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Creative Bloq Awards 2023

Announcing the Creative Bloq Awards 2023

By Georgia Coggan published

We're celebrating the best creative tech, and nominations are open.

Events
Best embossing machines; three craft machines in white

The best embossing machines

By Millie Fender last updated

Our testers and reviewers rate the best embossing machines. These are great for making homemade cards, scrapbooking, fashion projects and more.

Gadgets
How to make a tote bag; a piece of fabric, chalk and a tote bag hanging on a door

How to make a tote bag from old material

By Michelle Rowley published

Learning how to make a tote bag is a great beginner sewing project, and I share how to easily up-cycle old bedding or tablecloths.

Fashion
How to sew beginners; a sewing pattern on fabric

How to sew: beginners

By Michelle Rowley published

Our pro sewist shares her advice in 'how to sew: beginners', a skills guide for all newcomers. Learn the beginner sewing essentials, including darts and gathers.

Artistic Tips & Techniques
A product shot of the various best staplers on a red background with a white outline around each

The best stapler

By Joe Foley last updated

Discover the best stapler for art, crafts and office use.

Art Supplies
Best software for Cricut; a mix of digital art logos

The best software for Cricut

By Ian Dean last updated

Design Space is Cricut's custom-made software, but there are also alternatives worth trying.

Digital Crafting
Best Cricut materials; a selection of materials for Cricut

The best materials for Cricut

By Beth Nicholls last updated

Finding the best Cricut materials to get the most out of your projects is crucial, so we've listed the best (and prettiest) ones for you.

Digital Crafting
The best Glowforge machines; two large white laser cutters

The best Glowforge laser cutter machines

By Ian Dean last updated

The best Glowforge machines are laser cutters that enable you to cut, engrave and score materials with the accuracy.

Digital Crafting
The best Cricut pens; a pen on a table with papers and a Cricut machine

The best Cricut pens

By Ian Dean last updated

The best Cricut pens for whichever Cricut machine you have.

Digital Crafting
Niimbot D110 review; a small white box printer on a wooden table with colourful stickers

Niimbot D110 review: a cheap but fun thermal printer

By Ian Dean published

Need to sticker and label for less? The Niimbot D110 could be the label maker for you.

Printers
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