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What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:06 am
by clnewberry1
Besides your cricut - what tools do you use on a regular basis, that you just couldn't scrap without?

My sister has a new baby and I made her an album and got her some of the basic (paper trimmer, hole punch) but was thinking about things to add.

Thanks,
Crystal

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:11 am
by HeatherM
Tape runner, 2 way glue pen (both ball point and chisel tip), archival quality pen for journaling.

Also, don't forget the really important tool, a good babysitter (and sleep)! :D

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:45 am
by Tingha Treasures
My scor-pal,Glue Glider Pro and my partner who makes the best cuppa while Im working :D

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:29 pm
by jsnstarprncss
I cannot live without my Crop-a-Dile Big Bite. It opens up worlds to scrapbooking possibilities. I tend to use glue dots and give them to people with their albums because it's easier than gluing pics and for someone with a new baby it's the FASTEST way to get those pics INTO the album.

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:47 pm
by clnewberry1
Oh thanks so much. I haven't even used some of these items. It's always nice to know what other people like to use.

Crysta.

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:07 pm
by sfandm
My favorite tool right now would be the Quilling Tool. It is actually sold in the Quilling aisle at Hobby Lobby and cost $2.99. I use it for the little weeding details when I cut out vinyl. It is AWESOME.

FYI- It has a wooden handle painted brown, and a thin long sharp needle-lookin' end, it measures about 6" long.

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:29 pm
by Patsy1st
My favorite tool right now is the brayer. I use it to secure the paper to the cricut cut pad. Works great, no lifts or tears since I started to use it. A wonderful tool!

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:29 pm
by Melmo
Thank you Patsy for the brayer tip. I can't believe the difference it makes.
My favorite tools are the scor-pal, atg gun, cuttlebug and now the brayer.

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:08 am
by kelsie94
I definitely like my tape runners, 2-way glue (fine and chisel), scissors, 12" paper trimmer, 9" guillotine cutter and MOST definitely my Cuttlebug.

Yeah, I need all of those things at my fingertips before I can even attempt to create!

Re: What are the tools you can't live without?

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:15 am
by Evelyn
I can't do without my big old paper cutter. It's a 15" wooden one from Xacto. I use it to make mats for my photos.
Evelyn