GETTING STARTED
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SCRAPBOOKING
The basics:
* Various stickers: $5
* Die cut kit (includes more shapes than shown): $4.50
* Paper (not shown): $1.15
* Markers (not shown): $3.75 each
Beyond the basics: decorative scissors, paper punches, circle cutter, border stencils, rubber stamps.
Source: All materials from Sticker Planet, Santa Monica Place mall, Santa Monica, (310) 393-6569, https://www.stickerplanet.com. For a catalog: (800) 557-8678.
RUBBER STAMPING
The basics:
* Deco Jungle stamp: $10.50
* Square card pack: $4.75
* Corrugated paper pack: $4.75
* Black ink pad: $3.50
* Markers: prices vary
Beyond the basics: heat embossing tool, embossing powders, exotic papers, decorative scissors, watercolors.
Source: All materials from Judi-Kins, available at Stamp Stamp Stamp stores (see resources guide).
CROCHETING
The basics:
* Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride yarn: $5.69
* Crystal Palace cotton chenille yarn: $5.99
* Metal crochet hook: $2.29
* Book: “Crocheting in Plain English” (St. Martin’s Press, 1988), $14.95
Please note that the yarns pictured did not make up the crochet piece shown.
Beyond the basics: hand-dyed, hand-spun imported yarns; carved wooden crochet hooks.
Source: All materials from Wildfiber, 1453-E 14th St., Santa Monica, (310) 458-2748, https://www.wildfiber.com.
STENCILING
The basics:
* Switch plate or frame stencil: $7.50
* Three stencil brushes: $10.50
* Oil stick set: $4.95
Beyond the basics: larger stencils, overlay stencils, stencil paints, brushes in various sizes.
Source: All materials from American Traditional, available at Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts, Pearl Art & Craft Supply, or from the Stencil Outlet, (800) 278-3624, or on the Web, https://www.amtrad-stencil.com.
