Hi WashiGang Crew,
It's WashiGang team member Emily here and I'm feeling absolutely shocked that it's already November! That time of year is here again! It always comes up so fast and I'm not sure about you, but I'm always feeling so unprepared for the end of the year: holiday planning, attending events, gift shopping and finishing up all of the work that needs to be done before taking time off!!! Is it just me? Or does it always feel like a hectic time of year?
To make gift shopping a little easier for you this year, the WashiGang team have taken time to think about the best stationery gifts for your stationery loving friends and family members.
If you have a stationery lover in your life, but you're not sure what to gift them, we've picked 5 essential gift ideas. It can be so hard to pick a gift that you will know someone will use and enjoy. That's why these gift ideas are all items that are useful and essential items that will be appreciated by any stationery lover.
1. A journal, sketchbook or 2023 planner
Journals, sketchbooks and planners are a special gift that can be used for the year ahead. They're an exciting gift to look forward to, with many opportunities to fill the pages with creative things. Pair it with a special pen for a winning combo.
Our recommendations:
- DreamyMoons 2023 Year of Growth Book
- DreamyMoons Manifest
- DreamyMoons A Journey Within
- Mossery 2023 Dated Planner
- Mossery Undated Twinbook
- Mossery Sketchbook
- Bespoke Press Recipe Journal
- MiGoals Progress Journal
- Paper24 Dot Grid Journal
2. A Large Pack of Art Pens or Pencils
Good quality pens & pencils are always useful gifts that are appreciated by creatives and stationery lovers! For the creative type, planner or bullet journaller, a range of different types of art pens or pencils in all the colours are an absolute joy.
Our recommendations:
- Acrylograph Pens
- Karin Brush Marker Pro Pens Mega Box
- Tombow Dual Brush Pens
- Sailor Shikori Four Seasons Brush Pen Set
- Derwent Professional Quality Chromaflow Pencils
3. Puzzles, Tote Bags & Socks
- A puzzle is an easy gift for a puzzle lover, a homebody or a great holiday activity idea! Or pick a puzzle that matches the interests of the gift receiver, like a plant or book themed puzzle.
- We have a beautiful range of Blue Q tote bags that are made from recycled materials. Blue Q tote bags are great every day bags that fit so much inside! Perfect for a stationery lover for toting their books, journal or planner and pencil case along with every day items. They also make great library bags, beach day bags, swimming pool bags & gym bags etc... as they can store a lot, are made from water resistant materials and the tote bag has a zipper to keep everything inside.
- Pair it with some socks and you have a super cute gift! Our stationery themed socks are perfect for stationery lovers.
Shop Puzzles, Socks & Tote Bags here!
4. An Art Book
Give the gift of learning a new skill, sparking creativity or providing hours of joyful activities with one of our beautiful art books. Our art books can help you learn to draw, get creative, learn watercolour, hand lettering, inspire you with beautiful stickers and teach you the art of bullet journaling.
Our recommendations:
- Watercolour Life
- The Botanists Sticker Anthology
- 50 Ways to Draw Your Beautiful Ordinary Life
- Sketch Book Challenge
- The Sketchbook Idea Generator
- 365 Days of Art in Nature
- 101 Super Cute Cat Things to Draw
- How to Draw Cute Stuff
5. A Gift Voucher
For someone who loves stationery, this is the ultimate gift! A guilt-free shopping spree is what every stationery lover wants.
Shop Gift Vouchers Here!
Stocking Stuffers!
Stocking stuffers are great for combining to make a gift package, as secret santa gifts, or if you're looking for small affordable gifts for friends and co-workers! The shop is filled with cute socks, colourful pens, fun stickers, notebooks, memo pads & letter writing sets.
Shop Stocking Stuffers here!
Christmas Themed Stationery
Get ready for all of your holiday planning, gift wrapping, gift cards/tags and more with our Christmas themed stationery!
Shop Christmas Themed Stationery here!
If you're looking for more gift ideas, browse our gift guides for under $25, under $50 & under $100, here.
We hope this blog has helped you to find the perfect gift for the stationery lover in your life. Or maybe even a gift idea for yourself! What's on your stationery wish list this year? Let us know in the comments!
Do you celebrate Halloween? While Halloween isn't celebrated widely in Australia, it's the perfect time of year to enjoy your favourite spooky movies, books, treats and also a perfect excuse to decorate your journal with Halloween themed washi tapes, stickers and page spreads! Whether you love the spooky season or just want to explore your dark side, these Halloween-inspired bullet journal ideas and prompts will help you get into the spooky spirit while staying productive.
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