What I Like and Use Most
I often get asked what I like or what I use. Below is a list and links of my craft desk essentials and a few things I love to use while paper crafting and card making. The listed items {for me} are tried and true. I like them alot & do recommend them:) The list below is updated quarterly due to all the New and improved crafty items out there:)
Paper – Cardstock I Like
CARD BASE • Heavyweight Cardstock 8.5″x11″
STAMPING/COLORING • Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack
——— http://bit.ly/2kq6blr [ SIMON SAYS ] 25 PACK
——— https://bit.ly/39f3IgW [ SIMON SAYS ] 250 REAM
COLORED CARDSTOCK • ALL & Assorted Cardstock Pack
——— http://bit.ly/2Zbq8w2 [ SPELLBINDERS ] ASST
——— http://bit.ly/37eYDUC [ SPELLBINDERS ] ALL——— https://bit.ly/2SGNB5I [ CONCORD & 9TH ] ASST
——— https://bit.ly/3iKQkFZ [ CONCORD & 9TH ] ALL
BLACK CARDSTOCK • 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
——— https://bit.ly/39dREMSZ [ SPELLBINDERS ]
——— https://bit.ly/39dREMSZ [ SIMON SAYS ]
GRAY CARDSTOCK • 8.5×11 Cardstock
——— http://bit.ly/2mFA9PI [ SPELLBINDERS ]
——— http://bit.ly/2mFA9PI [ SIMON SAYS ]
KRAFT CARDSTOCK • 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
——— http://bit.ly/2BUghzB [ SIMON SAYS ] Neenah
——— https://amzn.to/2NlOMCQ [ AMAZON ] Neenah
——— https://bit.ly/33H8zpZ [ SPL ] FSJ OATMEAL COOKIE
INK BLENDING CARDSTOCK • Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12 Paper Pad
——— https://bit.ly/3bw949d [ SSS ]
——— http://amzn.to/2snN4vs [ AMZ]
WHITER WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK • Tim Holtz 8.5 X 11 DISTRESS WATERCOLOR
——— https://bit.ly/2UrhQOG [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/3apyswQ [ AMZ ]
REGULAR WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK • Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, 9″ x 12″
——— https://bit.ly/3bqtaBH [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/2UdMsnU [ AMZ ]
——— http://bit.ly/2jTtEeg [ SPL ] COLOR SPLASH WATERCOLOR SHEETS 4-1/4 X 5-1/2″
PATTERNED PAPER • My Favorite Things BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES 6×6 Inch Paper
——— http://bit.ly/2xru7rs [ SSS ]
Coloring Mediums I Like
SKETCH • Copic BASIC SKETCH MARKER Colors INDIVIDUAL
——— https://bit.ly/33EDt2c [ SSS ]
WATERCOLOR MARKERS • Zig CLEAN COLOR 24 SET Real Brush
——— https://bit.ly/2UgbXFj [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/2EnhQcT [ AMZ ]
COLORED PENCILS • Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS Set of 12
——— https://bit.ly/2UegtULC [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/33HxtpC [ AMZ ]
WATERCOLOR PENCILS • Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils
——— http://bit.ly/2R5RsId [ SPL ]
Ink Pads I like
SENTIMENT STAMPING • Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad
——— http://bit.ly/2CUlJWE [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/32g9BHy [ AMZ ]
——— http://bit.ly/2FfheVc [ SPL ] FSJ BLACK LICORICE
**THIS INK DOES STAIN YOUR STAMPS
WATERMARK INK • Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD
——— https://bit.ly/2QDyCJt [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/2UeFoHu [ AMZ ]
WATERMARK INK REFILL • Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSSING REFILL Watermark Ink
——— https://bit.ly/2y4y6Ob [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/3dnWuKC [ AMZ ]
WATERMARK INK PEN • Tsukineko Versamark VERSAMARKER Watermark Emboss Pen
——— https://bit.ly/3biG0BMX [ SSS ]
IMAGE STAMPING • Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size
——— https://bit.ly/39jzE3S [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/2UgGfb3 [ AMZ ]
**INDIVIDUAL INK PADS & BUNDLES
——— https://bit.ly/30Ta7wT [ C&9 ] CONCORD & 9TH INK PAD BUNDLE
——— https://bit.ly/2Fi4tNb [ C&9 ] CONCORD & 9TH INK – INDIVIDUAL
OXIDE INK PADS • Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Ranger——— http://bit.ly/2EZUI2q [ SSS ]
——— http://amzn.to/2EkD0sw [ AMZ ]
DISTRESS INK CUBES • Tim Holtz MINI DISTRESS INK PADS Ranger
——— https://bit.ly/3bm9uig [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/2y8v7nH [ AMZ ]
Adhesives I Like
TAPE RUNNER • Kokuyo LONG Dot Liner Adhesive Runner
——— http://bit.ly/2FlDygc [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/3bsoYRN [ AMZ ]
——— https://amzn.to/2QMNrti [ AMZ ] REFILL
GLUE BOTTLE • Tonic DELUXE ADHESIVE Nuvo Glue
——— http://bit.ly/2RwWr4Z [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/2R5ley3 [ AMZ ]
XL FOAM TAPE ROLL • Scotch Indoor Mounting Tape, 3/4-inch x 38-yards, White, 1-Roll THIS IS THE BIG ROLL
——— https://amzn.to/2Jg4hfM [ AMZ ]
ADHESIVE SHEETS •
Stick It Adhesive Sheets (5 Pack), 8 x 6.125
——— https://amzn.to/3dzqByY [ AMZ ]
White Liner Sheets (4 Sheets), 8.5 x 11
——— https://bit.ly/3fqSycC [ SPL ]
MEDIUM FOAM SQUARES • Journey Foam Squares & Best Creation SMALL SQUARES 3-D Foam Tape Adhesive
——— http://bit.ly/35frOpM [ SPL ]
——— https://amzn.to/2NlOLig [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/ny141p [ SSS ]
SMALL FOAM SQUARES • Journey Foam Squares & Best Creation SMALL SQUARES 3-D Foam Tape
——— https://amzn.to/2vXmonQ [ AMZ ] BULK 5 PACK
——— https://ldli.co/e/6q6o69 [ SSS ] SINGLE PACK
——— http://bit.ly/35frOpM [ SPL ] SINGLE PACK
FUN FOAM • Fibre Craft Foam-Sheets 5-1/2-Inch-by-8-1/2-Inch, 50-Pack **NOTE A Similar pack is available at your local Walmart in the craft section at a better price.
——— http://amzn.to/2WCRhZr [ AMZ ]
STENCIL SPRAY • Therm O Web PIXIE SPRAY iCraft Removable for Stencils
——— http://bit.ly/35MZHz8 [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/3dAPTwr [ AMZ ]
LOW TACK TAPE • It works great! **However when this runs out I won’t order any more. I will just use washi tape. Therm O Web 0.5 INCH PURPLE TAPE Easy Release Removable
——— https://ldli.co/e/4q7575 [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/3dw8mu9 [ AMZ ]
LOW TACK TAPE • Masking, DieCutting, Inlaying
FSJ • Electric Sticky Tape
——— https://bit.ly/3emd2lz [ AMZ ]
POST IT TAPE • Great for masking too! 3M 2 INCH WIDE POST-IT TAPE 36 Yard
——— http://bit.ly/2WjitNY [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/3btv8kt [ AMZ ]
THIN TAPE • Scor-Tape 1/8″ X 27yds-
——— https://amzn.to/2UzyStW [ AMZ ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/3qk2kg [ SSS ]
Craft Mats & Tools I Like
CRAFT MAT • Tim Holtz Tonic REPLACEMENT NON-STICK MAT
——— https://ldli.co/e/5qnnn0 [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/39hmSCK [ AMZ ]
CRAFT MATS • Cutting Mats Mini and Large Desk Mat
——— https://ldli.co/e/qx99jr [ SPL ] MINI
——— https://amzn.to/3bwcGbc [AMZ ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/jyjj9o [ SPL ] DESK MAT (PICTURED)
SCORE BOARD • EK Tools Mini Scoring Board
——— https://amzn.to/3bf8FHQ [ AMZ ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/orddyq [ SSS ]
BONE FOLDER • Lawn Fawn BONE FOLDER Crafting Tool
——— https://ldli.co/e/lylleo [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/39jSpnP [ AMZ ]
TRASH BIN • Bloom Mini Tote **Lays flat for easy portability
——— http://bit.ly/2F9NoBr [ SPL ]
CRAFT PICK • Tool ‘n One
——— http://bit.ly/2YQBrZd [ SPL ]
TWEEZERS • Sizzix 664140 Accessory Curved Fine-Tip Tweezers
——— https://amzn.to/3dl3EQ5 [ AMZ ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/0qddxl [ SSS ]
SPRAY BOTTLE • Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER Ranger 4 Ounces
——— https://ldli.co/e/3qkkkd [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/2QH9a5F [ AMZ ]
Die Cutting / Die Cutting Machines
MOST USED • Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine – 6″ Platform
——— http://bit.ly/Plnm6sp [ SPL ]
——— https://amzn.to/2WNTukQ [ AMZ ]
——— https://bit.ly/3angjzP [ SSS ]
REPLACEMENT PLATES • PL-101 Spellbinders PLATINUM 6 CUTTING PLATES
——— https://bit.ly/3ap4dGA [ SPL ]
——— https://amzn.to/2Jm0wW5 [ AMZ ]
——— https://bit.ly/2Jgto2d [ SSS ]
XL FULL SIZE • Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine – 8.5″ Platform
——— http://bit.ly/2NK8StB [ SPL ]
——— https://amzn.to/2JjcaB5 [ AMZ ]
MINI TRAVEL • Spellbinders Prizm PZ-100 Die Cutting Machine
——— [ SPL ]
——— https://amzn.to/2Ulwb0j [ AMZ ]
DIE CUTTING KNIPS • The Beadsmith Vintaj Ergonomic Round-Nose Flush Cutters
——— https://amzn.to/3bmz7iY [ MZ]
Trimmers
CARD TRIMMERS • Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER
——— https://ldli.co/e/plzzp3 [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/33EdU18 [ Amz ]
FULL PAPER TRIMMERS • SWINGLINE 12 X 12 GUILLOTINE ——— https://amzn.to/3dmGeJX [ AMZ ]
FULL PAPER TRIMMERS • FSJ JOURNEY BLOOMS PAPER TRIMMER ——— http://bit.ly/2X3TJsN [ SPL ]
FULL PAPER TRIMMERS • Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER
——— https://ldli.co/e/r1kkxr [ SSS ]
Stamping Tools
STAMPING BLOCKS • Love these!! Clear Blocks – All
——— http://bit.ly/2MOynt0 [ SPL ]
STAMPING TOOLS FOR MISTI • Hero Arts MISTI CREATIVE CORNERS BLACK
——— http://bit.ly/HeroArts [ HA ]
——— https://amzn.to/2UF5Vgm%5B AMZ ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/1qzz16 [ SSS ]
REG STAMPING POSITIONER • Hero Arts MISTI REGULAR BLACK——— https://bit.ly/2QHFXYtc [ HA ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/dy226d [ SSS ]
MINI STAMPING POSITIONER • Hero Arts MISTI MINI BLACK ——— https://bit.ly/2xV8O4P [ HA ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/lylle1 [ SSS ]
STAMP CLEANER • Ranger Inkssentials CLEAR STAMP CLEANER
——— https://ldli.co/e/ey5555 [ SSS ]
——— https://amzn.to/3dyLJW3 [ AMZ ]
Embossing Tools I like
ANTI STATIC POWDER TOOL • EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator
——— https://ldli.co/e/ey5555 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
ANTI STATIC POWDER BAG • Brutus Monroe REFILLABLE MAGIC POWDER TOOL
——— https://ldli.co/e/myxxxo [ SimonSaysStamp ]
EMBOSSING HEAT GUN • PW200 Embossing Tool
——— https://ldli.co/e/1qzz15 [ HeroArts ]
EMBOSSING POWDER HOLDER-DRAWER UNIT • DreamGenius Makeup Organizer 3 Pieces Acrylic Cosmetic Storage…
——— https://amzn.to/2JbbCgI [ AMZ ]
Blending Tools and Brushes I Like
TINY BLENDING TOOL • Ranger DETAIL BLENDING TOOLS 5 Pack
——— https://ldli.co/e/9x44gk [ SimonSaysStamp ]
SMALL BLENDING TOOL • Dauber Dowel Small (2 cm)
——— https://ldli.co/e/kpyymp [ spellbinderspaperarts.com ]
REGULAR BLENDING TOOL • Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS
——— https://ldli.co/e/7oggny [ SimonSaysStamp ]
LARGE BLENDING BUSH • Ergonomic Blending Brush
——— https://ldli.co/e/ny11jp [ pinkandmain.com ]
CLEAR BLENDER BRUSH & HOLDER • 10 HOLE OVAL BRUSH HOLDER Round Clear
——— https://ldli.co/e/6q6679 [ SimonSaysStamp ] HOLDER
——— https://ldli.co/e/gymm47 [ SimonSaysStamp ] BLENDER BRUSHES
WATER BRUSH PEN • Journey Blending Brush (small)
——— https://ldli.co/e/zgoo67 [ spellbinderspaperarts.com ]
PAINT BRUSHES • Royal Langnickel ZEN WATERCOLOR BRUSH ROUND SIZE 6
——— https://ldli.co/e/4q7795 [ SimonSaysStamp ] SIZE 6
——— https://ldli.co/e/2q99d9 [ SimonSaysStamp ] SIZE 4
Scissors and Cutting Tools I Like
X-LARGE SCISSORS
Grand Pro Shears • 8.5″ self-sharpening steel blade
——— https://bit.ly/3eootcB [ Amazon US ]
Amazon.com: Tim Holtz Micro-Serrated Titanium Shears & Snips Scissor Set,…
——— https://amzn.to/3dpkhdi [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/5qnnkk [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/3qkkzg [ SimonSaysStamp ]
LARGE DETAIL SCISSORS • Amazon.com: Tonic TNC2343EUS THoltz Scissors 6″Haberdashery
——— https://amzn.to/2QH9cdN [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/myxx0m [ SimonSaysStamp ]
DETAIL FUSSY CUTTING SCISSORS • Precision Scissors
——— https://amzn.to/33EeSdQ [ AMZ ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/ey55q2 [ SPL ]
CRAFT KNIFE •
Specialty Papers / Other Items I like
MASKING PAPER • Therm O Web Gina K Designs MASKING MAGIC Mask Paper
——— https://ldli.co/e/qx9lgx [ SimonSaysStamp ]
MASKING PAPER • Inkadinkado STAMPING MASK PAPER Dimensional Crafting
——— https://ldli.co/e/jyj3d4 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
VELLUM • 8.5 x 11
——— https://bit.ly/3cRdiIx [ SPELLBINDERS ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/y62n9p [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/plzp64 [ HeroArts ]
EMBOSSABLE ACETATE • Judikins EMBOSSABLE WINDOW PLASTIC SHEETS
——— https://ldli.co/e/r1kx0l [ SimonSaysStamp ]
SHAKER ACETATE • Hero Arts ACETATE SHEETS 5 x 6 inches
——— https://ldli.co/e/ordynk [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/lyle9g [ HeroArts ]
SHAKER ACETATE • Clearview Sheets – Acetate Clear Sheets
——— https://ldli.co/e/xn47z4 [ spellbinderspaperarts.com ]
WHITE GEL PEN • Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE UM-153
——— https://ldli.co/e/1qz1y1 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://amzn.to/2EaEV03 [ Amazon US ]
CLEAR DROPS • Tonic MORNING DEW Nuvo Crystal Drops
——— https://ldli.co/e/dy26gm [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://amzn.to/2HZb24P [ Amazon US ]
CLEAR GLAZE • FSJ JOURNEY GLAZE 2 oz
——— https://bit.ly/31npw9A [ SimonSaysStamp ]
Sparkly and Glittery Stuff I Like
GLITTER DROPS • Ranger Stickles DIAMOND Glitter Glue
——— https://ldli.co/e/zgo6g1 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://amzn.to/2F2mfjZ [ Amazon US ]
GLITTER DROPS • Tonic WHITE BLIZZARD Nuvo Glitter Drops
——— https://ldli.co/e/9x4gxd [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://amzn.to/2EtUQd2 [ Amazon US ]
SHIMMER PEN • ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker
——— https://ldli.co/e/7ogno3 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://amzn.to/2ROI0bs [ Amazon US ]
SHIMMER SPRAY • Tsukineko SILVER Sheer Shimmer Spritz Large 2oz
——— https://ldli.co/e/ny1jy6 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://amzn.to/2Gb7ahs [ Amazon US ]
SHIMMER PEN • Tonic AQUA SHIMMER PEN Nuvo 2 Pack
——— https://ldli.co/e/6q67q2 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
GLITTER CARDSTOCK • Lawn Fawn PIXIE DUST Sparkle 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
——— https://ldli.co/e/gym4yn [ SimonSaysStamp ]
——— https://amzn.to/2DsfbMj [ Amazon US ]
Coming Soon – Storage Organization
MAGNETIC SHEETS • Marietta Magnetics – 25 Magnetic Sheets of 8″ x 10″ Adhesive 20 mil
——— https://amzn.to/2I7BTLD [ Amazon US ]
I am a work in progress, Last updated 10/10/2020 🙂
Any Questions please let me know:)
