Are you buying a gift for your favorite DIY’er this holiday? Here are some ideas to keep them inspired and well-stocked for the next year! –Rebecca F.

Rotary cutter – Rotary cutters are excellent to cut through several layers of fabric and paper. Also makes quick work of strip cutting.

Self-healing cutting mat – Great for using with a rotary cutter or Xacto knives. No more shredding magazines!

Sharp craft scissors or a gift of scissor sharpening – You don’t know what sharp scissors are until you have new ones! Or, for more experienced DIY’ers, a gift of scissor sharpening from a local fabric/craft store is also a great and unexpected treat.

Steel ruler – Wooden rulers get nicked and can cause rough edges when used with a cutting blade. A steel or metal ruler guarantees a nice crisp edge.

Sharpie fine point pen sets – Great for customized projects like labels, cards and coding systems, these come in handy often, and this pack includes almost any color one could ask for.

Durable plastic or vinyl tablecloth – For those of us that don’t have a dedicated project space, a plastic table cover is indispensible for protecting that kitchen table from crafting mishaps!

A label maker – Help your favorite DIYer stay organized!

Task lamp – Great for shedding light on projects that involve detailed beading, sewing, etc.

Personalized labels – A beautiful touch to add that special final sentiment to handmade gifts!

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