THE DOUBLE BATCH SUPPLY SHELF
Supplies We Use & Love
Looking for the supplies from one of our projects? You’re in the right place. We’ve gathered our favorite craft basics, kitchen tools, sensory-play supplies, and project-specific finds in one easy spot so you can spend less time searching and more time making memories.
A quick Double Batch note
You do not need a perfectly stocked craft room to make these activities work. Start with what you already have, substitute when it makes sense, and use this page when you want the exact type of supply that makes a project easier.
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Craft Basics
These are the workhorses we reach for across dozens of Double Batch activities.
Washable School Glue
Great for paper crafts, pasta art, egg carton projects, and everyday creating.
Shop Glueaffiliate linkColorful Yarn
Used for string art, threading projects, puppets, dream catchers, and more.
Shop Yarnaffiliate linkPipe Cleaners
An easy staple for bugs, antennae, fine-motor activities, and quick craft details.
Shop Pipe Cleanersaffiliate linkCraft Sticks
Perfect for fairy houses, puppets, paper fans, signs, frames, and building projects.
Shop Craft Sticksaffiliate linkLarge Pom-Poms
Helpful for toddler-friendly crafts, caterpillars, sorting, and paint-in-a-box art.
Shop Pom-Pomsaffiliate linkKid Craft Assortment
A handy mix for families who want one bin with several basic materials ready to go.
Shop Craft Basicsaffiliate linkMESSY? A LITTLE. WORTH IT? ABSOLUTELY.
Paint + Art Supplies
Washable, approachable supplies for process art, keepsakes, and colorful afternoons.
Washable Tempera Paint
Our go-to style of paint for handprints, stamps, paper plates, and recycled crafts.
Shop Washable Paintaffiliate linkWashable Markers
Easy for little hands and useful in almost every paper-based project.
Shop Markersaffiliate linkKids’ Paintbrushes
A mix of brush sizes makes painting easier without needing a complicated art set.
Shop Paintbrushesaffiliate linkKids’ Art Aprons
Helpful for tie-dye, stamping, puffy paint, and the days when paint goes everywhere.
Shop Apronsaffiliate linkPAPER-DRAWER FAVORITES
Paper + Cutting Supplies
The simple basics behind fans, puppets, balloons, paper plate crafts, and collages.
Colored Cardstock
Sturdy enough for puppets, tails, balloon pieces, signs, and keepsake crafts.
Shop Cardstockaffiliate linkPaper Plates
One of our favorite low-cost bases for threading, turtles, dream catchers, and more.
Shop Paper Platesaffiliate linkChild-Safe Scissors
Useful for practicing cutting skills while keeping grown-up prep manageable.
Shop Scissorsaffiliate linkEasy-Grip Hole Punch
Handy for string art, threading plates, dream catchers, and paper flower leis.
Shop Hole Punchesaffiliate linkSCOOP • SQUISH • POUR
Sensory Play Supplies
Simple containers and tools that make sensory play easier to set up and contain.
Shallow Sensory Bins
A dedicated bin keeps rice, dough, water play, and scooping activities easier to manage.
Shop Sensory Binsaffiliate linkKids’ Scoops + Tools
Small scoops, cups, and tongs add fine-motor play to a simple sensory setup.
Shop Sensory Toolsaffiliate linkCookie Cutters + Molds
Useful for cloud dough, play dough, snacks, and several kitchen activities too.
Shop Cookie Cuttersaffiliate linkDOUBLE BATCH TEST KITCHEN
Kitchen Fun
Tools that make it easier for kids to measure, mix, cut shapes, and really help.
Cookie Cutter Sets
Perfect for Rice Krispies Treat Shapes, sandwiches, dough, and seasonal projects.
Shop Cookie Cuttersaffiliate linkMixing Bowls
Lightweight bowls are easier for kids to help hold, pour into, and stir.
Shop Mixing Bowlsaffiliate linkMeasuring Cups + Spoons
An easy way to give kids a real kitchen job instead of just watching.
Shop Measuring Setsaffiliate linkSilicone Spatulas
Great for stirring, scraping, and pressing sticky treats into a pan.
Shop Spatulasaffiliate linkMAKE IT • THEN PLAY WITH IT
Pretend Play Favorites
Simple materials that help a craft continue into storytelling and imaginative play.
Wooden Craft Spoons
A great base for mermaids, people, animals, and homemade puppet characters.
Shop Craft Spoonsaffiliate linkPaper Lunch Bags
A low-cost puppet base that is easy for kids to color, glue, and transform.
Shop Paper Bagsaffiliate linkBattery Tea Lights
Useful for fairy houses and lantern crafts without an open flame.
Shop Battery Lightsaffiliate linkMAKE FUTURE YOU HAPPY
Storage + Setup
A few simple organizers can turn “we should do a craft” into “we’re ready.”
Activity Bins
Use one bin per project or keep a ready-to-go Grandma Activity Basket.
Shop Activity Binsaffiliate linkSmall Supply Organizers
Helpful for pom-poms, googly eyes, beads, buttons, and small paper pieces.
Shop Organizersaffiliate linkTable Covers
A simple reusable or disposable cover makes messy activities much easier to say yes to.
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NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO COME FROM AMAZON
Other Places We Shop
Some projects are just as easy to source locally or from another retailer.
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE YET?
Start with the activity, then grab what you need.
Browse our simple projects or download the free Double Batch Activity Guide for ready-to-go ideas with supply lists included.