2024 Holiday Gifts Under $20 for Anyone Who Loves Creative Things

Under $20 Gifts

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If you are looking for a present that will make an impression without breaking the bank, we've got you covered with a long list of affordable gifts. For under $20 there's a whole range of fun, unique items for your next holiday gift swap or housewarming party. So whether you are looking for something special to bring to the hostess of this season's holiday parties or you simply want to stick to a budget with your Christmas gifting, this curated list is full of creative ideas that are sure to delight.

Some of our favorite gift ideas speak to the recipient's interests. For instance, if you're shopping for someone who loves home decor, we have exquisite candles, playful coffee mugs, and humorous cat butt push pins. Similarly, our collection also includes practical gifts like must-have kitchen supplies, wine glasses, and a macramé plant hanger. With this variety, you can easily fulfill birthdays. white elephant gift exchanges, in addition to major holidays. Not only that, but we've made sure to select perfect gifts for different ages, meaning you will find goodies for kids and mom, too.

Scroll down to browse our gift guide of unique items, each of which will make for a perfect gift. Get ready to shop, but be careful…you may want to keep some of these goodies for yourself.

Looking for creative gifts under $20? We've found 45 cool items that are sure to delight.

 

Wino Sippers Glasses

Sippy Wine Cup

Sekopesy | $14.99

 

Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

Body Restore | $16.99

 

Natural Soap with Honey and Beeswax

Hostess Gift Under $20

Nina's Bees | $13

 

“Future Starts Now” Notebook

Notebook

ellymalone | $14

 

Llama Doll Embroidery Kit

diy kit kiriki press llama fun gifts

Kiriki Press | $22

 

Stranger Things Coloring Book

Stranger Things Coloring Book

Netflix | $12.69

 

Katie Daisy 17-Month Planner

Wildflower colorful planner Katie Daisy

Katie Daisy | $11.89

 

Mini Zen Garden

Gifts Under $20 for Coworkers

Nature's Mark | $14.99

 

The Kiss Candle

The Kiss Candle

Flatyz | $18.98

 

Crayon Rocks (set of 32)

Secret Santa Gifts for Under $20

Crayon Rocks | $17.81

 

Incense House

Incense House

Firebox | $15.21

 

Cat Butt Push Pins

Cat Butt Push Pin

Kikkerland Design | $14.99

 

Butter & Cheese Huggers

Butter and Cheese Huggers

Uncommon Goods | $14.99

 

Bob Ross Heat-Activated Mug

Famous Artist Gifts

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild | $19.95

 

Funny 2024 Calendar

anne taintor 2025 wall calendar

Anne Taintor | $14.39

 

Portable Wine Glass

Wine Cup

Firebox | $12.67

 

Murder Mystery Puzzle

Murder Mystery Puzzle

Uncommon Goods | $16

 

Do You Look Like Your Dog? Game

Memory Card Game

Gerrard Gethings | $11.20

 

Triostar Stromanthe Keychain

Plant Keychain

Hemleva | $18

 

How To Speak Cat Cards

how to speak cat cards gift

Uncommon Goods | $10

 

Decorative Cactus Tea Lights (set of 6)

Christmas Gifts Under $20

ornerx | $11.99

 

Essential Oil Steamers

Essential Oil Shower Steamers

Uncommon Goods | $16

 

Macrame Plant Hanger 

Macrame Plant Holder

ANROYE | $19.99

 

Solar Photography Kit

Solar Photography Kit

Uncommon Goods | $14.95

 

Grizzly Hot Pot Trivet

Grizzley Trivet

OTOTO | $19.95

 

Jelly Gouache Paint

HIMI gouache paint set watercolor travel set gift

ABEIER | $16.79

 

Vintage National Parks Puzzle

Vintage National Parks Puzzle

Uncommon Goods | $22

 

Composition II Socks

Composition II Socks

Curator Socks | $14.25

 

William Morris's Flowers Book

William Morris's Flowers Book

Rowan Bain | $18.95

 

Frida Kahlo Earrings

Frida Kahlo Earrings

Yellow Owl Workshop | $21.50

 

‘Pablo Picatso' Enamel Pin

Pablo Picatso Enamel Pin

Nia Gould | $12.50

 

Microfiber Fleece Burrito Blanket

Burrito Blanket

EZLY | $21

 

Upcycled Record Coasters

Record Coasters

Jeff Davis | $24

 

100 Books Scratch-Off Calendar

100 movie scratch off poster gift

Enno Vatti | $13.99

 

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Kayliereads | $12.99+

 

Portable Watercolor Paint Sheets

Holiday Gifts Under $20

Viviana Colorsheets | $19.95+

 

Urban Map Glass

Map Glass

Brian, Dave, Neil and Colin | $18

 

Library Socks

Library Socks

Uncommon Goods | $13

 

‘The Great Wave' Tote Bag

Great Wave Tote Bag

LOQI | $17.50

 

Blooming Lollipops

Blooming Lollipop

Brennan Clarke and Taylor Morgan | $20

 

Slotted Jungle Spoon

Jungle Spoon

OTOTO | $16

 

Animal Society Temporary Tattoo Set

Animal Temporary Tattoo Set

Tattly | $15

 

Love Lives Here by Anne Bentley 1,000 Piece Puzzle

1,000 Piece Puzzle

Galison | $16.99

 

Inspirational Female Octopals Plush

Inspirational female octopus plush cute gift

Uncommon Goods | $35+

 

This article has been edited and updated. Prices were accurate at time of publishing.

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Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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