Tools - Which ones are in my basic craft kit?

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.

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.