And we did it ourselves with this self-healing cutting mat. It's hard rubber and no, we don't know how it heals itself, but it does. Measures 11-3/4" x 8-3/4" x 1/8" thick., it's marked in 1/8" and 5mm increments and 1/2" squares, with lines for 45° and 60° cuts.

What DIY babe goes without a good set of pliers? This pack from LaurDIY includes (3) sets, each 5" long: round-nose, needle-nose and side-cutter. Our samples had these cool, sort of iridescent purple and aqua-blue handles, but colors may vary. Perfect for making your own jewelry and for collecting stubborn debts, but at least try to reason with them first.

Take these (250) little translucent beads into the sunlight and they burst into assorted colors faster than you can say "assorted colors." How do they do it? Well, they're UV-reactive, that's how. Mostly pink, purple, rose, yellow and cream and they fade to a nice pearly color inside. Amaze your friends at picnics. Beads measure 5/16" dia x 1/4" with a 5/32" bore. Come with classroom application notes.

Sew zippers on your jackets. Hem some pants. Mend a tear. Do it all with this nice (100)-piece sewing kit, which comes in a clear, double-sided, snap-shut, compartmentalized storage box, approx 6” x 4” x 1-3/4”, including a hanging hole. You’ll get (1) seam ripper, (3) needles, (1) needle tube, (12) thread spools, (1) folding scissor, (1) threader, (8) buttons, (5) straight pins, (1) pin cushion, (1) thimble, (40) color head pins, (24) safety pins, and (1) measuring tape. ! WARNING: SHARP POINTS—Handle with care. Not a toy

The secret is ceramics. This newly redesigned 5-1/2" long precision cutter has a ceramic point that's as sharp as an X-actly knife, stays sharp 11x longer than steel, never rusts, is non-conductive, non-magnetic, non-sparking, chemically inert and is easier to maneuver in intricate cutting patterns. Cuts paper, card stock and more easily while being finger-friendly. Pencil-style ambidextrous durable nylon handle with a textured anti-slip grip and no-roll oval design has a cap and now features a replaceable blade. A boon for crafters, and a blessing for junior crafters.

The Clay People were all gray in Flash Gordon’s world, but this 24-piece set of modeling clay comes in (24) colors, including the non-rainbowish black, white and gray because a lot of stuff is, after all, those colors. Pieces are 2/3-oz and 3/8” x 1/2” x 3-3/8" long sticks. And they’re gluten-free--says so right on the box.

This potter's tool set has (10) two-headed tools, 7" to 9" long, with wooden handles, plus (1) knurled aluminum brush. The (21) heads include blades, spades, brushes, scrapers, drills and many more. Very nice set. Equally handy for other crafts, including carving and print-making.

Been to any BYOJ parties lately? Yeah, the Build Your Own Jewelry bashes can get pretty wild. Good thing you can build yours in the safety and solitude of your bedroom with this Necklace Starter Pack. Includes all the must-have silver hardware that form the foundation of your baubles. Comes with (119) pieces and makes (5) necklaces. All you add is the beauty.

You certainly could, but these oversized pipe cleaners are actually indispensable craft items. Our each is a pack of (100) 12" long x 1/4" dia chenilles in a dozen assorted colors, including some neons.

This (18)-piece Deluxe Wood Burning Kit from Plaid® heats up way hotter than Fahrenheit 451. This wood burner goes all the way up to 750F, hot enough to sear words and designs into genuine wood. Make holiday ornaments, coasters or wall art. Comes with the afore-mentioned wood burner and (6) tips, a stand, (3) practice wood rounds, (4) small wood rounds, (1) large wood round, (1) large plaque and a design template so you won’t have to guess. Finding your own wood once you burn through the included supply is half the fun.