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When I Craft This is What I Use Most

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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

 
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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
 
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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
 
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I love the recoil scissors but any Tim Holtz scissor is worth the price.
Tonic Scissors Overview - Tim Holtz
 
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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
 
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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

 
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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
 
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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
 
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This is so affordable! I run out of this quickly when I have it.
Elmer's CraftBond Permanent Tape Runner

Tools

 
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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
 
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Great for scoring paper.
EK Tools Embossing Stylus Set, 3 Tools
 
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This or the smaller version is what I use to burnish my score lines.
Cricut XL Scraper Tool
 
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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
 
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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
 
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I use the Sizzix Big Shot on the daily when crafting.
Machines - Sizzix.com
 
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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 ...