Losin It With Stamps

 Glue, Ruler, Scissors

When it comes to glue, please don't buy cheap glue. I've done it several times thinking I could save money, but in the long run it didn't. I even bought the mega glue runner thinking that would save me money, nope it didn't. If something happens to your glue runner (it gets gunked up, tape breaks, the strip won't spin) you are out of the entire mega roll. Feel free to join the millions of people asking the same question on the card making sites-what is the best glue to buy, and everyone will have their opinion.

My favorite glue-hands down is Tombow. Their dot roller is way better than their tape roller, but it's hard to buy dot rollers in bulk. When there is a sale at Michael's, I'll purchase dot rollers there and also use any other discounts I have accumulated. Yes, I purchase the small dot rollers or their tape rollers so if something happens to the roll, which it has, I didn't lose as much money and glue is one of the items you need a lot of. You will need a glue roller and liquid glue for ribbon and intricate items that a glue roller can't handle.

You can purchase Tombow glue through Stampin' Up.

Glue dots and sticker machines are great for small and intricate items. Below are the items I use most often. The square rubber object is a must-have! It removes excess glue from your dot or tape runner from your project. This little item that can be found at the "Not So Dollar Tree", some craft stores, and on Amazon. It will save you redo's and headaches.

 

Rulers and Scissors

 

I am constantly measuring and remeasuring to make sure I am correctly cutting and scoring my items. I have mats that have ruler markings on it, a large ruler guide to remind me of the measuring lines, I also have a Victor Easy Read Stainless Steel Ruler. You can see why I love this ruler. It takes the guess work out of what size something is.

I have three types of scissors. A small one for fussy cutting, ribbon, and when I need to cut in an awkward position, a large one for cutting bits of paper when I don't need a paper trimmer, and I have one that shreds paper that I use to make carrot boxes and to cut up ribbon to place in treat boxes, so I don't have to purchase any fillers.