Trust matters. When we tell you a glue gun, yarn or craft kit is worth buying, we want you to be able to believe us. Here is exactly how we work.
How we test
- We actually use it. Every product we review is used for a real project, not just unboxed.
- We compare. Where we can, we try it against similar products at different prices.
- We look at what matters to crafters: ease of use, quality of results, value for money, and how it holds up over time.
- We share the good and the not-so-good. Every review includes what we liked, what we did not, and who it is best for.
Our rating scale
- 5 — Keepsake quality: excellent, we would buy it again.
- 4 — Great pick: a few small quirks, but easy to recommend.
- 3 — It depends: fine for some crafters, not for everyone.
- 2 — Not for us: real drawbacks for the price.
- 1 — Skip it: we would not recommend it.
Gifted products and sponsorships
Sometimes brands or makers send us products to try. When that happens, we say so at the top of the review. Receiving something for free never guarantees a positive review. Sponsored posts are always clearly labeled as sponsored.
Affiliate links
Some links on Crafts & Keepsakes may be affiliate links. That means if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep this site running and our projects free. We only link to things we genuinely recommend, and affiliate relationships never change our opinions.
Questions?
If you ever think we got something wrong, or want us to review something, please get in touch.