PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 11, 2024 22:10:58 GMT
As a spin-off of this & that threads, what are your top THREE favorite &/or most-used (current, not including defunct/past) BRANDS for tools (e.g. stencils, stamps, dies, scissors, paper trimmers), & why? TIA. |
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Post by Night Owl on Jul 12, 2024 5:29:09 GMT
1) Creative Memories. Their tools are good quality. Photo trimmer, 12 inch paper trimmer, corner rounder, punches, scissors, custom cutting system
2) Sizzix. Love my Big Shot and dies
Hard to pick a 3rd because my other favorite companies are gone. I do like 3) Lawn Fawn (dies). I emailed them with a question and they went into great detail with their reply which I thought was nice.
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Post by hutchfan on Jul 12, 2024 6:58:52 GMT
1. My Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz I use it on practically every project.
2. My Xyron mini sticker maker perfect for adding glue to small items.
3. My mini wood PSX brand alphabet
and number stamp sets get used all the time I have various fonts of both. Along with a set of icon PSX stamps.
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Post by camcas on Jul 12, 2024 10:15:11 GMT
My Tim Holtz small guillotine trimmer- the 8 inch one
Gemini junior die cut machine
Wax tip/pick tool- generic brand from Ali express
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 12, 2024 11:56:43 GMT
My Carl paper trimmer, my CM corner rounder and scissor, EKC punches are my favorites.
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Post by mayceesgranny on Jul 12, 2024 14:03:46 GMT
My Cricut paper trimmer, We R Makers Crop A Dile Hole Punch, Tim Holtz scissors
Honorable mention: We R Makers Corner Rounder and Fiskars circle punches.
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Post by grammadee on Jul 12, 2024 14:17:08 GMT
Favourite tool brands:
1. I am having fun playing with Ranger brand Tim Holtz Oxide inks, now that I have learned how to use them.
2. I like Vicki Boutin stencils sold by American Crafts b/c of their fun designs and easy ways to line them up.
3. While I am a big fan of Jaded Blossom gnome and accessory dies, and I order--and often actually USE--Spellbinders dies, I will have to list Taylored Expressions as my go-to for dies I use the most. I purchased a number of nesting dies from them early, and reach for them often.
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Post by artbabe on Jul 12, 2024 15:06:23 GMT
Stencils - I like Echo Park's, even though I'm not a fan of the brand's lack of creativity in other products. The stencils are always good, though. I also like Ciao Bella, and Visible Image.
Stamps - Visible Image - I like things a little "edgier" and I appreciate the a little grungy and not cute aesthetic. The beer one and the cat one are particular favorites.
I'm all over the place with tools. I do like the Tim Holtz tiny attacher. I use Fiskars paper trimmers. Probably not the best but they've gotten me through a lot of years.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 13, 2024 4:28:47 GMT
... Hard to pick a 3rd because my other favorite companies are gone. ... It's sad to think about the number of brands that existed during the heyday & have since closed, exited the industry, or gotten swept under the American Crafts umbrella (never to be distinguishable again). |
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Post by hoopsfn on Jul 13, 2024 14:37:57 GMT
Guess I'll have to say 1. Fiskars - am on my 7th or 8th trimmer (still having trouble with those straight cuts  and I have 2 or 3 pair of Fiskars scissors. 2. Crop-a-dile - although I don't really use eyelets any more, it's still a great hole punch. 3. Stencils - Echo Park & The Crafter's Workshop. |
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Post by paget on Jul 13, 2024 16:35:15 GMT
Tim Holtz tiny attacher is number 1 for sure. I’ve been using my we are memory keepers eyelet/grommet thingy  I have so many eyelets from back in the day and I’m having fun putting them on tags and other things in my projects Ek circle punches Oh- I re-read the question and see it includes stamps. I use those a lot. Favorites would be Ali Edwards and Kerri Bradford. |
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Post by leeny on Jul 13, 2024 18:21:24 GMT
Paper Trimmer - the newest Creative Memories 12 inch trimmer and blade variety. I've tried many and was so frustrated by uneven paper cuts.
Scissors - Creative Memories wins for their all purpose scissors. I've had them for years and have never had to sharpen. For fussy cutting I love the CutterBee Scissors. I bought extra pairs last year for $5 each when Amazon had them on sale.
Honorable Mention - Crop a Dile. Still have the original.
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Post by FurryP on Jul 13, 2024 18:51:57 GMT
- Sizzix Big Shot- it's a workhorse.
- WRMK Corner Chomper. I have both (4 sizes) and use them all the time.
- Scotch ATG - especially now that I have spray-painted it. It got a new life! I find adhesive rolls to be the best value over others.
There are actually more brands of tools that I love, but those 3 came to mind first.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 14, 2024 6:53:06 GMT
... 2. My Xyron mini sticker maker perfect for adding glue to small items. ... If you're referring to the X-150, where do you buy refills? TIA. |
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Post by hutchfan on Jul 14, 2024 19:08:21 GMT
... 2. My Xyron mini sticker maker perfect for adding glue to small items. ... If you're referring to the X-150, where do you buy refills? TIA. I buy them from my local Hobby Lobby. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 14, 2024 21:51:12 GMT
3) Lawn Fawn (dies). I emailed them with a question and they went into great detail with their reply which I thought was nice. Thanks for sharing an example of excellent customer service; it seems rare nowadays. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 18, 2024 11:14:45 GMT
... I like Vicki Boutin stencils sold by American Crafts b/c of their fun designs and easy ways to line them up. ... Plus, they are an incredible value at three (~6x8) stencils per pack for the same price (or less) than one stencil (of the same or smaller size) from other brands! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 21, 2024 7:08:02 GMT
Thanks for your responses. My top three (in no particular order) are:
- Tsukineko for its inks (e.g. Versafine Clair, VersaMark)
- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L for its original EZ-Runners
- [Tie] Simple Stories &/or Echo Park for their stencils
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and I have 2 or 3 pair of Fiskars scissors.
I have so many eyelets from back in the day and I’m having fun putting them on tags and other things in my projects 
