My Top 5 SU! Tools
| 1.Stampin' Trimmer | |
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Once you are hooked on stamping and getting out the stamps, ink and paper every week, and starting to churn out cards in big production lines, there are some must have tools which will make your life a whole lot easier! The first of those is the awesome Stampin' Trimmer with it's Metric and Imperial measurements, trimming AND scoring blades, fold-out arm for measuring up to 12", extra storage compartment on the back, changeable cutting mat and easy replace blades. I couldn't be without it for cutting my A4 card down to card size, and cutting the layers for my projects. Watch my video her. |
| 2.Stampin' Scrub | |
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One of the first things a new stamper asks me when they receive their first stamps and ink pads is, "How do I clean the stamps?". For many, many years I used a damp chux cloth and a toothbrush for the difficult bits. Once I joined Stampin' Up! and discovered the Stampin' Scrub, I went back and cleaned all my old stamps properly. The gorgeous soft microfibres on the Stampin' Scrub do such a good job of getting into all the little grooves. And you can condition your new stamps with it when you first get them. Watch my video here. |
| 3.Stamparatus | |
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This new stamp positioning device is the very best of it's kind on the market. Developed over a couple of years with input from thousands of Stampin' Up! demonstrators world wide it has stacks of awesome features including multiple plates, metric and imperial grid lines, 1" spacers for repeat stamping down a page, and lots of accessories including a fantastic carry tote, spare magnets, grid paper, foam mat. I used to love the Stamp-a-majig and didn't know how I'd ever live without it. But I can tell you, this Stamparatus is going to be with me for life! |
| 4.Big Shot | |
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I can't even remember what card making and scrapbooking was like before we had die-cutting machines, and the Stampin' Up! Big Shot is one of my favourite for versatility and every day use. It cuts and embosses, and does both at the same time if you have the right dies. The beautifully cut shapes enhance your card projects with a truly professional finish and the embossing will blow your mind the first time you see it. If you are ready to step up from simple stamping to making projects with luxurious layers, its time to invest in a tool you will use every time you craft. Watch my video here. |
| 5.Magnetic Platform | |
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This is not a stand alone item, so maybe it shouldn't be number 5. Perhaps there are other tools which I use all the time too - Like the Stampin' Up! clear blocks. However, if you are getting my number #4 favourite tool, then very soon you are going to want the magnificent Magnetic Platform to go with it. The Magnetic platform holds your dies and card in place while you roll it through the machine. With SO many stamp sets coming out now with coordinating dies, you will want to be able to stamp, then line the dies up on the magnetic platform to cut out your stamped image or coordinating Designer Series paper perfectly Watch my video here. |