Favorite Scrapbooking Tools

Do you have some scrapbooking tools that someone would have to–as Charleton Heston said–pry from your "cold dead hands" before you parted with them?
OK, that's probably a little extreme, but I'm sure you do have those favorites that are such an integral part of your toolbox, that you won't give them up no matter what.
Here's my list:

Making Memories Trimmer

Last year I was on a mission to find the perfect trimmer.  I had been using the dark grey Fiskars with the orange blade for years.  It's a great portable trimmer, but it cuts like crap.  I couldn't get a straight cut from it to save my life.  At the same time, I was using the EK Success Cutterpede.  I like the Cutterpede, but not for making "power cuts."  Power cuts are when you have to cut a lot of paper at one time, like for a workshop or for making bulk cards.  I went through about three trimmers.  I don't even remember the brand names.  I just know that I hated them all.  Then I discovered the Making Memories Trimmer.

Straight cut every time?  Check.  Clean cuts?  Check.  Self-sharpening blade, cutting grid, magentic ruler for scoring and holding paper in place?  Bonus!  Folds up and fits into my roller bag for weekend crops.  Best trimmer I've ever owned.

Herma Dotto Removable Adhesive

I'm going to put this photo here.  No, I want it there.  Nah, I think it looks better here.  I should probably move that piece to this side.  Nah, it looked better where it was before.

If this is you, you probably want a removable adhesive.  Herma is my go-to adhesive because it's very forgiving when you need to change your mind.  Which I do a lot.

Close to My Heart Micro-Tipped Scissors

I like cutting out my stamped images.  When you've got really intricate designs, you can't go wrong with CTMH micro-tipped scissors.

These sharp puppies are also good for trimming jagged edges or cutting off those little nibs from punch-out die cuts.

We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile

No more banging and clanging to set eyelets or snaps! I bought the Crop-A-Dile when it first came out and didn't use it until about a year later.  Believe it or not, I couldn't figure out how to work it.  Someone showed me how to correctly adjust the setting dials and the depth gauge.  Then I had my "ah-ha moment."  Even though it says you can use any eyelets or snaps, I've found that it works best with the We R Memory Keepers variety.

I see that this trusty pink contraption is considered "classic We R" on their Web site.  The company has since moved on to the Big Bite and the new Corner Chomper.  Oh well, call me traditional.  The pink guy still works for me!

Cricut

If you've been reading this blog, you may be aware of my adventures in Cricut-ing.  I'm really enjoying the machine so far and I haven't even begun to explore all that it can do.  I'm amazed at how quickly it cuts titles and other shapes.

I recently bought some deep cut blades (although I didn't realize I also need the deep-cut blade housing).  I intend to try cutting chipboard and acrylic with it once I get the blades set up.  I also heard about the new Gypsy that's supposed to make–well, I'm not sure I really understand how it works, but it's going to "revolutionize" Cricut-ing.  Stay tuned!

What are your favorite scrapbooking tools?