Basic Crafting Supplies: A Guide to Get You Started

I LOVE CRAFTING! You may have seen some of our fun craft projects over the years! Have you ever noticed that we tend to have a few “core” items that we use often? We wanted to prepare you for all of your crafting sessions by sharing with you basic crafting supplies you can have at home, and then, you too can make awesome crafts all year long!

Some Basic Crafting Supplies:

• For Cutting:
  • Craft Scissors
  • Paper Trimmer/Cutter
• For Adhering:
  • Glue Sticks
  • White Glue
  • Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
  • Modpodge
  • Tape
  • Double Sided Adhesive
• For Coloring:
  • Crayons
  • Colored Pencils
  • Markers
  • Paint
• Paper Options:
  • Plain White Copy Paper
  • Construction Paper
  • Fun Scrapbooking Paper
  • Cardstock
• Miscellaneous Supplies:
  • Buttons
  • Glitter
  • Yarn
  • Beads
  • Ribbon

Here’s a List of Additional Items in My Craft Area:

• Acrylic Paints & Brushes
• Googly Eyes
• Felt Sheets
• Washi Tape
• Popsicle Sticks
• Random Fabric Remnants
• Tissue Paper
• Holiday Stickers
• Specialty Stickers
• Needle & Thread

If you have the space, collect your empty paper towel rolls & empty toilet paper rolls. Have you noticed we love using those in our crafts? It’s all about teaching the kids to use everyday items in our home. I know what you are thinking, “I don’t have a whole room to devote to crafting?!?!” While you may not have a whole room, you can probably find a small sized tote to fit all of your basic crafting supplies.

So, keep your totes full, and let’s get ready for fun and easy crafts continuing throughout the year. I really enjoy making easy and fun crafts for all ages! Happy Crafting! Looking for more of our favorite crafting goodies? Make sure to check out our Amazon Storefront section called Creative Quarters!

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