Brayer tool

• When I first started, I skipped the brayer. But once I got one, it has been literally my favorite. I find that it extends the life of my light-grip mats and ensures a more even cut; especially on the delicate/intricate pieces

Scraper tool

• When there are a lot of little pieces cut out (that won't be kept), the scraper tool saves my nail beds and my sanity

Light grip mat

• I primarily work with paper and paper crafting. I've only ever needed a light grip mat and have been quite successful with them. Mats are washable (with some simple dish soap and water!) and, therefore, reusable.

Foam adhesive strips and squares

• Adding some foam adhesive really adds dimension to lots of things: cards and shadow boxes for example. I like getting the precut strips and squares for ease. 

Clamping tweezers

• In the grand scheme of things, I can see how these are helpful. However, I've never used my pair. They just sit there. For the most part I get by with my fingers or a pair of basic tweezers. Get these if you work with a lot of fine embellishments or have a difficult time holding small pieces. 

Extra weeding tool

• I bought an extra weeding tool (from the Dollar Store) and I've never used it. I was convinced that I needed to have a couple in case I lost mine. Just hasn't happened..

Several extra cutting mats

• Because cutting mats are washable, don't spend the money on a lot of mats. Don't get me wrong, it is very helpful to have a couple but if maintaining a strict budget outweighs convince, skip the bulk pack. 

Weeding scrap catcher

• While this is handy, it's not totally necessary. Tiny scraps of vinyl are annoying but can easily be collected in a ball of tape, a larger ball of vinyl, a small box, or even an old wet wipe container. Basically anything the little pieces can stick to or the weeding tool can scrape off the pieces.