For those of you in or from the US, I hope your Thanksgiving was lovely and that you were able to spend it celebrating in gratitude along with some fine folks.

I’ve got a little holiday treat in store today: a guest post from Brittany Fisher, who has previously contributed to this blog.

To find more of what she’s up to, check out her site: financially well

And now, the post:

As you shop this holiday season, consider gifts that enhance the creativity of your friends and family. With that in mind, here are five awesome gift ideas to nurture any creative spirit. Who knows, you might even find something on this list that sparks your own artistic side.

A Moleskin Journal: You never know when inspiration will strike, so it’s a good habit to jot ideas down on the fly. Notebooks and journals have long been companions of creative-types, to help draw out concepts and flesh out ideas. There are a variety of journals and notebooks that cater to artists and writers alike. For years, Moleskin journals have set the standard of quality and won the respect of artists all over the world. These journals come in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles, each with quality paper and binding. The journals come lined, for aspiring novelists, and unlined for the avid doodler.

The Bamboo Spark: Having a journal is great, but wouldn’t it also be great to have a digital copy of a favorite design or a handwritten quote you want to share with friends instantly? Look no further than the Bamboo Spark. This digital portfolio is designed with the latest technology that mirrors whatever is written or drawn and replicates it in an app. This folio allows creative-types to instantly bridge the gap between digital and analog, giving them the ability to have a digital copy of any hand-drawn image or note they can think of.

A 3-Doodler Pen: Sometimes jotting down an idea isn’t enough. What if you want to draw in three dimensions? Enter the 3D pen, which allows the user to draw 3D sculptures. That’s right, from miniature buildings to small human figures, the imagination can be explored in three dimensions thanks to Wobble Work’s 3Doodler Pen. It’s great for quick 3D sketches, but it can also be used to create more detailed renderings. It’s low price point also makes it accessible to hobbyists and professionals alike.

A 3D Printer: If you think your loved one would like the idea of making sculptures without the steady hand, you can always pick up a 3D printer. They’ve come a long way since they were first introduced with reduced prices and improved features. They’re not just for architects and designers anymore. In fact, some of the newer models are user-friendly enough for kids.

Desktop Toys: The best way to nurture creativity is to keep the mind engaged. Sometimes the best ideas come when our hands are fidgeting with something, or our mind is tinkering with a small puzzle. Helpful knick knacks like desk toys are meant to spark creativity in those random moments when a distraction is needed. Great desktop toys include miniature Zen gardens, wooden block puzzles, or a Newton’s cradle. These toys are functional pieces that can give any desk Feng Shui and relax the mind until the next great idea comes along.

Time: Too often our creative spirit gets stifled by the millions of other things on our to-do lists. This year you can give the gift of time to a loved one by handling a task on their to do list. For example, you might subscribe them to a meal service for a month so that they can put the time they would have spent on meal prep toward their latest project. Or you might hire a home window repair service to fix that window that’s been on their task list, while at the same time improve the natural light they need for their creative work. You could even arrange for a cleaning service to clean their home for a month. As you can see, there are many ways to give your loved one the gift of time. Talk to them to find out what’s keeping them from their creative projects and see what you might be able to handle for them.

With some unique ideas up your sleeve, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for that creative on your list. It might be so great that you’ll need one too! Wow them and show them you know how special they are.