Favorite Supplies

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Card 5

Today we have decided to talk about our favorite supplies! We realize this can be a boring topic to a non-crafter (is that a word?) but it is such a huge part of how we make cards. And when we say ‘huge part’, we mean they make our lives easier and keep creativity flowing. When reading the list, keep in mind that we don’t use all our favorites on every card. We like the challenge of trying different supplies (and finding new favorites). Use our cards shown below as a reference of how the item can look on a card. Also, the list is a combined, generalized list of our favorites in no certain order.
1. Decorative and Corner Hole Punches:
(You will have sticker shock the first time you see the price on a hole punch but useful, promise). SEE CARD 4
2. Paper Cutter:
(LIFE SAVER if you can’t cut a straight line to save your life.)
3. Mod Podge
( There are a TON of different kinds available but we keep it simple with the original) SEE CARD 5
4. Double-sided tape:
(We use Scotch, permanent kind. There are different kinds but they don’t work as well for us).
5. Glue Sticks:
(Scotch as well. Any other cheaper kind doesn’t work).
6. Fun-shaped Scissors:
(Can use these instead of a decorative hole punch). SEE CARD 3
7. Adhesive foam sticker dots:
(You put them under layers of paper to add ‘depth’ or more detailed ‘layers’ to a card). SEE CARD 1
8. Glitter Paper!!:
(‘K’ is addicted and has to be told to stop using it! Also, much better than ‘loose glitter clean up wise. The paper is more expensive but when your sanity is involved, it is worth it.) SEE CARD 2
9. Colored pencils:
(They are cheap and can add so much color to a card. Hint: they can also hide flaws in the paper used and mistakes made grin emoticon ).
10. Compass (the tool. Old school way of making circles and making the perfect shaped holes for brads to be placed in.)
Like we stated, just some examples of what we use more often, but not always! Our motto with supplies is to keep it as simple and cheap as possible. The more supplies you have, the more space you have to find to fit it all in. Finding space in a tiny space or making cards? hmm....Making cards!