Crafty Tips Arts & Crafts Directory
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty)

Arts & Crafts supplies for just about every medium can be found among these online vendors.

The suppliers listed generally specialize in craft supplies that are used by several different types of artisans or something for which we simply do not currently have a category for.

From empty glass jars and bottles for candles and lotions to craft supplies for paper crafters, graphic artists and Japanese inspired crafting - we know there's bound to be something here you could use in your crafting endeavors.

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Great Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Websites

Matshop -- Picture Mats & Frames

We offer wholesale frame and mat supplies and services to fit the needs of artists, photographers, crafters, businesses, and members of the public. Matshop also offers complete printing, matting, and framing packages. Online ordering available.

Matting Artwork Crafty Tip
Using art mats: Try putting your artwork behind several different mats. It becomes readily apparent that the perception of the work changes radically with different combinations of colors. In most cases double mats will work best, but images without bright colors will often work best with a single mat.
 
 
Simply Spray Aerosol Fabric Paint

Simply Spray is an aerosol fabric paint that is safe, non-toxic, non-flammable and completely safe! Three types of paint including regular Simply Spray, Stencil Spray and Upholstery Paint. Visit today!

Decorating Crafty Tip
Instead of reupholstering your cushions, use upholstery fabric paint to paint them!
 
Economy Handicrafts

Economy Handicrafts is an exclusive distributor of Arts and Crafts with a large variety of Kids Crafts. We sell unique craft kits, crunch art, Floam, Build a Bear and all Arts and Crafts.

Knitting Crafty Tip
When knitting, don't buy soft yarn; it is much harder to knit with. A tougher one will make a nice product and can be easier to use.
 
Weekend Kits

Creative Project Kits Store, offering craft kits across a variety of craft categories, including easy quilt kits, embroidery kits, ready to sew kits, knit & crochet kits, jewelry making kits, scrapbook & card kits, kid's craft kits, punch needle kits, and more. Quality products and excellent customer service.

Craft Room Crafty Tip
I've organized my sewing/quilting area in such a way that it makes doing crafts very enjoyable. The tip is to have your sewing machine, cutting table/work surface, and serger layout in a u-shape. Then, have a large chair mat in the center of it all so that you can roll your chair from sewing machine to work surface to serger without have to even get out of your chair. It's really made crafting a lot more convenient, accessible, and fun for me.
 
Suncatcher Eyes

Handpainted acrylic safety eyes for toys and unique crochet patterns.

Crochet Toy Making Crafty Tip
If there are holes in between the stitches in your crocheted toy, try going down a hook size. This will keep the fabric tight so the stuffing will stay in.
 
 
Yellow Moon UK

Fundraising Ideas - Yellow Moon has great value products including crafts, educational toys and novelties, that can help raise funds for schools and groups.

Card Making Crafty Tip
When making cards, if the front of the card it too heavy, try sticking a coin to the back of the card to prevent it falling over.
 
SKS Bottle & Packaging

SKS is a supplier, consultant and designer of plastic bottles, glass bottles, plastic jars, glass jars, metal containers and closures for your craft and packaging needs.

Thrifty Wedding Favors Crafty Tip
Use affordable packaging to create handmade memorable wedding favors that are much more personal than store-bought favors.
 
National Artcraft - Craft and Hobby Supplies

Offering supplies and parts for crafts, ceramics, doll making, hobbies and more, since 1949.

Natural Crafts Crafty Tip
Make tiny pumpkins for Halloween!
 
Paint acorns with orange and green paint. Use the dried acorns as decorations for your Halloween party!
 
Art Supplies Online UK

The Art Centre in Kelly Bray, Cornwall has been selling art supplies for many years and has a huge range of oils, acrylics, watercolours, brushes, canvas, easels and other artists materials. Artists Materials Online now enables you to benefit from our keen prices on all major brands such as Winsor & Newton, Daler Rowney, Conté, Derwent, Pro Arte, Liquitex and many more.

Watercolour Pencil Crafty Tip
Watercolour Pencils are a very versatile medium - perfect for wet on wet and wet on dry techniques.
 
Inkjet Craft Papers

UK sellers of craft papers and cards. The range includes inkjet paper, sticker papers and transfers.

Temporary Tattoo Crafty Tip
Decorate a candle - Prepare a design on your computer and print on a temporary tattoo paper using your home printer. Transfer the design onto a plain white candle. The results are fantastic and unique.