Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
After 20+ years and hundreds of projects, I've worked out exactly which tools are worth it. 💕 In this video I'm sharing the BEST paper crafting tools I’ve found. The 22 craft tools I reach for every single time I create and the ones that will make your supplies actually work for you. Stick around until the end for the most-used tool on my list... you'll be surprised at how inexpensive it is! 🌿
#papercraft #cardmaking #crafttools #craftsupplies #cardmakingtools #wermmakers #papercrafting #craftroom #cardmaker #stamping
🛍️ Everything I used in this video, linked for you: shopmy.us/shop/collections/4341322
++++++++++ ✂️
0:00 - Intro.
1:06 - Starting with Basic Supplies
30:34 - The BEST Craft tools (the fun ones!)
46:21 - My favourite of them all
🛍️ Shop featured tools in this video here: shopmy.us/collections/4341322
1. The BEST Paper Trimmer - geni.us/vbToRp
2. The next BEST Paper Trimmer - go.shopmy.us/p-47043074
4. Scissors:
Fabric Scissors - geni.us/W2ftaq
The BEST Paper Crafting Scissors - geni.us/8sBQK
Scissor Sharpeners - geni.us/9RwiOx
Adhesive Remover tool - tidd.ly/4s4kAjs
Fussy Cutting Scissors- tidd.ly/40rR8I7
Journalsay Scissors - go.shopmy.us/p-47043458
Fringe Scissors - go.shopmy.us/p-47043468
5. My favourite Scoring Tool - tidd.ly/47vL0m3
6. Better than a Crop-A-Dile (and cheaper too!) - go.shopmy.us/p-47043555
7. Paper Punches: go.shopmy.us/p-47043612
8. Use this glue ONLY - tidd.ly/4p11oC7
9. Blending Brushes:
For highlighting areas - go.shopmy.us/p-47043691
For large blended backgrounds - go.shopmy.us/p-47043696
OR - go.shopmy.us/p-47043742
For detailed stencils: tidd.ly/46Zjj50
10. The only inks you need:
Distress Oxide - tidd.ly/4blAHSL
My favourite BLACK ink - tidd.ly/4ugZbVR
For heat embossing - tidd.ly/3K781TH
Gold (Option 1) - geni.us/ZOBQY
Gold (Option 2) - tidd.ly/46fQFfT
Best for stamping slick surfaces like photos and acetate - tidd.ly/3PxBtoj
11. Must have stamp & die sets - tidd.ly/46GErMn
12. My ONLY ever Manual Die Cutting Machine - tidd.ly/4s0t637
13. Find a huge selection here: tidd.ly/47tJqB7
14. Tape Options:
Washi - journalsay.com/collections/washi-tape?ref=pngyxtnf&spm=..product_0c666d16-a362-4a85-95c4-c973763da9fc.header_1.1&spm_prev=..search.search_1.6
Mint - tidd.ly/4bCydR7
15. Make Stamping so much easier with this - tidd.ly/4luDnCo
OR for Aussie viewers this amazing DUPE! - geni.us/xQDgM
16. You won't regret getting one of these - geni.us/hDrJ
17. The BEST heat tool - go.shopmy.us/p-47044409
The best Embossing Powders:
Clear - tidd.ly/48sZS5Y
White - tidd.ly/4sA7fzm
Gold - tidd.ly/4rnAe8v
Multi (Shabby look) - tidd.ly/4s6pvjV
18. Spellbinders Better Press - tidd.ly/4sslBSl
19. My favorite Punch Boards:
For Envelopes:
For Pockets: geni.us/7loX
For Shadow Boxes: tidd.ly/4dhJ58n
20. For Watercolour - geni.us/Pbid
21. Alignment Guides - geni.us/s0RV
22. For the messy crafters (not me) - geni.us/Qje6N
Even more amazing tools:
Corner Rounder - go.shopmy.us/p-47233137
📹 Videos mentioned:
Ultimate Guide to Punches - youtu.be/D4F5D3-_pUc
Cheap v Expensive Supplies - youtu.be/bMfB-1h2ER0
Organising Inks - youtu.be/d4aBGG5_JHc
Embossing Folder Hacks - youtu.be/84oNR97g0r0
Pocket Punch Board Tutorial - youtu.be/XoPpWWW3DO4
Shadow Box Punch Board Tutorial - youtu.be/mMjzVAH0GSY
This video and description contains affiliate links. If you take action after clicking a link, (buy something or sign up for example) I will earn a small commission. By doing so you are helping to support the channel and I'm so grateful for that! Rest assured I only link to products I personally use, trust and love.
After 20+ years and hundreds of projects, I've worked out exactly which tools are worth it. 💕 In this video I'm sharing the BEST paper crafting tools I’ve found. The 22 craft tools I reach for every single time I create and the ones that will make your supplies actually work for you. Stick around until the end for the most-used tool on my list... you'll be surprised at how inexpensive it is! 🌿
#papercraft #cardmaking #crafttools #craftsupplies #cardmakingtools #wermmakers #papercrafting #craftroom #cardmaker #stamping
🛍️ Everything I used in this video, linked for you: shopmy.us/shop/collections/4341322
++++++++++ ✂️
0:00 - Intro.
1:06 - Starting with Basic Supplies
30:34 - The BEST Craft tools (the fun ones!)
46:21 - My favourite of them all
🛍️ Shop featured tools in this video here: shopmy.us/collections/4341322
1. The BEST Paper Trimmer - geni.us/vbToRp
2. The next BEST Paper Trimmer - go.shopmy.us/p-47043074
4. Scissors:
Fabric Scissors - geni.us/W2ftaq
The BEST Paper Crafting Scissors - geni.us/8sBQK
Scissor Sharpeners - geni.us/9RwiOx
Adhesive Remover tool - tidd.ly/4s4kAjs
Fussy Cutting Scissors- tidd.ly/40rR8I7
Journalsay Scissors - go.shopmy.us/p-47043458
Fringe Scissors - go.shopmy.us/p-47043468
5. My favourite Scoring Tool - tidd.ly/47vL0m3
6. Better than a Crop-A-Dile (and cheaper too!) - go.shopmy.us/p-47043555
7. Paper Punches: go.shopmy.us/p-47043612
8. Use this glue ONLY - tidd.ly/4p11oC7
9. Blending Brushes:
For highlighting areas - go.shopmy.us/p-47043691
For large blended backgrounds - go.shopmy.us/p-47043696
OR - go.shopmy.us/p-47043742
For detailed stencils: tidd.ly/46Zjj50
10. The only inks you need:
Distress Oxide - tidd.ly/4blAHSL
My favourite BLACK ink - tidd.ly/4ugZbVR
For heat embossing - tidd.ly/3K781TH
Gold (Option 1) - geni.us/ZOBQY
Gold (Option 2) - tidd.ly/46fQFfT
Best for stamping slick surfaces like photos and acetate - tidd.ly/3PxBtoj
11. Must have stamp & die sets - tidd.ly/46GErMn
12. My ONLY ever Manual Die Cutting Machine - tidd.ly/4s0t637
13. Find a huge selection here: tidd.ly/47tJqB7
14. Tape Options:
Washi - journalsay.com/collections/washi-tape?ref=pngyxtnf&spm=..product_0c666d16-a362-4a85-95c4-c973763da9fc.header_1.1&spm_prev=..search.search_1.6
Mint - tidd.ly/4bCydR7
15. Make Stamping so much easier with this - tidd.ly/4luDnCo
OR for Aussie viewers this amazing DUPE! - geni.us/xQDgM
16. You won't regret getting one of these - geni.us/hDrJ
17. The BEST heat tool - go.shopmy.us/p-47044409
The best Embossing Powders:
Clear - tidd.ly/48sZS5Y
White - tidd.ly/4sA7fzm
Gold - tidd.ly/4rnAe8v
Multi (Shabby look) - tidd.ly/4s6pvjV
18. Spellbinders Better Press - tidd.ly/4sslBSl
19. My favorite Punch Boards:
For Envelopes:
For Pockets: geni.us/7loX
For Shadow Boxes: tidd.ly/4dhJ58n
20. For Watercolour - geni.us/Pbid
21. Alignment Guides - geni.us/s0RV
22. For the messy crafters (not me) - geni.us/Qje6N
Even more amazing tools:
Corner Rounder - go.shopmy.us/p-47233137
📹 Videos mentioned:
Ultimate Guide to Punches - youtu.be/D4F5D3-_pUc
Cheap v Expensive Supplies - youtu.be/bMfB-1h2ER0
Organising Inks - youtu.be/d4aBGG5_JHc
Embossing Folder Hacks - youtu.be/84oNR97g0r0
Pocket Punch Board Tutorial - youtu.be/XoPpWWW3DO4
Shadow Box Punch Board Tutorial - youtu.be/mMjzVAH0GSY
This video and description contains affiliate links. If you take action after clicking a link, (buy something or sign up for example) I will earn a small commission. By doing so you are helping to support the channel and I'm so grateful for that! Rest assured I only link to products I personally use, trust and love.
