Zip Top Plastic Bags

Okay, I know some of you are asking why today's fave is a plastic zipper bag.  You might be wondering how they qualify as a craft supply or tool.  Trust me, if you make jewelry and you don't use zip top plastic bags, you will want to. 

Nothing keeps your finished jewelry clean and tarnish free like a lack of oxygen, so storing finished pieces in a zip bag keep them pristine and organized.  But don't forget, your supplies can tarnish between projects too, so I keep all of my findings and chains and other metal supplies in zippy bags.  That way everything is in great shape and ready to go when I pull them out to get creative. 

To keep myself organized, I write sizes, metal content, and any other important info right on the baggie with a permanent marker.

Thread Zap

If you beadweave you know how tough it can be to trim your threads right up against your work.  That is, unless you already use a Thread Zap.  These badboys make that difficulty a thing of the past!

The Thread Zap burns right through the thread instantly.  It's awesome - just be sure to keep your fingers and threads you don't want burned away from the tip!

As an added bonus, if you do any micro-macrame, you can use the Thread Zap to seal the ends of your nylon cords too.

Silhouette Cameo Cutting Machine

Today's fave is a big one, guys - it's my trusty Silhouette Cameo cutting machine (affiliate link),and I don't know what I would do without it!

Unlike many of the die cut machines out there that use cartridges with designated designs, my Cameo plugs into my computer and cuts any image I create using the included software.

Let me tell you, when I got married I put the DIY in DIY wedding.  A lot of my crafty magic was thanks to my Cameo.  I used it for table signs, escort cards, even for customized table confetti.  I also got sparkly black pen cartridges and used them to address my invites!

If you are ready to invest in a cutting machine, definitely check out the Cameo.  It's a pretty epic craft-time tool!