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"Crafting Essentials Starter Kit: 15 Must-Have Tools & Supplies for Every DIYer!"
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items Growing up, I was always drawn to crafting. I remember making beaded and wire jewelry to sell at local craft shows and crocheting little outfits for Cabbage Patch Kids to sell at school. As life got busier with work and other responsibilities, my cra...
With that excitement in mind, I carefully curated this Crafting Essentials Starter Kit – a collection of must-have tools and materials for anyone ready to dive into DIY projects. You don't need every item right away, but it’s amazing to have these ...
With that excitement in mind, I carefully curated this Crafting Essentials Starter Kit – a collection of must-have tools and materials for anyone ready to dive into DIY projects. You don't need every item right away, but it’s amazing to have these ...
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Tools and Supplies
Crafters and DIY People who Inspire me
Resources and Tips
Tools and Supplies
A high-temperature hot glue gun ideal for quick and secure bonding on various materials like wood, fabric, and plastic. Comes with durable glue sticks for seamless crafting.
Shop Amazon.com | Glue Guns
Say goodbye to dull cuts! These precision crafting scissors make every snip smooth and clean, perfect for anything from fabric to paper. They're comfortable too so you can cut away without cramping up.
Beaditive Precision Craft Scissors - Steel
Protect your workspace and get those cuts just right with a self-healing cutting mat. With a grid for measurements it's great for quilting scrapbooking and any project that needs precision.
Self Healing Cutting Mat
Need something a bit sharper? This Precision craft knife lets you cut with accuracy and control, whether you're working with paper, cardboard, or fabric. You'll love the grip and ease of use
Precision Hobby Knife
Measure twice craft once! This craft ruler set is a must-have for accuracy. There's sturdy and easy to read making them perfect for every DIYer.
YouOKLight Metal Ruler Set, 6 & 12 Inch
Brush up on your painting skills with this great starter paint brush set. From fine details to bold strokes, these tools have you covered whether you're working with acrylics, oils, or watercolours. easy peasy!
BOSOBO 20 Pcs Round Tip Paint Brushes Set
Add some color to your crafting world! This vibrant acrylic paint set dries fast and goes on smooth, great for decorating canvas wood or even custom cards. I must have for any Crafters tool kit.
Craft Acrylic Paint Set, 24 Colors, 2 oz
Get that finishing touch with Mod Podge! It's more than just just glue- it's a sealer and a finish too. Perfect for decoupage, gluing, and adding a protective layer to your projects. This starter pack is perfect as it gives you every finish option li...
Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer Starter Pack
Whether you're a sewing newbie or a pro, this sewing kit has everything you need to Stitch things up. Handy for sewing mending or even embroidery projects. I just think it's a good thing to have on hand anyway.
172 pcs Sewing Kit with Thread & Accessories
Let's get creative! This assortment of craft paper and cardstock brings color and texture to your projects, perfect for scrapbooking, card making, or any paper-based DIY.
Colored Cardstock 12x12 100 Sheets 20 Colors
Make something beautiful! This jewelry making kit has beads clasps and tools so that you can design your own necklaces, bracelets and more. This was such a fun craft to get into. I love making beautiful pieces with my son who now likes making jewelry...
ygorios Jewelry Making Kit - 1760 PCS
Soft and versatile, this pack of felt sheets is perfect for small crafts. You'll love the variety of colors and textures for adding that handmade touch.
40pcs BetterJonny Felt Fabric Squares 15x15cm
Tired of losing supplies? This awesome storage organizer has compartments for all your small essentials--beads, buttons, threads, you name it. Keep everything neat and in reach! Getting a storage/organization system for my crafting supplies was a gam...
Funtopia 59 Pack Craft Storage Organizer
For all those rough edges, a multi grit sandpaper set is a must. Perfect for prepping wood, metal, or even smoothing out surfaces on upcycled items. It's all about the details
BAISDY 40Pcs Wet Dry Sandpaper Assortment
This heavy duty staple gun has the power to attach Fabrics frames or even create custom decor. It's sturdy reliable and every DIYer's secret weapon! The best part is --it's pink! 😆
WORKPRO 6-in-1 Heavy-Duty Staple Gun Kit
Crafters and DIY People who Inspire me
This woman is a crafting GENIUS! You must check out her channel on YouTube. She makes the most beautiful things. Very easy to follow!
Yoduvh Essentials
Another absolutely talented DIYer. This girl makes some truly beautiful pieces.
Lots of glitter And shiii
I have a son in 4th grade and he's been crafting with me from the get go! This was his favourite creater back in 2020. We definitely recreated a few Robby's projects together. ❤️
Robby
My son wanted me to include this guy's channel here. Sean Crafts is totally what my boy is into now. The patience and precision this young man puts in to his crafts is outstanding. I love that he has inspired my little man to try new and difficult pr...
Sean’s Crafts
Resources and Tips
Check out this great article on How to use sandpaper for DIY crafts to learn about grit types and smoothing techniques.
How To Choose the Right Sandpaper for Wood Projects
A beginner's guide to using Mod Podge
Learn How to Mod Podge
A few easy staple gun projects to try. The first thing I ever did with my staple gun was change the fabric on an old bench I was gifted. I instantly changed it from old fashioned and boring to just my style (at the time) in a funky hot pink leopard p...
Easy Staple Gun Crafts You Should Try