This lone and wide ruler (it’s 14 inches long by 4 inches wide) makes cutting straight lines super easy. Because it’s see-through, you can line up multiple points to insure you are making an accurate cut, plus it has incremental markings (1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, etc) so you have lots of options for sizing. Remember the adage— measure twice, cut once!
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I pull out the glue gun almost every time I do a craft project. While it doesn’t work in every application (it won’t stick to soft rubbers, for example) it’s definitely the easiest and quickest way to tackle a project. And I am particularly enamored with a cordless glue gun. Say you have a wreath hung on the door that needs a little tweaking, with this cordless glue gun there is no need to drag out the extension cord!
I like to have multiple pairs of scissors, one pair for fabric and ribbons, one for paper, and another for miscellaneous stuff (pipe cleaners, etc.). So I’m a big fan of this three pack of heavy duty scissors. They are super sharp and have easy grip handles so your hands won’t get sore when working on a big project.
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When doing detailed painting work, say on a painted pumpkin, nothing beats a good acrylic paint pen. Once primed, the paint goes on smoothly and evenly. This pack of pens comes with 54 amazing colors so there will more than likely be the color you need.
I hate to admit it but I don’t love to sew. Really, I don’t mind sewing..I just don’t like setting up the sewing machine. Given that, if I have an easy project that just needs a little mending I will reach for heat activated Stitch Witchery. It’s great for hemming clothes or a tablecloth, or applying an appliqué.
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This tool is so versatile. It can be used in leather work or in paper crafting. It comes with six different size tips, all of which are incredibly sharp, that can punch through thick leather or paper. And unlike the hole punch you used in grade school, because this one doesn’t have an arm that limits the distance from the edge where you can punch, you can make holes in the center of a piece of paper.
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Charlyne Mattox is Food and Crafts Director for Country Living.
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