Tag Archives: craft supplies
Katy Sue Decoupage Sheets Review: Right for Our Shop?
We’ve been testing the Katy Sue Designs Country Garden 3D Die-Cut Decoupage Sheets to see if they earn a permanent spot in our card-making lineup. This pack of 12 sheets leans into a cozy country-cottage mood—think garden tools, blooming florals, and charming outdoor scenes that layer up into satisfying dimension. What we like most is how quickly a card front can go from “nice” to “display-worthy” with minimal fuss: the die cuts are ready to build, and the imagery feels curated rather than cluttered. At the same time, we’re weighing practical shop questions—theme versatility, repeat appeal, and how well the pieces mix with our existing papers and embellishments.
Walfront Glass Bottle Cutter Tool Review: Right for Us?
Making Memories Slice Cutting Mat Kit Review: Our Shop?
In our workshop, the Making Memories Slice Hands Free Kit, Blue quickly became the calm in the middle of a busy crafting rush. We set it up beside our paper trimmer and found ourselves reaching for it whenever we wanted cleaner, more consistent cuts without hovering over every step. The hands-free approach feels like it was designed for real-world messiness: scattered scraps, half-finished layouts, and ideas moving faster than our fingers. The blue kit adds a bright, practical touch to the table, and it pairs naturally with a cutting mat workflow—measure, place, cut, repeat. In this review of the Making Memories Slice Cutting Mat Kit, we’ll share how it handled daily use in our shop, where it streamlined our process, and where we still had to slow down.
Tondiamo Laser Engraving Blanks Kit Review: Our Shop?
Simply Genius Cutting Mat Review: Right for Our Shop?
Blue Button Maker Press Review: Right for Our Shop?
Stained Glass Grinder Kit Review: Right for Our Shop?
We’ve been eyeing an all-in-one setup to speed up our stained glass workflow, and the Professional Stained Glass Starter Grinder Kit promises to cover the whole bench—from shaping to soldering. In this review, we put the grinding machine through the kind of daily use our shop demands: smoothing tight inside curves, refining edges after a rough cut, and keeping pieces consistent for cleaner foil lines. The included baffle board helps tame splash and glass dust, while the grinder bits and consumables make it feel less like a bare tool and more like a ready-to-run station. We also tested the soldering iron gun kit for heat control and comfort during longer seams. The big question: does convenience outweigh compromises?
JUYA Quilling Crimper Review: Right for Our Shop?
In our search for a quilling crimper that could keep up with daily shop projects, the JUYA Paper Quilling Kit with Blue Tools landed on our worktable with a satisfying sense of “everything’s included.” With 960 paper strips (3mm width), a crimper, coach, comb, mould, and a board for shaping, it feels less like a single tool and more like a small quilling station. We liked how quickly the crimper adds texture—turning plain coils into ripples that catch light and make flowers, borders, and lettering feel more dimensional. That said, we’re also watching for consistency and durability under repeat use. Is it a hobby kit—or a shop-ready staple? We put it to the test.
