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HeaderThis 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!

 

LittleMoreBeginnerAnnaGriffinMoreYou 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.

FiskarsMoreThe 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.

WoodStitchablesmoreThis 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

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111 thoughts on “Toile 2014: Top Gifts for Beginner Crafters

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. Paper trimmer, paper, and adhesive (since I am a card maker/scrapbooker first and foremost) are what I think every beginner crafter needs! ; )

  5. 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.

  6. 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 🙂

  7. 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!

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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 .

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