex those creative muscles and try your own recipe. Pick up a few fresh ingredients and you're ready to get cooking. Made in the USA.
4) Paint Can Rim Covers - Set of 2
This paint can drip shield makes sure paint stays put without drips or spills, even when pouring it into a tray. The reusable shields fit any standard one-gallon can and are easy to remove, clean, and reuse. A built-in magnet keeps a firm hold on your brush too.
5) Mini Wooden Model Building Kit
UGEARS: DIY Mechanical Model Kit - Mini - Planes