‼️TOP 20 CRAFT TOOLS Every CRAFTER NEEDS In 2023! (Some of these might SURPRISE You!)

[@CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa]

I agree with your list 100%! Great video! 🥰🤗

[@lindapatton5075]

Thanks and you were right with your first pronunciation of awl similar to all.

[@nancybarrett6266]

Happy Holidays crafty friends, May this season be filled with love ❤ please enjoy your love ones and remember to stay healthy & safe always

[@melanietaylor6681]

The last one was the one I was waiting on. I’ve seen everybody use it. Midoshears. Going to look it up right now. I really enjoyed your video, it was so helpful.

[@kms5306]

Woooo goo Courtney, I love this list, thanks so much‼️✨❣️kolleen

[@CreativeontheCheap]

You are so welcome!

[@Chaostheorycreations]

The blue handle awl-like tool is a bead reemer. The intended use is for enlarging holes on beads but I use mine FOR everything from sewing to crafts to furniture restoration and more

[@margaretdillinger5090]

Thanks for these tips. I want the miter shears.

[@kdbbn8]

Every year I wait to hear your recs. Thank you so much.

[@lajeangreeson2423]

For awl I say all just like you did first. Thank you for all this info.

[@dellaCHall5823]

Thank you so much 💗

[@LittleBitofCalmCrazy]

So many good items! I need to teach you how to fold up your tent. It really is easy if you know how.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Thanks girl! It’s one of those things like fitted sheets. I’ve googled and tried to do it the best I can, but sometimes wadding it up is the best solution. Plus it’s more fun that way! 😆

[@johnwolfe2616]

Sue Wolfe- We use a ratcheting screwdriver instead of single use screwdrivers whenever possible. My husband wore his out between work and our household projects. A must have for anyone! I need my own, hint-hint!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Hopefully a new one appears beneath your tree!

[@janetmann3557]

Merry Christmas!

[@debbienelson8565]

Thank you so much. I bought a finger sander and love it

[@gracenorcott1]

I really enjoy paper crafting. I finally splurged on Art Glitter Glue. There isn’t any glitter in it. It dries quickly and dries clear. It comes with a very fine metal tip which is perfect for detail work.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

I need to look into that! Glitter is my nemesis! 😆

[@CaryWhitlock]

The rotary tool is very good for etching glass and mirrors.

[@fridayhunt7075]

Thank you so much for your review roundup! Awl is pronounced like “all”, so you were right the first time!

[@traceykukacka7056]

THANK U THIS WAS AMAZING

[@lindamiller8958]

Merry Christmas and God Bless.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Happy holidays!

[@ShaynaKrause]

I’m not a wood crafter but I really enjoyed your recommendations.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Thank you! Glad you liked them!

[@Dawns_Creative_Carousel]

you're a genius with the make up brush cleaner!!!! 😳

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Great ideas, Courtney. Thank you for taking the time to describing why you like each one. That's extra helpful. 🙂 For those that might want to search online. The screwdriver is called a *ratchet*. They can be switched from screwing-in or removing a screw. The tin snips type you shared are called *aviation snips*. Unlike regular tin snips, they double pivot, making cutting easier. My Daddy was a tinner, so that's how I know the difference. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!🎄

[@Sarah_Kilmer]

Thank you for this Courtney! Some great ideas for sure. I was watching this & my husband was sitting next to me. You mentioned changing the blade on your shears & you said “on KZbin look in my shorts” my husband said “wow, look in my shorts, holy cow” I was dying 😂😂😂

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Sounds like you married a funny guy!

[@margaretford1011]

“AWL” is pronounced like “all”. And I think your screwdriver mechanism is called “ratcheting”.

[@katzbaugh9806]

Thank you so much for this tool list! I do need a miter shear. hope your Christmas was amazing and all the best in 2023!

[@mariestapleton9872]

Great video and love the suggestions

[@mscarlarn]

Great video!! I am happy to say I have most of these. Except the pokey ones. I need to get a carving set. I see how handy those tools would be.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

You should! It never hurts to have a tool preemptively rather than find you need it later!

[@arlenekrause7115]

I love my lady bug vac - it’s so much fun to use! I have the miter shears, but am unable to use them - too much arthritis in my hands. I did find a very small table top saw that works well, though. I think it has a 4” blade. Thanks for all the great suggestions!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Glad they helped!

[@monicakostak9841]

Cute ❤! Yes I decorate for Valentines Day and every holiday 😀 my favorite decorations are the ones that I make! Over the years I have made things for family, friends, and coworkers! Did you have a DIY for the little burlap bag of flowers you showed with your trees ? Thx! My comment was for the KZbin with your top valentine projects

[@lynnmandeville1163]

You're so awesome Courtney! Thank you for all the great information!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Glad it's helpful!

[@debrareed276]

You said it right the first time. Love your video.

[@Yrutnec1]

Thank you for the list! So appreciate you and the information! 🌲🌲🤎🤎🌲🌲🤎🤎🌲🌲

[@CreativeontheCheap]

You are so welcome!

[@hackitwithharley7420]

love your suggestions. I have to say I have bought many that you have stated. the miter sheers have been an absolute game changer. And I agree about the craftsman screw driver. Having the interchangeable bits is awesome. And I love the ratchet capability. Saves your hands and wrists. Definitely saves you from stripping things out as well. I love craftsman. whether I am working on crafts or my car. They are a GREAT brand. They also guarentee and warranty their tools. Sears use to honor that guarentee, by just switching out a broken tool, bit, socket, what have you, at no charge. And I just recently had a bday and the lady bug vac was my newest gadget to add to the tool arsenal. Love that bug. cleans like a dream. A tool I have found this year that I have found myself using is the knock-off cricut tool at dollar tree for weeding vinal. I find that I can not only do that but make holes, pop sections out of projects and so much more. I bought a second one just because I misplaced the first one and panicked. that's how I know it's that good. when you purchase a second of something to ensure you still have one. just in case. Merry Christmas to you Courtney and Merry Christmas to your family and crafting family. It's been a great year getting to watch your channel. lots of inspiration. ty so much. You have been a lifesaver. literally. ❤🎅❄💙❄💚🎅

[@jessicaduclos3467]

I think my husband bought me a cricket for Christmas so I’m excited about that 😊

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Oh yay! You will love it!!

[@tracyjohnson2992]

Hi Courtney, the correct pronunciation for the AWL is simple All. its used for starting screws when you don't have a power screw driver, i have a few of them depending on the size of the hole i want to make. Great ideas for things to have in your crafting kits i have most of the ones mentioned already but the air 3 by Cricut and the heat press i don't have but once we have moved i will be getting those when my craft room is put together. I love this channel always great crafting ideas and things that you use ideas that come in really handy. God bless you for sharing.

[@cherylweeden5106]

I love when you do this, Courtney I think it’s great especially since you use your tools much more than most of us do and many of your recommendations. I have purchased and loved so thank you so much!!!🤗

[@annsanderson]

Thank you for sharing all of your tool recommendations! I always look forward to this video every year as I usually get gift cards for Christmas and I spend some of them on the craft tools that you recommend.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

How cool! Happy crafting!

[@nathaliemercier1485]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎄🎄

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Happy holidays!

[@kathymcinvale3387]

Thank you for this video. I'm so glad to know some of the tools correct names.

[@stacyguerrero6359]

Thank you!!!

[@vlrissolo]

Pronounced all... excellent video! Merry Christmas sweetheart

[@chrisabq1702]

GREAT LIST! TFS! 🥰

[@CreativeontheCheap]

You are so welcome!

[@number1nanaof2]

Happy New Year!!! So great to see all these fantastic tools. I saw your ladybug vac back when I first discovered KZbin and got one. It's great...and so cute. I saw how you used the miter shears and thought that's going on my Elfster Christmas list...and I got it. Slowly but surely adding to my tools. I have a Dremel somewhere. And the paper cutter. I saw a tip about the spray tent and they suggested checking out thrift shops for a kids small pop up tent. Would that work? And a lazy susan is on my list too. So many goodies and so little time...and money. But here and there...👍🏻.

[@barbarafoor7468]

I have several of your picks. I use all of mine a lot. I'm not sure how I did crafts without them. I have several pairs of scissors that are used for different things. Pinning shears, good fabric scissors, good fussy cut scissors, big big and little. I also have 3 sure binder hit glue guns but I have a several cheap glue guns that are just used for wood glue, fabric glue, glitter glue whatever kind of hot glue had is own glue gun. I even have a white fabric glue gun and a black fabric glue gun. That way I don't get much guess mixed together. I also have a hot glue pan that is great for small items. I get my tweezers out, put it in the glue and place it. I live it. I don't have a spray tent yet so I use a child pop up tent. It isn't as good as the spray tent but it gets the job done. Cuticle cutters works the same way as the sculpting tool does. Again I use mine all of the time.

[@sherylbahl8422]

Thank you for sharing, Courtney! I look forward to your craft tool video every year!

[@deanashearer5560]

I love my ladybug!

[@irishpride19]

I have that screwdriver and its the best thing ever

[@jeanettecliett7121]

Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas 🧑‍🎄☃️🎄⚘️⚘️🤗

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Same to you!

[@patriciabravo4901]

Great list.

[@jenniferd264]

I wish I had someone in my life who got me a Christmas present lol I’d put those Mider Sheers on my wish list! lol But food & my electric bill comes first. I’ve had my Fiskars sliding cutter (my brain just went blank lol) but mine is like 20 yrs old! Courtney, you are right about how fantastic Fiskars is! When I Scrapbooked more (I don’t much anymore) I used it constantly! If you paper craft it’s a must!

[@Lily656]

Excellent video! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m going shopping now,the best kind, Sitting in my chair and clicking a button!!! Happy New Year!

[@joolzg1936]

I really appreciate you putting this list together Courtney. I would have to add a precision tip hot glue gun too. Thanks for sharing your recommendations.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Definitely! That has been on my list for the past three years, but this year I wanted to share some newer things. I love my precisión tip.

[@krystal6612]

Thanks for sharing! I like the hot knife 🔪 and my mini electric saw and miter sheers

[@lysebrown9687]

Cool tools, several of which I didn't know even existed. Anything that makes crafting easier is a win! That lady beetle vaccuum is adorable. TFS

[@julgomesbus]

I laughed so hard at your short of trying to fold up that spray tent because it was like watching myself do the same thing in a mirror! 😂 It is sure a must have for spray painting and I love it but store it the same way you do. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@elizabeththomas9723]

Just bought the heat press before I saw this video. Glad I made a good choice.

[@christinecarter2786]

I have an airbrush paint set. LOVE ❤️ IT

[@sandrabiscarner9587]

I do love my rotary tool and have fallen in love with the silicone Matt’s.

[@jacksonpeterson6899]

Hi there! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! I just decided to stop by and say Hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated 😊

[@kdbbn8]

AWL=ALL

[@wendydudley9609]

Hello Courtney. Thank you for sharing these less expensive crafting tools. I'm retired and don't have much money to spend on crafting tools and supplies. Thinking about part time work in the near future to help support my crafting. Merry Christmas to you, your family, and all of your viewers!

[@betholmsted]

I already have many of these, so thanks for confirming my choices. I have been switching from wood working to paper crafting and the one thing I really enjoy is a laminator. It is very fun and useful, and they are inexpensive. The expensive thing I am getting as a (late) Christmas present is an embossing/die cutting machine. They are $50 to $250, so I let my husband choose the right one. I can't wait to get it.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

How fun! I do have some paper crafts coming up soon! I’m working on all types of DIYs this year!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Adding a few of these to my Amazon wishlist that I share with friends and family on what to get me. Merry Christmas Courtney, Mr. Cheap, and family.

[@dorothylucero6103]

Great info! I loved all of them!!

[@brendalawrence6732]

A glass mat is amazing to have, then you don't need the silicone mats, but it is personal preference of course. I just love my glass mat though as you can do anything on it and just wipe it up too. Your list is a good one and all must have's for sure Courtney! Thanks for a great year of diy's, even though I haven't been commenting....I always watch and like. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Hugs, Brenda

[@jacksonpeterson6899]

Hi there! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! I just decided to stop by and say Hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated 😊

[@emptymcnesters]

Merry Christmas to you and the rest of the Cheap family, Courtney 🖤🌲🖤

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Happy holidays!

[@TheSeibold6]

What glue gun do you recommend ? Mine always leak everywhere and waste glue and make messes !!! Help. Love this video thanks !

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Hot glue? I use Surebonder glue sticks with my Surebonder glue guns. Not all glue sticks are created equal. The clearer the glue stick, the worse it is. Gorilla Glue sticks are also a good brand.

[@debbiewaksmonski4100]

Love all your ideas, have a lot of them, and wish I had seen your video before I purchased some of them, as I would the type you have and the jobs they do. Good thing I have had them long enough to upgrade.

[@marlysfrederiksen9734]

Thank you for sharing. I found a couple things I will be adding to my crafting arsenal.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

It's always good to keep expanding it!

[@deborahworth5291]

My Christmas list just got longer 😂😂. I Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas Blessings 🌹♥️🙏

[@McCreaFamilyHomestead]

My #1 is my Hercules mini bench top cut off miter saw for hobby crafts on Amazon for $60 love that thing for cutting Jenga blocks and other wood things.

[@vickiestewart7394]

You were right, it's pronounced "all," and I love it, too! In polymer clay, we just call those things a needle tool, and I've got 8 of them, in different forms! I also have your lady bug and your magic glue gun clay tool (that's what it's sold as, a ceramic clay tool, but I use it for polymer clay, but never thought to use it for glue because, duh! So thanks!!) You're spot on with your tips and I loved them all!!!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Glad they were helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jacksonpeterson6899]

Hi there! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! I just decided to stop by and say Hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated 😊

[@afasimpaur]

I always think of the pronunciation as "aww+l" as in "aww what a cute idea" with an "L" sound appended to it. When in doubt, I find it helpful to Google the word that I'm uncertain about the plus "pronounce" you can them listen to the correct pronunciation online.

[@lisaogg6337]

Thankyou so much for the very informative information. I would like to get some of those when I can. Thankyou so much for taking the time to do this for us all. Merry Christmas to you and all your family. Take care and God Bless y'all always

[@laurieberry3920]

Great list! Love your honorable mentions too!!!

[@toodymouse]

I got a spray tent this year and I love it!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Yay! I just got one this year as well! It is a game changer!

[@kawestley1965]

Your top one is my favorite

[@monicakimsey5664]

Great suggestions & explanations as to why you like each one. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Thank you! You too!

[@shelly1224]

Great information

[@kimcollins9462]

This was great! I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a blessed new year

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Thank you! You too!

[@khoskins6533]

I love my paper trimmer. I have had my trimmer for years and haven't had to change the blade yet. I love the pull-down arm for larger pieces of paper or vinyl. I didn't know about the measurements for cards and such. Thanks for the tip. Happy New Year.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

It’s a great cutter!

[@candy8192]

It’s pronounced “all”. Love your video!! These top 10s are my favorite.

[@gingeralexander3310]

I use most of these, but saw a couple that I might try next year. Thanks for sharing this. 😊 Merry Christmas to you and the Cheap family!!🎄☃️🎅😊

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Thank you! You too!

[@rondathiesen9317]

I use my all alot, to start holes to drill in. T4S Courtney! Merry Christmas and have a blessed new 2023 year! 👍😘🎄⛄🎁

[@pegdiedrich8662]

U r so animated! Lol...love it!!!! Shannon (Daily DIYer) & Whitney ( Whiskey & Whit) r 2 of my favorite diyers. I just subscribed to ur channel & I'm excited for 2024 crafting w/you.❤

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Yay! Thank you! Welcome to my channel! Those ladies are amazing!

[@julligiles1249]

Thank you so much for all that you do for us! You have really brought so much creativity into our lives & opened up so much possibilities to many woman! I saw a couple new things in going to add to my supply arsenal this new year for sure! Merry Christmas & happy new year to you and yours!! Looking forward to 2023!!

[@heidi3855]

I just have this bug and I love it! 🙃

[@johnsscarlette]

Thank you, Courtney, for such a great list. I have the little ladybug vacuum, I bought it because you had mentioned it before, and I absolutely love it. I have most of what you shared, but not all. Have a blessed day and a very Merry Christmas!!

[@candy8192]

An you link the paste/burning medium you use? I saw Jennifer from A Little Bit of Calm and Crazy talk about it too but can’t find the video. Want to look for it at the store. I have the Scorch Marker but want to check that paste (?) out too. I also have the 2 ingredients you mix to make a solution that scorches but it kinda messy.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Yes, it is Torch Paste. amzn.to/3C51BgL

[@Scentedembellishments]

Great supply list! I usually add the ones I'm interested in to my Amazon cart. Sometimes, I go thru and have no idea why an item is in my cart. 😂 Merry Christmas to you, your family and all our crafting buddies!

[@jen0413]

These are great! I've been wanting the spray paint tent. It's so annoying here in TX when you get the dry dead grass blowing all over your project lol

[@carmenlheureux5435]

Thanks Courtney for the precious list. Have a wonderful Christmas!

[@LaurieKayWard1971]

My daughter has 2 play tents that she has grown out of, so we going to repurpose them for paint tents. 😀

[@kittykitty435]

I've waited for this since I saw your preview! The screw driver is called a rachet screw driver. And yes many companies make them. You said awl correct, it sounds just like all. My ex built houses and fixed cars so that's how I know. I love my miter sheers too! Love these lists so big thanks!

[@kittykitty435]

Oh and a new tool would be that thing that cuts wood. An X tool is one of them but it's the one other crafters have been using.

[@marymendoza3351]

Loved this! Yeah I do fear my dremil…had an awl all this time & never realized all of its uses, thank you for your insights!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Glad they helped!

[@hilarygreek7830]

Awl is pronounced like all. ❤ This is a great list!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Good to know!

[@crabappletales3853]

Merry Christmas. I am still hoping to get a pair of miter shears this year for Christmas. They have been on my list for Christmas and my birthday now for 2 years! I may just have to purchase them myself.Haha

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Hope you get them!

[@crabappletales3853]

Me, too!

[@ccbmombkm]

Love this list! I bought a miter tool but lacked the hand strength to use it so has to send it back. 😢

[@plantsoverpills1643]

You seem to have a very practical approach to crafting tools. I’m weighing the pros and cons of a paper cutter. I want to make small ornament size boxes out of card stock so am looking for a cutter and scorer in one that does a good job, is user friendly and has easily accessible replacement blades. Any suggestions?

[@CreativeontheCheap]

So with my Fiskars paper cutter, I can actually score as well. It comes with a scoring tool. amzn.to/3Gj488z

[@denrich5796]

Thanks for the very informative video. Your tussle with the spray paint tent made me laugh 😂, reminded me of Chaplin. Have a blessed holiday season.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LetsTryThatDIY]

Great ideas and a wonderful video. Thank yo SO much. I'll be buying a few of the items you suggest for 2023!

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Woohoo! Hope they help you take your arsenal of tools to the next level!!

[@irmaf4955]

Can you pls tell us what is your “go to” glue gun? I seem to have had better luck with the small fine tip ones than the average size which after frequent use, just die on me and just won’t pump the glue out anymore. Thx for any advice you can give. 😊

[@CreativeontheCheap]

I’m going on 4 years of using and loving my detail tip Surebonder glue gun! It is the best! amzn.to/3jmbccI

[@jenniferd264]

@@CreativeontheCheap I just checked and it’s on sale with that link for $17.48! That’s a great price!

[@jenniferd264]

Click on that link in her reply. It’s on sale for $17.48 (today is 12/21/22) oh the link takes you to Amazon! I agree with you about glue guns!

[@jacksonpeterson6899]

Hi there! You've a gorgeous picture on your profile! I just decided to stop by and say Hi! I hope my compliment is appreciated 😊

[@juliebyerly9412]

Great list! Totally agree that the awl comes in handy more often than you think. I also love my micro zip sander. So much easier to hold than the sandling blocks. Question for you about the miter shears. I have them and think they work great for cutting tumbling tower blocks and other items, but I have trouble using them to cut anything flat and thin like a single Popsicle stick. It seems like the blade just won't engage unless there's at least somthing substantial there. Am I doing something wrong or is there a blade adjustment I should make for that?

[@CreativeontheCheap]

I have found that some popsicle sticks cut easier than others. What I usually do is take the tip of my miter shears and gently press it into the flat item, especially on the edge (kind of starting the cut) then move the item to the cutting position and it should cut.

[@juliebyerly9412]

@@CreativeontheCheap great idea! Thanks so much for the advice. Merry Christmas!

[@grammyzee]

Courtney... these are the ones I have

[@grammyzee]

Was going to show you but I cant

[@phyllisshand6183]

Always love to hear your suggestions. I have an IPad - would this be adequate to use with a Cricut Maker that I just bought. As well, what is a very good printer to use with the Maker. I don’t do sublimation.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

Yes, the iPad will work great with the Cricut. I use a crafting printer, Canon TS9521C

[@allisonbarbrie2427]

Well this is a neat list! I’m new to your channel but I enjoyed your ideas and your straightforward, get down to business approach. I am not familiar with some of your tools, if not many. I appreciate the way you explained what the tools are and what you use them for. I can see myself using them with their many practical applications around my house. Thank you! (I am now SUBSCRIBED) 😊Ali K.

[@CreativeontheCheap]

So glad you liked it! Welcome aboard!