A Few of my Favorite Things - Scrapbooking Tools posted by Carla Alvarez
Scrapbooking Tools I Couldn’t Live Without
It’s nice to have a variety of tools and supplies to work with when you are creating a scrapbook layout, but there are a few things that I use on almost every single layout that I do.
So if you are starting to build your scrapbook supplies, here are a few tools to start with.
Paper Cutter from Stampin’ Up!
I use my Stampin’ Up! paper cutter to make cards, note tags, trim paper for page layouts, and then just for the miscellaneous things around the house that need a quick cut.
I do have other paper cutters, but this is my favorite.
Cost: $24.95.
Custom Cutting System from Creative Memories
Love it, Love it, LOVE IT! If you’re like me and can’t cut a straight line even with an exacto knife, this is a must have.
The Custom Cutting System consists of a cutting matte, three cutting blades, and your choice of one of the template sets. The blades fit within the grooves of the template and you simply slide the blade around the template for a cleanly cut shape.
Cost $38 for the cutting system, additional templates are $14.
Alphabet Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!
Again, I use this on almost every single page. Rather than having to worry about running out of letters or colors not matching as you do when using stickers, using an alphabet stamps gives you unlimited flexibility when creating your pages.
I currently have one alphabet stamp set, but I think I am going to be soon expanding my collection as the Winter 2005 Mini Catalog from Stampin’ Up! has two new smaller alphabet sets that would complement the larger set that I currently have. One has upper and lower case in one set and the other has upper and numbers. At $19.95 per set, they are a great deal.
Cost: Sets range from $16.95 to $39.95.
What are your “must have’s?”
September Crop Club Postponed January Crop Club
Round Corner Maker:
Create perfectly rounded corners on photos and photo mounting paper with a quick and easy cut. It conveniently catches trimmed paper or photo scraps inside.
Price: $8
Scallop Corner Cutter:
Give your photos a new edge! With its fun and fancy design, you’ll love the way this corner cutter makes all your photos look decorative and fun. It can also be used to turn ordinary squares into elegant enhancements.
Price: $9
Power Sort Box:
The Power™ Sort Box helps you organize your photos. Sort by theme, year, friend or family member – it’s your choice! Power™ Sort is the solution to years of scattered family memories. It allows you to get them organized, so that eventually you can share them all safely in a Creative Memories album.
Price: $35
Memory Mate Caryall:
Designed to conveniently store and organize supplies for your album-making projects.
Price: $52
I love all the cute and creative stickers that Creative Memories offers. They really add the right touch to each page.
I can’t live without my stamp sets and stamp pads. I am now starting to grow my Stamp’in Up! Marker sets!
Hugs,
Anna
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