Basic Tool Kit

Our answer...if you're just getting started the top three are: 
-Trimmer
-Scissors
-Assorted adhesives (more on that below)


The next tools used in our classes: 
-Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink
-White Signo pen
-Versa Marker
-Black fine point pen/marker

Nice to have items: 
-Corner rounder
-Paper piercer
-Tweezerbee
-Inkssentials Craft Mat and ink applicators
-Bone folder
-Distressing tool
-Adhesive eraser
-Zero centering ruler
-Quickstik
-Sanding block
-1/6", 1/8", and 1/4" hole punches
and anything else your little heart desires!
It's your tool kit...make it work for you.


About those adhesives...

Everyone has their favorite...different strokes for different folks...that saying holds true for adhesives as well!
Each different type is best for each different application and it pretty much depends on what you're sticking to what. That said...we recommend an assortment for your basic tool kit.

Either a tape runner, double stick tabs or glue stick will work for most paper srufaces. When it comes to a tape runner, the choice is yours! We can explain teh differences to you, and depending on who you ask we all have our favorite. Hands down we like the Pioneer Embellishment Glue Stick as a favorite glue stick. It's great for those heavier embellishments and it's fantastic on ribbon.

-Glue dots...great for flowers, buttons and bots.
-Pop dots...a must for getting dimension on your project.
-Zig 2-way Chisel Tip...perfect for adhering thin lettering.
-Quickie Glue Pen...the best for highlighting with glitter.
-Glossy Accents...wonderful dimensional adhesive. Great on those hard to glue surfaces, and not to mention, a 5-10 second dry time when gluing paper to paper.

That pretty much covers the basics in adhesives...yes there are more! Stop in teh store anytime and we'll be glad to talk with you about adhesives or answer any other questions you may have.