Stocking Fillers For Rubber Stampers

A glue runner is a quick and easy way of adding adhesive to items. Unlike glue dots, the glue runner produces a thin film of adhesive that means that products are adhered flat to a page. This is an ideal way of adding glue to the back of stamped images that are being used in paper layering projects.

There are many types of glue runner available including the Pioneer Glue Runner, which is and acid free permanent glue, making it ideal for use with heirloom projects.

Repositionable glue dots are useful for many rubber stamping projects. They temporarily attach items to a page and are handy when planning layouts of handmade cards or other items. Glue dots are convenient to use and are less messy than the conventional alternatives.

Further Reading: - A Profile of Glue Dots

Stamp cleaner is a useful addition to a stamper's workbox. While many inks wash off quite easily with soap and water, other inks require a cleaner to remove them. A build up of inks can clog up small recesses in intricate rubber stamps. This is particularly useful when using permanent inks.

A small pot of gold pigment powder will bring the midas touch to many stamping projects. Gold pigment powder can be painted onto projects using water or mixed with other media. Gold is a versatile color and while there are many other colors available, most stampers love to add a touch of golden glamor to a project or two!

Further Reading: - Profile of Pigment Powders

Glitter glue is one of those very simple, yet oh so effective innovations. Rather than have glitter and glue separately which - as many crafters will know, would results in flecks of glitter getting spread around the work area with alarming speed - glitter glue combines the two in one tube. This gives greater control over the application of the glitter, while also being extremely convenient to use. The Stickles glue that is shown in the photo is available in a wide range of colors and makes a great stocking filler.

Further Reading: - Glitter Glue

Bone folders are used to score paper before folding. It helps to create smooth and crisp folds. These are used in many projects, in particular when making cards or other items where regular folds are required.

Specialty inks, such as these Distress Inks from Ranger Ink, make a great gift for stampers. These are particularly welcomed by stampers who are looking to try new techniques. An ink pad or two of some unusual or different inks are bound to be appreciated!

Further Reading: - Distress Inks

Brads are a handy accessory which are both functional and attractive. These little embellishments can be used to hold pieces of paper or cardstock in place, while also adding a raised accent to a project. They are available in a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes. Watercolor shades, such as the ones shown, will work well in a wide variety of projects.