Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Mar 10, 2022 2:14:55 GMT
Besides the basics like your paper trimmer and scissors. Mine is either my Silhouette or my small scallop border punch. I use that little cutie all the time.
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Post by Neisey on Mar 10, 2022 2:20:15 GMT
For pricier tools, I use my silhouette on nearly every page, mostly for title work.
For inexpensive tools, I’d say my plastic t-square ruler. I like things lined up and evenly spaced 😉
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Post by joblackford on Mar 10, 2022 2:29:24 GMT
As a cardmaker, manual die cutter and stamping platform  |
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nylene
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Post by nylene on Mar 10, 2022 2:39:14 GMT
Definitely my Silhouette. I use it almost daily. I have a small, long reach heart punch that I use often too.
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Post by cmpeter on Mar 10, 2022 2:45:38 GMT
My Mrs Grossman’s tweezers and stamping platform.
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Mar 10, 2022 3:02:32 GMT
Silhouette & manual die cutter, but my paper trimmer might actually be used even more.
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Post by honeypea on Mar 10, 2022 3:45:22 GMT
Tiny attacher and Tweezerbees.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Mar 10, 2022 5:16:10 GMT
I use tweezers a lot, to position things and to remove the plastic tabs from the double sided adhesive squares.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 10, 2022 7:06:34 GMT
Undoubtedly, my most used tool is an inexpensive clear t-square ruler that I've had for almost 20 years! Like Neisey, I also "like things lined up and evenly spaced." |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 10, 2022 10:32:15 GMT
Probably my journaling spot stamps. Well, one in particular. I've had it for a decade+, couldn't even tell you what brand it is, and it lived in its acrylic stamping block (it's a clear stamp).
I've used that thing hundreds, if not a thousand times. It gives just enough room to journaling a sentence or two, and is an easy shape to cut out.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 10, 2022 12:10:12 GMT
I use my circle punches a lot to create journaling spots. I also use the smaller ones to punch out elements from Project Life style cards to use as embellishments.
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Mar 10, 2022 12:35:39 GMT
My gemini jr gets a really good workout! But for "everyday" cheap tools? That t-square gets used a few times on every single layout. I consider it a "basic" however, along with scissors, trimmer, glue. So moving forward from it, I'd say my glass mat, because while it's what I scrap on 100% of the time, I also "use" it for cutting, inking, colouring, painting etc.
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Post by riversong1963 on Mar 10, 2022 12:57:42 GMT
My Cricut Maker, Silhouette Portrait, Big Shot, and Hampton Arts stamping platform. I also use my small Martha Stewart scoring board and my rulers every time I make a card. A good pair of scissors is also a must-have.
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christinec68
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Post by christinec68 on Mar 10, 2022 13:17:48 GMT
I'd say my circle punch and blending tool.
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Post by tealpaperowl on Mar 10, 2022 13:53:44 GMT
Hmm.. I'd say likely my Silhouette and my Electric Big Shot as I stamp/die cut often
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Post by Citygirl on Mar 10, 2022 14:26:44 GMT
My Epson-PM 400 photo printer if that counts. Otherwise a ruler, acrylic blocks, and my hole punch are always used.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Mar 10, 2022 14:58:40 GMT
As a card maker, my most used (after my paper trimmer and MS score board) things are my Anna Griffin Mini Empress die cutting machine and my Cricut Joy. The smaller sizes work the best for my limited space. I bought a 2nd AG Mini Empress as a backup, but i’m thinking about taking it upstairs to our office desk that I’ve taken over. Ha.
The other tool I find myself reaching for is my centering ruler. I recently found another one at Hobby Lobby on sale for $2.49. I didn’t really need it, but I couldn’t pass it up for that price.
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breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Mar 10, 2022 15:30:16 GMT
ATG, a black pen (for fake stitching, journaling etc) and probably my black ink pad.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Mar 10, 2022 16:31:08 GMT
Silhouette Cameo definitely - I use it on almost every page, mostly for titles. For smaller tools, it's probably a toss-up between my corner rounder and my basic tag-shaped punch.
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Post by infochick on Mar 10, 2022 16:39:18 GMT
Probably my circle punches, followed by my ink blending tools and my Silhouette. Even though my Silhouette isn't set up all the time, I tend to do a bunch of cutting at once when I get it out. I also cut things for a friend who does not have a Silhouette so it works out well. I'm actually surprised how much I use my Silhouette...I have the first one and would definitely need to replace it if this one ever dies on me.
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JRock
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Post by JRock on Mar 10, 2022 17:25:30 GMT
Another lover of the centering ruler here! Use it all the time.
My second entry though I'd say is my paper piercer. Need to get a sticker off tricky packaging? Need to slide something under an element I juuuuuust stuck down because I don't want it there anymore? Need to pick up something sticky with minimal contact? Paper piercer helps for a variety of random needs. I find myself pulling it out surprisingly often.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 10, 2022 18:00:16 GMT
-ruler
-paper piercer
-exacto knife
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Mar 10, 2022 18:45:06 GMT
Epson PM-400
WRMK Envelope Punch Board
Scor-Pal
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 10, 2022 21:31:43 GMT
Probably punches. I use them on almost every layout.
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Mar 11, 2022 3:09:34 GMT
It would have to be a a cheap clear ruler that I undoubtedly inherited from one of my kids, I like to try and make everything as square and equal as I can and being clear it just makes things a bit easier. I also use the small heart and star hand grip punches from Fiskers consistently and I use my American crafts knockout punch set a whole lot, I love the scallop, heart and spiral notebook punches the most.
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Post by mamagidget on Mar 11, 2022 4:25:43 GMT
My Creative Memories multi purpose tool. I use it to life papers up and "tuck" things under them on projects (because I can't plan ahead for all of my layers).
I am considering purchasing another one, just in case. 😄
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Post by grammadee on Mar 11, 2022 4:31:45 GMT
I think my most used tool would be my circle dies (used with my Vagabond). Second would be my TE blending brushes.
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Post by travelscrapper2 on Mar 11, 2022 14:19:09 GMT
By far my most used tool is my zero-centering ruler. I have three lengths - 6, 12, and 18 inches. I use one of them on almost every layout.
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 11, 2022 23:21:38 GMT
Oh wow, taking away the trimer and scissors leaves not much. I'll say my adhesive.
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paget
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Post by paget on Mar 11, 2022 23:41:17 GMT
Circle punches for sure. I am partial to circles for fun elements.
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