Blog - Arts and Crafts

The Best Supplies for Hobby Tracking

Feb 11, 2025

Keeping a “hobby log” and writing down when you enjoyed things like a new movie or hiking trail can help you remember great experiences and keep track of progress. In this guide, we share our favorite notebooks and stamps for cataloging hobbies.

How to Make Wax Seals

Jan 7, 2025

A wax seal adds elegance to letters and packages—and they’re just plain fun to make. In this guide, we share tips on how to make wax seals.

What Can I Get with a $25 JetPens Gift Card?

Apr 2, 2024

Recently got a $25 gift card to JetPens but not sure what to spend it on? We’ve got you covered! A $25 gift card is the perfect amount to try out new stationery & refresh your current collection. Read our guide to see our recommendations for school, the office, and more.

Taiwanese Stationery Brands You Need to Know

Dec 12, 2023

In this guide, we are bringing some much deserved attention to Taiwanese stationery! We take a closer look at eleven Taiwanese stationery brands and recommend stellar products that deserve a spot in your collection.

How to Use Masking Fluid

Nov 27, 2023

Masking fluid lets you easily cover parts of your artwork that you don’t want to paint over, preserving lighter colors and the vibrant white of the paper for details and highlights. We walk you through how to use masking fluid with a video and detailed instructions.

How to Use Watercolor Pencils

Nov 13, 2023

Watercolor pencils are a near-magical combination of colored pencils and watercolor paints, allowing artists to achieve both precise marks and gentle washes. We explain how watercolor pencils work, specific techniques for how to use watercolor pencils, and recommend some of the best watercolor pencils for your art.

The Difference Between Watercolor, Gouache, and Poster Color Paints

Oct 23, 2023

Watercolor, gouache, and poster color paints have a lot of similarities, but they’re not exactly the same. We explain how these water-soluble paints are made, what makes them different, and the best ways to use them.

Korean Stationery Brands You Need to Know

Aug 14, 2023

If you’re a stationery lover, you probably know that Korean stationery is on the rise. In this guide, we'll focus on ten Korean stationery brands that should be on your radar, as well as some of our favorite products that they offer.

The Best Glues and Adhesive Tape Runners

Aug 7, 2023

If you like to craft, chances are you need an adhesive. But choosing the right one for your project can be confusing. Click through to learn about different adhesive types as well as see our picks for the best glues and adhesive tape runners.

Made in America

Jun 26, 2023

We love scouring the world for standout stationery, but some of the best comes from our own backyard. From Rickshaw to Speedball, we profile our favorite made-in-the-USA brands and products.

What are Clear Tapes?

May 30, 2023

Transparent clear tapes combine the vibrance of film stickers with the charming patterns of washi tape! Keep reading to learn more about clear tapes and find out which ones are the best.

The Best Stamps

May 16, 2023

Stamps are great creative tools for any level of artistic skill, as well as organizational aids that fit right into planner spreads. Read on for a full overview of our favorite stamps, including clear stamps, pre-inked stamps and self-inking stamps, plus recommendations and test results for our best ink pads.