No matter what type of project or craft you are working on, having the right equipment will ensure your success. This article will share my top 10 card making tools and how to use them. Whether you are brand new to card making, or have been creating for a long time, these card making tools should be the first that you add to your card making tool box.
As you look around, you will find so many different card making tools and it’s easy to start to feel overwhelmed and wanting everything. You truly do not need everything, but it’s important to select the essentials that will help you enjoy your card making hobby.
In this video, I break it down for you to show you the essentials and how to use them. As we work through our card making tool box, you will learn what is really needed to help you make beautiful cards.
Card Making Tools: My Top 10 List
Are you ready to learn about my top 10 card making tools to have you be a successful card maker? Let’s get started…. (PLEASE NOTE – the tools I share are all currently available, however, the stamps used in this video have retired and are no longer available.)
My Top 10 Card Making Tools
- Paper Trimmer
- Paper Snips
- Clear Blocks
- Cleaning Shammy
- Bone Folder
- Grid Paper
- Take Your Pick Tool
- Piercing Mat
- Adhesive
- a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
I Used All the Card Making Tools To Create This Card
I used my top card making tools to make this card! It’s actually a pocket gift card holder, but you could easily just make it a regular card. This post would have been a bit boring if I didn’t share an actual card with you! If you don’t have these same stamps, that is OK – use the layout of the card with any stamps, ink and paper that you have.
Don’t miss all the tips and recommendations I shared in the video. I explain the basic card making tools that I feel everyone needs, without being overwhelmed with everything, and “all the stuff.”
NOTE: Stamps used in this project have been retired. However, you can use the layout idea and all of the tips and how I use the different tools with any stamps, paper and ink.
This card layout works with any stamps, ink, and paper. It’s a great little layout for a gift card holder, or leave the pocket off to make a regular handmade greeting card for any occasion.
- Card Base – Pacific Point and Melon Mambo: 11″ x 4 1/4″, score at 5 1/2″
- Coordinating strip for the inside: 1 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
- Basic White (front): 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
- Colored layer (front): 3 3/8″ x 4 5/8″
- Inside white: 4″ x 3 3/4″
One Last Card Making Tool…..ME!
Having a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator to help you with your card making needs and questions will absolutely make it more fun!
I would love to be your Stampin’Up! Demonstrator and help you in your card making journey!
I am here to help you, answer your questions and to teach you how to make quick and easy cards. I have an extensive project gallery and lots of videos. If you are just starting out making cards, one the best way to start is to COPY. Find a card I shared, watch the video, grab the cutting dimensions and make your cards. COPYING IS OK IN CARD MAKING!
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Where would we be without you Jackie? Your tips and lessons are always good, clear and precise.
Thanks so much, Dot; I’m glad you like them!
i loooove the ME for the SU! demonstrator you dont want to be without !!! sadly for you, my sister is already my upline and my bestie. but but BUT you are definitely at the top of my list for FAV demonstrators. just thot you’d like to know :)))
Thanks so much JoAnn! Have a stamp happy day and stay tuned for more ideas!
What I love about you & your card making is you’re Short & to the point. You don’t add a bunch of extras that aren’t needed but you do occasionally show some & that just makes it even nicer for me anyway. You’re a Super Demonstrator Jackie, nvlad I’m a Klompenstamper too
Thanks, Deborah! I’m glad you’re here having fun creating with us!
Good video. Correct tools and a list I will carry with me to make sure I bring the right tools when going to a day or weekend crop!
Happy you like the list! Great tools to have around you!
You punch that you used on one of your cards what is it called because I want to get it. I am new at card making if you can give me any ideas I would like that.
Thanks again
Carol Shanks
Also do you have and email address so I can ask you questions a lot easier.
Carol Shanks
Yes, you can contact us at: support@klompenstampers.com
Jackie, you may have forgotten to mention that you need to store your
Green glue upside down! As a seasoned stamper ( 30+ years) it wasn’t til
late last year, someone mentioned storing your green glue upside down! Oh wow!,,
Does that help!,
Oh yes, that is important to do!! Keeps it right at the tip so you don’t have to shake it down!