{"title":"Maker Tools \u0026 Kits – DIY Craft Supplies","description":"\u003cp\u003eI make things that make things! Make a Crankie! Turn your fidget into cords! Get weaving!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matchbox-crankie-kit","title":"Matchbox Crankie Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eA pocket-sized storytelling machine you build yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eA crankie is one of the oldest forms of moving-picture storytelling—long before film, projectors, or animation. Traveling performers and folk artists used crankies to unroll illustrated scenes as they narrated songs, tales, or local legends. They show up in Appalachian folk tradition, Victorian toy theaters, and other cultures where portable storytelling mattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThis Matchbox Crankie Kit is my miniature version: a tiny scroll theatre you assemble, draw on, and then crank to reveal your own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eEach kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eA blank scroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eTwo scroll sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eA laser-cut matchbox crankie frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eA small instructional zine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eAccess to downloadable blank scroll templates and premade designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eColors vary (I work in small batches), but if you want a specific look or feel, let me know when you order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eWhat you can make with it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eThis little tool is more versatile than it looks.\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eUse it to create:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eCards that unroll into a story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eLove notes with a reveal at the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eTiny comic books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eAnalogue memes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eMini art pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eHoliday ornaments that tell a scene or joke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003ePocket-sized storytelling gifts for kids or adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eGood for all ages—just as fun for a five-year-old as it is for a grown maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eWhy this kit exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eI love crankies, but full-size ones can be a commitment. This version lets anyone try the craft in a small, accessible way. It’s easy to assemble, easy to customize, and satisfying to use. Whether you draw, collage, write, or experiment, the kit gives you a handmade stage for your ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eI’ll also be uploading videos showing how to assemble your crankie, how to load your scrolls, and different creative ways to use them—including the time I used one to read a children’s storybook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003ePortable, matchbox-sized frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eQuick assembly—great for first-timers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eWorks with pen, marker, collage, stamps, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eDurable enough to reuse with new scrolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eSupports creativity, storytelling, fine-motor skills, and quiet play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eBuy one to try. Buy several if you teach, craft, host workshops, or want to build a whole series of mini stories. Wholesale is available! Reach out to \u003ca href=\"mailto:mab@mabjustmab.com\"\u003eMab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Carny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44083384778797,"sku":"DIYKIT-crankies-2.0","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/0175\/4157\/files\/PXL_20260210_214005852.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg?v=1770855055"},{"product_id":"kumihimo","title":"Kumihimo - Cord Weaving Fidget Disc","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eA sensory-friendly maker tool for restless hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"519\"\u003eThis is my take on the classic Kumihimo braiding disc, redesigned as a portable, tactile tool for makers, fidgeters, and anyone whose hands like to stay busy. It’s made from lightweight wood, shaped like a flower, and sized to travel. With eight slots and a center guide, it’s built for the 7-strand braid: simple to learn, endlessly soothing, and strangely addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"888\"\u003eThis disc came out of frustration. Most fidgets just make noise or give your hands something to burn energy on. I wanted one that \u003cem data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003ecreates\u003c\/em\u003e something—a tool that turns fussy fingers into cord you can actually use. With this, your “fidgeting” becomes a braid you can show for it: lacing, ties, trim, repair string, wearable cord, whatever the moment needs. I’ve woven emergency quick-string backstage at shows. I’ve made corset lacing on the fly. You’ll find your own uses fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1402\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1402\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eWhat makes this disc special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003eSensory-friendly \u0026amp; tactile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wood is smooth, the motion rhythmic, and the process quietly satisfying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003eDesigned for makers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 7-strand braid is easy to pick up and surprisingly beautiful. Different yarn weights give totally different textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eA fidget with an outcome:\u003c\/strong\u003e When your hands are done, you have a custom cord—not just spent nervous energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1783\"\u003ePortable \u0026amp; durable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, compact, toss-it-in-a-bag friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003eComes with instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, simple steps—even if you’ve never braided before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003eRooted in a long line of folk craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003eKumihimo (“koo-mee-HEE-mo”) is a traditional Japanese cord-making technique dating back over a thousand years. Braided cords were used in everything from daily garments to securing samurai armor. Versions of slotted discs, braiding wheels, and hand-twisted cords appear across cultures—evidence that humans everywhere have always needed strong cord and something for their hands to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2597\" data-start=\"2379\"\u003eModern reenactor circles sometimes reference a “trollen wheel” for Viking-style braiding. Whether or not the term is historically precise, the spirit is the same: simple tools, steady motion, strong cord, made by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2783\" data-start=\"2599\"\u003eThis disc keeps that lineage alive, in a small, approachable way—preserving an old art while giving it a modern twist for sensory satisfaction, portable creativity, and DiY usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2807\" data-start=\"2785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2807\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003eOne wooden 8-slot Kumihimo disc (flower-shaped, laser-cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003ePre-cut yarn for your first braid, already threaded on the disc!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003eStep-by-step instructions for the 7-strand weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003eA technique that’s easy to learn and hard to put down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3043\" data-start=\"3021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3043\" data-start=\"3024\"\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3046\"\u003eMakers, tinkerers, and DiY doers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3046\"\u003ePeople who need a quiet, tactile fidget that results in something useful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3046\"\u003eFolks who like folk craft, hand tools, or repetitive creative motions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3046\"\u003eAnyone looking for a portable project that packs neatly and goes anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Carny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702061527085,"sku":"DIY-kumihimo-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/0175\/4157\/files\/PXL_20240718_232858467_36a23ba6-d3cb-47f2-89a6-3c3cf3dea7d5.jpg?v=1763770446"},{"product_id":"tree-silhouette-led-lantern-kit","title":"LED Lantern KIT– DIY Forest Silhouette","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"215\"\u003ePeople keep asking for these faster than I can make them… so here’s the solution: a \u003cstrong data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eDIY Lantern Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e with all the laser-cut wooden pieces ready to assemble, paint, and customize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eThis kit gives you the exact same structure as my hand-painted lanterns—just without the hours of finishing work. All you need is a small amount of glue and whatever art supplies you enjoy working with. \u003cstrong data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"603\"\u003eSpray paint, acrylics, paint pens, delicate brushes, even washi tape—make it your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eThe finished lantern holds a standard LED votive and throws gorgeous tree-branch shadows when lit. It’s quick to assemble, satisfying to finish, and beginner-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"884\"\u003e• All laser-cut wooden panels\u003cbr data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e• Base + hardware tabs built into the cut\u003cbr data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e• Simple assembly instructions\u003cbr data-end=\"1037\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003e• LED candle not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eWhat You Need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e• Glue\u003cbr data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003e• Paint or art supplies of your choice\u003cbr data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003e• A little imagination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003eThis is the affordable version—fast, fun, and fully customizable.\u003cbr data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eIf you want the premium one-of-a-kind, hand-painted lanterns, those will continue to live in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003eOne of a Kind Items\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Carny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377352765485,"sku":"DIYKIT-Lantern-forest","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/0175\/4157\/files\/PXL_20251130_024332247.jpg?v=1764472603"},{"product_id":"circle-loom","title":"Circle Loom Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beginner-friendly weaving loom for makers, fidgeters, and anyone whose hands have something to say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a circle loom, a portable, flower-shaped weaving tool laser-cut from lightweight wood and designed to make weaving feel intuitive from the very first pass. The notches are numbered. The arrows show you where to loop. Your warp strings radiate out like spokes on a wheel, and your weft spirals around in a satisfying over-under rhythm you'll be doing in your sleep within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt pairs naturally with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kumihimo\" title=\"Kumihimo Cord Weaver Disc\"\u003eKumihimo disc\u003c\/a\u003e: braid yourself a cord on the disc, then get to weaving with it on the circle loom. The cord you make becomes the material you weave with. Two tools, one fiber toolkit, endless combinations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you've never woven before: you're in exactly the right place. If you've woven before: this is the kind of tool you pick up and don't put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat makes this loom special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumbered notches and directional arrows\u003c\/strong\u003e guide you through warping without guesswork, no experience required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdd number of spokes (17)\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a true over-under weave that locks itself together as you work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaser-cut hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, smooth, durable, lightweight, and genuinely pretty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComes ready to go\u003c\/strong\u003e, warp string is included so you can start the moment you open the bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural companion to the Kumihimo disc\u003c\/strong\u003e, braid your cord on the disc and use it as weft on this loom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eA quick note on circle loom weaving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeaving on a circle loom is one of the oldest and most universal textile traditions on earth. The basic structure, warp strings radiating from a center, weft woven over and under, appears in cultures from the Americas to Central Asia to Northern Europe. Round weavings have been used for everything from hats and baskets to ritual textiles and household goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis disc is a modern take on a very old tool. Same principle, simplified hardware, zero barriers to entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne laser-cut wooden circle loom (flower-shaped, 17 notches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePre-measured cord to warp your loom and start your first weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTwo wooden needles (optional; most weavers prefer fingers, but they're there if you want them)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrinted instruction cards covering warping, the center tie-off, and beginning your weft\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFirst-time weavers and craft-curious people of any age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMakers who like tools that teach you something as you use them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKumihimo disc owners who want to put that braided cord to work as weft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAnyone looking for a portable, low-barrier project that fits in a tote bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVIDEOS COMING SOON!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VF-dDRUYxeU?si=EszPq1HfkQ2HzP45\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Carny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44852563673133,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/0175\/4157\/files\/PXL_20260422_195847914.jpg?v=1776889117"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/0175\/4157\/collections\/e3ae8ab4-PXL_20250517_221121596.jpg?v=1763862045","url":"https:\/\/thecraftycarny.com\/collections\/maker-tools.oembed","provider":"The Crafty Carny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}