Your "Can't Live Without" craft tool or supply
By auntiedis
@auntiedis (165)
United States
August 13, 2008 7:46pm CST
Many of us do different crafts, but what is the ONE tool you have that you can not live without, and what do you use it for? For me, it's glitter glue. I have it in at least 50 colors, and I use it on EVERYTHING. :) Everything is better with glitter!
On another note, I hate paper cutters. They're necessary, but I swear, even with a paper cutter, I can not cut in a straight line.
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@Essie119 (673)
• Canada
14 Aug 08
The newest (to me) tool that I've need using for everything is my xyron sticker maker. I was hesitant to use is t at first, but it is excellent. I no longer have a hard time fixing adhesive to tiny diecuts - I just put them through the little machine and presto - it's a sticker! It's great for cardmaking and for scrapbooking.
@auntiedis (165)
• United States
14 Aug 08
Oh I have two sizes of this, the tiny one, and the 2.5" one. They both rock! :) I don't like the way the adhesive gets all over the side of the die cut sometimes, but they are a very invaluable tool! Bye Bye glue stick! :)
@sassygirlanne007 (4517)
• United States
14 Aug 08
lol I agree with you on both statements. I love things with glitter and I too hate paper cutters they help but it takes forever just to get a straight line. But I would have to say I can't live with out an exacto knife. I use it in allot of my crafts but mostly card making.
@auntiedis (165)
• United States
14 Aug 08
Oooh yes, the exacto knife, I use that a TON too. :) My family says *I* am the crooked one, but I swear it's not me. Surely they do make a paper cutter that cuts in a straight line..somewhere?
@sassygirlanne007 (4517)
• United States
14 Aug 08
lol ya there has to be one out there somewhere. I really like the more expensive ones that he the sliding blade instead of the handle. I think it cuts better.
@dopey22girl (3319)
• United States
14 Aug 08
Hmm I don't know if there is a specific took I can't live without. I love scrapbooking so I guess the stickers and stuff are a big necessity for me, if that counts! Lol.
@coffeeshot (3783)
• Australia
14 Aug 08
I like to have coloured paper hand. Cards, collages and cutouts can be made with coloured paper. I too like glitter. Glitter is fantastic. The whole world should be sprinkled with glitter!
@auntiedis (165)
• United States
14 Aug 08
Paper is, of course, a necessity. I have about 6 foot stack of paper, but when I want to make something, how is it that I never have the right color? LOL And textured cardstock is not my friend!
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Aug 08
Glitter glue is fun! I helped my brother (he has a disability) make pinecones covered with glitter and wrap string around them for Christmas one year. We just had silver, gold, and X-mas green. Taht was fun.
Scissors, have to have really good pairs of scissors. Papercrafts, cloth crafts, you name it, have to have them.
