This is a question I get asked a lot. When you start a new hobby many times you are confused with so many offerings that you just aren’t quite sure what to buy. You may purchase items that are a little too advanced yet and then get frustrated when you don’t get the results you want. Stamping is just like learning to walk. You need to start out slow and then build on what you have learned gaining knowledge and confidence as you go!
I have made up a list of basic supplies that every stamper should possess. As you progress you will want to add other toys but this list will get you started creating beautiful works of heart!
Remember these are only suggestions but it will give you an idea of where to start! The most important thing is buy what really speaks to you and what you like, there is no right or wrong way to rubber stamp!
Basic Supplies
- A permanent black ink pad, such as Black Staz-on ink. This pad lets you watercolor without bleeding.
- Several dye based ink pads in colors that you love. I love bright colors so that is what is in my list, but please choose our own colors.
- A pair of really sharp scissors
- A paper cutter
- A bone folder
- Liquid adhesive
- Adhesive tape such as Stampin’ Seal or Stampin’ Seal +
- Quality stamps, I suggest a set or two that are versatile and can be used for many occasions. Before you choose clear mounted or photopolymer please click here to learn the differences and what accessories you will need for each.
- Stamping Blocks – B, C, D, and E
- A set of dye based Stampin’ Write Markers coordinate with cardstock choices
- Colored cardstock, this is where Stampin’ Up! really shines. The cardstock is a perfect weight, colored throughout and no white center
- Basic White, Basic Black, Basic Beige and Very Vanilla cardstock
- Envelopes
- Simply Shammy
Intermediate Supplies
Once you get going with your new hobby, you can add these items to really make those projects stand out!!
- A few spools of ribbon or bakers twine
- Pearl or Rhinestone accents
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Glue Dots
- Watercolor Pencils
- Blender Pens
- Wink of Stella Pen
- A black ink pad such as Tuxedo Black Memento. This dye based pad lets you use our alcohol based Blends without bleeding
- Stampin’ Blends in a few basic colors like blue, pink, purple, green, yellow and red.
- Designer Series Paper
- Punches
Advanced Supplies
When you are ready to take it to the next level, try these tools. Your creativity will really be unleashed!
- Versamark Pad
- Embossing tool and powder
- Die Cut machine
- Coordinating dies
- Embossing Folders
