20 Best Craft Tools you NEED for 2023

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Check the desciption for a link to all the tools mentioned. Watch this video next for great last minute DIY gifts kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XNkHaCgZ6nhZY

[@mengna]

I'm usually skeptical for these kinds of videos but I literally want to buy all of the tools. Thank you for making it!

[@ryethefoxy]

OttLites, They are great for sewing, but also great for crafting. You can get them as desk or floor lamps. They show the true color of the item.

[@p.j.b.9999]

They are a little expensive, but Michaels and Joann have 40-50% off coupons!! They are worth it.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

I will need to look into them. Thank you so much! 💕

[@karenobendorf1283]

My most watched video from any DIY you-tuber out there. Thank you for sharing.

[@echognomecal6742]

This is the 1st of this channel's videos I've seen. Won't be the last.

[@Cheray_]

Just got the miter shears for my birthday earlier this month, but was looking last night for a list like this because the whole family wants to know what I want for Christmas ...perfect timing! You've completed my list: Tinsnips, SureBonder mats, dremel, and spray tent...Thank you X3🤗❤🙏🏾

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Happy belated birthday Cheray! Sounds like you have a pretty great list!

[@Cheray_]

@@LittleBitofCalmCrazy 🤗Thank you🥰

[@jenniferklemmensen9052]

Thanks for sharing your favorite tools!! I just retired and I’m going to start crafting more. I have been wondering what must haves I should get (especially the cricut) and now I know! Thanks again!

[@karenbrauneis4290]

The micro wood clamps are the absolute best. I had to make a repair to an extremely tiny ivory statue and the repair needed to be held in place for 10-20 minutes. Without these clamps the repair would have been impossible. They worked like a charm.

[@karenwebster6274]

I have my Dremel hanging from a ceiling hook with the Flex Shaft Attachment that I use for everything. The small size and light weight gives more accuracy than the heavy Dremel.

[@barbarakukkonen4900]

My favorite tool is my mini chop saw.

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

I was blessed my son got me the surebonder cordless glue gun, I already have the battery from my ryobi lawn mower win/win

[@Hanger18inotoomuch]

Excellent video thanks !

[@sus8e462]

I love Ott lights, too--even found bulbs for my ceiling fixtures in my studio! But I also needed good clamp-on lights for my large work table (leather work & fabric sewing), and I really love the ones by PHIVE that I've had for a couple years now--adjustable temp/color, brightness, and very well made and easy to position & they hold that position until you move it (unlike so many).

[@petalpusher]

@sus8e Thank you for the clamp-on light recommendation. I'm hoping the magnification, plus adjustable color temp & brightness, are just the thing to get me working upright again! :)

[@LazyIRanch]

Neat little vacuum! What a great way to remove that universal bane of crafters, the stuff that gets into everything... GLITTER! A fellow crafter calls the stuff "craft herpes". I made candles that I used dollar tree glass stars embedded on the outside, then dipped the outside with colored wax with very fine iridescent glitter, carefully scraping that wax off the glass stars so they were like little windows. They look so pretty when lit, but I'll never get that glitter out of my dining table! (totally worth it though).

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Your stars sound beautiful! Glitter is the gift that keeps on giving! ❤️

[@maeve4385]

This is amazing!! My wish list has grown... thank you

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

You are so welcome! I am glad you found it helpful!

[@deborahwilson3546]

Excellent

[@deaneclark6469]

One of my 1st times watching ur channel, I ordered the paint tent! I love it! I bought a turn table too!😁 Now I just need to add a piece of wood to mine, like yours!😊❤️ I have the Surebonder detailed glue gun, I love that, too! I have the ladybug vacuum, so cute & does a great job! My husband bought me a mini vacuum for my craft room. It's shaped like a standard heat gun. It is pretty neat! I own several wood clamps! They are definitely a must!😊 I want to invest in the mini Easy Press. I have the Easy Press 2! I love it! I have the cropadile, too.

[@mollylindell6009]

This is a fantastic and very helpful list.. Thanks for the ideas!

[@jeanmacdonald8329]

Great suggestions!

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Thank you Jean! 💕

[@julielavers3394]

Thank you! My Christmas list just grew!😂 There are so many tools out there it is really helpful to know what the experts are using, and not using! Wouldn’t it be great if the silicon mats had measurements on it?

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

The Surebonder mats do have measurements on them. I should have mentioned that.

[@lateknightcreations]

Great list! I have most of them and totally agree. I need to get a sure bonder mat, and thanks for the washing machine tip! Can’t craft without my exacto knife, or tweezers! Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄❤️

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

You are so right about an exacto knift and tweezers. Merry Chritsmas to you too!

[@patriciabravo4901]

I love my mini heat press. It’s great for sewing.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

I love using mine for sewing too. Such a great little tool! 💕

[@lauriebertrand9319]

Great video! I wasn’t familiar with some of the tools so thank you! Good tips and tricks too! Hoping Santa will bring me a few.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Thank you Laurie! I hope Santa brought you what you wanted this year! 💕

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

I think that I have most everything that you have shown plus a few more. I love my Ryobi glue gun. It goes with all of my other Ryobi Tools. I also have other glue guns. I do not have the miter shears because I have 2 sizes of miter saws, including one small one from Ryobi that works with the same batteries. I have multiple Dremel and other brands of rotary tools. I actually love the mini one from Harbor Freight that is very small (fits in a small cosmetic pouch) and way under $10 dollars if you catch it on sale. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Thanks for the post.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

It sounds like you have a good set up! I need to check out harbor Freights rotary tool. 💕

[@amyshingleton8698]

Thank you

[@marsbeads]

the filming lights link takes you to Tim Holtz scissors.

[@karynlangford6560]

Fun! These look like great tools.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Thank you Karyn! I really apprecaite your support! 💕

[@jaytee2642]

Great list!👍🏻 I think I just might need to subscribe to your channel.🤔 Yep! Done!🙂

[@dawnreese6073]

I have a favorite lamp. I knew what I wanted, but I didn’t know where to find it. Low and behold, I found it at IKEA for $8.00. It clamps to my table and adjusts in many ways.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

That is awesome! Plus, I love the price!

[@zoewassermann6601]

I have the spray paint can gun and it doesn’t work well at all after 6 months and I am part time crafter. I do think the concept is brilliant and will try a not so expensive brand next so I can have multiple of them. I was attaching vinyl to Christmas decorations and needed good lighting so I took my hubbys battery operated makita work lamp and it’s my go to now. In fact he took the idea when adjusting watch straps at Christmas.

[@zoewassermann6601]

Oh and my spray painting booth is next level:-)

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

A spray booth! That is next level. What a bummer about the spray paint handle. I am not using mine much right now… because I spray paint outside and it is just too cold. But I plan to put it to work again in the spring. I may have to try different brands and compare them.

[@brittanyjohnson4170]

Thank you! I needed a craft tool list to send to everyone and now I have a video! 🤭🤣

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Glad I could help! Merry Christmas!

[@shawndunn3493]

I don’t know if you’ve tried it but the Ott light is one of the best that you could buy I don’t know if there’s anything better now but I’ve been crafting for about 30 years probably more and the Ott light was always the one that you had to have

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

I haven't tried the Ott Light. I will look into it. Thank you! 💕

[@cindycoleman5196]

Great video. Really enjoyed.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Thank you Cindy! 💕

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Great list of crafting tools. Adding a few to my Amazon wishlist. Merry Christmas Jennifer and family.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Merry Christmas to you too Alma! Thanking for always watching!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@LittleBitofCalmCrazy you're welcome friend. Thank you.

[@susandegarmo4102]

I put my silicone mats in the washer also!

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Game changing! The first time I washed my mats in the washing machine… I wanted to scream for the roof top that this is the best thing ever! 💕

[@colleenkielczynski1696]

Thank you so much. You helped me narrow down what I actually need for the projects I want to do.Also, how long do you keep your spray paint cans once you open them?

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

I use up my spray paint, but you should only keep the cans for 2 years.

[@valeriefoster8274]

Great ideas. Love what we saw of your craft workspace also. Merry Christmas to you and your fsmily

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Thank you Valerie! I am glad you enjoyed a peak of my craft area. Merry Chritsmas to you too!

[@ginahowe2645]

FYI Fiskars has a lifetime guarantee. They have replaced 2 trimmers for me. So worth it.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Another good reason it is the best! Thank you for sharing this!

[@LazyIRanch]

This is totally off topic, but just too cool not to share! Six years ago, a neighbor found a fledgling raven that was rejected by it's parents because his beak was bent. She called me to take him since I'm retired and crazy about animals. I took care of him for about a month until he could fly. His beak improved but always had a gap which didn't affect his ability to eat. I turned him loose, but he chose to hang around since I put food out for him. When he was a year old, he disappeared for a few days, but came back with his mate (they mate for life). About 3 years ago, I started finding odd things near my doorstep outside my bedroom; an old Casio watch from the 80s, single earrings, porcelain doll arms, and many machine parts and even small wrenches (he's watched me use tools). One day he was cawing with excitement so I ran out to see what was up. He had a small pair of snips in his beak, which he dropped to the ground, then perched at the edge of my roof to watch my reaction. They are a very nice pair of Fiskars sharp-tipped pruning snips, like a bonsai artist would use! I had a similar pruning tool I bought at Dollar Tree but it broke. He must have seen me using it. How smart these birds are! When he's happy, he does a little dance where he hops in circles with his wings out, so I did my best imitation of his dance to show him how much I loved his gift. He responded in kind. I made sure he saw me using them. They are perfect for trimming the manzanita branches I use to make parrot perches, and for poking holes to put grommets in the heavy canvas I use in my goat pen for rain shelter. I named him "Igor", and his mate "Elsa", and have enjoyed their friendship for several years. Last Spring, they built a nest right under my solar panels, and I got to watch their 2 fledgling offspring learn to fly. I appreciate that Igor and Elsa trusted me enough to build a nest close by. Sadly, Igor and Elsa left once their babies were independent. I hope they are well. Good news is, those "kids" stayed here, and since they've always known me, they are even friendlier! I always buy big bags of peanuts for them, and they get the skin and bones from the chicken I cook for my dog. One of them is at my door right now, loudly reminding me that I'm late with their breakfast. I live on 20 acres of mountain wilderness, off-grid with solar/wind power. No neighbors for a mile. My husband left me @ 8 years ago so now it's just me and my 30 yr. old son who is disabled due to schizophrenia. I went 6 weeks once without seeing another human, when my son's illness caused him to require hospitalization. Most people don't understand why I love these ravens, and other wild birds I've met out here, so much they seem like family. Sorry, like I said, completely off-topic except I really do love those Fiskars snips they gave me! One of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received.

[@irenepeek3211]

@@LazyIRanch What a beautiful story 💕 Thank you so much for sharing.

[@lorrainebecchetti4865]

Omg, I just can't believe 😳that I truly love you and I really truly love your videos on the different types of products that you really need for your projects that you are doing. If I never look at another video again I got all my information from a wonderful video of all time is this one . The only thing I can't afford is a circuit. I can't believe how much they are but I hope to get one before I lose 😔my mind to SENiAL, HA,HA, but I am getting up there in age and I am getting arthritis so bad in my hands that I am getting scared to get any older and I can't believe 😢that what I am going through by aging a few years and what I am dealing with. 😢 But I just wanted you to know that your video is one of the best 100 hundred 💯 the best one ❤I would recommend everyone who is a true crafters or just starting out should watch your video first and then start looking for these products and get them, ( if you can't afford them items) 😀start purchasing them one at a time because they are the best even though I have just have a few of these items and I have been doing crafts quite a while but I am going out and start buying the items you recommend for crafting but it's going to be a while before I get a circuit. I 💕just want to THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LET ME AND OTHERS KNOW WHAT products that you really think will help us out if we been crafting for years or just starting out . The 💕best advice 👌for so many people. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR IDEAS TO CRAFTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD 🌎🙏 LOVE YOU FROM DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA. THE HOME TOWN OF OUR SENIAL PRESIDENT BIDEN .

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Thank you so much Lorraine! The Cricut is expensive, and I hope that it fits in your budget at some point. However, there is still so much you can do without one too. Just keep having fun crafting! It keeps you young! 💕

[@kimgoodwin8018]

I am still learning but I have a lot of Ryobi tools that we had caught on sale and I use my husbands as well

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

That is awesome! 💕

[@patriciasweet9102]

Good tips but if on a septic don't think I would was the silicone mats in the washer. not good for it. Oh gotta get hubby the spray can handle

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

I am curious as to why? It would think it be no different that washing them in the sink. I don’t have a septic.. so please educate me.

[@margarettadusz143]

Where do you get the silicone mats? The surebonder ones??

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

You can either order then from SureBonder's wedsite or Amazon SureBonder Site surebonder.com/?ref=UChP9RLvpj05N Large (green) amzn.to/2U9f7us Small (8X8) amzn.to/2U7F8dj

[@margarettadusz143]

@@LittleBitofCalmCrazy Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas to you and your family and God bless 🙌

[@karenhughes3558]

What was the brand of the paint brushes? I would like to get a set. Thank you!

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Plaid 2 pk 1 inch Paint Brushes amzn.to/35taChy

[@karenhughes3558]

@@LittleBitofCalmCrazy thank you so much!

[@lisamazzeo4281]

Ott lights are great for crafting but not cheap either. Costco has one for 35.00 I think.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Good to know. I appreciate you sharing Lisa! I think all good lighting may be an investment.

[@maryellenyork2819]

My puppy loves chewing plastic handles. I misplaced a small pair of scissors and a magnifying glass. I found them, badly damaged, when I heard her chomping. She will sneak them off my lap or table--right next to me!

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Oh no! Puppies can get a hold of the craziest things.

[@Carla-up6fp]

My Craftsman miter shears do not have the metal piece to make angle cuts. Surely it was supposed to have this.

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Wow! I have never used the Craftsman. Mine are Gatrol and I love them.

[@erikabott9209]

I bought those Miter Shears from Amazon they are worthless won't cut anything since im a crafter though the would help cutting my popsicle sticks ect. Who ever thinking about buying them think about it twice. She makes it look so easy cutting sticks LOL

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Sorry you had a bad experience. I don't share anything I don't truly love and use often.

[@tealrustsage24]

@@LittleBitofCalmCrazy Loved the video. My miter shears has a different shaped blade compared to yours and makes it very hard to cut. Mine is straight across. Yours is curved. I think that changes everything. It might be why the other commenter doesn't like it.

[@juliebyerly9412]

Great list! One of my favorite tools is the Gator micro zip sander. I also got a few of the sunbeam gooseneck lamps from dollar tree recently. Great inexpensive choice for bright light when youre doing close up work. Question for you about the miter shears. I have a pair but I have trouble using them to cut anything thing, like a single Popsicle stick. Am I doing something wrong or are they just meant for thicker pieces? Thanks!

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Micro zip sander... that sounds like something I need to look into. As for the miter shears. They are meant for smaller things like popscile sticks. The do require a little force. The thicker the object... the harder it is to cut. 💕

[@fishngnana68]

There's some nice craft tools but not everybody can spend the expenses a little less expensive tools would be great

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

I shared a range of prices in this video. Not everything was expensive. I think long and hard about spending my own money and I don’t share anything without truly seeing its value. I am always trying new things, and if I come across less expensive tools that are worth your money… I will absolutely share them. 💕

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Merry Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

Yes he is! 💕

[@RedPanda74]

Yeah, let’s not take into consideration the amount of Pagan decoration ideas and rituals that are a part of the Christmas tradition.

[@ginnywhite6327]

Name brushes of paint brushes and miter shears?? I know u mean well, but you left out all the important info! I had to STOP watching.