Suggested Products To Get You Started

I love products that I can use for multiple cards, whether it is for Christmas, a birthday, a thank you or male or female cards.   Below are some of the picks that I have found multiple uses for.  I have also included some of the things that I have found useful for creating my cards.  In the list I have included some Christmas products as Christmas cards seem to be the most popular.  I will be posting later on cards that I have made to give you inspiration using the products below.

When you place the order through me you will have a chance to order a few items free (this depends on the amount you spend as to how much you can use on the free products).  I usually use my free credits for the smaller items, like the glues, the smaller clear blocks, etc.  Please use the link below.  If you spend over $250.00 you are entitled to purchase the “Hostesses” stamp sets.  These stamp sets are usually cheaper than your standard stamp sets and are purchased with your credits.  Stampin’ Up also offers periods when you spend a certain amount that you receive a free product…. During February / March 2017 they had some great freebies….. I did go a little crazy lol.  I will let you know when they next do this.  Click on the below link to shop.

A Paper Paradise Shop

The top of the page should show Helen Reeve…..

The catalogue(s) and specials can be viewed by clicking on the catalogues at the side.  On the list of items (below) I have included the page number in the current catalogue and the new catalogue.  The current catalogue will end 31^st May 2017 and the new catalogue starts on 1^st June 2017.  Where I have NEW under the Current Catalogue heading means that the product will be available to purchase on and after the 1^st June 2017.

Happy shopping and I hope you find this helpful to get you started.  If you have any queries please feel free to write a comment.  I do run classes in Oak Park, Victoria, Australia if you wish to learn how to use some of the items below (and use them before purchasing).  I list the classes under the “Class” tab on my blog.

The below items are my own personal suggestions (A Paper Paradise) and what some of what the ladies have enjoyed using in my classes.  There are so many other products that may appeal to you personally… please feel free to browse through the catalogue on line or contact me for a catalogue.

Code	Description	Price	New  Catalogue	Current Catalogue	Notes
145301	Happy Birthday Gorgeous Bundle	$64.75	Pg 77	NEW	This set has plenty of options for birthday cards.
140609	Balloon Bouquet Punch	$31.00	Pg 207	Pg 187	This coordinates with the above set.  Has a small and large balloon.
141491	Classic Label Punch	$31.00	Pg 206	Pg 187	This also coordinates with the above set but is also very useful label to use on yours cards (I have used the label to hide a mistake on the card ops!).
144111	Be Merry Designer Series Paper	$19.25	Pg 113	NEW	13” x 13” Christmas paper.
140386	Oh, What Fun photopolymer stamps	$37.00	Pg 115	NEW	Christmas words stamp set
142110	Star of Light photopolymer	$45.00	Pg 122	NEW	Great set for Christmas as it also has words and designs.  I have used this set also for other cards eg birthday.
141840	Starlight Thinlits	$49.00	Pg 216	NEW	Die cuts for the Star of Light stamps.
12855	Lovely as a Tree	$49.00 Wood $39.00 Clear	Pg137	Pg 130	This stamp set can be used as a Christmas scene, again a set that is easily changeable for Christmas or just a general birthday, thank you, etc card.
141784	Blooms & Wishes	$37.00	Pg 139	Pg 139	I like to have a flower set.  One of the flowers could be used as a Christmas poinsettia.
140514	Timeless Textures	$49.00 Wood $35.00 Clear	Pg 154	Pg 120	This is a favourite.  I have used this stamp in a lot of my classes as a background stamp.
141749	Swirly Bird photopolymer	$44.00	Pg 171	Pg 152	I really like this set.  I can use it to create backgrounds or use to create a beautiful card.
141497	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits	$45.00	Pg 126	Pg 194	Coordinates with the Swirly Bird Stamp Set.
142353	Swirly Bundle	$80.00	Not Available	Pg 152	The bundle is a great way to save 10% on the stamp and thinlit set.  I really love this set.  I have used the stamps and thinlits for Christmas, Birthday and Easter cards.  This set is available until 31st May 2017… after this date the stamps and thinlits will be sold separately.
Stampin’ Pads
106576	Classic Stampin’ Pads Old Olive	$11.50	Pg 186	Pg 171	Can purchase in a bundle set Brights.  I have picked a few of my favourites from different sets.
126970	Classic Stampin’ Pads Night of Navy	$11.50	Pg 185	Pg 170	Can purchase in a bundle set Regals.  I have picked a few of my favourites from different sets.
126949	Classic Stampin’ Pads Real Red	$11.50	Pg 186	Pg 171	Can purchase in a bundle set Brights.  I have picked a few of my favourites from different sets.
126982	Classic Stampin’ Pads Pool Party	$11.50	Pg 186	Pg 171	Can purchase in a bundle set Subtles.  I have picked a few of my favourites from different sets.
131182	Classic Stampin’ Pads Brights Collection	$98.00	Pg 186	Pg 171	This was the first set I purchased.  I thought it had the right mix of colours to start me off.
144081	2017-2019 In Color – 5 ink pads in the set	$47.50	Pg 184	NEW	Good mixture of colours.  Can be bought individually but you can save by purchasing in a bundle.
140933	Neutral Bundle x 6 colours	$58.50	Pg 185	Pg 170	This is a great bundle to get as it has all your basics…. Greys, brown and sandy colours.  The stamps can be purchased individually at $11.50 each.
140931	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad	$12.25	Pg 201	Pg 180	Great basic.  Can purchase the refills.
Card Accessories
140490	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock x 40 sheets	$12.25	Pg 194	Pg 175	Use to make the base of your folded cards.  You can get 2 A6 cards out one sheet of A4
106588	Whisper White C6 Envelopes x 40 envelopes	$11.50	Pg 195	Pg 176	Envelopes to coordinate with the cardstock above.
121717	Shimmery White Card A4 x 10 sheets	$14.00	Pg 194	Pg 175	Has a sparkle in the card.  Works well with blending and water colours.
144220	Rhinestone Basic Jewels x 140	$8.75	Pg 197	None Left	Come in 3 different sizes
144219	Pearl Basic Jewels x 140	$8.75	Pg 197	None Left	Come in 3 different sizes
Embossing Tools
102283	VersaMark (clear pigment ink – embossing)	$15.00	Pg 200	Pg 180	Use this ink pad for embossing
Refer to Cat. for colour code	Stampin’ Emboss Powder	$8.75	Pg 201	Pg 181	Comes in clear, copper, gold, silver and white.  They last for a long, long time…..
103083	Embossing Buddy	$10.00	Pg 201	Pg 181	This will last you for a long time.  I have had mine for over 12 years.
129056	Heat Tool	$50.00	Pg 201	Pg 181	This is used to heat the embossing powder…. Hairdryer isn’t hot enough.
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	$7.00	Pg 202	Pg 182	This is a liquid glue and very strong.  It has a small tip and a larger end.
138995	Tear & Tape Adhesive	$9.00	Pg 202	Pg 182	Double sided tape.  Great for adhering layers together.
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals	$6.00	Pg 203	Pg 182	Double side foam tape used for the 3D look.  There is a new Stampin’ Dimensionals coming out which are smaller.
Dry Embossing
102300	Bone Folder	$12.00	Pg 204	Pg 185	Great investment.  Use it for scoring and makes a crisp fold.
143263	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$159.00	Pg 209	Pg 190	A necessary machine to enable you to use the thinlits and the embossing folders.  I have had mine for 5 years and still going strong!  I now have invested in a second one!
141634	Holly Embossing Folder	$13.00	Pg 210	Pg 195	Great Christmas design
139672	Softly Falling Embossing Folder	$15.00	Pg 211	NEW	This can be used as a snow effect for a Christmas card… or just some detail on the bottom of a card.  I have used the folder on a few wedding cards.
Stamp Accessories
118486	C Clear Block	$12.00	Pg 217	Pg 183	This is a useful even for the smaller stamps (A or B).  Used for your clear or photopolymer stamps.
118484	E Clear Block	$20.00	Pg 217	Pg 183	This block is a common with the stamp sets I have suggested. Used for your clear or photopolymer stamps.
118489	G Clear Block	$8.00	Pg 217	Pg 183	This block is great for word stamps. Used for your clear or photopolymer stamps.
118483	F Clear Block	$29.00	Pg 217	Pg 183	This block is also great for the larger images.  Used for your clear or photopolymer stamps.
102394	Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner	$8.00	Pg 217	Pg 183	This cleans and conditions your photopolymer and clear stamps.  The refill can be purchased.  It seems to last a long time.  I like to look after my stamps I have lost some stamps because I didn’t clean and condition them.
126200	Stampin’ Scrup	$30.00	Pg 217	Pg 183	There are other things you can use to clean your stamps with but this product used long with the Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner cleans in the gaps and in between the imagine so there isn’t a build-up of ink in the area that doesn’t stamp.  It has 2 sides, one to clean and the other to dry… great if you want to swap colours and use the same stamp.