Last week I posted about my status as a one-kit scrapper, and I mentioned that I have a "go-to" stash of basic products that I use to supplement any kit I'm scrapping with. I thought I'd share some of those products with you today -- everyone needs a good enabling post every now and then. I welcome your own "basic supply lists." Feel free to share them in the comments.
1. CD's Teeny Type Alpha -- I love the handstamped painted feel of this typewriter alpha. It's small and flexible, but lets me add a quirky touch to my layouts while still retaining a graphic feel.
2. Gimme Space font by Lauren Reid and Darcy Baldwin: Okay, most of the time I use my own fonts, created from my own handwriting, because I like the authentic touch it provides. But a fun and flexible font is always something I'm on the lookout for, and this has become one of my new favorites.
3. Mailing Label Frames by paislee press: These are one of Liz's oldest products, but they remain some of my favorites. The frames are so flexible, and they add just the right touch of "something extra" to a page.
4. Mark That Date by Emily Powers: I think that including the date is a necessity on all pages, and the more creatively I can do it, the better.
5. Block It vol. 2 by Valorie Wibbens: a great way to fit a number of photos on a page but still keep the design simple.
6. any of Emily Merritt's Messy Machine Stitches (straight stitches shown below): I love the dimension that stitches add to a page, and these have such a realistic touch. Plus, a little bit of messiness adds a touch of fun to my mostly graphic layouts.
7. Alphabet Soup stamps by Emily Powers: another super-versatile alpha -- I love to recolor this one and use it on my pages for really large titles.
8. A Year to Remember basics by Leora Sanford -- great for marking the date on any page.
9. Signature Series alphas by TaylorMade Designs: These work beautifully for titles and come in a variety of styles. I especially like the metal style, though covering the regular style with paper adds a nice touch too.
10. Wonky Templates by Lauren Reid: Obviously the more flexible a product is, the more I'm going to use it on a variety of pages and projects. Love these template-style clipping masks for the fun shapes and the doodled outlines. Another little bit of whimsy to add to my pages.
