Making From Home

Making is the new buzzword for crafting but with a technology component. Truly, though, it's about creative thinking. What can I make out out of this thing I found? Once you ask the question, your mind opens up and ideas begin to flow. Just be sure you're ready when they do. The lists below are just for starters and most certainly NOT comprehensive. Just start collecting stuff and MAKE a way!

Basic supplies for most crafts:

Glue - liquid, stick, and hot

Scissors

Craft knife (Exacto, etc.)

Markers/crayons/colored pencils

Paint - watercolor (pallets are only a $1 at Dollar Tree), acrylic, and/or tempera

String or yarn

Needles - darning and sewing

Tissue paper

Tape - packing, Scotch, masking, Duct

Recyclables for crafting:

Toilet paper, wrapping paper, and paper towel rolls

Old books, magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper

Plastic bottles/jars

Cardboard (boxes, sheets, etc.)

Old fabrics (clothing that's too gross for Goodwill)

Buttons

Plastic food containers (great for storage and organizing)

Paper bags