So, this post is to sum up the tools that I have found absolutely necessary to complete, well, really anything involving scrapbooking. It is things that I have on my desk or within arms reach at all times and that I use more than once with each page/project. Please keep in mind that I have been scrapping for ten years so some of this stuff was purchased a long time ago. Also keep in mind that you do not have to purchase all these things at once if you are just starting out. It just really makes life a lot easier. In a future post, we will talk about things to use in place of those fancy tools other women can afford.
Okay, first things first. My go to, cannot live with out, tool:
This is the
Fiskars 01-005249 Premium Portable Paper Trimmer 12
Features a wider 6.25 base deck for easy layout and measuring triple track blad and rail system antiwear veneer which is now printed from the bottom side so the grid will never wear off. Swing-out arm extends measuring up to a full 15.25. Includes bonus replacement blade. Cuts 5 sheets of 20# paper.
I am positive that I use this at least 20 times each page I do. I love it because it is light weight, the grid on it doesn't rub off, and those little orange leggies on the ends are rubber so you can prop it against the leg of your desk, chair, or wall and it won't slide down! I also love that there is a little wire that goes down the cut line under the blade that shows you exactly where the blade will cut. So you can line up whatever you're working on and it will be a cinch to trim. Now, this little baby is totally worth the money. I spent roughly 15.00 on it with a 50% off coupon at Michaels but I just saw it online for 16.00. There are many places that will have this for cheap (30.00 full price seems like a lot to me) but it will be well worth it!
These little babies are just the plain ol' jane ol'
Crayola Scissors.
They cost 1.97 at Walmart and they cut EVERYTHING!! You would think not, because they are kids scissors, but they cut through ribbon and felt way better than my 6.99 Cutterbee scissors. Now, they are blunt tip so you gotta be crafty when cutting detailed items, so if you have an extra $7, the Cutterbee's are the way to go. If not, 1.97 cannot be beat. I have three pairs and I use them all the time.
Next is a standard! Its the
Scotch 665 Double-Sided Office Tape 1/2 x 900" 1 Core Clear
Use this double-sided tape as a quick and efficient, no-mess alternative to glue for light duty attaching and mounting tasks. The tape features permanent adhesive on both sides and its linerless, long-aging design won't dry out or yellow. Plus, it's photo safe. Tape Type: Double-Sided; Adhesive Material: N/A; Tape Special Feature: 1" Core; Width: N/A.
I have found this tape to be WAAAY cheaper than anything that says "Scrapbook" on it. It is photo safe! So use away without fear of it ruining your hard work when your kids are old enough to appreciate it. I usually find it at Walmart for a couple bucks. I think the most I have paid for it was 5.00 but it was the double pack like in the picture. I use it for EVERYTHING. I have the fancy tape runners, which are pretty convenient, but the refills are just more than I want to spend. So I will keep my cheapy scotch tape holder and buy the double sided refills thank you very much.
And last but not least, for the finally necessary product:the
Millennium Zig .01 Black (PEN.MS01)
Acid free, lighfast, waterproof, fade proof, archival quality pigment ink pen that is very useful for fine line detailing.
These pens are not the cheapest but they are the best and sooooo multifunctional which is the way to go if you're going to be spending 3.95 on a pen. It is acid free, which is most important, and they last FOREVER! I use mine all the time and I really cannot remember the last time I had to buy a new one. Probably once every 6 months if you store it right and keep it nice. I love that the tip is teeny tiny so you can use it in your stencils to get the utmost detail. The Millennium Zig's come in all kinds of different size tips and colors so I definitely recommend these for your scrapbook pens.
Now, these items are just suggestions and what I use on a daily basis. They are fairly cheap and for less than 50.00 you can have all these items and maybe even a few dollars left over (especially if you order that trimmer online or have a coupon).
Thats it for now. If you have any more ideas or suggestions, keep them coming!
Yours, from Podunk,
MasonJar
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