Does your child love making things, being creative, and having fun with DIY projects? If so, you're in the right place. We’ve found some amazing gift ideas that will bring your imagination to life and make crafting even more exciting. Here are five super cool gifts for kids who love getting creative – all from Australian businesses, so you can support local while having a blast!

1. DIY Perfume Kit

Have you ever thought about making your own perfume? With a DIY perfume kit, you can mix and match different scents to create your very own signature fragrance. It's like being a scientist and a fashionista at the same time! You can even name your perfume and decorate the bottle.

Check out the DIY perfume kits from Confetti Blue, where you can choose scents like ice cream or bubblegum. They come with everything you need to mix up some sweet-smelling magic!

2. Jewellery-Making Kit

Crafting your own jewelry is a fantastic way to show off your style and creativity. With a jewelry-making kit, you can make necklaces, bracelets, and even earrings using colorful beads, charms, and strings.

Pretty Little Things not only offers parties they have a gorgeous DIY kit that would make the perfect gift.

3. Painting Kit

For kids who love to paint, a painting kit can open up a whole world of color and creativity. Whether you’re into watercolor, acrylics, or finger paints, a kit can help you get started on your masterpiece. You can paint canvases, rocks, or even design your own tote bag.

Check out the creative painting sets at Eckersley's Art & Craft. They have all sorts of fun kits, including painting by numbers, where you can follow a guide or let your imagination run wild.

4. Slime-Making Kit

If you love squishy, stretchy, and sparkly things, then a slime-making kit is the perfect gift. You can make glittery slime, fluffy slime, or even glow-in-the-dark slime. Mixing different textures and colors is so much fun, and the best part is squishing it when you're done!

Confetti Blue offers awesome DIY slime kits with safe ingredients and cool add-ins like mica water, glitter water and fimo slices.

5. Sew Your Own Plush Toy Kit

Do you dream of designing your own stuffed animal? A "sew your own plush toy" kit gives you the chance to make a cuddly friend from scratch. You can pick out the fabric, stuff the toy, and sew it together with some help from an adult.

Sew Make Create offers adorable sewing kits that come with everything you need to make your new best friend, from felt and thread to stuffing and step-by-step instructions.

These gift ideas aren’t just fun – they’re also perfect for encouraging creativity, learning new skills, and making memories. Plus, by choosing gifts from these Australian businesses, you're supporting local shops and finding something truly special.