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
- I CREATED A SMALL SAMPLE PACK OF ALL THE BASIC CARDSTOCK I LIKE
- Cardmaking Sample Cardstock Kit
- FOR MY CARD BASE AND CARD PANELS
- Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 120 Lb, 325 GSM – 150 Sheets (1 Ream)
- FOR STAMPING/COLORING
- Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE 25 Paper Pack
- Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE 250 Ream
- A NEWER FAVORITE FOR STAMPING/COLORING
- Accent Opaque White Cover Smooth 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 80lb, 216gsm – 250 Sheets (1 Ream)
- REGULAR WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK
- Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad 9×12 – Simon Says Stamp
- Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad 9×12 – Amazon
Coloring Mediums I Like
- COLORED PENCILS
- Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS Set of 12
- WATERCOLOR PENCILS
- Spellbinders JOURNEY COLOR SPLASH WATERCOLOR PENCILS
Ink Pads I like
- FOR SENTIMENT STAMPING
- Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad – SSS
- Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad – AMZ
- WATERMARK INK PADS, REFILLS AND PENS
- Tsukineko Versamark Emboss INK PAD Watermark – SSS
- Tsukineko Versamark Emboss INK PAD Watermark – AMZ
- Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSSING REFILL Watermark Ink – SSS
- Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSSING REFILL Watermark Ink – AMZ
- Tsukineko Versamark VERSAMARKER Watermark Emboss Pen – SSS
- COLORED INK PADS – INDIVIDUAL
- Concord & 9th Ink Pads – C&9th
- Concord & 9th Ink Pads – SSS
- COLORED INK PADS – BUNDLES
- Concord & 9th Ink Pad Bundle – C&9th
- MINI DISTRESS INK CUBES
- Mini Distress Ink Pads – Individual – SSS
- Mini Distress Ink Pads – Bundles – AMZ
Adhesives I Like
- FOAM FOAM SHEETS 8.5X”X11″
- Spellbinders Pop-Up Die Cutting Foam Sheets
- SMALL FOAM SQUARES
- Journey Foam Squares – Small
- Best Creation SMALL SQUARES 3-D Foam Tape Adhesive 1 Pack
- Best Creation SMALL SQUARES 3-D Foam Tape 12 Pack – Tiny Foam Squares
- DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE SHEETS
- White Liner Sheets – SPL
- Stick It Adhesive HANDY PACK 5 Sheets – SSS
- Altenew Double Sided Adhesive Sheets – SSS
- FOAM SHEETS
- Darice Foamies StickyBack6x940pc, 6″ x 9″ Sheets (Pack of 40), Assorted
- NOTE** A Similar pack to the above is available at Walmart in the craft section at a way better price.
- Darice White Foam Sheets 2mm (No Adhesive) 10 Pack 9 x 12
Specialty Papers
- ACETATE SHEETS FOR WINDOWS AND SHAKERS
- Spellbinders Clearview Sheets 8.5 x 11
- Hero Arts ACETATE SHEETS 5″ X 6″
- Judikins EMBOSSABLE WINDOW PLASTIC POSTCARD SHEETS
- MASKING PAPER
- Therm O Web Gina K Designs MASKING MAGIC Mask Paper
Craft Mats & Tools I Like
- INK BLENDING -WATERCOLOR MATS
- Tim Holtz Tonic REPLACEMENT NON-STICK MAT FOR GLASS MEDIA MAT (Shown)
- Ranger Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 x 18 Reusable I cut mine into quarters for easy clean up.
- Altenew Crafter’s Essential Stamping Mat – ALTN
- Altenew Crafter’s Essential Stamping Mat – SSS
- DESK CRAFT MAT & DISPOSABLE PAPER CRAFT MATS
- Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT – Although I don’t use this in my videos – I love it, the camera glare makes it difficult to film.
- Altenew Crafter’s Essential Cutting and Alignment Mat
- Spellbinders 11 x 17 Grid Paper – 25 Sheet Pad
- Simon Says Stamp Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad
- BONE FOLDER / PAPER CREASER
- Lawn Fawn BONE FOLDER Crafting Tool [ SSS ]
- Lawn Fawn BONE FOLDER Crafting Tool [ AMZ ]
- DESK TOP TRASH BIN – GREAT FOR TRAVEL TOO
- Bloom Mini Tote **Lays flat for easy portability [ SPL ]
CRAFT PICK • Tool ‘n One
——— http://bit.ly/2YQBrZd [ SPL ]
TWEEZERS • There a TWO sets in this kit, I like both:) Susan’s Garden Ultimate Tool Kit
——— 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 ]
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 05/10/2021 🙂
Any Questions please let me know:)
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