You asked what supplies we used at our workshops and in class and we are answering.  This page is dedicated to our favorite art and craft products.  We will try to update it periodically as we find new items we love.  Whether you want to make a mini-book, draw or stitch something, it can be tough to find the right tools of the trade.  For this reason we are meticulously including links to where we buy our favorite items.  Feel free to email us your recommendations for consideration.

Bookbinding Supplies

• Binding Tools
• We R Memory Keepers The Cinch Bookbinding Tool Version 2
• Zutter Bind-It-All, Version 2.0 This is the model we have.

• Mini Book Cover Material
• Grafix Medium Weight Chipboard Sheets

• Binding Owire
• Zutter Bulk Owire

Stitch

• Needles
• Sew-ology Size 18/22 Tapestry Needles
• I use tapestry needles to teach my classes to embroidery because I found the wide eyes and blunt tips to be more student friendly.

• Embroidery Floss
• Artiste Embroidery Floss 

• Fabric
• Unbleached Muslin Fabric

Paper Goods

• Cardstock
• Colored Cardstock Packs, 8.5″ X 11″ By Recollections
• About once a month this card stock goes on sale at Michaels for $2 !  It is a sturdy weight and comes in a wide array of colors.
• Illustration Board (coming soon
• Drawing Paper (coming soon)
• Sketchbooks

Printmaking & Stamping

• Blocks and Stamps
• Soft-Kut Printing Blocks

• Ink
• Stazon® Solvent Ink
• We love Stazon for printing on any material, just remember it is permanent so be sure to cover your desks and tables when using it in the classroom setting.
• Gouges and Tools (coming soon)

General Classroom Supplies

• Organization
• Poster Display Rack Portfolio Storage 
• For under $200 this rack is perfect for organizing larger portfolios.

• Cleaning
• OdoBan
• This stuff is safe, smells good, and keeps our tables clean.
• Tarps

 Coupons

Who doesn’t love coupons, especially when you are buying supplies for your students.  My school also allows me to purchase materials using our tax exempt certificate.

• Hobby Lobby 
• Michaels
• Along with the weekly coupon, make sure to take your teacher ID to Michaels for 15% off all regular priced items!