This year, the holiday gift guide is coming to you in installments so you have plenty of time to digest all of the goodness! Each Monday, I’m bringing you my very favorite gift picks for crafters and creative peeps. I’ve only selected my favorite products so you won’t feel overwhelmed. This way you can digest it all and maybe actually add a few of these favorites to your own wishlist. I’ve put together a short video to give you a quick look at what I’m loving. It’s only two minutes so really – you have no excuse not to watch!
You can grab the All About Kindness Card Kit HERE – and while you’re at it, look around at all the other Anna Griffin card kits. I can tell you first hand that these kits are awesome. Even if you are an experienced crafter, these kits are great for making last minute cards for every occasion.The Anna Griffin style is romantic and feminine and I’ve really enjoyed creating cards that are a departure from my typical contemporary and modern aesthetic. If you want some inspiration for how to use your card kit, visit the Anna Griffin Card Kit Pinterest page.
The Fiskars Tag Maker Punches come in four different shapes: the Simple punch, the Label Tag punch, the Scalloped Tag punch and the Standard Tag punch. My recommendation is to start with the Simple or Standard shape since they are super versatile and will undoubtedly get lots of use this holiday season.
This January when I was attending the Craft & Hobby Association Tradeshow, I saw these adorable Stitchables for the first time and just loved how easy they were to use. The kits contain everything you need to make embroidered wooden embellishments that can be used in a ton of different ways. There are a ton of Stitchable shapes available:
Gingerbread House | Holiday Sampler | Cardinal Bird | Snowflake | Scalloped Ornament | Owl | Angel | Santa | Round Ornament | Snowman | Pointed Ornament | Christmas Tree | Gingerbread Man | Stocking
Three giveaways today! You have the chance to win each of my favorites in a separate Rafflecopter giveaway. Entries for this giveaway will close on Friday, November 7th and winners will be announced on Saturday, November 8th.
love that anna griffin kit – thanks for enabling me to buy more good stuff!!
Kits are great – especially one with patterned paper. I burn more time trying to “match” dp than actual creating. Thanks for a chance to win!
My favorite crafting tools are my crafting knife and metal ruler
I love rubber stamps because they can be used in so many ways and on so many surfaces.
My favorite crafting tools have to be a good craft knife and a pack of patterned papers. usually papers in the pack are made to match with each other and that makes it easier to choose.
Favorite beginner tools – paper trimmer by fiskars. I use it every single day.
Thank you. You write beautifully and so much humor. Love it!
If you’re a beginner paper crafter, you definitely need a good paper cutter.
The best part of this were the out takes. I laughed. So good for you to do this. Good luck with the baby. You are so much fun.
It’s sort of boring but I think a paper trimmer is one of the “essentials” for a new crafter!
Love these tools – they aren’t just for beginners!!!
Any of these finds are great. I love Anna Griffin!!
Anna Griffin has always done exceptional projects – this one is exceedingly beautiful.
My favorite beginner tools are: A good paper trimmer, a metal ruler, craft knife and GOOD scissors. An ATG gun is also a necessity!
Thanks for the chance to win! You look ADORABLE!!!
Susan
Paper trimmer and score board
I think a good pair of scissors and a glue gun are good tools to start with.
I love everyone of your favorites for new crafters, but do not have any of them, so thank you for the chance to win.
Paper trimmer, paper, and adhesive (since I am a card maker/scrapbooker first and foremost) are what I think every beginner crafter needs! ; )
I love Anna Griffin but do not have this card set. I love the new Fiskars tag punches and was thinking of asking for them for Christmas. I have never seen the stitchable. They are so cute. I would love to do these with my daughter,10yrs, who got me into crafting.
Great video! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
**Ooops forgot to answer the question…Love punches as a beginner…so many options!!
Favorite beginner craft tool…punches!
The best tools for a beginner crafter have to be a sharp knife and a good ruler…and a good set of stamps…and a good paper cutter…ugh…I could go on forever!!
Love,love, LOVE the Fiskars tag punches!!! I have made my own tags for many years now and never knew that Fiskars made a tag punch!!!
Thanks for a great video….enjoyed the out takes 🙂
Loved your video. The bloopers were funny:) I think punches is a great beginner tool! I started papercrafting 7/8 mnths ago and love punches!
I just started crafting– am loving rubber stamps and punches! Can’t get enough of them!
The best tool for a beginner crafter is a good paper trimmer.
Best beginner tool would be a good Fiskars paper trimmer. Thanks!
My favorite beginner-crafter’s tool is a titanium-blade non-stick scissor. It’s pretty much a classic for me and has been with me from my beginner’s day. Even to this day, I’m still reaching for that scissor because it can cut through materials, thick and thin, and it effortlessly cuts through glue dots.
The best starter tool is a good ruler that works well for your favorite craft. I need one that has the metric system for making jewelry on one side and then I need increments of inches for card making on the other.
My fav beginner crafting tool would be a good paper trimmer. I would be lost without mine. I love the friskers tags. I need to go out today and get them.
My favorite beginner tools would be a hot glue gun, good scissors, and a stamp set.
My favorite beginner tools were my fiskers cutter, my bumblebee scissors and tweezers!
A good paper trimmer and a hot glue gun. Thanks for the chance!
a good papertrimmer
EVERYONE needs a Crop-A-Dile!
My favorite beginners crafting tool is Fiskars Surecut paper trimmer. It cuts perfectly every time and has a wire so you see exactly where you’re cutting. Thanks for the fun video.
You’re a great inspiration Amber. Always love your ideas and your craft projects
My fave beginners craft tool is the paper trimmer, this is one of the first things I bought when I was starting out crating, such a breeze when cutting cardstocks and papers
I’m in love with those Fiskars tag punches. I think they would be great for any crafter. My fav tools for beginners would be a good paper trimmer, detail scissors and adhesive.
My favorite tools are my Cuttlebug and Xyron machines.
One of my favorite beginner craft tools would have to be the rounded edge corner punch for paper. I love how simple and easy it is to give cards or photos finished edges and you can pick one up cheaply at most craft stores.
great video, at the end of a very funny! thanks for the chance to win!
A ruler, pencils and glue help me a long way
My favorite beginner craft tool is a hot glue gun! Everyone needs a nice glue gun. There are so many things and projects you can do with one!
A GOOD paper trimmer with scoring capabilities. Love your video. I see your pregnancy is progressing. I was so anxious to see you. You are glowing girl!! So very happy for you, and your husband. Shine on! TFS .
a good paper trimmer, punches, adhesive. You look so happy and pretty; glad all is well.
A good pair of scissors and lots of cardstock.
For beginners scissors,glue gun,paper, and paper trimmer
would go a long way. You don’t need to buy tons of stamps like I did:)
A beginner crafter should have a good pair of scissors, cardstock, a scoring board, and a cutting board.
My favorite tool is my stainless steel ruler!