I started my new job last week and it's been great, but there’s a ton to do! My logical, analytical left-brain has been getting a major work out and I have been mentally tired every night when I get home so I haven't had time to do much crafting. :(
Tonight I decided the right side of my brain could use some flexing so I made it a priority to have some creative time! I hope to do more this weekend too. (Stay tuned! Pics to come!) While I was creating away, there was still a part of my mind engaged in that more analytical and thought process and I started thinking about the tools I use for crafting and how much I love them! Handy, efficient and down-right helpful, I’m sure I’d end up with a big mess without them, so I thought I’d share a list of my Five Favorite Terrific Tools!
1. Paper Cutter – I can’t cut a straight line with scissors to save my life! If it weren’t for my paper cutter I would never get a project done because I’d be in re-do reruns constantly!
2. Snail Adhesive- I don’t know if it’s flashbacks to kindergarten days or if it’s just me, but glue sticks, glue, and other ‘sticky’ stuff always ends up on my fingers, my clothes and pretty much anywhere it can make a mess! Snail adhesive solves all my ‘sticky situations’!Online Ordering - Snail Adhesive $6.95
3. Blender Pens – We already know I can be quite messy, so adding water to the situation isn’t always a good plan. Blender pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using blender pens with just about any color source. And they can even ‘erase’ a mistake here and there!Online Ordering - Blender Pens $9.95
4. Punches! – I LOVE punches! Remember how I mentioned my difficulties cutting straight lines? Well you should see me try to make a circle. I must have missed that day in preschool. Thankfully punches do an awesome job every time and come in ALL KINDS of shapes, sizes and now even LAYERS!Online Ordering - Punches! $5.95 - $17.95
5. Big Shot Die-Cut Machine – Yeah, I’m a Big Shot! Well, my machine is anyway. This hunky guy helps me create awesome, precisely cut shapes and designs including easily foldable envelopes and boxes. It’s uber-durable and is kind of like that old trusty pick-up truck, it just keeps going and is always reliable. Plus awesome creative thinkers are always coming up with cool new ways to create with die-cuts (which I can then learn and do too!). Extra Bonus: It cuts fabric! I love love love the simplicity of having my Big Shot do my quilt square cutting for me. Super easy and super quick.Online Ordering - Big Shot Die Cut Machine $99.95
