Hello everyone! I thought it would be nice to share with you my basic crafting supplies. We have done a post similar to this with basic sewing supplies so check that out if you want to see what I use for sewing projects. But today I'm going to talk about supplies for crafting. I'll also mention where tonight it without spending lots because craft supplies can be very expensive depending on where you buy.
1. Paint
Acrilic and poster paint tends to be super useful for most craft projects. Having a few basic colours like black, white, blue, red and yellow is great so you can mix them to make any colour you need. Acrylic paint varies in price depending on quality. If you aren't looking for great quality then you can buy acrylic paint from The Pound shop or Tiger for a couple of quid. If you are looking for more quality, Hobbycraft or the Range sells a range of tubed and tub paint. For poster paint, Hobbycraft sells tons of poster paint for a pound a bottle. Can't go wrong!
Acrilic and poster paint tends to be super useful for most craft projects. Having a few basic colours like black, white, blue, red and yellow is great so you can mix them to make any colour you need. Acrylic paint varies in price depending on quality. If you aren't looking for great quality then you can buy acrylic paint from The Pound shop or Tiger for a couple of quid. If you are looking for more quality, Hobbycraft or the Range sells a range of tubed and tub paint. For poster paint, Hobbycraft sells tons of poster paint for a pound a bottle. Can't go wrong!
2. Paint brushes and sponges
You can't use paint without brushes. Like paint, you can get brushes varing in price depending of quality. However your best bet is a Swedish shop that you can find in some high streets called Søstrene Grene. They sell a range of brushes of great quality for amazing prices. They also have tons of craft supplies and stationery at great prices for good quality. They are online as well so definitely check them out!
You can't use paint without brushes. Like paint, you can get brushes varing in price depending of quality. However your best bet is a Swedish shop that you can find in some high streets called Søstrene Grene. They sell a range of brushes of great quality for amazing prices. They also have tons of craft supplies and stationery at great prices for good quality. They are online as well so definitely check them out!
3. Mod Podge or decopage glue
This glue is very similar to P.V.A but tends to leave a much better finish. It's a bit pricey but your best bet is Hobbycraft. If your local Hobbycraft has a sale section it's worth checking there as I have found it for much cheaper in there. The best thing about this glue is, as the come in quite big pots, they last a while so you won't need to reperchace very often.
This glue is very similar to P.V.A but tends to leave a much better finish. It's a bit pricey but your best bet is Hobbycraft. If your local Hobbycraft has a sale section it's worth checking there as I have found it for much cheaper in there. The best thing about this glue is, as the come in quite big pots, they last a while so you won't need to reperchace very often.
4. Sharpies
These are definitely the best permanent markers around but are quite expensive. You can find them quite cheap online or W H Smiths do offers on them quite a lot so keep a look out.
These are definitely the best permanent markers around but are quite expensive. You can find them quite cheap online or W H Smiths do offers on them quite a lot so keep a look out.
5. Coloured and plain card
A classic basic, card almost always comes in handy. I found the best place to pick it up is at The Range or Pound Land sometimes sells it for kids crafts. Either way, it's never too expensive.
A classic basic, card almost always comes in handy. I found the best place to pick it up is at The Range or Pound Land sometimes sells it for kids crafts. Either way, it's never too expensive.
6. Good quality scissors
Fabric scissors are best. Keep them in good condition by reserving them for hard to cut maritals. I bought mine quite cheap from my local market. There is a sewing stall there which sells lots of basic supplies for a reasonable price.
Fabric scissors are best. Keep them in good condition by reserving them for hard to cut maritals. I bought mine quite cheap from my local market. There is a sewing stall there which sells lots of basic supplies for a reasonable price.
7. Wool, buttons, lolly sticks, zips and ribbon
This might seem quite random collection of stuff but they are the kind of things that I tend to collect. I have a little stack of these in my craft supplies. The best places to grab this stuff tends to be independent markets. The kind that are on once a month or something. I have actually find zips and ribbons at charity shops as well before. If you're looking for certain colours or lengths then Hobbycraft have a huge range of stuff.
This might seem quite random collection of stuff but they are the kind of things that I tend to collect. I have a little stack of these in my craft supplies. The best places to grab this stuff tends to be independent markets. The kind that are on once a month or something. I have actually find zips and ribbons at charity shops as well before. If you're looking for certain colours or lengths then Hobbycraft have a huge range of stuff.
8. Fabric
Fabric is another thing that's great to have a stash of. The best place to buy felt is Hobbycraft (if you are looking for small pieces). There are lots of offcut shops around that sell big rolls of offcuts from various sources. My local market has a great fabric that sells a huge range of colours and styles of fabric for a great price which is great if you need lots of fabric. Failing finding it at any of these places, you could always rip up some old clothes, always ask first though.
Fabric is another thing that's great to have a stash of. The best place to buy felt is Hobbycraft (if you are looking for small pieces). There are lots of offcut shops around that sell big rolls of offcuts from various sources. My local market has a great fabric that sells a huge range of colours and styles of fabric for a great price which is great if you need lots of fabric. Failing finding it at any of these places, you could always rip up some old clothes, always ask first though.
9. Hot glue gun and sticks
This is my most used craft supply. It's perfect because it can be used on most surfaces. You can also get cold glue guns which are safer but more expensive. In most shops they have to be bought be adults and do need supervision to some extent. I bought mine from the Range for under £10. Have a stack of glue to go with it is important too.
This is my most used craft supply. It's perfect because it can be used on most surfaces. You can also get cold glue guns which are safer but more expensive. In most shops they have to be bought be adults and do need supervision to some extent. I bought mine from the Range for under £10. Have a stack of glue to go with it is important too.
10. Washi/ patterned tape
Colourful tape is great as it can be used for so many things. It's sold at most craft shops so it's just a case of being savy and shopping around.
Colourful tape is great as it can be used for so many things. It's sold at most craft shops so it's just a case of being savy and shopping around.
So, that was a brief run down of my most used craft supplies. I hope you found it useful and if you have any suggestions then let my know in the comments. Thank you for reading.
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