Murder & Mod Podge: Killer Gift Ideas for True Crime-Loving Crafters

I'm so happy to share this guide with you today, my friends. I really am. As a true crime obsessed individual who also happens to love crafting . . . this post is from the heart.

Because we all have that friend like me, amirite? The friend with who (insert hobby here) while watching the latest Ted Bundy documentary. That same person might even call it relaxing. Yes - we put "relaxing" and "murder" together in the same sentence.

Crafters and true crime fans actually have a lot in common. We both love the details - whether it’s perfectly tying off the last stitch of a knitting project . . . or analyzing DNA.

We have an appreciation for tools of the trade (hot glue guns, fingerprint kits . . . same vibe, really). And let’s be honest - both hobbies involve hoarding supplies.

That’s why this gift list is a match made in macabre crafting heaven. Whether you’re shopping for yourself (no judgment) or your favorite forensic-obsessed maker, you’ll find something here that’s equal parts creepy and creative.

From blood spatter stencils to true crime embroidery, these gifts let you combine your love of crafting with your obsession for all things that are cordoned off with crime scene tape.

So grab your craft knife (or other "weapon of choice," if you will) and let’s get into it.

1. True Crime Coffee Mug

Let's start off with something easy. Crafters love to drink coffee. I have plenty of mugs that are right now sitting in my craft room waiting to hit the dishwasher. Let's add another one to that collection! Get this mug from Lookela on Etsy

2. True Crime Stamp Set

Leave your mark - literally - with this true crime-themed clear stamp set! Perfect for scrapbookers, card makers, and crime junkies alike, these stamps let you add a little forensic flair to your next DIY project. Find this stamp set at Studio Calico . . . get another good one at SyncopationDesign on Etsy.

3. Serial Killers Big Kids' Coloring Book

Coloring is huge in crafting circles. If you haven't done it yet, it's a relaxing craft for all ages. Combine it with serial killers and I think the description says it best: "The healthy and creative way for those with dark minds to unwind and express themselves." Get it on Amazon.

4. Wood Axe and Knife Surfaces

I just about died when I saw these! Good one, right? These are perfect for crafters who want to decorate with crime's "tools of the trade." Get them both at 24 Hour Crafts.

5. Glue Guns Leave No Fingerprints Hoodie

I wish I could say it's because crafters are so smart that we don't leave any fingerprints, but that's not the case. It's because we burn them all off with our glue guns. Are you sure you want to mess with us? I'll let you decide. Get the hoodie, sweatshirt, and t-shirt.

6. True Blood Glitter

I've seen a lot of glitter colors in my lifetime - none of them have mimicked blood so well as this shade. And in the mind of a crafter? Where there's blood, there's glitter. Trust me on this. Get it from The Glitter Guy.

7. Blood Spatter Stencil

Is it blood or just a dark brown stain? Only you'll know for sure! Crafters would love using this stencil on walls, wood, journal covers. Just add paint - and maybe even some of the true blood glitter above? Get the stencil on Amazon.

8. Crime Scene Craft Paper

Want to do a crime scene craft project? Grab a bottle of Mod Podge and this paper . . .  the project is half done! Newsprint and blood spatter make the perfect pattern for this creepy pad of paper. Get it from Amazon.

9. Crime Scene DIY Embroidery Kit

Stitch your obsession into reality with this beginner-friendly true crime embroidery kit! It comes with everything you need, including a basics guide. Get the kit from EmBeaRoidery on Etsy.

10. I Stab Things for Fun Sweatshirt

You know who else stabs things for fun besides serial killers? Crafters! More specifically, people who embroider, cross stitch, or do needlepoint. If you know one of those people or are one of those people, get the sweatshirt, hoodie, or t-shirt here.

11. Real Fingerprinting Kit

I saw this kit and was immediately obsessed! This is a real kit, just like those by law enforcement. Hear me out: take your own fingerprints and make the cards into a craft. Or do your fingerprints in colorful inks and frame it. Lots of possibilities here! Get it on Amazon.

12. Crime Scene Cookie Cutter

This crime scene cookie cutter is shaped like a classic chalk outline, making it perfect for true crime fans who love to mix a little mystery into their kitchen creations. You can also use it for cutting clay or tracing on paper. Get it from imagineacookie on Etsy.

13. Crime Scene Sticker Set

Turn any surface into a crime scene with this true crime-inspired sticker set! Featuring cute designs, these stickers are perfect for decorating laptops, water bottles, planners, or your journal. So many ways to use them! Get them from BigBadaBoomShop on Etsy.

14. Jeffrey Dahmer Candle

Craft room smelling like a serial killer's apartment in Milwaukee? In addition to always having coffee, crafters always have candles. Keep it fresh with this hilarious candle gift. Get it from WackoWicks on Etsy.

15. True Crime Activity Book

Every crafter I know loves to stimulate their mind with puzzles, activities, word scrambles, coloring pages . . . and related. This book has over 100 activities that are not only fun, but teach you about serial killers and their crimes. Everyone true crime lover I know would love this! Get it on Amazon here.

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I hope you enjoyed my gift recommendations. If you've got some suggestions I'd love to hear them in the comments. From my crime lovin', craft lovin' heart to yours, thanks for reading!