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Create the ultimate craft space with these 5 products

Arts and crafts aren’t just for kids. They can be the perfect way for any adult to decompress and tune out all the stresses of everyday life. Although our days tend to be dominated by work, family, and smartphones, spending time surrounded by craft supplies and letting your creativity flow can be just what the doctor ordered. Crafting can be the perfect way to practice a bit of self-care when life gets busy.

A well-stocked craft room at home can be just what it takes to inspire you to put down the smartphone and laptop and destress by expressing your creativity. Whether you have a project in mind that you’ve been planning to start or simply enjoy starting from scratch, these 5 products will help you create the ultimate craft space in your home that you’ll love to use over and over again.

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Who doesn’t love to get creative? These 8 arts and crafts chalk markers are perfect to help you express yourself over and over again because they’re erasable. These liquid chalk paint pens can be used on any of the 45 chalkboard labels that come with it or on windows and glass. Let your creativity soar!
You get 200 of these Artlicious wooden popsicle sticks that are 4.5” in length. These are made of natural birch wood and are perfect for anyone who loves to build and construct new things. You can use these for a variety of different crafts including making structures or as handles for homemade puppets. There’s no limit to your imagination when you use these craft sticks.
This fluorescent textile paint that comes in 8 vibrant colors are a great way for you to express your creativity. Tie-dye is so last year! These fabric paints will glow under UV and black lights and are machine washable. Because they’re so bright you can also use them on any color fabric. These are great if you have an event or party coming up with a neon theme or simply as a way to have some fun.
If you’ve been looking for a set of quality, permanent fabric markers that won’t bleed and can be used on any fabric, these Crafts 4 All fabric markers are for you. They allow you to write in a variety of thicknesses and are machine washable, pigmented, and fade resistant. They’re also great for kids to use because they’re non-toxic and work well on fabric, clothing, camping gear, bedding, and more.
Face painting isn’t just for kids or Halloween! It can be a lot of fun to transform yourself with face paint and this Colorful Art Co. face paint kit is perfect to help you do that. It comes with a pack of 16 vibrant, water-based paints, 3 paintbrushes, and 30 stencils to help you get as creative as possible. This kit has been laboratory tested to be child-friendly and non-toxic. They’re perfect for cosplay and they won’t fade but will wash off with warm, soapy water.

Life has been pretty stressful lately so finding ways to relax and express yourself creatively has become increasingly important. Studies have shown that getting crafty, not only reduces stress but can improve your mood and your self-confidence. Sounds like the perfect excuse to stock up on these craft supplies and get creative!

Kelli Catana
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