Wait now...what? I'm not new. ;-)

Ok. So what are a few things in your stash that you can't live without? If you were going to suggest to a new LTC maker what they should have on hand to start making ltc's what is your short list?

I'll start.

I love a good paper cutter. I love my white tombow glue. White cardstock. I have been using my Mini Ink Blending SET on most of my cards this year. Even if you didn't notice I know the difference when I'm creating my set of cards - one card done with it and one without look substantially different.

Clear embossing powder and heat gun.

Stayzon ink Hot press watercolor paper and watercolor pencils .... this addiction brought to you by darkzenandevilcowpie they got me HOOKED

If you are asking for foundation supplies, then
SHARP tools-both for paper and rubber carving.
Good carving material
Clean transfer of crisp image
Versafine ink

I cannot speak beyond this because each carve and card takes me to different art supplies which suit the project....my list would be way too long if I go beyond the above items.

Distress Oxcide Ink pads, so versatile and lots of colors.

Can't live without?

Definitely my papercutter. I remember trying to cut paper to size cards using scissors. That was a chore.

Versafine Vintage Sepia ink, and StazOn Jet Black Ink or Versafine Onyx Black. I get more use out of those inks than all my others combined.

Chalks. Not the stick kind. The powdered kind that comes in a palette and looks like eye shadow. I can do an awful lot with them.

Colored pencils. I love the control I get coloring with pencils.

I'll be different and say cream colored parchment cardstock . It makes a great basic background and can be used for almost as many things as plain white.

All the above and my copic markers and oxide inks!

I used crayolas markers on my last card, they were new and juicy and blended alright.

Different colored papers, maybe some printed scapbook type papers, Other odds and ends -think found papers like magazines and mailings

Sharp scissors

LTC cutting directions for 8.5x11 and 12x12 papers

Different color inks

Colored pencils

Cutting board and craft knife

Magnifying glass with light

Good .5mm mechanical pencil and eraser

You are def not new, lol but everyone who responded is an amazing carver! I love seeing all your beautiful works of art and great effort!

I too love a lot of the same things...

Paper cutter

My 20+ books of different scrapbook paper

Embossing powders and heat gun

White cardstock

Inkadinkdoo tool and exacto

Brush markers

Prismacolor pencils

Pinterest

Yup...there is prob more, but that's what I have...for now bwahahahaha!

I love my Strathmore mixed media paper. Tombow glue and a bone folder! Small paper cutter, cutting mat, Xacto knife for fussy cutting. Watercolors in some form (palette, watercolor pencils, watercolor markers), and a nice fine paintbrush for details. Versafine and Stazon ink and re-inkers. Heat gun for a number of uses, and clear embossing powder. Sandpaper or some kind of file for distressing. Good lighting.

Bonus items that I don't want to live in a world without:
pretty handmade papers, distress oxides (I mostly use them as watercolors), a fine mister/spritzer for water, glossy accents and crackle, masking fluid (only used for a couple cards but it's excellent), glimmer mist, daubers/blending tool, a couple good gel pens, and my trusty white charcoal pencil.

I usually buy textured scrapbook paper singles and things like copics or colored ink pads as I go for specific cards I'm making.

Basics:
High quality scissors, fussy cutters and paper cutter; exacting blade
Good light& Magnifying lens
Brush markers
Pigment, solvent and dye ink assortment. Start with basic colors and expand
Heat gun and clear embossing powder
Lack and white cardstock or Bristol or Canson paper 140 lb
ATG tape runner
Amazon credit card

I’m confused . . . I have pretty much all the same things as you do. And yet . . . my cards look nothing like yours!! :-(

Lol! Pshhhh. Your cards are gorgeous, but of course they look different!! That'd be a problem if they looked the same ;)

Amazon credit card

Lol! And Blitsy points! ;)

I agree! I love seeing all of the beautiful LTC’s from you all! I am so amazed every time I open an envelope full of cards.

One thing I’m surprised that no one has mentioned, which happens to be my all-time favorite and I use it all the time....the Tim Holtz stamp platform. I love that thing! Every card is lined up perfectly every time. It’s amazing.

Other than that, I use pretty most of what was already listed. However, I’ve never used crackle or masking fluid. I think I’ll have to look those up and see what those are all about!! 😉

Oh wow!! Yes. Pinterest!

In order of importance:

Cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter
Strathmore 300/400 series Bristol
Stazon ink and reinkers
watercolors
gel medium- glossy finish without the tackiness of mod podge
crackle
dimensional magic
alcohol markers
some sort of non-curling adhesive
cardstock in multiple colors- darker colors for borders

Thanks people!! <3