Best Crafting Tools for DIY Printables, Junk Journaling & Paper Crafts
My Favorite Crafting Tools & Supplies I Use and Love
Welcome, creative crafty friend! 💕
This page is a curated list of the exact tools and supplies I personally use while creating printables, junk journals, and paper crafts.
I’m often asked what tools I recommend, so I put everything in one easy place. These are tried-and-true favorites that make crafting easier, faster, and more fun.
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✂️ Cutting Tools I Can’t Craft Without
Fiskars Precision Scissors – Perfect for Fussy Cutting
These are my go-to scissors for cutting tags, ephemera, and detailed designs. They’re sharp, lightweight, and comfortable to use even during long crafting sessions. I have multiple pairs of these bad boys!
Why I love them:
Clean, precise cuts
Comfortable grip
Perfect for small details
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Paper Trimmer for Clean, Straight Cuts
I use this trimmer whenever I’m cutting printable pages, tags, or journaling cards. It saves time and gives professional-looking results.
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🧷 Adhesives I Use Daily
Double-Sided Tape
This double-sided tape is easy to use and can hold everything together. I use this for assembling tags, pockets, and treat packaging.
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Tape Runner for Paper Crafts
This tape runner is my everyday adhesive for assembling tags, pockets, and layers. It’s mess-free and holds really well.
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Glue for Collage & Layering
I love this glue for when I need to put things together that might need a little more strength. Great for pockets, embellishments, and heavier cardstock
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Perfect for layering papers, magazine clippings, and printable elements without wrinkling.
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🖨️ Printing & Paper Supplies
The Printer I Use for Printables
This is the printer I use to print my digital designs at home. It produces crisp text and vibrant colors—perfect for junk journal kits and tags.
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My Favorite Papers for Printing Tags
This cardstock is thick enough to feel sturdy but still easy to cut and fold. It’s my favorite for tags, cards, and junk journaling.
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This printer paper is bright white and 24lb paper. It's silky smooth and prints beautifully. I love it for my candy wrappers and packaging, as well as the paper backing.
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This glossy photo paper is great for food packaging and any items where you want your color to pop with a little bit of gloss. This paper is a little heavier than the 24 lb paper, but not as heavy as cardstock.
🎨 Crafting Extras That Make a Difference
Ink Pads for Distressing & Vintage Looks
I'm OBSESSED with these inks!! I love using ink pads to add a vintage, distressed look to my projects. They’re a must-have for junk journaling.
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These Mini Ink Blending Tools work so great for adding ink around the edges of tags, pockets, junk journal pieces, and more.
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My Favorite Crafting Extras
This crimper is the little extra to add texture to my projects.I use this for the bottoms of my chip bags, and it works great!
I use this embossing tool to score my lines in papers that I need to fold. It's just enough to help me make my folded lines crisp and clean.
I love this bone folding tool for getting my folds even and perfect. This is especially great for junk journal pieces and getting everything folded perfectly.
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I use these supplies regularly in my tutorials and craft projects.
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