I love scrapbooking and have way more stuff than I 'need!' That said, I could probably get by with a small and large paper cutter (really probably just the large if it came down to it, but the small is convient) a good pair of sissors, a ruler, adhesive, and a good selection of paper and stickers. Square and circle punches are right up there too. (Can be done by hand, but rather a pain that way.) I am addicted to my Cricut, though that is not a small investment. I have a huge selection of pens, but usually only use black and blue.