Welcome to my crafty chaos corner! These are the tools, papers, glues, and gadgets that keep my journals together (literally). Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.
It helps keep the stream running, the coffee brewing, and the glue flowing. Thank you for your support!
I have loads of tools and other supplies in my craft room. Please remember that I’ve been collecting things for years and mostly from clearance sections and thrift stores. You do not need all the fancy tools to get started! Use what you have!
Everyday Craft Essentials
Adhesive
Art Glitter Glue [Amazon]– This is my go-to for binding all sorts of items to each other. Dries clear (and no glitter involved)
Double-sided tape [Amazon] – This is not the name brand “Scor-Tape” but they work well for me and are less expensive.
Cutting Tools
Fiskars ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer [Amazon] – This is the big mammajamma I use all the time. It cuts through multiple pages and thicker materials, like chipboard, without a problem.
Tim Holtz Small Titanium Scissors [Amazon] – These are perfect for fabric snips and paper cuts. They’re easy on my hands, too.
Other Tools
Crop-A-Dile Hole Punch and Eyelet Setter, We R Memory Keepers [Amazon] – hand held hole punch and eyelet setter. It doesn’t have quite the same power as the Big Bite, but is easier to wield and store.
Crop-A-Dile 2 – Big Bite, We R Memory Keepers [Amazon] – Long-reach hole punch and eyelet setter. Easily punches through a variety of materials.