In no particular order (well alphabetical, but not importance):
Black Foam Dots - these are less likely to show under things and, thrifty as ever, I use the foam surrounding the dots too!
Corner Rounder Punch - probably my oldest tool
Didi Glue Dots - perfect instant sticking for tiny things; this roll is crumpled because I had a 15 minute tussle to get it back out of the dog's mouth - thankfully they still work fine!
Finger Knife - paired with a metal ruler I can, and do, cut anything
Glue Eraser - great for cleaning up little squidges of ...
Hema's Photo Glue - cheap and cheerful (apart from having to get it from Holland) this re-positionable liquid glue is wonderful!
Pentel Hybrid White Gel Pen - after trying all sorts of brands this is the one that works for me
Precision File Set - love this for filing the edges when decorating bare chipboard with paper
Sewing Machine - great for adding texture to a page (and Hubby's wedding present to me ♥ )
Sizzlits Round-a-Bout Dies (and my Sidekick I guess) - love this font
Quite interesting to realise how many "excess" tools I have - punches, trimmers, stamps, pens, dies, rulers, eyelet setters, circle cutters, shape templates, scoring board, embossing tools, decorative scissors, staplers - but although they don't make my top 10, I won't be getting rid of them!!
Check out Shimelle's Blog for more Tens on the Tenth
I found it really interesting reading this Jemma. So many similar things but different brands I may just have to try
ReplyDeleteloves reading your list x
ReplyDeletei've never used black foam pads!
off to find a stockist :D
Great list think I'll have to get a Finger knife and also some of those black dots and I do agree with using all the surrounding bits. waste not want not
ReplyDeleteThis had made me think Jemma about what I use the most as well as what I love the most.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of black foam dots either.
Jen
You made me smile - have an image of your dog struggling to get his mouth open because of the glue dots.
ReplyDeleteNever seen black foam pads. Interesting post. TFS :0)
I agree with all but the sewing machine, scared of using mine!
ReplyDeleteHave never seen a finger knife, but I think I need one!!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
P.S. Am off to the P.O. after lunch to post your book!
Great list. I've done something similar this month :)
ReplyDeleteGreat list. Must check out that white pen as I have had trouble finding a good one.
ReplyDeleteinteresting list - corner rounder is one of my most used and oldest tools
ReplyDeleteBlack foam dots? Now there's a tip! I don't think I have ever seen these, I'll keep an eye out thanks. While I'm shopping for a new corner rounder which was the first tool I ever bought. It snapped a couple of weeks ago
ReplyDeleteOh great list! I use quite a number of those as well! I am always on the look out for different adhesives, do you have an online source for the Hema glue? Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteGreat list and yep love the black ones are a must..oooh and can`t forget the sewing machine..mines would be top of the list,lol!!
ReplyDeleteGreat list - another one off to look for black foam dots............
ReplyDeleteSwoooooon! What a lovely lot of tools you have!
ReplyDeleteIrene x
Oooh, interesting list!
ReplyDeleteI think mine would have to be (based on what I use all the time):
My little orange-handled Fiskars scissors
My metal ruler
Finger knife
Non-stick craft mat
Glass cutting mat
Finger knife
Tweezers
Heat gun
Stamp n Scrub stamp cleaner
Double-sided tape
I'll have to have a think about my 10 most useful tools...it would probably be hard to narrow it down to that few. BTW, I've never heard of a finger knife!
ReplyDeleteI too have not heard of the finger knife. Great post.
ReplyDeleteni finger knife here either~great list!!!
ReplyDeleteA very interesting list....though my trimmer is probably my most used and essential tool.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, my list would have a lot of the same items especially these:
ReplyDelete1)The finger knife. I could not use a craft knife before I found this. I always tore the paper. love this!
2)the precision file. I have the Basic grey one and they never get put away. for the little nooks and crannies on chipboard. Nothing better.
Thanks for sharing, lots of fun.
Ang
This is a really interesting list! Makes me think about my own. :)
ReplyDeleteFinger knife? I couldn't figure out what you were talking about then saw the pic and was ohhhhh I have one of those and adore it lol
ReplyDeleteGreat list - isn't it amazing how many tools we have that aren't our favorites, yet we certainly not going to get rid of them! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat is a good list. I never knew black foam dots were even out there.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see what someone else's must-have tools are! I'd be lost without my micro-tip scissors...
ReplyDeleteGreat list, Jemma. It's always interesting to learn what other people use and have as favourites.
ReplyDeleteFun list - quite similar to mine, but I like my white foam dots, found the blacks showed more and use my Xacto knife couldn't get on with the finger knife.
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to see what people think of as essential :)
Fun seeing your list of favs! I have the same corner rounder too, its probably one of my oldest tools and I love it! x
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