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For the one who makes things.

Supplies they’d ration for themselves, tools they’ve been improvising without. Gifting a maker is easy if you respect the craft — and we do.

OUR PICK
Chemex 6-Cup Pour-Over

Chemex 6-Cup Pour-Over

$50

The 1941 design classic that lives in MoMA — and makes a stunningly clean cup. Since 1941, generations of coffee lovers all over the world have been brewing perfect coffee with CHEMEX®.

Blackwing Pencil Set

Blackwing Pencil Set

$30

The pencil of Steinbeck and Sondheim. Writers know. Now they'll know you know. Blackwing pencils feature a timeless matte black, red, and green finish, iconic square Blackwing ferrule, and our softest graphite core. Comes in packs of 12.

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MoMA 1000-Piece Art Puzzle

MoMA 1000-Piece Art Puzzle

$35

A museum piece for the coffee table — and three weekends of quiet obsession. MoMA Exclusive: This 1000-piece Van Gogh Jigsaw Puzzle features a reproduction of his artwork The Starry Night (1889), a work in MoMA’s collection.

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Azul Board Game

Azul Board Game

$40

Portuguese tiles, ruthless tactics, and the prettiest grudges in board gaming. Read reviews and buy Azul Board Game: Plan B Games, Strategy & War, 2-4 Players, Creative Thinking, 30-45 Minutes, Includes Carrying Case & More at Target.

Scratch Map Deluxe World Map

Scratch Map Deluxe World Map

$50

Gold foil over every country, scratched off one bragging right at a time. Skip the toy store aisles and discover playthings that spark curiosity, creativity, and countless hours of imaginative fun.

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Dawn Redwood Bonsai Forest Kit

Dawn Redwood Bonsai Forest Kit

$50

Grow a tiny redwood forest on the bookshelf and feel like a benevolent giant. This kit contains everything you need to cultivate your own grove of bonsai trees.

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Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dotted Notebook

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dotted Notebook

$27

Numbered pages, an index, and the quiet conviction that this year will be organized. Our signature notebooks are offered in six different formats, with options in hardcover or softcover, four types of rulings, and a wide array of colors....

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DIY Dream Library Bookend Kit

DIY Dream Library Bookend Kit

$40

A 196-piece miniature library you build yourself, lamp included. Stacks of books, curios, and even a light-up lamp fill this super detailed DIY mini dream library. 196 pieces. Three-hour build time. No glue required.

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Galison Paris 1000-Piece Puzzle

Galison Paris 1000-Piece Puzzle

$17

A thousand pieces of springtime Paris, cheaper than the flight and almost as absorbing. Escape to Paris with Michael Storrings’ 1000-piece puzzle. A richly detailed cityscape in a gift-ready box, made for artful, satisfying puzzling.

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Arteza Real Brush Pens, Set of 24

Arteza Real Brush Pens, Set of 24

$33

Brush pens that blend like watercolors without the rinse water. Explore all Plaid brands, including Mod Podge and FolkArt, trusted by crafters for quality, creativity, and DIY inspiration across all projects.

MoMA Perpetual Calendar

MoMA Perpetual Calendar

$48

A modernist calendar you nudge one square per day, forever, with no refills and no regrets. MoMA Exclusive: This engaging and playful Sliding Perpetual Calendar keeps you up-to-date with ease.

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Blackwing 602 Pencils, Set of 12

Blackwing 602 Pencils, Set of 12

$25

The legendary graphite writers and artists hoard. A small, perfect indulgence at a desk. The Blackwing 602 features a firm and smooth graphite core that helps it deliver on its promise of “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed,”. Shop the fan-favorite.

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