Melinda's 10 Gift Ideas (Staples in the Craft Room) Edition

I have compiled a list of "craft room staple" gift ideas for the crafter in your life since I have a few more days before I can return to my craft room. I also put together my very first google slide presentation (All Images © Stampin' Up!) 

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Whether you are shopping stocking stuffers or gifts for under the tree, there are lots of great ideas here and items your crafter may not expect you to get for them!

10. Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Shop Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine Here

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Price: $60.00

*Includes All Plates needed to get started (Cutting and Embossing Plates)

Page 152 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

Who is this for: 

NEW CRAFTER: This product is great for someone who has tried stamping and loves it and would like to try embossing and/ or die cutting as they build on their crafting skills and tools for their craft room. This can help them figure out if they'd like to invest in a full size die cutting machine or if they are happy with their mini.

JUNIOR CRAFTER: This is great for the young crafter who likes to be in the craft room with Mom, Auntie and/ or Grandma.

CRAFT NIGHT HELPER TOOL: If you have friends or family who come over for a craft night and you are sharing one machine, the mini can be a great way to cut down on wait time and have more to go around. 

THE TRAVELING CRAFTER (or CARPOOL CRAFTER): If you are on the go or have a craft space at a second location the Mini is ideal. 

How Do I Tell Which Sets are for the Mini vs. the full size Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine? 

You will see this symbol with the word "Mini" next to any die set in the catalog that will fit in the Mini.

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9. Color Collections (or Refills)

Perfect for Under the Tree!
 Available in 4 Different Color Collections (Set of 10)
Brights, Subtles, Neutrals, Regals (pictured)
Price: $67.50 Per Collection
Page 126 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

Perfect Stocking Stuffer!
Available in 4 Different Color Collections (Set of 10)
Brights, Subtles, Neutrals, Regals (pictured)
Price: $33.75 Per Collection
Page 126 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

HONORABLE MENTION - In Color Collections! Set of 5, Cost: $33.75 for Ink Pads, Page 126

Who is this for: 

Color Collections are ideal for any stamper (new or advanced) who wants to build on their color collections. Whether they are transitioning from kits and sample size ink pads to full size ink pads or a seasoned crafter who may be needing to replace well loved ink pads, color collections will WOW your stamper/ crafter.

If the stamper in your life already has all of the color collections then consider the Refill bundles options available for each color collection (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles). You never know when that stamper may need to re-ink their ink pads or may want to try some fun coloring techniques refills are ideal for (like watercoloring). These will tuck nicely into a stocking too! 

If your stamper is on a budget or has been conservative in investing in their craft room staples consider these bundles. You save 10% when you purchase the collection rather than buying one color at a time. Maybe your stamper has a second craft space or hosts weekly craft nights. This would be a great gift for them! 

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Shop Color Collections:

Brights Ink Pad Bundle

Neutrals Ink Pad Bundle

Subtles Ink Pad Bundle

Regals Ink Pad Bundle

Shop Refill Collections: 

Brights Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-brights?demoid=2212777

Neutrals Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-neutrals?demoid=2212777

Subtles Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-subtles?demoid=2212777

Regals Ink Refills Bundlehttps://www.stampinup.com/products/classic-stampin-ink-refills-regals?demoid=2212777

8. Clear Block Bundle

Shop the Clear Block Bundle

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Price: $71.50
Page 145 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog
 

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This is the one investment I wish I would have made a year, personally, and the stamper in your life may not realize if he/ she only has a few blocks what a TIME SAVER having multiples of the blocks can be. 

Who is this for? 

The Clear Block Bundle is ideal for the stamper who is starting to craft (or already) stamps on a regular basis. It's perfectly fine for a new crafter to have one or two blocks to start but over time having the proper sizes and variety of blocks easily at hand when stamping is so much easier and truly more efficient is time is a factor. Many stampers have time set aside to create and others may have strict time constraints (like Moms who craft when their little ones are at school, etc).

It's one of those products a stamper may not realize they need until they have it and then they will wonder how they ever lived with the clear block bundle!  

The fun thing about the Clear Block Bundle is that even though you get them at a discount (bundled savings again here) they come to you packaged individually which means you can gift them all to the same person, or divvy them up and make the smaller blocks stocking stuffers or part of a gift bag of goodies. Lots of options in terms of gift packaging for this particular bundle!

7. Storage, Storage, Storage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never met a crafter who didn't need storage, or more storage, or more storage after that! haha

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Price: Varies $3.00 - 30.00
Page 125 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

SHOP MULTIPLE STORAGE OPTIONS (They combine beautifully)

Ink Pad & Marker Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/ink-pad-marker-storage?demoid=2212777

Shop Stampin' Blends Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/blends-storage?demoid=2212777

Shop Topper Lid https://www.stampinup.com/products/topper-lid?demoid=2212777

Shop Topper Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/topper-storage?demoid=2212777

Shop Open Storage https://www.stampinup.com/products/open-storage?demoid=2212777

Shop Card Display https://www.stampinup.com/products/card-display?demoid=2212777

Shop Clear Block Storage Caddy https://www.stampinup.com/products/clear-block-caddy?demoid=2212777

Who is this for?

Every crafter of all time... ever

Seriously, we will never say no to storage...

6. Take Your Pick Tool 

(Bonus Points for Die Brush Tip or Pick Putty Refills)

Shop the Take Your Pick Tool https://www.stampinup.com/products/take-your-pick?demoid=2212777

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Take Your Pick Tool - Price: $10.00 
Take Your Pick Putty Refill - Price: $3.50
Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip - Price: $9.00 
Page 151 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

Who is this for?

If you are shopping fun crafty gifts under $20.00 then consider the Take Your Pick Tool. If the crafter in your life doesn't already have one they will love how versatile it is! It's #1 use in my craft room is placing those "hard to pick up gems or embellishments" easily with the putty tip, but there is a "pokey" tip and scoring tip and they are interchangeable/ interlocking and you can swap out as needed. It's very handy! 

There are a few additional options with the Take Your Pick Tool. You can purchase the "Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip" for 9.00 and this little scrubber tool helps to clean out the paper bits from those intricate dies. You can also order refills for the putty tip for $3.50! Absolutely perfect and multi-functioning stocking stuffer! It'll never leave their desk once they own one.

5. Simply Shammy 

Shop the Simply Shammy (stamp cleaner): https://www.stampinup.com/products/simply-shammy?demoid=2212777

Who is this for?

This is another universal stamper gift idea! Every stamper needs a quick stamp cleaner.

It doesn't look like much but this one of the best tools and it's only $8.00! This is another budget friendly winner and crafters can use multiples of these. It's a quick cleaner for stamps so if someone wants to use the same stamp but multiple colors, they can use the Simply Shammy to clean the stamp inbetween ink pads! It's can be used again and again and again! It's another tool to make the stampers life easier.

4. Paper Snips Scissors

Shop Paper Snips: https://www.stampinup.com/products/scissors-paper-snips?demoid=2212777

Crafters can get very particular with their scissors! Crafters can have a tendency to lose their scissors on a cluttered craft table so backup scissors are sooooooooo good to have on hand in a drawer or a travel bag! Crafters can also use their scissors endlessly... conclusion: I recommend extra scissors too! 

3. Kits

Shop with Me (Go to Kits Collection or Paper Pumpkin)

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Kits Collection - Price: Varies per kit 
Paper Pumpkin - Price: Varies with Subscription Options
Page 9 in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

Who is this for?

NEW CRAFTERS!

THE PERSON WHO 'ISN'T CRAFTY'

THE PERSON WHO WANTS SIMPLE PROJECTS

THE PERSON WHO DOESN'T LIKE TO DESIGN (But Loves Having Directions or a Layout)

THE CRAFTER ON A BUDGET

THE CRAFTER WHO LOVES SURPRISES IN THEIR MAILBOX (Monthly)

There are so many reasons to try these all-inclusive kit options! Paper Pumpkin has monthly teasers and the Kits Collection you can choose the kit you want and know exactly what you get in it.

2. Stamparatus

Shop the Stamparatus: https://www.stampinup.com/products/stamparatus-(imperial-measurements)?demoid=2212777

Absolutely perfect for repeat stamping if the stamper likes making lots of cards for friends, family or charity.
Get perfect, crisp images every single time!
Takes using stamps to another level
Really get creative with patterns and sentiments
If you struggle with multi step stamping the Stamparatus will make that process easier
Includes 2 Hinged Plates, 2 Magnets and a foam mat. This is a go to gift suggestion for me! 

1. The Starter Kit

While the other gift options on this list can be purchased for others, my #1 choice is the BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO YOURSELF! The reason I say this - to be clear - is that you must be the one to purchase and pay for your Starter Kit. Consider giving yourself an early Christmas present because this deal is only available for a limited time. (Start with Savings $75.00 Starter Kit expires 11/30/2021) The normal cost is $99. You choose $125.00 in products, pay $75.00 ($50.00 in savings) PLUS FREE SHIPPING!

Purchase the Starter Kit Here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2212777

The value on the Starter Kit cannot be beat!

Who is this for? YOU!

THE STAMPER/ CRAFTER WHO LOVES A FANTASTIC DEAL!

THE STAMPER/ CRAFTER WHO LOVES STAMPIN' UP! AND PURCHASES OFTEN

THE STAMPER/ CRAFTER WITH A WISH LIST

THE STAMPER/ CRAFTER WITH LOTS OF CARDS TO MAKE FOR CHRISTMAS (and needs more tools and/ or supplies)

THE STAMPER/ CRAFTER WHO LOVES GETTING INSPIRATION FROM and/ or SHARING INSPIRATION WITH A CRAFT COMMUNITY

THE STAMPER/ CRAFTER ON A BUDGET

THE STAMPER/ CRAFTER WHO HAS BEEN ON THE FENCE BUT "Not Sure" ABOUT THE STARTER KIT

I hope you enjoyed this gift idea guide for craft room staples! 9 out 10 can be purchased for others and don't forget about that early Christmas gift for yourself! Consider the Starter Kit! The savings are too good to pass up!

Thank you and happy crafting!

Melinda