This list of must-have crafting tools and supplies is a comprehensive list of items that any crafter will find helpful when completing a variety of projects. This round-up includes the 30 most important craft tools and supplies every crafter needs.
A self-healing mat is so helpful for using with a craft knife (see my recommendation tool), since it protects your work surface.
Craft Knife And Mat
It does the job for everything from cutting through thin paper to thick foam core board.
xacto knives
Of all of my crafting gadgets that has had the most staying power over time, my Crop-A-Dile is definitely one of them!
Crop A Dile
Oh, glue gun, how to I love to use thee? Let me count the ways: fabric projects, paper projects, and home decor projects.
Glue Guns
When making jewelry, beaded projects, keychains and more, sometimes you need a tool that can grab very small items easily
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This kit is the best kit for anyone wanting to up the ante in their crafting projects with some really cool tools!
Dremel Tool Kit
I love the versatility of the Rya Tie tool! This tool is truly one of my favorites!
Bucilla Rya Tie Tool Kit, 2 Piece
Wood burning projects are so fun–and so easy with the proper tool on hand!
Wood Burning Tool
These are the perfect craft tool for trimming the stems of artificial flowers to use in wreath projects, garlands and more, and they allow you to save your scissors and keep them sharp for paper projects!
Tin Snips
When working with Mod Podge and projects with adhesive vinyl, it is very important to make sure there are no bubbles under the surface of your finished project.
Brayer Rollers
This is an obvious tool choice for any maker! Scissors are essential for any number of projects, and it is a good idea to invest in a high-quality pair that will stand the test of time.
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I couldn’t live without my Cricut! A Cricut is a handy electronic die-cutting machine that it is amazing for cutting out lettering for handmade signs and posters, and I use it frequently for cutting out iron-on vinyl to make cute t-shirts, tote bags ...
Cricut - Walmart.com
consider this a must-have companion set to any Cricut machine.
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Cut precise edges on paper projects, photos and more with this handy tool.
Paper Trimmer
I bought my set of Fiskars decorative scissors back in my scrapbooking days, and I am so glad I’ve kept them around all these years!
Decorative Scissors for Crafts and Office Supplies at Walmart
For times when I don’t want to pull out my Cricut to cut shapes, paper punches are the perfect craft tool for the job.
Paper Punches
I am not too proud to admit that I have a bonafide laminating obsession!
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An adhesive roller makes quick work of jobs where taping is required, like my tangram heart banner.
Adhesive Tape Roller
For me, the quality of the FolkArt Taklon paint brushes is unrivaled. I love these brushes for basecoating, detail work and more. I use them almost daily!
Taklon Brushes
There are so many great stencil designs out there, and they are perfect for making throw pillows, accenting furniture pieces, and so much more.
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Stenciled projects require a very specific type of brush that has thick bristles perfect for holding just the right amount of paint as you work to avoid paint running under the design.
Stencil Brushes
For painting on any number of surfaces, sometimes a foam brush is the best crafting tool for the job.
Foam Brushes
I cannot say enough how much I love the FolkArt Detail Painters for painting perfect circles every time!
Circle Punch
Plastic palettes are the very best way to keep paint contained for paint projects, but they are also very handy for projects with small pieces like jewelry projects, beaded projects and more.
Plastic Palette
Not only is freezer paper the perfect paper to use to protect work surfaces during messy craft projects, but it can also be used to make DIY stencils.
Freezer Wrap Paper
Prevent eye strain during detailed projects with a task lamp to keep your work space night and bright.
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Keep hands tidy during messy projects like my marbled mason jars with disposable gloves.
Disposable Gloves
These are absolutely perfect for cleaning up glitter and small beads.
Lint Roller
Crafting can get downright messy, but having a handy non-stick silicone craft mat will project your work surface from everything from hot glue and other adhesive to Mod Podge and more. Glue and other messes can be easily peeled off of the surface of ...
Silicone Mat Crafting
When you’ve collected all of your crafting essentials, nothing is handier for organizing crafting tools than pegboard!
