Essential Tools for Stampers
| 1.Paper Trimmer | |
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Unless you're buying pre-cut notecards you need a paper trimmer. Make sure your trimmer has these features: * the grid lines go the full length of the trimmer bed * it should have both a cutting blade and a scoring blade * you should be able to move the blade not in use out of the way i.e. past the edge of the paper you're cutting * it should have an extendable arm for cutting 12x12 paper |
| 2.Stamparatus | |
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Its a convenience yes, but so much more. A stamp positioning tool helps with a variety of special stamping techniques such as reflection stamping, split negative, wreath stamping, and more. Make sure your stamp positioner has removable plates for easy cleanup and a bed that is open on 2 sides for larger sheets of paper. The unique - and very useful - feature of the Stampin'Up! Stamparatus is the adjustable hinge positions for the plates. This allows greater versatility for special inking techniques. |
| 3.Silicone Craft Sheet | |
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This must have tool has a variety of uses.** Its a good non-stick surface for working with adhesives. ** it is translucent which makes is useful for image positioning with the Stamparatus **it is non-porous and can therefore be used for reflection stamping |
| 4.Take Your Pick | |
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The tool you never imagined you needed. The pointy end: good for positioning self-stick bling as well as poking paper stuck in a detail die. Or pushing little bits to re-position, or holding things in place while moving other stuff. The spatula end: good for removing self-stick bling and lifting layered pieces to insert another layer. The putty end: great for moving small bits. The putty cap: good for pushing down rhinestones to ensure they are secure. And 2 different size stylus ends. Yep, never know I needed it, now don't want to be without it. |
| 5.Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush | |
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An easy way to add subtle sparkle to a project. PLUS, you can use it like a water pen and grab some ink from a pallette - the Wink of Stella is easy to clean. I keep an extra on hand at all time because I go through so many of them. |