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For everyone who gets more excited about new art supplies than actual payday, we've found your next 24 obsessions. Between craft kits that make beginners feel like creative geniuses and supplies that have seasoned artists hyperventilating into paper bags, each find speaks directly to souls who consider Michael's a spiritual experience. Whether you've turned your dining table into a permanent craft station or just dream about having enough creative confidence to start, these discoveries fuel that artistic fire that regular retail therapy just can't match.

Storage solutions that turn creative chaos into organized inspiration sit alongside beginner-friendly kits that eliminate the fear of that first blank page. From supplies that make Pinterest dreams actually achievable to activities that transform "I could never" into "I actually made that," every item understands that creativity isn't just a hobby – it's a lifestyle choice that occasionally requires intervention from your bank account. Because while some people spend their money on normal things, you're out here building an art supply collection that rivals small craft stores.

Colorful pens with intricate designs and a whimsical illustration of a fairy tale house, perfect for color dreamers.

Review: "I’ve used a lot of the multicolor or “magic” pencils in the past but I love this set the most. They are the perfect diameter and they have rich color. For me, sketching with these takes away the need to be completely in control of the color so there’s an aspect of looseness and surprise in their use. I recommend them." - Tami

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Blackmoon The Dragon
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7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually an amazing idea, especially for creating gradients... the interesting part would be what they were used for in that painting, and if they used other supplies... and sometimes you just want flat colors too...

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    Lightbox art projects; one with a wine-themed design, another featuring colorful mandala coloring.

    Review: "The light board was exactly what I need for tracing designs on cloth to embroider! Easy to transport, use and light was bright enough to go through paper and muslin cloth. Great buy!" - DR

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    quentariel
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to have a traditional light box for drawing, but you can actually download a free app to you tablet that does the same. Pick an image, arrange and turn it into a good angle, adjust brightness and then lock the screen into position with the app. Now you can trace your image into paper/fabric without the image moving at all.

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    If You Have Been Crafting A Little Too Hard, Use This Cordless Electric Hand Massager To Get Back In Tip Top Shape

    Hand inside a Lunix massager with colorful markers nearby, creating a textured imprint, ideal for color and glitter enthusiasts.

    Review: "This hand massager has helped tremendously relieve the tension in my hand that uses the computer mouse. There are various massage options and intensities along with heat. It is a great way to end a work day!" - Jodie Amble

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a t*****e device! Edit… BP reallly? T o r t u r e

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    Wooden organizer with colorful markers and stationery for creative people who dream in color.

    Review: "I wasn't sure if it would be sturdy since the wood is thin, but once everything was put together, it was honestly a really hardy little penholder! I really like this thing, it was inexpensive and it's already fallen off my desk a few times without any damage at all. Pretty neat!" - Lana Chesley

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    Blackmoon The Dragon
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *reaches out* I need this, everything is so messy in every single one of my work areas XD

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    Ditch The Mouse And Embrace The Precision And Control Of This Digital Painting Brush – It's The Must-Have Tool For Any Aspiring Digital Artist

    Stylus resembling a brush, held by a person, used for colorful digital art on a tablet.

    Review: "LOVE this! I ise it for art on my iPad Pro. It works perfect. No lag time even strokes, makes paintin in Procreate feel more like actual painting. Highly reccommend!!" - Mary A.

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    Mreoww
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know, I feel like if I wanted to actually paint something, then I’d do just that. I’d use a proper brush and actually paint on a canvas, thanks very much.

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    Poke, Stitch, And Repeat With This Delightful Beginner Needlepoint Kit That's Perfect For Newbie Stitchers

    Embroidery hoop with vibrant cactus design and cheeky phrase for colorful home decor.

    Review: "My first project, made it for my dad who is a succulent enthusiast and it was perfect." - Elizabeth T

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    String art of a pineapple and cactus, created with colorful thread, lying on green background, showcasing vibrant creativity.

    Review: "This was a perfect craft for me. The finished product is very appealing. It took only one evening plus 15 minutes to finish the next day." - ZenMom

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    Reverse coloring book with vibrant fruit illustrations, blending art and color creativity.

    Review: "I hate coloring and am bad at finding inspiration. Being given colors and finding shapes/items within them is absolutely fantastic for me. I love this book." - Victoria

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    Mreoww
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s…actually interesting, especially because I love fine doodling with a nice, thin pen.

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    Creative possibilities multiply as we explore more ways to feed your artistic soul. Whether organizing your current stash or adding fresh inspiration to your collection, these next finds prove that sometimes the best therapy comes in craft supply form.

    Vintage-themed stickers and paper with colorful butterfly and floral designs, perfect for those who dream in color.

    Review: "These stickers and sheets are beautiful ! I used them to decorate my kindle. I love that they have so many different pieces so I can change it up entirely if I want." - Joshua Rodriguez

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    Tóth Bernadett
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rengeteg ASMR videót láttam erről. Nem rossz.

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    The Internet's Favorite Chubby Cat Comes To Life In Pusheen Cross Stitch, A Fun And Adorable Crafting Kit

    Cross-stitch pattern of a cat with heart, featuring colorful threads, perfect for those who dream in color.

    Review: "It's a super cute beginner kit for anyone who wants to try cross stitching. It's very cheap too so you can try out the hobby to see if you'd like it! The booklet is very nice and incredibly useful, however, I do recommend watching a few videos on cross stitching! Also, if you have very shakey hands or not good at putting a thread through a needle, I recommend to get a needle threader along with the kit. Overall, I love Pusheen and now I love cross stitching! It's a very calming hobby that does take a while to get to the finish product but it's worth it!" - Janeth Rodriguez

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    Hand holding a white pen with makeup and colorful art supplies in the background, and a detailed black and white portrait sketch.

    Review: "This electric eraser has helped me so much with all the mistakes I make with my drawings. It even works incredibly well by making highlights in the drawings I do! The battery life is super high! I charged it once (about a year ago), and it still hasn't died! I highly recommend it to any upcoming artists out there!" - Sasha Alavi

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    Tóth Bernadett
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lehet vele precízen, vékony széleket radírozni-ha jól gondolom.

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    Art supplies on a table with paints, brushes, and easels; a vibrant setup for colorful creativity.

    Review: "I love the quality, adjustability, and ease of assembly. It also has compartments for storing paint tools. I would definitely buy again for gifts for my artistic friends." - Pamela D Clay

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    Needle, Felt, And Nurture Your Own Adorable Cactus Crew With The Felting Kit With Cactus Monsters - A Complete Kit For Crafty Monster Makers

    Colorful felt creatures, one in a pot, with quirky eyes and vibrant designs, embodying dream in color aesthetics.

    Review: "I was really excited when I got this kit, it comes with all the tools you need, including a variety of colors, and it inspires such fun creature ideas! It also includes a QR code that that’s takes you to multiple, (short) tutorials for different shapes, and teaches you the basics of needle felting! I thought it was going to be much harder than it was. (You don’t even need to watch the whole tutorial to pick it up.) I actually bought the same kit for a friend, who loved it also!" - Kt

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    Purple brush holder with various colorful brushes displayed creatively, ideal for vibrant artistic setups and colorful dreams.

    Review: "This thing is a NECESSITY for painters! Its extremely durable, it works perfectly, and it wont take up a lot of space. Its really light with parts that can easily be washed. 100% worth the money" - Andrea Rhodes

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this, it’s good, but expensive for what it is and only has a really small water capacity. It is however great for drying brushes around the edge.

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    Get Ready To Unleash Your Creativity And Inner Rebel With The Iconic Wreck This Journal, A Subversive Guide To Artistic Expression And Self-Discovery

    Colorful collage with "Wreck This Journal" text, featuring vibrant, artistic elements for creative expression.

    Review: "Such a fun journal. Gets you out of your perfectionist mindset." - BostonGirl

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    UpupaEpops
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this. It's a really fun project for an overthinker like me. It was hard at first, getting used to the idea that there's no "right way" to do it but once I relaxed, I really enjoyed it.

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    Colorful painting of vibrant flowers, work in progress above and completed below, showcasing dreams in color.

    Review: "Really nice, good quality and easy for beginners." - Ravi Tandon

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    Red Radish
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only the numbers weren’t so teeny weeny!

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    The artistic adventure continues with supplies that understand why having "just one more" crafting option never feels like enough. From storage solutions to new creative territories, these upcoming finds celebrate the joy of making something with your own hands – even if it means adding to your already impressive stash.

    Colorful thread and organized art supplies in clear plastic containers, perfect for vibrant crafting and creativity enthusiasts.

    Review: "I love that these are clear so I can see exactly what they have inside of them. They fit everything perfectly and then stacked and fit exactly right in my cupboard. It is unbelievably satisfying to have everything so neatly organized and easy to see and access now. Such an improvement! Highly recommend." - DRVanDyke

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    Create your own colorful comic book with blank pages for imaginative designs.

    Review: "My son loves reading comics and graphic novels. He is very inspired by Dav Pilky! This is the perfect gift for those young writers and artists to start their own journey! This is a soft cover book. The pages are also very nice with different boxes and a comment bubbles to draw and create!" - Sandra santos

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    quentariel
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I'd haf one of these as a kid.

    Red XFasten tape dispenser on wooden surface, featuring vibrant color gear design.

    Review: "The stickiness of these were awesome and really durable. I have arthritic hands and this made it so easy to wrap presents. The size isn’t too small or too big." - Kristy

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    Colorful scratch art sheets with vibrant, glitter-like patterns spread on a table.

    Review: "I love Melissa and Doug products, and we’ve bought rainbow scratch art sheets before, but the size and compact packaging of this is really really great. I got it for Christmas, and it’s sat at our kitchen table every day since then. The kiddos scratch on them when they’re having breakfast, or watching educational videos online, it’s great for mindless doodles during phone calls or for homework brain breaks. Our pad has already been halfway used, so I will likely be buying this again.. and again.. and again. Only complaint is I have 6 kids and this comes with a single scratch stick- it is easily fixed though- we scrounged a few from other rainbow scratch art, and a big pack of them is pretty cheap to buy on Amazon which I’ll add to my next order of this. Toothpicks work too, just not as sturdy. Extremely happy with this purchase!" - BayonettaK

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    Auntriarch
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to make our own version at school, random wax crayon on card, then paint over it with black powder paint mixed with washing up liquid. When it dried you could scrape off the black paint carefully with a toothpick

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    Nail art supplies with glittery foil accents and a hand showing long, colorful nails adorned with glitter.

    Review: "You get A LOT for the price, brushes seem like pretty good quality, the little crystals are very small but look beautiful on your nails! Used these on polygel nails!" - Kassie

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    Create Your Own Tasty Treats And Decorations With The Klutz Mini Shake Shop Craft Kit, A Deliciously Fun Way To Express Your Creativity

    Colorful, glittery miniature desserts with playful faces and vibrant decorations, ideal for those who dream in color.

    Review: "My little girl was ecstatic when she saw this, and it was all she wanted to do until all the recipes in the book were accomplished, and every last bit of supplies were used up. It really does make it straightforward to produce quite adorable, "kawaii" type little sweet treats (mostly various beverages) with happy faces on them. It comes with adorable miniature cups, a few colors of air dry modeling clay, fake ice, various cutouts and stickers, straws, some purply good, and a bag of remarkably good fake whipped cream." - Slippery Jim

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    Two colorful crocheted frogs sitting on a blanket with bright yarn, perfect for those who dream in color.

    Review: "This kit has a great squshy yarn. It has all the necessities to make the project and there is left over yarn in case you make some mistakes and have to redo something. I like that it has both paper and video instructions. The video was made for a new crocheter and is extremely clear and easy to understand and follow. I appreciate that it shows every step in the video. This is one of the easiest to follow instructions I have had. The frogs came out extremely cute!" - Annette

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    Get Dazzled By The Beauty Of Diamond Painting With These Gorgeous Diamond Painting Coasters That Shine Bright With Every Color And Every Facet

    Colorful glittery mandala-like design held in hand, featuring vibrant pink, yellow, and turquoise patterns.

    Review: "Perfect set for beginners finished all the coasters in a week." - Anastasia Nicole Bersenev

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