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ALL Crafting Items I CANNOT Create Without! Digital Or Physical Work
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items In no particular order, the things I use on a nearly daily basis to create, whether these items are digital or physical. I do both, I love both, being part of people's events is what makes ME happy- getting it right and keeping it simple, maybe takin...
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Digital and physical creation faves
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 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
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
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 ...
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
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
No such thing as too much glue. Especially glue dots.
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
Rainbow heavyweight cardstock is a must.
Essentials 12" x 12" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™
Have it, LOVE it! One of the most fun, creative tools in my arsenal.
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
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