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

11.23.14

Welcome back to My Favorite Crafty Things 2014! We are on a roll…

Throughout this series, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of 2014. Each day will have a different topic with videos. And – of course – I have lots of 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 is all about inks, inking tools and ink care.

There are a lot of great inks out there. However, in this video I share the ones I have had the best luck with.

[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, etc.

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In the video, I mentioned the ink comparison videos I have done in the past. You can find them HERE and HERE. If you are interested in the Ink Swatch Downloads, head over HERE.

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

GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway time again! Today’s prizes are awesome, thanks to several of my favorite 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 ink is. Good luck! (Winners will be posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes.)


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1,652 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2014: INKS + Discount Codes + Giveaways”

  1. Cheryl C says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    The versatility of the Distress inks just can not be denied!

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  2. Kris E says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    My favorites are Tim’s Distress Inks. They are so fun to create with. They tend to bring out the artist in me!!

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  3. Kristy says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I never miss a post from you Jennifer. Love watching your favorites too. You are an inspiration to all.

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  4. Jennifer L says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    My favorite ink would be Tim Holtz distress ink in vintage photo.

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  5. Elle L. says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I am a big fan of Avery Elle pigment inks. They have lovely colors and great coverage. But the ink I use the most is MFT hybrid inks. I really like the hybrid inks because I can use Copics with them. 🙂

    I’ve also recently bought a few Stampin’ Up inks. What I like about them is the surface. It’s spongy, a bit like the pigment ink sponge, which seems to ink up the stamp a little faster.

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  6. Kelli Okumura says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    This video is my favorite so far! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge/experiences!

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  7. Kim Bears says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    My favorite ink (for today at least…lol) is Audrey Blue. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

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  8. Jennifer says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    I love playing with distress inks. They make cards and art pages so much fun. I am still trying to get the hang of regular stamping with dye inks. I haven’t really liked how they have worked for me yet.

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  9. Amrita says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    Most recently, I’m a big fan of the SSS inks.

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  10. Brandi R says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Favorite ink is another hard to answer question. It all depends on the project, really. If I had to pick just 1, I’d have to go with the distress inks. I love the way they work with water, ease of blending, and wonderful with stencils.

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  11. Karen V says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    My favorite inks are the Memento Luxe and the Avery Elle pigment inks.

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  12. Kendra H says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    my favorite ink… versa fine black onyx ink… but there are so many wonderful inks it’s hard to say if tomorrow I would say the same 🙂

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  13. lindsay w says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    My favorite inks right now are the hero arts shadow inks! But they need to make renders for all of them!!

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  14. Cindy Shearer says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Thank you for the fun giveaways. I really like Versamark ink…it’s just so versatile…probably why they named it that. 🙂

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  15. Michelle Dorland says:
    November 24, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    So far my favorite is the Hero art’s Black, and versamark ink! I love these inks. I am hoping to try some of the Hero arts shadow inks and the Mama Elephant pigment inks soon.

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  16. Allison Cope says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    My favorite ink is Memento but I would love to try the Simon Says Stamp Dye inks and the Hero Arts Shadow Inks for sure!

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  17. karilyn says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    I’ve had the best luck with memento among dye inks. I get so frustrated with other dye inks because they don’t smooth out when using (high quality) clear stamps. Otherwise, I use mama elephant pigment ink which always works great!

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  18. Patsy Fidelak says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Thanks for all the great info.

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  19. Anita says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    My favourite us shadow inks/SSS inks for dye, mama elephant for pigment, and ranger archival inks.

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  20. Amy C says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    My favorite ink is Simon Says dye ink . Wish I can have all the colors……

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  21. Tracey Humphries says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    I love Versafine Onyx Black for sentiments and Hero Arts White Unicorn ink for stamping on kraft card stock.

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  22. Erin Schelthoff says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    I love the HA, ADS, WPLUS9 formulas they are by far my most used and go to inks minus Tim Holtz Distress inks which are apples and oranges for me but still a fruit group if you know what I’m saying! I have ventured into the pigment world a little for a top coat of clear embossing but don’t find myself wanting glossy or texture that way with most of my stamping however when I do I turn to mama elephant and wow the new release is beautiful! Thanks for updating your favorites list because I can always use any kind of discount codes with my enormous wish list I have that seems to keep growing longer by every release from a few companies (…lawn fawn, mama elephant, SSS, WPLUS9, MFT, Ellen Hutson…just to name a few lol).

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  23. Jessica S. says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Your videos are so informative. I really like the distress inks for techniques. For stamping I like CTMH, Simon Says Stamp, and Hero Arts Shadow inks. I will have to try some of the others you talked about. Thanks!

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  24. Carolyn says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    Thanks for continuing to share your faves. I learn so much in each video. Great fun too!

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  25. Candice L. says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    I have been collecting distress inks and agree that the minis are great.

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  26. Patsy Fidelak says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    I use memento tuxedo black and ranger archival black as they are the most available also all the distress inks

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  27. Kimberly Green says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    These videos are always a great reminder to get out the inks I have and use them … or to supplement my inventory :-).

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  28. Sophia B says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    Love versa-fine for a crisp black. I do like hero arts & SSS for most other things. Can’t live without distress inks though. Just just have that I started my collection of full size and now minis are out

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  29. Marisa says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    My favorite ink would have to be Versa Mark because I emboss often. I don’t have many ink pads because I’m really not in a position financially to purchase any but I would love to work with Tim Hotlz Distress inks and Avery Elle inks!

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  30. Sandy Small says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    Thank you for all the great information! Not to mention the giveaways, and discounts. I had to go place an order!

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  31. Pam H says:
    November 24, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    My fave inks are Momento Luxe and Ranger Distress inks!

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  32. Anne A says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:12 am

    I own all the Stampin Up dye inks that have been made in the past 15 years. I love the variety of colors but they sometimes leave something to be desired with the way they stamp solid images. I’m just starting to branch out to different companies.

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  33. Melissa D says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:17 am

    I mostly use Memento tuxedo black and just recently bought the Ranger black archival ink which is nice. I haven’t found a decent white ink yet and get frustrated by having to re-ink the Stazon opaque white each time I want to use it. Distress inks also get a good workout here but have yet to be content with the dye inks used so far so will have to invest in some that you suggest.

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  34. Bonnie says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:19 am

    You are so fun to watch and very excellent in the way you describe how to use products.

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  35. Therese says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:21 am

    I have purchased many inks thanks to you! My favorite – I guess the HA Black Dye Ink, Black Onyx Versafine and Distress Inks. I use these inks the most in my card making. I just purchased the MFT Black Licorice. Looking forward to trying it out on Copics and on Prismacolor Pencils.

    I will say that I have been unlucky using the HA Black Dye Ink with gamsol. It smears for me. Originally I had used HA Black Dye Ink and for some reason I am now having problems with it. Bummer. Had to switch to Memento Tuxedo Black when I use my Prismas with Gamsol.

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  36. Jeana D says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:27 am

    I like distress inks a lot! I also use a lot of stampin up inks!

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  37. Joyce Cohen says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:38 am

    Favorite ink? The new ones from SSS.

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  38. Jen Demmon says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:41 am

    Thanks for the awesome videos. Really enjoying them.

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  39. Shirley K says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:50 am

    I actually use Distress Inks a lot for just regular stamping, but this was a good overview of different inks and how different companies’ inks compare. It’s hard to know what to try first with all the different options out there.

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  40. Donna says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:51 am

    I love distress inks for their versatility. I am slowly replacing my Stampin Up inks with the SSS inks, they are awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  41. Sheila Denton says:
    November 25, 2014 at 12:54 am

    My go-to ink is black Versafine.

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  42. Mary Ann M says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:08 am

    Shadow inks and black versafine.

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  43. Desi says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:14 am

    Love, love, LOVE Distress inks by Ranger. .. so many ways to be creative

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  44. Vithya says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:14 am

    The black versafine and PTI inks are my go to inks for stamping sentiments/detail images.
    I love my HA shadow inks for stamping images with large solid areas. And ofcourse my distress inks for techniques.

    I only recently purchased memento luxe inks. And I love them so far.

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  45. Carolyn Burch says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:18 am

    I began stamping as a CTMH consultant and used their inks exclusively for 5 yrs.
    I just recently got my first TH distress inks and I am IN LOVE !

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  46. Flo says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:36 am

    For stamping I was using the memento but tried the MFT and it works great. Thanks.

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  47. Shannon McC says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:49 am

    Gotta love VersaFine.
    So many cool inks, looks like I need to play with some new ones.
    Especially the MTF Hybrid. And the Studio Calico Color Theory.

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  48. Valerey says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:51 am

    Great video, thanks for all the great information!

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  49. deannadares says:
    November 25, 2014 at 1:55 am

    You inspired me to start using my neglected Distress Inks and I just bought some more vibrant minis–so much fun! And I just discovered VersaFine black ink for detailed images–what a difference it makes. My main love affair is pigmented, though 🙂

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  50. Regina says:
    November 25, 2014 at 2:03 am

    Wow…. so many to choose from. They are all fabulous colors. Thank you for sharing your awesome knowledge on this and taking the time to make this kind of video.

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