Must Have Crafting Tools

Think you need a bunch of fancy crafting tools to enjoy your hobby and decorate your home?

Nope. This girl gets creative without the machines or the mats. My list of most used, must haves are just a bunch of items you probably 
already have on hand, and if not, you can pick them all up and get your craft on without breaking the bank.

MINI GLUE GUN
Glue guns are an easy way to bond just about anything, without worrying about drying times and fumes. The mini version is easier to handle than the big boys and you don’t have to mess with temperature settings. Plus, you can pick one up for less than three dollars. If you’re only going to invest in one craft tool, this is the one hands down.

SCISSORS
Scissors are a crafting necessity and while everyone probably owns a pair, I recommend three. 

When it comes to creative endeavors, you never know what you’re going to need to cut. Some of those items will wreck your nice scissors, so an older pair is great to have for that kind of work.

The third is a dedicated pair of sewing scissors if you plan to work with cloth. I never, ever cut anything but fabric with mine, otherwise they’ll never be the same.

RIBBON
Ribbon is a multi-purpose tool. The possibilities are endless, whether you use it as an adornment, a hanger or as a direct part of a craft, like a banner.

WHITE CRAFT PAINT
Nine times out of ten, when I reach for paint, it’s white. When I want color, I can go out and choose a hue on a per project basis, but as a 
general rule, white is sufficient for the majority of my needs.

NEEDLE & THREAD & FUSIBLE WEB
Not a seamstress? That’s ok. You can still craft with fabric or repair a tear without any sewing knowledge whatsoever. Anyone can master a 
needle and thread, a basic stitch is just up and down.

Don't want to go there? No problem, fusible web tape can help you accomplish anything from hemming pants to creating a custom piece of 
upholstery.

Fabulous results and nobody will ever know that you don’t sew!

And there you have them, my list of super unsophisticated (and super cheap) crafting tools.

They're not fancy but they get the job done every time.

Happy Crafting!