The ultimate gift for craft lovers: Caliart Markers will have them coloring outside the lines

Published Dec 13, 2024 11:00 am ET


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Finding the perfect gift for the creative soul in your life can feel like solving a puzzle without the box. But if they love crafts, doodling or adult coloring books, let me introduce you to the gift that will make their Christmas morning extra colorful — Caliart Markers, 100 Colors Dual Tip. Picture this: a rainbow of endless possibilities, all in one sleek, portable carrying case. Whether they’re a budding artist or just love a good therapeutic scribble, these markers are about to become their new best friend.

Caliart Markers, 100 Colors Dual Tip, $44.99

Here’s the thing: Caliart markers aren’t just markers — they’re an art arsenal. With 100 vibrant colors to choose from, there’s a shade for everything from blending the perfect sunset gradient to creating Instagram-worthy bullet journal spreads. The dual tips are the real MVPs, offering a chisel tip for bold strokes and a fine point for detail work. Translation: one set can handle both elaborate coloring pages and tiny lettering on holiday cards.

What really sold me on these markers (besides the chef’s kiss color selection) is how smooth they glide on paper. Caliart markers are alcohol-based, meaning they don’t streak or smudge. The ink dries quickly, so your masterpiece stays exactly where it belongs. And if you’re worried about them running out mid-doodle, don’t be — these markers are long-lasting, so your gift recipient can color to their heart’s content without interruptions.

And the reviews? Glowing. Amazon users rave about how professional these feel at such an affordable price, with one reviewer saying “they’re very easy to use and blend very nicely,” but without the jaw-dropping price tag. Another pointed out how the included case keeps everything organized, making it ideal for taking to art classes or even just stashing in a drawer when not in use.

If you’ve got someone on your list who loves creating, these Caliart Markers are the ultimate gift. Bright, bold and budget-friendly, they’re proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune to light up someone’s artistic side.

Maria Correa is a writer who loves making information accessible to others and good storytelling. She began her career as a copywriter intern who had to Google “What is copywriting?” but has since gotten the opportunity to create dozens of print and social media campaigns for well-known international and local brands in English and Spanish. She’s also well-versed in the world of SEO writing. When she’s not writing articles, you’ll find Maria walking around her neighborhood in Puerto Rico, filling out the pages of a coloring book, and writing fiction stories.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

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Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.