Oct 3 - Challenge 1 Your favorite tool WINNER POSTED [Archive]

ChrisDurnan

10-02-2009, 03:42 PM

List your favorite crafting tool. Secretly you are helping me make my Christmas wish list!!! Thank you!!

due by Sunday night and winners drawn on Monday. Arizona time.

If you are outside of the U.S. I would be happy to donate you free files from the store. We can work something out if you win.

This prize was donated by Melody ! Thank you soooo much Melody. I appreciate the support.

Post #28 Won this one!!! Congrats please PM me by Wednesday night with the challenge name, your info
Mailing Address and email so I can email you when it goes next Monday. All prizes not picked up by Wednesday will be shifted to a weekly challenge prize!

Thank you for playing!!!! Enjoy!
Chris

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oooooooh...hard question...I think after my Expression...it might have to be my XyronS to glue it all down...I have 3 sizes of them now...who knew....

ChrisDurnan

10-03-2009, 07:56 AM

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sd_wiggles1

10-03-2009, 08:08 AM

My favorite tool is Crop-A-dile. I just love putting eyelets on my scrapbooking stuff.

Linda

KellyS

10-03-2009, 08:11 AM

Next to my cutter (of course) my favorite crafting tool has to be my Cuttlebug. I love to add embossing to my diecuts and/or backgrounds. And there are so many embossing folders to choose from now. :)

Kelly

rlovew

10-03-2009, 09:29 AM

My favorite tool I have is my crop-a-dile- I love being able to punch through thick things and set my eyelets well. The one on my Christmas list is the i-top brad maker- I think it is really cool when I tried it out- I would love to be able to really make brads that go with what I am doing.

Rebecca

Sewhappy

10-03-2009, 09:45 AM

The tool that I love the most is my SIzzix BIg Shot ,I can cut thick card stock sheets of paper very quickly.

paminsd

10-03-2009, 09:49 AM

Love my ATG gun.
Pam in SD

MamawAnn

10-03-2009, 10:04 AM

Besides my cutter and computer I would have to say my favorite tool and most used one would be my atg gun also. Thanks for another chance to win. :)

moovet

10-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Besides my cutters. the Cuttlebug wins hands down. I use it for embossing and I like to emboss everything. I'd probably emboss my dog, but she won't fit through the machine LOL.

scrap_n_angel

10-03-2009, 10:12 AM

I love my Silhouette of course, but besides that I can't live without the Glue Glider Pro.

joanberrie13

10-03-2009, 10:29 AM

ummmmm...whatever I am using??? LOL I am a tool junkie! Does my scrapbook room count?...The best thing I use is the organizational stuff. before I was always searching. Lots of 12x12 drawyers to hold everything. Also,I have started a new system that is really helping. I use the vertical paper holders for pages. Each person has their own holder.So, the fat holder says a name. Inside are smaller holders labeled with the subject..they hold supplies....photos,paper, stickers, bling ,sketch. etc. I do not always have everything at once. Additionally, I use this system with a separate holder which holds multiples for an idea...enough supplies to make for each grandchild, even future ones! LOL. I label-example: bday page for grandkids. Pop it into the deep filing cabinet which works great to hold so many of these.
OKAY.... so
I do love to use the embossing plates with the cuttlebug. And inks. stamps too. OH...I use a lot of ribbon. (2 daughters and 3 grandaughters are usually my subjects):D:D
Did I talk too much?:o

cropangel

10-03-2009, 10:55 AM

i would have to say either my cuttle bug or my embossing gun or stamps but that is not a tool

Sheryl

ewoobenjamin

10-03-2009, 10:59 AM

My favorite tool is the Basic Grey Magnetic Precision Mat. It's so helpful for keeping things in place when I'm trying to line things up.
Esther W-B

astack229

10-03-2009, 10:59 AM

My favorite 'tool' is this group. I get so many great ideas here and the people are so friendly! Sorry this doesn't help with your Christmas Wish List, Chris, but hey, you asked for my favorite tool!!!

Anne

luv2bmamaw

10-03-2009, 11:16 AM

...I'm not in this drawing.. but, I have to speak! LOL! My daughter calls me
a chatterbox--hates to go shopping with me, because I never see a stranger!:D
Anyyyywhoo.. back to topic--
Anne, I love your tool the best, sorry girls, but she nailed it!! Now this doesn't mean you win, Chris draws on Monday I think she said..
but that was so sweet, I couldn't leave it unsaid. :) I also have a Cuttlebug, and it's great for embossing, it was one of my first tools. But recently just got
a Scor Pal......annnnndd let me tell ya, if you like to make cards, this will become one of your favs, I'm telling ya!! I love it! Now, I'm like Joan, talk too much! HA!!!! (j/k, Joanie-girl) Good luck to everyone and have fun!! :D

LadyTrucker

10-03-2009, 11:42 AM

I have to say my favorite tool is my Cricut Expression. My mom just bought it for me in July and I love being able to cut everything and anything! I am making Christmas cards by the ton at the moment and have a little assembly line going!
Wendy:p

memrybug

10-03-2009, 11:50 AM

Straight edge cutter and my ATG adhesive gun! Use both EVERY time I scrapbook.

Games

10-03-2009, 11:54 AM

Mine favorite is my Groove, the forums and then Glue Glider Pro. :D

Melody I'm like you. I can talk to anyone anywhere. :D

picturemethis

10-03-2009, 12:02 PM

Besides my Silhouette, I'd have to say my ATG adhesive gun. I can go for miles without changing the roll! ;)

Thanks, Margaret

caridc

10-03-2009, 12:05 PM

I have so many that I love....but right now my favorite is my Multipurpose Tool from CM. I have been cutting out Vinyl on my wishblade lately and it has been awesome at getting them off the mat and on to the sign I am making without getting things all crinkled up. Plus I am famous for putting something down and then changing my mind...so I love how it helps me lift things back off my page without ruining my page!

:)
Cari

mzwhite

10-03-2009, 12:15 PM

computer is my favorite tool, besides cutting machine, printable papers and clip art open the world of design for me.:)

threedawgmom

10-03-2009, 12:36 PM

This is a hard one - but I guess I have to say that my favorite (after my Cricut Expression Cutter) is my Sizzix Big Kick. When it comes to mass production, it can't be beat.

bzyPTmom28

10-03-2009, 12:44 PM

Wow Chris, this is hard--of course my cutter and the forum are first, and can't forget my MM paper trimmer, use that tons, my fav tool for getting paper off the mat is my metal artist palette knife and CM multipurpose tool. I also love my Tim Holtz blending tool--use that lots for backgrounds, ink blending. I know, you said one only--and I forgot the ATG gun--use that lots too!

Melissa

10-03-2009, 12:48 PM

I would have to say it would have to be the crop a dile. I don't have one but have borrowed and loved it. That's going on my christmas list.

scramper75

10-03-2009, 01:25 PM

My purple cow paper trimmer is my favorite crafting tool. I love it.

aussie_caz

10-03-2009, 01:56 PM

next to my wonderful MAXX !! my favourite tool is my Cuttlebug. I was lucky enough to pick one up off eBay and LOVE it! adds extra dimension to my cutter files as well!

cheers, caz

Starry43

10-03-2009, 02:25 PM

My favorite is my silhouette but right next to that is the revolution. I got the epic but havent got to use it. Suzanne G

mpulse

10-03-2009, 02:43 PM

oooooooh...hard question...I think after my Expression...it might have to be my XyronS to glue it all down...I have 3 sizes of them now...who knew....

rpcrafter

10-03-2009, 02:47 PM

After my cutter, it is my ATG gun. It just keeps going and going and going. I think I have saved a ton of money on adhesives.

Renae
rpcrafter

Raven

10-03-2009, 05:07 PM

After my cutter my favorite and most used tool is my Scor-Pal. Love it for perfect cards and fold/score lines.

Raven

hrk_md

10-03-2009, 05:30 PM

My favorite crafting tool after my Gazelle has to be my embossing gun. Not only do I emboss stamped images, but I also just emboss areas and then cut it out with punches, my gazelle etc. It is great for making alot of things I use POP.
Heather

dancewithmarg

10-03-2009, 05:47 PM

I love my Cuttlebug, the embossing folders help make great cards.

Marg

Sandra from NC

10-03-2009, 07:03 PM

I have several favorite tools that I use a lot but my all time favorites are my 6 inch cutter - I have the original creative memories blue 6 inch cutter - anyone remember those??? And my second favorite is my Mrs. Grosman's tweezers - I have never been able to use those "reverse" twezsers - lol.

Dreamin

10-03-2009, 07:24 PM

EVERYTHING!!! lol I guess my ATG gun, can't live without it!

scrappinmama

10-03-2009, 07:44 PM

Besides the obvious.. My Silhouette, I'd have to say my next favorite is my Bind It All... Love it!

Disneybug40

10-03-2009, 08:00 PM

My cutters, cuttlebug and crimper.

lisaavolio

10-03-2009, 08:15 PM

My big favorite is my computer, with SCAL and the Cricut Expression hooked up to it.

My little favorite is a $5 pair of dental tools, bought at WalMart- a scraper and pick, which I use for removing items from the cutting mats.

bradycity8958

10-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Mine would have to be my large fiskars cutting board as well as my new gazelle!

aprilpzzl

10-03-2009, 08:16 PM

I agree w others on the ATG gun, computer, and right now the Big Shot for all the super textures I can now get.

April P

cal8007

10-03-2009, 08:23 PM

This is my ultimate tool!! I use it every day and will continue to use it as long as it works LOL

Thanks!

Carmen

tulip918

10-03-2009, 09:27 PM

I have a really fine, no namer, craft knife that I bought at Hobby Lobby several years ago. I also really love my Chestnut Roan Cat's eye ink pad.

amaraob1

10-03-2009, 09:29 PM

I'd have to stick with my CM trimmer and that silly multi-purpose tool!

dkn37

10-03-2009, 09:58 PM

Ok, love the laptop - access to ideas, digital downloads, chat groups, yahoo groups, online shopping...
Next to that would probably be my Canon wide format printer - able to print 12 x 12 format.

That said, I don't do traditional scrapbooking (gasp) but I love paper crafts, altered art, etc..

Danita

morgansmom2000

10-04-2009, 05:21 AM

My Cricut! So I can cut out the awesome files!

carolkn

10-04-2009, 08:58 AM

My favorite tool is my Tonic trimmer. I always thought I would stick with a rotary trimmer, but got the Tonic after recommomendations and seeing many great reviews and I have not been disappointed.

Carol

joanberrie13

10-04-2009, 11:04 AM

.. but, I have to speak! LOL! My daughter calls me
a chatterbox--hates to go shopping with me, because I never see a stranger!:D
HA HA HA HA ....you sound like me! where do you live? maybe we should go shopping together.....hahahahaha

Now, I'm like Joan, talk too much! HA!!!! (j/k, Joanie-girl)

.....not offended at all :D:D

LOL!!! Here in Kentucky, Joan...come on over!!! :-)

swampangel

10-04-2009, 02:28 PM

Being a newbie to all of the cut files and stuff, I have to say right now my Lime Green Laptop with Inkscape and SCAL all hooked up to my Cricut expression and carts. Along with the internet with groups and forums and videos, it keeps me motivated to complete cards and layouts. That is a lot for I have a really short attention span. I don't think I would use any of my other tools if I hadn't started with cutting files.

fofoanderson

10-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Without a doubt my favorite tool is my Silhouette. I use it for everything. Don't know what I did without it. That and of course, my laptop.

casmirct

10-04-2009, 05:45 PM

1. My KNK
2. Cricut expressions
3. Glitter pens + every other kind of pen
4 Paper and I have tons of it!
5.We R Memories cutting pad + Ruler, I can't do without it.
I know you said only one but I couldn't chose!

sussann

10-04-2009, 05:50 PM

Well, besides my cutter, I'd have to say the Bind it All. And for something very simple, a centering ruler.

ChrisDurnan

10-05-2009, 06:43 AM

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Thank you to everyone for participating.... I am going to Close this drawing for additional entries so we can start giving out items.

ChrisDurnan

10-05-2009, 12:10 PM

Post #28 Won this one!!! Congrats please PM me by Wednesday night with the challenge name, your info
Mailing Address and email so I can email you when it goes next Monday. All prizes not picked up by Wednesday will be shifted to a weekly challenge prize!

Thank you for playing!!!! Enjoy!
Chris

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oooooooh...hard question...I think after my Expression...it might have to be my XyronS to glue it all down...I have 3 sizes of them now...who knew....