Best Art Subscription Boxes That Ship to Canada

Updated by Akina Chargualaf

Whether you're an artist by trade or love spending Sunday afternoons painting for the joy of it, art supply subscription boxes deliver inspiration and new materials straight to your door. These monthly boxes ship to Canada and make thoughtful gifts for creative souls who love exploring new mediums, discovering quality supplies, and never running out of project ideas.

Why Art Subscriptions Make Perfect Gifts

Creativity is contagious, and art subscription boxes fuel that spark month after month. Instead of guessing what supplies an artist needs, these curated boxes introduce them to new techniques, premium materials, and project ideas they might never discover on their own. They're ideal gifts for birthdays, holidays, or simply showing someone you support their creative journey.

From vintage scrapbooking and pattern crocheting to acrylic painting and pencil sketching, there's a subscription box for every type of artist. Many boxes feature free shipping on select plans and arrive beautifully packaged, making them gift-ready from the moment they arrive. Looking for budget-friendly options? Many art boxes fall under $50 or even $25, making them accessible gifts that keep giving.

What's Inside Art Subscription Boxes?

Art subscription boxes typically include premium supplies like paints, brushes, sketchbooks, specialty papers, and step-by-step project guides. Some focus on specific mediums like watercolor or embroidery, while others offer variety packs that introduce multiple techniques each month. Each box is designed to inspire, whether you're a beginner finding your style or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills.

Get those creative juices flowing with a personal box of your own, or send a monthly subscription to your favorite artist in Canada. These boxes work beautifully as gifts for makers, crafters, and anyone who loves hands-on creativity. Want more craft inspiration? Explore our complete collection of craft and maker gifts.

Fans of scrapbooks, planners, and journals with a goth or vintage flair will be charmed by the delightfully unusual paper products in these monthly craft kits for adults. Take scrapbooking, bullet journaling, or letter writing skills to creative and beautiful new levels with the stickers, stamps, washi tape, note cards, and other goodies that arrive in each month’s themed box. Every subscription box features 10 to 15 thoughtfully curated stickers and paper goods that are carefully packaged for unboxing enjoyment. They'll love using your mystery items and unique ephemera as well as collecting them.

Shipping · US Shipping via USPS First-Class Mail (5-7 days) International Shipping includes tracking (1-3 weeks)

Customer Review

"I’ve had this subscription for about a year now and I love it. There’s always a diverse selection of items and it makes it easier on someone who may be new to journaling (which I was when I first subscribed) or veterans alike who want kits and curated themes to help with inspiration or to just give them plenty of stock to choose from when that moment of creativity strikes!" - Tarita W.

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There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping · New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

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"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

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Create rustic, elegant designs on natural wood slices with this kit. Includes wood burner, practice piece, gloss finish, paint colors, and transfer paper for custom designs.

Shipping · The Adults & Crafts Crate ships around the 20th of each month. If you need one sooner for a birthday or special occasion, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate!

Customer Review
I liked all the jelly pouches. The lemon gum was delicious.
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If you have any guys in your life who like to spend time doing hands-on creative projects, then they won't be able to get enough of the Craftsman Crate. Every month, this subscription box arrives with new activities—from woodcarving to mosaic-making—and real tools to complete them. There are also clear, easy-to-understand instructions that outline each project’s construction process so everyone from beginners to experienced builders can create the item with ease.

Shipping · Orders placed before the 10th will ship the same month. Orders placed after that will begin with the coming month's batch. All orders come with a printable card you can give your recipient. Subscriptions automatically renew. Cancel anytime.

Customer Review

“My 11-year-old son got a subscription to Craftman Crate for Christmas and he really enjoys it. He's been introduced to basket-weaving, leatherworking, glass-etching, globe creation, and more. It was a great gift that was a little outside the box for him.” — K.B.

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SketchBox is a monthly art supply subscription box that empowers artists of any age with unique, full-sized art supplies to create a surprise project. It’s the perfect way to spark creativity and keep the inspiration coming!

Shipping · We ship our boxes on the 25th of each month to arrive by the 1st.

Customer Review

“I purchased a gift subscription for my daughter a year ago and she has asked for it again for her birthday. Each box that we have received has given her the opportunity to try out a medium she has never used before and convert her into loving charcoal (Sketchbox introduced her to it) and using ink vs. pencil. .” -Stacy

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A large selection of unique supplies for crafting, journaling & scrapbooking in a vintage style! Coming at your doorstep every second month.

Shipping · Orders for the Feb/March Edition ship by 31st of March

Customer Review
I have never received a subscription box like this one. I love to write and send cards so this box was perfect for me. The products are just beautiful and I am very happy with all the things I received. Very unique and I will definitely ord
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Alcohol Ink kit with inks, solution, and accessories for 3 projects: LED frame, Yupo paper, and glass coasters. Create colorful effects on non-porous surfaces.

Shipping · The Adults & Crafts Crate ships around the 20th of each month. If you need one sooner for a birthday or special occasion, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate!

Customer Review
I liked all the jelly pouches. The lemon gum was delicious.
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Indulge in the ultimate self-care experience with our "Self-Care" Gift Set. This thoughtfully curated collection encompasses four soothing and creative kits, designed to help you relax and unwind

Shipping · Ships free within 3-5 business days (US only)

Customer Review
I liked all the jelly pouches. The lemon gum was delicious.
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Oil painting essentials: M. Graham colors, walnut oil, brush, palette knife, and canvas surfaces. Perfect starter kit for artists of all levels.

Shipping · All orders must be placed by the last day of the month. Order periods are as follows: Jan. 1-31 is the order period for the Feb. box, Feb. 1-28 is the order period for the March box, etc. Subscription orders ship around the 1st of each month.

Customer Review
Very disappointed. Not into oil painting so not much was of use. Please cancel my subscription
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You will get four projects, tutorials, and a set of supplies to start creating!

Shipping · Each package ships around the first 10 business days of the month. We do leave a little wiggle room on exact ship date because the amount of time it takes for us to get the supplies and pack boxes can vary.

Customer Review
My Kids loved getting this subscription package. It is definitely not just for a preschooler. My kids are 8 and 6 and there was enough supplies for both of them. Highly recommend.
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Unbox creative joy each month. Includes everything you need to craft a gallery-worthy piece, no art skills required!

Shipping · Same day shipping if ordered by 1pm Eastern Time. For special requests (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.), please contact us, & we'll do our best to accommodate. Want your subscription to start in a certain month (i.e. March instead of Feb)? Just email us after you order w/details. Interested in a past box? Just ask! Free shipping in the US-48!

Customer Review
I just made my April box, my 1st and loved it! Do I think it's worth the price I paid for it? Not really. But I'm paying for the experience as well so keep that in mind! 🥰
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Keep Creating

Ready to explore more creative gifts? Browse our gifts for her collection featuring art and wellness boxes, check out the gift shop for seasonal picks, or discover more hands-on projects in our full arts and crafts collection. Need something instantly? Send a gift card and let them choose their own creative adventure.