craftyho
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Post by craftyho on Jul 11, 2014 0:13:08 GMT
A friend is starting to cardmaking/scrapbooking and needs basic tools and fun stuff.
What would you tell to get?
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 11, 2014 0:42:41 GMT
Scrapbooking / cardmaking
Paper trimmer, heavy card stock in various colors, small precision scissors, ruler, adhesive - good all purpose one, foam tape, and at least one for heavy duty items (glossy acccents is good as it's a multi-tasker), Archival pens - a good white, black, and brown
Then depending upon your friend's style/taste:
Pattern paper, embellishments
Stamps (go multipurpose and not themed - alphabets for title work) and Ink - versamark, and a high quality black like Momento, (I started as a card maker and if doing a lot of stamping - I would include a craft white, a dark brown, and a gray).
If I really enjoyed cardmaking, then I'd start adding brush markers (as you can color your stamps with them and color images in and write on layouts with them and I'd do Tim Holtz Distress as there are also many techniques that you can do.) A heat emboss gun, and embossing powder in clear, white, black, and choice.
If I really enjoyed scrapbooking, then I'd start adding more embellishments and papers to my stash and multipurpose punches.
Hope your friend partakes and enjoys this wonderful hobby of ours.
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Post by mama2three on Jul 11, 2014 0:50:30 GMT
cardstock, adhesive, paper trimmer
patterned paper and embellishments that suit her taste (and don't over do it to start)
My advice would be to start simple. You don't need every single thing out there and shouldn't feel you have to spend a fortune on scrapbooking. Maybe it's just that I have a fairly simple scrapping style, but so many things I thought over the years that I had to have because other peas loved them --- Most of I haven't used more than once.
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scrapheart
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Post by scrapheart on Jul 11, 2014 1:16:15 GMT
The above is great suggestions! I agree to not over buy at first! And I would suggest watching some free videos showing techniques before buying items that are more of a speciality than a basic product. So glad your friend is joining the craft!
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stefanyb123
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Post by stefanyb123 on Jul 11, 2014 4:34:39 GMT
I would definitely suggest a Cameo! If she's going to really get into it, it will save her tons of money. There's so many things you can do with them.
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Post by lilacgal on Jul 11, 2014 12:16:17 GMT
A good paper trimmer, repositional adhesive, a nice black pen, and basic cardstock (white, black, and maybe Kraft). Possibly a pair of Honey Bee scissors too.
Those are the basic tools I'd recommend. I think finding a line she likes and choosing some paper and some embellishments would be good. Then everything coordinates with each other.
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Post by cannmom on Jul 12, 2014 9:22:25 GMT
A paper trimmer, good adhesive, and archival pen. Instead of buying a lot of different pp and embellishments maybe start with a kit. Sometimes things go easier when you know everything matches. One less thing to worry about if she's a brand new scrapper.
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tricias
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Post by tricias on Jul 12, 2014 11:54:51 GMT
A paper trimmer, good adhesive, and archival pen. Instead of buying a lot of different pp and embellishments maybe start with a kit. Sometimes things go easier when you know everything matches. One less thing to worry about if she's a brand new scrapper. I agree a with trying a kit club until she finds her style. The kits will have everything she'll need for just starting, most even have coordinating stamps. Of course she'll still have to get a trimmer, adhesive, and ink. |
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Post by LovMelrose on Jul 12, 2014 15:04:00 GMT
Basic tools for me would be trimmer, scissors, adhesive, slick writer, square and round punch, memento black stamp pad and a good set of alphas.
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Post by MargieH on Jul 12, 2014 16:05:00 GMT
I agree with most that have been mentioned: Paper Trimmer w/ extra blades Adhesives (tape, dots and wet) Scissors (dedicated to paper crafting only to avoid dull blades/med & small blades) Black Archival Pen/Marker (I use ZIG Writers Pen for YEARS - have both fine and med point) A pack of assorted cardstock colors & white cardstock Black Stamp Pad Stamps - alpha & general sentiments One kit (card making or scrapbook pages - depending on focus, just to get the same collection and embellies w/o the hassle of choosing)and not a club, you can easily get overwhelmed or overloaded - lol!! (my two cents...) Most importantly... RESEARCH! Go to various manuf. blogs to get inspiration and/or educational videos. There's a lot out there - there wasn't when I started 17+ years ago. HAVE FUN WITH IT!! Good luck to your friend  |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 12, 2014 17:03:05 GMT
Paper trimmer
Good scissors (not the ones from the kitchen drawer!)
Tape runner
Glue dots
Pop dots
Extra page protectors for the album
Nice writing pen (I prefer Slick Writers)
Anything else just comes down to personal style. I also keep a Tim Holtz ink applicator and black Staz On ink in my "essentials" stuff but some one else may not be into that. The same can be said of various punches or papers.
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Jul 12, 2014 17:42:34 GMT
I must have a ruler and exacto for matting...
For cards, I would suggest getting one of the stampin up kits. They have what you need for a theme and would be a good way to get a feel for it.
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Post by PEArfect on Jul 12, 2014 21:45:45 GMT
paper trimmer adhesives scissors journaling pen paper a few shape punches alpha's |
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 12, 2014 23:07:21 GMT
Add a good pair of tweezers to everyone else's suggestions. They really help with gluing, especially small or delicate pieces. I never scrap without them.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 12, 2014 23:29:35 GMT
I agree with a lot of the suggestions. Main thing I think is not to buy too much until you know your style.
For card making, some heavy weight card stock for card bases is important. I recommend Papertrey Ink's stamper's select white which is 120lb weight, but I think Neenah also do a nice weight card.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 13, 2014 3:59:55 GMT
Tools: A good paper trimmer that cuts straight and extra blades, a small pointed tip detail scissors, X-Acto knife, metal edged ruler and cutting mat, mechanical pencil and a white eraser, Herma tab dispenser and refills, Tombow Mono Multi glue w/green cap, small glue dots, black and brown fine point journaling pens. I also have to have a nice set of chalks and my colored pens for shading and outlining my diecuts and paper piecings, but that wouldn't be something someone would have to have right away.
Other "have to haves": Good quality heavyweight cardstock, an album, page protectors.
Nice to have: a selection of basic patterned papers that could be used for anything, alphabet stamps and inks or sticker letters, a few embellishments to match the themes for the photos you've got to scrap.
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oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 13, 2014 13:54:11 GMT
For the absolute beginner I think kits would be a good idea unless there is a LSS nearby then a few classes would work.
She should try it with little or no investment. That way if she doesn't end up liking it she is not out much. And no guilt about how much she wasted moneywise.
If she does like it she should buy slowly and only what she needs in the beginning. Creating a large stash to start can be overwhelming and make her feel unproductive.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jul 13, 2014 23:17:08 GMT
A book or list of inventory right from the get go. Its a lot easier to start doing it than trying to go back and do it
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