My Favorite Crafty Things 2014: DIES + Discount Codes + Giveaways

Welcome back to My Favorite Crafty Things 2014.

In this series, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of 2014. Each day will have a different topic with lots of videos, big giveaways (see below) and even store discounts:

  • Simon Says Stamps is offering my readers 15% off the products I feature (shown HERE) using the code “JFAVES? from 11/19/14 until 11:59pmEST on 12/5/14.
  • Ellen Hutson is offering my readers 10% off site-wide using the code “jensfav14” from 11/19/14 until 11:59pmEST on 12/7/14. (Includes in-stock items.)
  • My Favorite Things is offering my readers 10% off site-wide using the code “FAVORITE” from 11/19/14 until 11:59pmEST on 12/7/14. (Excludes products in the “brand new” category.)
  • Stay tuned! More discount codes will be announced as the series continues.

Today’s focus includes dies and die cutting essentials. There are two videos and the first is on favorite dies…

Warning: This video is pretty long. You can instead just check out the dies below.

[To watch on YouTube, click HERE.]

If you are interested in any products, click on one of the abbreviations under the product images… SSS for Simon Says Stamp, EH for Ellen Hutson, AZ for Amazon, or the manufacturer’s abbreviation.

BASIC SHAPE DIES

Dies are tools that can be used over and over for crafting. Therefore, let’s start with some must-have basic shapes:

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | MFT)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | MFT )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

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( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | LI )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

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( SSS | EH )

 

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( SSS | EH )

 

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( SSS | EH )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | LI )

 

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( SSS | EH )

 

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( SSS )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

WORD DIES

I am completely head-over-heels in love with word dies. I can’t get enough! Here are some favorites, but I recommend you check out other word dies from these companies, too.

CLICK A SHOP:
( SC )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | POP )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | PS)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | ME )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | LF)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | EH )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SC )

 

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( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | WP9)

 

OTHER MUST-HAVE DIES

Here are some other must-have dies from this past year:

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | HA)

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | ME)

 

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AE)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | MB)

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

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( SSS )

 

STAMP & DIE COMBOS

Many stamps have matching dies available now. And sometimes the combo of products has so much to offer that you can’t pass it up…

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | WF )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | WF )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | WF )

 

DIE CUTTING ESSENTIALS

This second video shares a few die cutting essentials that may be helpful to you.

[To watch on YouTube, click HERE.]

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AZ)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AZ)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
(SSS | EH | AZ)

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS | AZ )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( AZ )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( AZ )

 

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( SSS )

 

CLICK A SHOP:
( MFT )

 

 

Are you creating a wish list for Christmas? This list of Favorite Crafty Things could also make a great gift guide. Feel free to pass along this link or print the page and circle what you hope to see under the tree.

See you soon for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2014. You can keep up to date on all the topics HERE… and for my lists from 2013, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Time for more giveaways! Today’s prizes are big, thanks to many generous companies. I have giveaways for FIVE more lucky winners! You could win one of these prizes:

For your chance, just leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 12/7/14 telling me what your favorite die is. Good luck! (Winners will be posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes.)


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2,069 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2014: DIES + Discount Codes + Giveaways”

  1. Shannon Irvin says:

    I don’t really have many dies so I don’t have a favorite, but I would love the stitched rectangle!

  2. Lee-Anne says:

    I love the stitched dies…my faves for sure!

  3. Bethany says:

    I love coordinating dies! I think they’re so helpful and make card making so much faster.

  4. Quiana Wallace says:

    I love the shape dies. I am slowly but surely adding to my inventory. Thanks !

  5. Joyce says:

    I love dies and am so glad to see your recommendations! Thanks!

  6. Kimberly says:

    I love any die with a stitched edge!

  7. Susie Oliver says:

    I love all of the new dies with stitched edges – pretty pink posh, simon says stamp, my favorite things, Lil inker design, etc. Theses videos are so helpful. Thank you!!!

  8. Tricia Schaden says:

    Just got into die cutting this year and I am hooked! I love the basic shapes with stitched edges – brilliant idea to have SSS create dies that stitch on both sides!

  9. Natalie Erickson says:

    I would love to be able to have the rectangle stitched dies for SSS I love the idea of being able to have two layers of stitch lines on a border frame. Thanks for sharing with everyone the things you like the best. Natalie

  10. Kris E says:

    That’s a hard question because I love dies so much! The instant gratification is so cool. I’m really liking Paper Smooches. But I’ve been eyeing several from Mama Elephant that I feel I need.

  11. Kim Bears says:

    My favorite die right now is the Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangles. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  12. Mutzy Mia says:

    My favorite dies are the stitched shape dies and any of the word dies. I also like the landscape set. DIES are the BEST!

  13. Rae Jean Wycoff says:

    I love the Lawn Fawn I Love You a Latte.

  14. Gina says:

    I love the Lawn Fawn Stitch retangle dies, I have the large set but really need to small one!!!

  15. Joanne says:

    I love them all but my favorites are the stitched and pierced shape dies.

  16. Cindy Shearer says:

    Memory Box’s “A Little Thanks” die is just perfect for quick thank-you cards and it works with about any card design. Hurray for the giveaways! Thanks!

  17. Jill T. says:

    I have been loving the season’s tweetings birds from Lawn Fawn.

  18. Tracey Humphries says:

    I like word dies and basic shape dies but I love stamp and die combos. With Christmas looming, I am using the Stampin’ Up Wonderful Wreath stamp and die set a lot. It’s great because the wreath stamps have a tab at the bottom that helps you line it up and so does the dies. So easy!

  19. Patsy Fidelak says:

    this is very difficult flower and other shape dies are all my favorites

  20. Alison G says:

    I think my favorites are the word dies, I’m really interested in the little b set!

  21. Debbie Bauder says:

    This is a tough one. I really like the stitched shapes (rectangle, circles…) but I ‘m also a fan of script sentiments. There are so many to choose from.

  22. Therese says:

    I love the new stitched dies by Simon Says Stamps – particularly the ovals and rectangles. I think it’s genius how they are designed. They are on my wishlist!

  23. Joyce Cohen says:

    My favorite dies are the Simon Says Stamp “Stitched Slopes & Hills” . They are my newest and I’m am finding that they are quite versatile.

  24. Bonnie says:

    I love watching your YouTube video!!!

  25. Jeana D says:

    I am in love with the Christmas dies from Stampin up and the SSS dies they are so much fun with my new Big Shot! I haven’t had it long and have used my folders most bringing a new texture to my layouts and cards. I am so excited for my phase in paper crafting!

  26. Donna says:

    The landscape dies are so cute and the stitched rectangles are adorable! Thanks for the chance to win.

  27. Mary Ann M says:

    Love the hello die from Avery Elle.

  28. Vithya says:

    I love word dies so much!! I’m loving Kryssi’s handwritten ones by ME especially. They are wonderful.

    And the stitched mats too. So versatile and trendy!

  29. Karin B says:

    I love the SSS Stitched Rectangles.

  30. Valerey says:

    Great video, thanks for all the great information!

  31. Flo says:

    You are such an enabler, but it’s great to see what’s out there. Such great tips, thanks.

  32. Regina says:

    I loved all the stitched/pierced basic shape dies. And also, I am beginning to collect the word dies. What a great concept! Now, if only my pocket book can afford this addiction 🙂 🙂
    Thank you for taking the time in creating this video for us.

  33. Lynsey S says:

    I love all the stitched shapes. As you say, they’re all so versatile.

  34. melissa mcf says:

    Dies are expensive!
    I bought sets of Spellbinders Nestabilities when thin etched dies first hit the market. Unfortunately I spent hundreds of dollars on shapes that aren’t easily incorporated on the cards I make and shapes that don’t fit my style. Expensive lesson!
    I’ve become more discriminating since then.
    My favorite die (right now 🙂 is My Favorite Things Die-namics Blueprints 13. Although other companies are making similar dies now, it was the first I saw that created a card size panel with stitching at the edges.
    Well worth the expense of the set!

  35. audrey says:

    i like all the dies from different companies – it’s so neat to be able to cut out stamped images without having to fussy cut.

  36. Sirma Scopchanova says:

    I don’t have a machine to do die cutting and no dies, but I really like shape dies. 🙂

  37. Cina says:

    Oh that’s is a tricky question! I have many dies i like but it depend what i making in the moment. I don’t own any stitched dies, and i think that basic ovals, squares etc should been my favourite. I write to Santa and wish i got some 🙂

  38. Fjardil says:

    I love the coordinating dies that work with the stamp sets… Plus I really like all those stiched/pierced border dies and the shape dies…

  39. Mari says:

    Thank you for your tips. I love dies with stitched edges.

  40. Bev Karolak says:

    My favourite die is anything that is stitched! 🙂

  41. Cynthia Marian says:

    I like the sss dies and all the word dies and the paper smooches dots and dashes. Thanks again for sharing.

  42. Jessika says:

    I just purchased a Cuttlebug, and along with it I bought almost like this “starter kit” from Mama Elephant and I love it!

  43. Kathy says:

    I cannot live without my stamp and die sets!! Just love them to pieces. I also just purchased the stitched rectangle sets from Lawn Fawn. My cards will look great with a new stitched layer!

  44. Katherine says:

    I love tag shape dies, i have so many dies with tag shapes, and i thing some of them comes in same size :s

  45. Michelle G. says:

    I {heart} word dies and dies that have the stitched look. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to your videos every morning with my morning cup of coffee.

  46. Sheila H says:

    I love the stitched dies – wish I had some 🙂

  47. Melinda Wilson says:

    I love Paper Smooches dies!!

  48. Diana F says:

    So many fantastic products. Very informative! Thanks so much for sharing, Jennifer, and for the chance to win.

  49. Kimberly Russell says:

    I don’t own very many dies yet but I am creating a rather long list of wants! I love the new stitched dies!

  50. Lynne F says:

    I’m surprised my SSS thanks die hasn’t worn out, since it gets used so much. The MFT gift card die looks like it needs to be added to my collection.

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