These are my go-to- colored pencil always looks good. Go for the soft ones so you can shade to your heart's content.
2. Sharpener
If you give a crafter a pencil, she's going to need a sharpener. Sorry about it. But the shavings smell kinda good and it is incredibly satisfying to watch the wood peel off.
3. Markers
splurge on these. it'll be like writing with butter.
4. X-Acto Knife
You probably have scissors lying around somewhere so add this to your craft box.
5. Erasers
because everyone makes mistakes!
6. Water Colors
Water color is an unforgiving medium, but you'll get the hang of it.
7. Paint Brushes
Go with the cheap(ish) brushes if you hate cleaning. Trick that the opposite end of the paint brush can make neat patterns or sharper lines.
8. Paper
Nice paper makes everything look better.
9. Stamp Carver
You can carve anything soft- yes, rubber things but also potatoes, apples, and other startchy foods! Then, stamp, stamp, stamp away!
10. Actual Glue
A glue stick is not glue. Did you hear me?! A GLUE STICK IS NOT GLUE. Use this.