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All things for Crafting

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Here you will find links to all the things I use and own.  I give honest reviews on the products that I use. & You will find no bullshit here.
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My must have craft Supplies

These are my absolute favourites — the tools and bits I reach for every single time I craft.

 
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These inks are the best out there, they can be used as a ink pad and put your stamp into it, you can tap the pad on some paper and spray some water on and paint with it, you can also use it to sprinkle embossing powder and it will work.  fantastic
Ranger TDPK-40408 Distress Mini Ink Kit, 10
 
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I have this and its electric, I just leave it on all the time I'm in my craft room, works brilliantly
Glue Guns / Power Tools: DIY & Tools
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This is the one I own, its fantastic and works fast
Amazon.co.uk: Heat Embossing Tool
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white ribbon is very much under rated, its a must have, a go to, you can change the colour with inks and sprays and then you have matching embellishments
30 Yards White Lace Ribbon, 2 Rolls, 0.6 Inch
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“These laser‑cut words are one of my absolute must‑haves for cardmaking, journaling, scrapbooking and any project that needs a little ‘ta‑da’. I’ve used sets like this for years — back in my old craft room and they’ll definitely be coming with me int...
Set of 42 Laser Cut Celebratory Words
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If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a Victorian newspaper editor and a chaotic crafter at the same time, these Tim Holtz Clippings are basically your soulmate. Perfect for junk journaling, collage, mixed media, or that moment when you stare at your pr...
Tim Holtz Clippings Idea-ology Stickerbook
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Inks, Pens & Markers

All my go‑to inks, pens and markers for colouring, shading and adding detail to my projects.

 
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These are the only inks I own and use they are fantastic for stamping, adding water to so you can paint and embossing
Amazon.co.uk: Tim Holtz Ink
 
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I've just brought these, they are fantastic. You can colour and draw on all surfaces, from paper, card to clay and glass
Acrylic Paint Pens
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Tools, Adhesives & Storage

Everything that keeps my crafting running smoothly — tools I trust, glues that actually work, and storage that keeps the chaos under control.

 
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This is good for storage as we all need heaps of storage in our rooms
Arts And Crafts Storage Drawers
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I have 2 of these for all the things I use a lot
Amazon.co.uk: Craft Trolley
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These are gorgeous, I borught 5 of them.  I needed something with a bit more room, i then went on and brought the other ones to uniform it all
Flexzion Wooden Desktop Organizer with 2 Drawers
 
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I brought 6 of these, I wanted a uniform look for my craft room, I keep all my embellishments in them, ive just finished arranging them, ive now got to label them
Wooden Storage Chest with 9/16 Drawers, 50cm

Papers, Cardstock & Scrapbooking

My favourite papers, pads and scrapbooking essentials — perfect for cardmaking, journaling and mixed‑media projects.

 
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Another gorgeous pack, again so much can be done with each sheet
Amazon.co.uk: Graphic 45 Papers
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I only buy white, I add colour if I want some
Amazon.co.uk: Cardstock
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Best craft papers out there, so much can be done with each sheet
Amazon.co.uk: Graphic 45 Papers
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Im on my 3rd book, the quality is fab, you know how some are flimsy and the colour goes through, not on these.  Hands down the best and ive tried loads
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Flowers & Foliage

All the pretty bits I use to add texture and life to my makes — from paper flowers to leafy embellishments.

 
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Beautiful paper flower pack that are perfect for junk journals card making, scrapbooking
Amazon.co.uk: Paper Flowers
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These are fab, they are different sizes and colours, I have them in lots of colours because Im Obsessed with flowers 😍
Flowers For Card Making
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Prima do amazing flowers, in all shapes and colours, they do cost a bit more but so worth it
Prima Marketing Paper Flower Embellishment, 3-Pack
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We all need flowers I get through heaps of them, I can't seem to make something without using them
Flowers For Card Making
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Embellishments & Charms

Gems, pearls, metal charms and all the little extras that make a project pop.

 
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Gorgeous stickers that are easy to use and have a great range of scope on them
Wildflower Collection Clear Stickers: Pack of 100
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Beautiful and cute tapes, they stick really well and are removable as well, as I tend to stick something down and then want to move it
Wildflower Washi Tape: Pack of 8
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Gems just are the finishing touch for me, they just add something that finishes it off for me.
Colourful Adhesive Gems: Pack of 1100
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these are so much more prettier than the pictures, i really do like to finish things of with a bit of sparkle or resin
Multicoloured 100 Mix Acrylic & Resin Buttons
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Ribbons, Lace & Trims

My favourite ribbons, lace and trims for adding soft, pretty finishing touches to any craft.

 
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This is really good quality, I just wish the rolls came in bigger reels.  Ive used these on my Junk Journals, scrapbooking and cards.
Cotton Crafting Lace
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Again its white, I buy a lot of white things, you can swipe ink pads over this so that the colours all match.  This one comes in a big reel, I hate running out of a lace when im half way through a make
CC Wonderland White Lace Ribbon 3cm x 23m
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Tissue, Napkins & Decoupage

All the napkins, tissues and decoupage supplies I use for mixed‑media and upcycling projects.

 
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These are fab for covering your Journals or books, they are tissue and are intended for decoupage but i like to buy things that i can use in other ways
Art Studio Crafting Map Print Paper
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Another Tissue paper intended for decoupage, but I use them in my journals and pages
Crafting Vintage Floral Paper
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Stamps & Stamping Tools

My go‑to stamps and stamping tools — perfect for adding detail, texture and personality to your makes.

 
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I have these in 4 different styles, I like to mix the letters up to give it a different look altogether
Wooden Typewriter Stamp Set
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MDF - Shapes & blanks

All the MDF bits I love decorating — perfect for painting, decoupage and mixed‑media fun. Along with the machine I use to cut any I might draw.

 
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MDF gears are fab, as you can paint, colour or decoupage them, they are the ultimate for all my steampunk bits
x10 50mm MDF Steampunk Cogs/Gears Wood
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These are really good quality, I do love creating things in steampunk.  Its by far my favourite version of crafting, again as its MDF you can paint, colour or decoupage them so easily
Hot Air Balloon 1 Laser Cut MDF Craft
 
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I have just upgraded my laser cutter to this one.  It has a new tube with it as the hours were running out on mine and it costs a lot to replace, so I changed the whole machine.  This easily cuts through 3/4mm MDF.  I draw my bits on autocad and transfer to my cutter.
Woxcker L2 MAX 10W Laser Engraver 300x300mm
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This is the pack i buy, if you space them on the board before cutting you can use everybit of space so that you do not waste wood
SOUJAP 24 Pcs A3 3mm MDF Boards 40x30cm
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