ESSENTIAL CRAFT TOOLS FOR KIDS

All-Purpose Scissors

Start off your craft tools collection with some of the basics. These essentials are perfect to build upon as your little craftiness skills and experience improve.

Acrylic Paint

Available in an array of colors and finishes, this paint works well across numerous surfaces.

Paintbrushes

Paintbrushes with thick handles are ideal for younger crafters. The brush size will also depend on the project itself. Begin with a basic brush set and some smaller stencil brushes.

Glue Stick

The Martha Stewart Crafts glue stick dries quickly, and the adhesive will not deteriorate over time. It’s perfect for small projects and results in little mess.

Scrap booking Paper

Scrapbooking paper comes in handy for a variety of craft projects and is available in many different colors, patterns, and themes.

Yarn

Even if you don’t knit, yarn is wonderful to use in crafts. Whether you’re adding detail to a project or creating pom-poms, it’s good to have a colorful selection on hand.

Glitter

Glitter can be messy, so we recommend that young crafters work over a tray that makes cleanup a cinch. It comes in a variety of beautiful colors and sizes, so you’ll find a perfect vial of glitter for each project.

Hole Punch

The classic hole punch is a necessary tool for creating neat holes in paper crafts. You’ll also find an array of punches in more creative shapes and sizes.

Inspired Crafting

All set on tools and materials? Find the inspiration you need to put them to good use in these useful for kids of all ages.