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When I Craft This is What I Use Most
15 items
By
Mimi
This is the list of my most common craft items I use daily. From scissors to glue I have found what I feel is the best of the best and these are it.
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Cutting Tools
Glues and Tape
Tools
Cutting Tools
I use this daily as my scoreboard. I love how the edge is on the right instead of the left.
We R Memory Keepers Trim and Score Board
I've been using this for over a year now and the rotary blade is still sharp.
We R Memory Keepers Premium Paper Trimmer-12 - American Crafts
I love the recoil scissors but any Tim Holtz scissor is worth the price.
Tonic Scissors Overview - Tim Holtz
Fiskars is a go to brand. If you want the best trimmer from them, look for the one with the wire for precision cutting.
Paper Cutters & Paper Trimmers - Fiskars
This is the only tool is use to cut cardboard and chipboard. Going strong after 4 years.
Guillotine Trimmers - Paper Cutters - Swingline
Glues and Tape
This is the only regular glue I buy anymore. You use very little, it sticks quickly, and it can be shipped in the cold!
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - THE ORIGINAL
Double sided craft tape is my go to for adding packaging and other non paper, non fabric items to my journals.
Double Sided Craft Tape
This is so affordable! I run out of this quickly when I have it.
Elmer's CraftBond Permanent Tape Runner
Tools
One of my favorite ways to make journals and albums is using a cinch. You can't go wrong with any product in the cinch line.
We R Memory Keepers Mini Cinch Bundle
Great for scoring paper.
EK Tools Embossing Stylus Set, 3 Tools
This or the smaller version is what I use to burnish my score lines.
Cricut XL Scraper Tool
If you want a cricut and only want to make cards or smaller items, the joy is the way to go.
Cricut Joy™ | Cutting Machine & Crafting Bundles
If you want to make bigger items like htv vinyl for shirts, then the bigger one is the way to go. I have the explore but I wish I had the maker.
Cricut Maker 3: Cutting Machines & Bundles
I use the Sizzix Big Shot on the daily when crafting.
Machines - Sizzix.com
This little tool box has been the best purchase I made for a long time. It holds so many of my tools.
Kobalt Mini 10.83-in W x 5.91-in H x 5.91-in D 2-Drawer Blue Steel Tool ...