Just Getting Started?

I actually have another post that has been in the works for over a month, but the images I wanted to add to it are being uncooperative (okay, that means I'm having difficulty with my photo editing programs because I haven't used them enough). It will eventually get posted.

In the meantime, I have been asked by a friend what would be some materials to just get started in stamping. I thought that would make a really great blog post, so here I am.

The absolute basics would be:

• Whisper White card stock #100703 - $9.25 for 40 sheets--this paper works so well with Stampin' Up! inks and gives a much clearer image than other card stocks I've tried
  
• Coloured card stock: A multi-pack of some sort that comes with 2 of each colour in the collection. These cost $8.25. If you get the Getting Started pack, you get an extra 2 colours and sheets of paper--for the same price.
  
• Ink: my recommendation if you don't have specific colour ideas, try the Getting Started Stampin' Spots collection #119979 $26.95.
  
• A stamp set of your choice
  
• Adhesive: The SNAIL is my favourite (#104322 $9.75; refills available at a reduced price)

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A nice touch would be to add envelopes and an embellishment of some sort: pearls or rhinestones or ribbon... Something to add that extra something special. :)


Of course, if there is a particular product you have tried or maybe seen a video, and you really want it, that would be a good one to add on!

So, it's pretty simple. The hard part will be picking the stamp set. ;)