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Crafty Must-Haves: My Go-To Supplies!”
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items I own all of these, and they make crafting so much more fun! Whether you’re a DIY pro or just getting started, these must-have supplies will help you create something amazing. Grab your glue gun and let’s get crafting!”
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Cricut
Drawing
Book binding
Random
Embroidery
Cricut
I use this almost every day for 5 years. I'm a crafty person and this is my save and grace
Cricut Joy™ Ultra-Compact Smart Cutting Machine
Best for the circuit min. Because you don't need to use a mat. Makes it so much easier.
Cricut Joy™ Smart Iron-On
First off such a deal. Also better the name brand one and you get different sticky options
REALIKE Cutting Mat for Cricut Joy 6 Mats
Cheap sticker paper you don’t need expensive printer paper. I like making sticker and I use this paper
Cricut Printable Sticker Paper - 8 Ct, US Letter
Such a good mini heat press for your desk it works just as good as the namebrand one
Calogy Mini Heat Press for Crafts & T-Shirts
I really don’t take my cricket out of the house, but I use this to keep everything organized
AMOIGEE Carrying Bag for Cricut Joy & Accessories
This keeps my crafts from being all over. And a plus this rolls so I literally push it all over my house
10 Drawer Rolling Cart by Simply Tidy
I love making cards with my cricket machine and these markers work well and at an affordable price
Welebar 7 Pack Metallic Pens for Cricut
Honestly you can use any iron for vinyl. But I really like this press because of all the settings It really helps. Because before I had this I use to sometimes burn my vinyl with a regular iron.
Cricut EasyPress 2 Heat Press Machine 12x10
Keeps anything your heating in place and won’t melt. Pretty helpful
Cricut Heat Resistant Tape 0.75in x 52ft
I have had cheaper ones but this one works best because when I put pressure on it it won’t snap in half
Cricut Brayer Rubber Roller for Crafts
These make your sharpie fit in your machine. They work really good because before I was making them out of tape and nerf foam amo and they world always fall apart. So this just works so good
Cricut Pen Adapters 10 Pack for Explore/Maker
Love this tip for engraving. I got this for my Bucky Barnes cosplay to make his dog tags because I didn’t have time to wait for an Etsy seller. Now I have this and engrave everything.
Dbwhole Engraving Tool with 7 Blank Tags
I like it looks cute on my desk and keeps my little scraps contained
iVyne Berry Vinyl Weeding Scrap Collector
So helpful because before I had this I was like so close to the project trying to see and my back hurts. This is just a life saver on my back
iVyne A4 Rechargeable Light Pad - Pink
Love this. I hate when the mat all floppy. This just keeps everything straight
Cricut Maker 3/Explore Air Tray Extender
Drawing
I only use these great for beginners or advanced. And the price point is in the middle
Prismacolor® Premier® Soft Core Colored Pencil Set
The brown paper makes my color pencil pop
400 Series Recycled Toned Tan Sketch Paper Pad
I love these. They have good pigmentation. Also I use these then color pencils. And your art will look so amazing
Caliart Markers, 100 Colors Dual Tip Art Markers Sketch Pens Permanent Alcohol Based, with Case for Adult Kids Halloween Drawing Sketching (White Barrel)
These are the best in price and quantity. The pigment is also good. I love these to outline my art
Muchcute Micro Fineliner Drawing Art Pens: 12 Black Fine Line Waterproof Ink Set Artist Supplies Archival Inking Markers Liner Sketch Outline Anime Gifts Manga Sketching Watercolor Zentangle Kit Stuff
I really like these obviously you don’t really need drawing pencils but I really like them
MARKART Professional Drawing Sketching Pencil Set - 14 Pieces,Graphite,(12B - 4H), Ideal for Drawing Art, Sketching, Shading, Artist Pencils for Beginners & Pro Artists
Love these drawings pencil. Really good for shading. But I really cross hatched
Mr. Pen- Sketch Pencils for Drawing, 14 Pack, Drawing Pencils, Art Pencils, Graphite Pencils, Graphite Pencils for Drawing, Art Pencils for Drawing and Shading
I recently got these and they are good quality for low price
N NOROCME 12 PCS Blending Stumps and Tortillions Paper Art Blenders with Sandpaper Pencil Sharpener Pointer for Student Artist Charcoal Sketch Drawing Tools
I love these i got theses for the fine tip and they are so good and the price point is so on point
ZSCM 32 Colors Duo Tip Brush Markers Set
I outline with theses and they work pretty good. I like them. Also 5 bucks so good. You can still make good artwork with cheap supplies
Mr. Pen Fineliner Pens, 12 Pack, Fine Tip
Book binding
Book corners. So cute it add to a vintage vibe for the book your binding.
80-PCS Metal Book Corners, Corner Protectors
You could use scrap cardboard at home. But I think this is definitely easier because it’s strong and pre cut
25 Sheets 12.5x10" Book Board Grey Chipboard
A good little set of you want to try book binding. If your just starting out I always go cheap because of the chance you don't stick with it.
Goiio 19-Piece Bookbinding Kit Starter Set
If you scrapbook these help a lot
Secopad Double Sided Scrapbook Tape 4 Pack
Some people don't need a guide. I seen videos where they just wing it. But me I need this. Your book comes out way cleaner and not wonky
We R Memory Keepers Journal Book Binding Set
Just some brushes I bought to spreed the glue better.
Gandeer 2 Silicone Painting Brush Tools 1 Inch
Honestly I think every crafter should have one of these. Because before I bought this I was definitely cutting up my desk.
anezus Self Healing Sewing Mat 12x18 Double Sided
Good book cloth some people call it cheese cloth but you need it for book binding. its an Essential
Lineco Bookbinding Super Cloth, 18x30 Inch
Since I started book binding I only use this glue. It’s a really good and has a good price point
LINECO Neutral pH Adhesive, Acid-Free Glue
Just a preference, but I like straight edges so this is a good cheap alternative to an expensive one
12 Inch Portable Paper Cutter & Trimmer
Honestly I pick this one on Amazon because it was one of the cheapest out there. But it ended up being really good. I use it all the time
sootfouuy Book Press & Binding Kit
Really good leather for my book binding. Easy to use also they have lots of colors.
Wooqu PU Leather Book Cloth, Polyurethane Coated and Non-Woven Base, Leather-Like Look, Soft, 17x29”, for Book Binding, Goat Grain, Brown
Random
This is such a deal for all these beads. I buy a lot of beads so the ones that come in a box like this is always a steal
Gionlion 6000 Clay Beads Bracelet Kit, 24 Colors
I do these all the time. When you're bored and watching a movie it's so relaxing. Also my little sister she's 12 also enjoys it.
Dan&Darci Diamond Art Kit for Kids - Gem Art
Embroidery
Love love this stuff. Print whatever you want. Then it sticks to your project embroider then when your done but it under water and it washes away Soo helpful
craftido 8.5"x11" 6PCS Sticky Embroidery Stabilizer
So helpful when I was learning. This teaches you a lot of different stitches and how to get started.
ETSPIL 3 Pack Beginner Embroidery Kits
Different size hoops. I use to lose all my brown ones these neon one help me not lose them.
Phinus 6 Pcs Embroidery Hoop Set with Needles
When I was learning I got this so I had all the colors. Love the box love the floss. It’s a good deal.
262 Pack Embroidery Thread Floss Kit
Already printed for you. If you don’t have a printer there you go. Just place it on project then wash away. And the designs are super cute
102pcs Water Soluble Hand Sewing Stabilizers
These keep your floss clean and organized. When I started buying so much floss this help me so much. And honestly I never have a enough of these
128 Pcs Embroidery Floss Bobbins Organizer