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5 Simple Drawing Tools for Quick Cartoon Sketches | Red-Handled Scissors

5 Simple Drawing Tools for Quick Cartoon Sketches

Over the past couple of weeks, my Tiny Cranky Haley series has gotten a rather surprising amount of attention and encouragement from fellow crafters on… Read more

Review: Foldio Portable Mini Photo Studio | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Foldio Portable Mini Photo Studio

As a professional craft blogger, good photographs are one of the most important elements of my job. And, while I didn’t begin blogging with the… Read more

Review: AccuQuilt English Paper Piecing Hexagon Dies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: AccuQuilt English Paper Piecing Hexagon Dies

Fact: AccuQuilt’s new English Paper Piecing Hexagon Dies are currently my favorite tools in the craft studio. I mean, cutting perfectly matched fabric pieces AND… Read more

Review: AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter

You could say that I reviewed the AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter on Craft Test Dummies, but that wouldn’t be quite accurate. I like to… Read more

Review: Easy-Macro iPhone Macro Lens | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Easy-Macro iPhone Macro Lens

I’ve been eyeing macro lens options for my iPhone for a while (because, details!), but those fancy Dalek-looking lenses always seemed incredibly clunky and impractical.… Read more

Review: Clover Weaving Sticks | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Clover Weaving Sticks

Fiber crafter pals: If you’ve been following along on Instagram and Twitter, wondering what in the world I was doing all of those sticks and… Read more

Review: Dremel Moto-Saw Kit | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Dremel Moto-Saw Kit

Disclosure: The generous folks at Dremel provided the Dremel Moto-Saw that is used in this post, but Dremel did not contribute in any way to… Read more

Review: Clover USA Pin 'n Stow Sewing Pin Holder | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Clover USA Pin ‘n Stow Sewing Pin Holder

I reviewed the Clover USA Pin ‘n Stow sewing pin holder on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Tool Review: Clover USA Pin ‘n Stow Since winter… Read more

Review: Fiskars Detail Scissors & Seam Ripper-in-one with Multipurpose Organizer | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Fiskars Detail Scissors & Seam Ripper-in-one with Multipurpose Organizer

If I were to imagine a craft tool that was custom made for me, the Fiskars Detail Scissors and Seam Ripper-in-one with Multipurpose Organizer would… Read more

Review: Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster Plus Crochet Hook Set | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster Plus Crochet Hook Set

I reviewed the gorgeous Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster Plus Crochet Hook Set from Simplicity on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Boye Artisan Tools CrochetMaster… Read more

Review: ImpressArt Metal Stamps for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: ImpressArt Metal Stamps for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed ImpressArt Metal Stamps on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Tool Review: ImpressArt Metal Stamps Iโ€™ve wanted to try out a set of metal stamps… Read more

Review: LED Sewing Kit from Sternlab.org for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: LED Sewing Kit from Sternlab.org for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the LED Sewing Kit from Sternlab.org on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: LED Sewing Kit from Sternlab.org If youโ€™re looking to add… Read more

TZoM Top 5: Must-Have Embroidery Tools | Red-Handled Scissors

TZoM Top 5: Must-Have Embroidery Tools

Needlework is a genre filled with amazing (and amazingly cute) accessories, so narrowing them down to just five of my favorites was pretty tough. But,… Read more

TZoM Top 5: Must-Have Crochet Tools | Red-Handled Scissors

TZoM Top 5: Must-Have Crochet Tools

It might come as a shock to my more delicate readers, but I’m a loud and proud hooker! Here are my top five tools of… Read more

TZoM Top 5: Must-Have Sewing Tools | Red-Handled Scissors

TZoM Top 5: Must-Have Sewing Tools

I may go a little “My prescioussssss!” in a notions aisle, but, when it comes right down to it, there are only a few items… Read more

Review: Martha Stewart Crafts and Lion Brand Yarn Knit and Weave Loom Kit for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Martha Stewart Crafts and Lion Brand Yarn Knit and Weave Loom Kit for Craft Test Dummies

Attention yarn crafters: my epic review of the Martha Stewart Crafts and Lion Brand Yarn Knit and Weave Loom Kit is up on Craft Test… Read more

Review: Clover Sewing Measurement Tools for Craft Test Dummies (Stocking Stuffers!) | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Clover Sewing Measurement Tools for Craft Test Dummies (Stocking Stuffers!)

My stocking stuffers review for the Clover Seams Right and Clover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge is up on Craft Test Dummies! (Warning: You’re going to want… Read more

Review: Clover Wonder Clips for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Clover Wonder Clips for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed Clover Wonder Clips on Craft Test Dummies, and it was true love right from the start! Craft Product Review: Clover Wonder ClipsFrom the… Read more

Review: Cutting Fabric with Spellbinders Grand Calibur for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Cutting Fabric with Spellbinders Grand Calibur for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed cutting fabric with the Spellbinders Grand Calibur on Craft Test Dummies!Cutting Fabric with Spellbinders Grand CaliburTo wrap up National Sewing Month, I was… Read more

Review: Westcott Craft Scissors โ€“ Detail Blades for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Westcott Craft Scissors โ€“ Detail Blades for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the Westcott Brand Craft Scissors – Detail Blades on Craft Test Dummies! (Don’t forget to check out last week’s review of the larger… Read more

Review: Westcott Craft Scissors โ€“ Large Blades for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Westcott Craft Scissors โ€“ Large Blades for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the Westcott Brand Craft Scissors – Large Blades on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Overview of Westcott Scissors โ€“ Large BladesWhile Jenny… Read more

Review: Clover Kanzashi Flower Makers: Pointed Petal for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Clover Kanzashi Flower Makers: Pointed Petal for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the Clover Kanzashi Flower Makers on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Clover Kanzashi Flower Makers: Pointed PetalWhen Jenny handed me these Clover… Read more

Review: Brother 1034D Serger for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Brother 1034D Serger for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the Brother 1034D serger (overlock machine) on Craft Test Dummies!Craft Product Review: Brother 1034D 3-4 Lay-in Thread SergerI had never used a serger… Read more

Review: Brother CS-6000i Computerized Sewing Machine for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Brother CS-6000i Computerized Sewing Machine for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed the Brother CS-6000i sewing machine on Craft Test Dummies!Craft Product Review: Brother CS-6000i Computerized Sewing MachineIโ€™ve been using my Brother CS-6000i regularly for… Read more