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ALL Crafting Items I CANNOT Create Without! Digital Or Physical Work
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items Crafting must haves for me but definitely in no particular order. These are some of the things I use on a nearly daily basis to create, whether these are digital invitation templates or physical items, like cupcake toppers or custom banners. I do and...
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Digital and physical creation faves
Cutting Machines/Accessories
The Sticky Stuffs
Paper Passion
Digital and physical creation faves
Honestly. I don't know if I could live without these things/shops/machines. They push my business forward and keep it running so smoothly. Once you find what works for YOU, don't change it!!
100% my favorite application for creating mockups. I have Photoshop, but I totally suck at it. Canva Pro and I are BFFs.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
Absolutely recommend. I found this equally as user-friendly as Canva and made the switch full-time about a year and a half ago. I really really love Templett for my template creation.
Templett - Online design platform
I've had a subscription to this site FOREVER because it is packed FULL of everything you could want, from graphics to SVG files. Incredible resource! Not a partner site, doesn't matter. Awesome designers.
Creative Fabrica - Your number #1 source for premium design elements
HP printer ink for all my print and cut projects, I feel like I'm ALWAYS running out.
HP 67 Black & Tri-color Ink Cartridges
I love Michael's wired ribbon- I make tons of bows for decorations, etc, and this is high quality. LOVE.
2.5" x 25ft. Faux Linen Wired Ribbon by Celebrate It™ Décor
Cricut brand mats are $10 cheaper here than Michael’s!!! What?!
Hobby Lobby
You know y’all love it here too. I’ve never found an easier place to go down the rabbit hole than Michael’s. I buy stuff. I will never EVER use simply because it’s pretty. 🤦🏻♀️ Sigh.
Michaels
I use these for cupcake toppers- Wilton has always been a quality product.
Wilton 4-Inch White Lollipop Sticks, 150-Count
I use these pink bows on EVERYTHING! They are so cute- see second pic for my Easter egg cupcake toppers with the bows :)
Offray Accessories, Blush 5/8 inch Value Pack 2 Loop Bow with Pearl Accessory
I love this for making faux cotton candy! It's gorgeous, soft, and holds together well.
Northlight White Iridescent Soft Fluff Craft Pull Snow Christmas Decor
Cutting Machines/Accessories
These I cannot live without. I love the JoyXtra for print and cut projects, especially.
I am 100% one of those weirdos that has more than one cutting machine. I use my Cricut JoyXtra for print and cut projects, like my little bunny centerpiece sticks for Some Bunny’s First Birthday. Soooo simple!
Cricut Joy Xtra™ Smart Cutting Machine
This is the second Cricut I own and use for banners, etc. it has a 24" passthrough- cannot beat that!
Cricut Explore Air 2
Have it, LOVE it! One of the most fun, creative tools in my arsenal.
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
$10 cheaper at Hobby Lobby than Michaels EVERY TIME!!
Standard Grip Cutting Mats
The Sticky Stuffs
I'll never buy anything different than these for the 3D banners, cupcake toppers, and the other projects that I love doing.
8 Sheets 3D Foam Dots Squares Dual-Adhesive
Mini glue guns are awesome. I have 2 of these and one that plugs in.
Gorilla Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Sticks
No such thing as too much glue. Especially glue dots. These are a little taller so add an extra oomph when you need it.
Glue Dots Roll 3-Pack, ½ Inch, 900 Clear
A heads up- can also be found at Dollar Tree occasionally. Much smaller but definitely there.
Aleene's 3 Pack, 8 oz Tacky Glue
Maybe 9 billion a week of these depending on what custom orders I have that don't really need that extra 3D bump up. Some do just because they look way cooler.
Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispenser 3/8" 200
These glue sticks dry super quickly- I love them for gluing down letters on birthday or baby shower banners.
Pen+Gear All Purpose Glue Sticks, Washable, White, 12 Count
Paper Passion
I love 110 pound cardstock for all the papercraft projects I send out because it is so sturdy. If you are printing invitations out at home, I would recommend nothing less than a 65 pound, 80 if you can do it but 110 is my first love.
Heavyweight 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections ...
Rainbow heavyweight cardstock is a must.
Essentials 12" x 12" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™
Cannot recommend enough for the high quality, hard to find cardstock- like the Bazzill embossed polka dot! One of my personal favorite papers to add depth and some fun to my projects!
Monthly Cardstock Subscription Kits
My absolute FAVORITE no shed white glitter cardstock- it's not nearly as holographic as some and for print and cut projects it's awesome!
Pen+Gear White Glitter Card Stock, 8.5" x 11", 104 lb, 10 Sheets