Basic Tool Kit and Shopping

The basic tool kit for all classes:

Paper trimmer

12"x12" score board





Bone folder or paper creaser



Corner rounder (We R Memory Keepers recommended)

Scotch quick dry adhesive...liquid glue in the white bottle



Ruler

Pencil
Scissors


Optional helpful tools:
Exacto Knife and cutting mat
Sharp awl for poking holes  

The Martha Stewart score board is no longer being made.  However, We R Memory Keeps and Scor Pal both make a score board.

There must be 100 different brands of paper trimmers available, but my preferred brand is Fiskars.  It's tough, durable and replacement blades are readily available.

Don't forget to use those coupons on your tools!



Places to shop for supplies:

I get asked all the time about places to shop on-line.  I am not endorsed or affiliated with any shops or stores but I've had great customer service from the following:

http://www.createforless.com
http://www.scrapadabadoo.com
http://www.amazon.com
www.lindystampgang.com
https://www.scrapbook.com

Createforless has TONS of stuff on their website.  This is the place to buy scor tape and heavy weight chipboard.  Shipping is free after $100 and it's so easy to spend that.

Scrapadabadoo is where to go for the teflon bone folder that I use.


Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays are the best around.  The site offers a "Try Me" size which is fun to play with and affordable.



Amazon of course has tons of stuff, although not the best pricing...usually....but quick shipping.

Some of my favorite things:
Papers:
Graphic 45....Prima....Bo Bunny....Teresa Collins

Adhesive:   
Scotch quick dry tacky adhesive.  This is my favorite wet glue.  It won't buckle paper and it is available at all 3 crafty stores in town.

Scor tape...double sided tape available at Creatforless

Glossy accents...this is the strongest wet glue you can buy.  It's great for adhering embellishments....they won't fall off.

Fabri-Tac glue...I use this quite a bit for gluing down ribbons and fabric trims.....love it.

Card Stock:
Bazzil.....Paper Accents

Embellishments:
Tim Holtz....Petaloo Flowers......Prima Trinkets.....Graphic 45 Staples.....

Dies:
Tim Holtz:  Tattered Florals, Weathered clock, Hardware findings....
Spellbinder, My Favorite Things, Die-namics, Lawn Fawn

Storage pockets by Avery Elle...I use these for clear stamp storage and wafer thin die storage

We Are Memory Keepers corner chompers....the corner rounder is worth it's weight in gold!
  
Non-stick craft sheet by Ranger...I can't live without this.

Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays
 

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