Getting started in craft and want to assemble a craft kit with all of the essentials? or looking to create a crafty gift for someone?
Here are the bits I think you are going to be reaching for time and time again, that you cant start crafting without.
CUTTING:
Scissors:
A good pair of scissors is a must-have, be sure to look after them and only use them for paper and card. Try to avoid cutting anything sticky with them!
Embroidery Scissors:
A cute little pair of scissors, use these for cutting off threads, or cutting small intricate paper pieces.
Fabric scissors:
If you want to cut fabric, the correct scissors are a must!
Craft Knife:
A craft knife is great for lots of craft projects, papercutting is a great craft to get into, but you will also find a knife handy for some parts of scrapbooking and card making.
GLUE:
Glue gun:
Get a glue gun! You can pick one up for around £5 and glue sticks for it, for only a few pounds.
I use a glue gun for anything and everything that I possibly can, The heat of the glue means it can stick most materials together with ease and speed.
Pritt stick:
The old favourite, perfect for glueing card and paper projects, I always buy the smaller sticks to avoid the stick drying up.
Tape roller:
The papercrafters secret weapon, this rolls a thin strip of adhesive onto card and paper projects for mess-free sticking!
PVA/mod podge:
I always have a small pot of PVA with me, it's great for decoupage or for giving a varnished layer to projects.
TAPE:
Washi Tape:
Pretty decorative tape you are going to get addicted to but rarely use!
Masking Tape:
Perfect for doing what it does best, masking an area you are painting or holding something in place without creating any damage!
SOFT CRAFTS:
Pom pom maker:
An absolute must for any crafter, you'll be able to make pom poms faster than you can choose which colour yarn to use!
Pins:
Useful for so many things, I always have some pins and safety pins in my kit.
Needles:
Obviously a must for any embroidery, sewing or even for poking dried glue out of the end of the tube!
PENS:
You will of course want a good set of pens and pencils
Sharpie:
I can't live without a black sharpie, it comes in so handy for so many projects!
Brush pens:
Want to do some cut calligraphy or colouring in? Invest in some brush pens!
Gel pens:
Fab for adding a little bit of journaling into a scrapbook page or for writing on coloured Card. also great for transporting you straight back to the '90s!
STORAGE:
You'll of course want somewhere to store all of your beautiful craft tools.
I love this caddy, but go all out and choose the most fabulous storage for you!
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