Welcome to my “Must-Have Tools” page! These are the tried-and-true products I personally use and love in my crafting studio—whether I’m cardmaking, scrapbooking, or organizing. I’ve linked them all through my Stampin’ Up! Shop or Amazon to make it easy for you to find. If you click and purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s just a great way to support my tutorials and creative content—thank you!

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My Go To Stampin’ Up! Crafting Tools

Basic Crafting Tools

Product List

Your First Card Making Supplies

Product List

Here is an easy go to card when you are first starting out. I have only used the basic supplies listed above and some of my Basic Crafting Tools to create it. The measurements and instruction are listed below

Measurements

• White card base 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored @4-1/4″ and folded in half and 3″ x 3″ for the sentiment
• Designer Series Paper *DSP first color 2″ x 5-1/4″ and 3-1/2″ x 1/2″ strip of second color

Instructions

• Glue the 2″ x 5-1/4″ *DSP to the left side of the card front
• Stamp a sentiment in the center of the white 3″ square and punch it out with the Hexagon Punch
• Layer the 1/2″ strip of *DSP to the back of the Hexagon and adhere the hexagon to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Add a Linen double bow and Rhinestones
• Don’t forget to stamp the inside if you wish.

My Go To Amazon Store Crafting Tools

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🛠️ My Go-To Crafting Tools

A curated list of tools I use almost every day—from my beloved photo printer to my favorite stamp positioning tool.

• Epson PictureMate PM-400 – https://amzn.to/44qOyop
  Perfect for high-quality photo printing at home.
• Misti Stamp Positioning Tool – https://amzn.to/45vAsDp
  • Let’s you restamp in the exact same postion
• Adhesive Eraser – https://amzn.to/3I9e3BZ
  • Gets that glue that squished out
• Mint Paper Tape – https://amzn.to/40gabFz
  • Keeps those dies in place while going through the Cut & Emboss Machine
• T Ruler – https://amzn.to/43UFJmJ
  • Keeps everything squared up. Long enough for scrapbooking
• 12″ and 6″ Ruler – https://amzn.to/4niznp2
  • Just keeping everything straight

📦 Organization & Storage

• 12×12 Paper Sleaves – https://amzn.to/3G7t2fc
• 6 x 6 Paper Sleaves – https://amzn.to/43VRycv
• 9″ x 7″ Clear Plastic Envelopes – https://amzn.to/3TH6RQ1
• 5″ x 5″ Zipper Seal bags – https://amzn.to/4lnt69Q

I hope this list helps you find tools that make your crafting even more enjoyable! I’m always adding to this page as I discover new favorites, so check back often. And if you ever have questions about how I use something, just shoot me a message—I love sharing ideas!