I love apps that make my life a little easier and did you know there are some amazing ones for DIY-ers and crafters?!
Now I didn’t include the super obvious ones like Pinterest, Instagram, etc – they’re a given right?!
Some of these you might have heard of and others might be brand new to you!
Do you have a favorite that we didn’t include? Please share it below!!
PROJECT LIFE
This is one of my very favorite apps on this planet. I literally scrapbook on my phone while I’m waiting in a long drive thru line or picking up the kids from school. I even order my 8×8 prints directly from my phone and they are shipped in a few days. Does scrapbooking get easier than this? I think not.
Cost: $2.99
Have access to DIY projects galore at your fingertips, video tutorials, and of course coupons. A favorite feature? There is a place where you can enter what craft products you have on hand and you can explore what you can create using those items. Cool right?!
Cost: Free
STANLEY LEVEL
State-of-the-art level on your smart phone at all times? Yes! Comes in so handy when doing gallery walls, hanging art, shelves, etc.
Cost: Free
Forget your coupon in the checkout line? Pull out your phone and save big time! Easily find a store near you and see the latest weekly ads, too.
Cost: Free
This one might be really obvious. Crafters love Etsy! Most of us have crafts we love to make, and crafts we’d rather buy right? Etsy is a place to find endless creativity and find those perfect, one-of-a kind gifts. The app is fabulous because you can customize what you’d like to see. It’s also a perfect on-the-go way to check on your stores and your sales!
Cost: Free
Hobby Lobby is a one-stop shop for craft supplies and you’ll want to have this on hand for coupons and promotions. The app is fabulous because you can shop directly from the app!
Cost: Free
CREATIVE BUG
If you haven’t watched Creative Bug classes you need to head on over there. I LOVE the high-quality DIY videos and tutorials. Beautiful. The instructors are top-notch, too. Watch them all from your phone with this app!
Cost: Free with optional upgrades
HOME DEPOT
I really like Home Depot’s app for a few reasons. You can shop online from the app, pick up items in store, find reviews, watch videos, and it has a built-in shopping list!
Cost: Free
HOUSE DESIGN 3D
Wonder what your home would look like if you added on to it. Maybe you want to move furniture around or try new paint colors? This app is awesome!! Walks you right through your new designed home.
Cost: Free with optional upgrades
CRAFT PRICING CALCULATOR
Enjoy making your handcrafted items to sell without the hassle of knowing what to charge customers! This calculates cost, time, and does all of the calculating for you!
Cost: Free
A Level? Seriously? Who knew! I have to get that one for sure. This is a great compilation. Thanks!
I love them and have several of them. I’m getting the level as soon as I get home.
Hi, While I could not find this app on my Android phone. I did find, swiss army knife. It has good reviews and a short video as to how to use it. I like that it has a MIRROR! so one less thing to carry in my purse. Also, has a ruler, and several other things, including the level. Although, I haven’t used it yet to see how accurate it is. It is a free app.
Thanks for these app suggestions, I especially love the Stanley App, I am always hanging my kids art in different places and would love the easy assistance. Another app worth mentioning would be the Typic app. My jeweler/photographer recommended for editing iPhone pictures. Works great!
Great list!! I also use Houzz for home design/decor inspiration. And just to wish and dream 🙂
Awesome list.. Love these apps.. Pinning it!
sweet tip! had no idea… thanks so much
Thanks so much! I downloaded a few on my Iphone!
ThreadTracker lets me keep track of my floss.
These are awesome. Thought I’d have most of them and only had a few – definitely need to install the rest of these great apps. Thanks for the round-up, Kari!! XO
Those are all such great apps!! Thanks for the recommendations!!
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Love this! I had no idea some of these even existed! Thanks for sharing!
iHandy Level is a great alternative for those of us with Android.
It’s available now, I just downloaded it.
totally awesome!! i downloaded the free swiss army knife and that has everything! also, just downloaded rhonna and i am so happy! can’t wait to make some awesome pix! what a great list! thank you so much!
phone level!! yes! I need that! I wonder if there is a ruler/tape measure app?! run your phone along the surface to measure….if not someone needs to make it asap!
Thanks for pinning these apps. Great ideas.
I really like the A Beautiful Mess app for photo editing- REALLY beautiful options!
You forgot Crosti for Android!!
Hi Gymfanatic – You can find their app on the website http://www.hometalk.com or facebook page. Hope this helps.
Just found out that it doesn’t work with iOS8
I personally love Creativebug! They have fantastic craft videos.