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This blog post is all about tools and which ones would I include in my basic craft kit. This is the second post in a series on the basics of crafting. My first post was all about adhesives and is linked below.

Tools - Which ones are in my basic craft kit? — Tools – Which ones are in my basic craft kit?

I get asked many times what I should bring to craft class and I always say a basic kit. What is a basic kit is the next question. I thought I would do this video to show what I consider the basic tools for paper crafting.

Craft Kit to take with me to card club

SNIPS
- These are a multipurpose set of scissors that are perfect for cutting paper, ribbon, card etc…
- They are sharp and the blades have a protected housing
- Fit ergonomically in the hand
BONE FOLDER
- Perfect for scoring, burnishing score lines, folding paper
- Useful for burnishing tear & tape so it sticks well and the backing is easy to remove.
- Firm with no bendiness
- Useful to reink ink pads
TAKE YOUR PICK TOOL
- This is a multifunctional tool
- Attachments include:
  - Sticky Pick Up Tool
  - Stylus with a thick and thin end
  - Paper Piercer
  - Spatula
  - Die Brush
- Replacements for the Sticky Pick Up Tool are available.

Tools I keep in my craft room

SIMPLY SCORED SCORING TOOL
- Comes with an imperial base plate but a metric plate is available separately
- Comes with a stylus with two ends, a thin & a thick one.
- Allows for precise and accurate scoring of both paper and card to make boxes, bags and cards.
PAPER TRIMMER
- Has both metric and imperial measurements
- Includes one scoring and one cutting blade
- The blades are long-lasting
- The scoring tool blade is amazing and gives a great crips scoreline
- The arm extends to 17 inches.
- Sharp, accurate and precise cutting

If I was going to a craft event I would take my snips, take your pick tool and bone folder. Of course, I always take adhesive too. The scoring tool and paper trimmer I keep in my craft room and use every time I make anything.

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What Adhesive Should I use

I hope you have found this post useful and please do check out the post on adhesives too. I’ve done a video and supply list below as usual. Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

I have this lovely altered notebook to share with you today. This project uses the Come Sail Away suite of products from Stampin’ Up! This suite includes a gorgeous stamp set; Sailing Home, designer series paper, memory and more cards and of course matching dies.

I am not normally a great sea person. I did think long and hard about buying this set but I’m really glad I did as I love it now. The designer series paper (DSP) is beautiful and is great for cards as well as altered items and mini albums.

measurements

Night of Navy cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ scored on the long side at 4 1/8″ from each side
Come Sail Away DSP 3″ X 3 3/4″

I love altering little notebooks, candles and such like. I have a box full of things waiting to be “improved” through crafting. The little notebook used here is a handy jotter from Wilko and cost only pennies. This is a lovely cheap project to make to include as part of a party bag.

As always there is a video tutorial below and supply list

Other Altered projects

What type of projects do you enjoy making?

I hope you enjoyed this project, thank you for stopping by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Copper Foil Sheets	Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper	Sailing Home Bundle	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
3/8″ (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon	Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock	Snail Adhesive
1-1/2″ (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch	2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch	Simply Scored