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. GHL says:
    November 28, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Memento Tuxedo Black for Copic coloring, Ranger’s Archival for sentiments (will try the new colors). I’ve had good results with Colorbox inks. I’ve recently tried the Xmas mini set of Hero Arts Shadow inks, love the red, green and silver, but the gold needs improving. Love your videos!

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  2. Liliana Phillips says:
    November 28, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I use the Memento Tuxedo Black the most. I have been branching out to some distress inks which have been fun to use.

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  3. Lillian Ostergaard says:
    November 28, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    My almost favorite is the Versafine onyx black–I always use that one, but my distress inks are also some my favorite!

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  4. Jennifer R. says:
    November 28, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    My favorite inks are Pigment and Chalk Inks mainly because I use them in my planner. VersaFine Onyx Black is my go to black ink. Definitely Momento Tuxedo Black for coloring with copics. I have had those mini ranger distress inks on my wishlist ever since they came out!

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  5. Margaret says:
    November 28, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I like the studio calico dye inks. great price and works with so many desighns!

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  6. Stephanie Lafitte says:
    November 28, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I love the Simon Says Stamp inks and the Distress inks. I don’t currently have any pigment inks, but the Mama Elephant colors are very pretty.

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  7. Karen Ramsey says:
    November 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    My favorite inks are Versamark, Versafine and Distress inks. I wish the Distress cubes had come out before I bought all the big pads…I like the small ones too.

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  8. Tanya McAlexander says:
    November 28, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    my fav ink is the distress inks but I am also loving the hybrid inks because of their versatility.

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  9. Sandi Pressley says:
    November 29, 2014 at 12:14 am

    Currently my favorite ink in Memento Tuxedo Black. I do not use colored inks very often but that is going to change. I am going to start with buying several sets of the Ranger mini distress inks.

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  10. ka77hy says:
    November 29, 2014 at 1:52 am

    My fav ink is memento and the distress ink due to that’s what I have in my stash now. I would love to try the hero arts shadow ink cause it seems a very beautiful ink. Thank you so much for thechance

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  11. Barbie D. says:
    November 29, 2014 at 2:23 am

    I always use Memento Tuxedo Black ink when using Copic Markers, Versafine Onyx Black ink for sentiments and when using water colors and Distress ink for all sponging. Thank you for all the wonderful videos I always learn so much from you..

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  12. cherrie says:
    November 29, 2014 at 8:01 am

    My favourite ink would be encore metallic ink just gives a really sparkly and clear finish 🙂

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  13. Barb Tarbell says:
    November 29, 2014 at 8:25 am

    My favorite ink is the Tim Holtz Distress ink. I am really enjoying the mini ink pads. I also love Versamark, I can do so many things with it.

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  14. Marina says:
    November 29, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I love the VersaFine and VersaMark inks, I also use the distress inks, but only to distress, not to stamp.
    I am still looking to what other colored inks to use. Your videos are very handy to help me choose.

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  15. Donna Gagnon says:
    November 29, 2014 at 10:41 am

    I have been making cards for quite some time, not really experimenting with inks/stamps/die cuts etc… I started to watch your favourite thing videos and have invested in quite a few of the tools, Now that I have some samples of most of inks you mentioned in your video. I would say that Hero Arts and MementoLuxe would be my favourite. it would really depend on what I am trying to create. I also wanted to mention your videos are outstanding and have helped me a great deal. Thanks so much I will continue to watch and follow your website. I have watched quite a few other videos rom other sites however I have learnt the most from you.
    Keep the information coming. You do a great job……

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  16. SentSue says:
    November 29, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Thank you for your clear insight to how to use the different inks out there.

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  17. Susana K. says:
    November 29, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Choosing the right ink can always get so confusing. I usually stick with memento tuxedo black and color using copics. I tend not to use inks in a variety of different colors. I should use different colored inks, but I find myself hesitant to use them for some reason.

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  18. Janet says:
    November 29, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Versamark clear and fine onyx are my go-to inks. Actually I only have Distress Ink pads and they get used a lot.

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  19. Peggy McCurry says:
    November 29, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Since I am a Copic artist is use Memento Tuxedo black the most. My next favorite are the hybrid inks.

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  20. Cecilia Gjersvold says:
    November 29, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    My favourite ink is versamark, no need for colors just ad embossing powder on it 🙂

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  21. Stacie Bee says:
    November 29, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I love Versamark and my mini Memento Drop pads.

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  22. Marianne says:
    November 29, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Stazon Black , Brown, grey and versamark

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  23. Karen D says:
    November 29, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    I like the memento black tuxedo for my copic coloring but I love my distress inks too.

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  24. Lori Wachtel says:
    November 29, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    I have so many inks and just ordered more from SSS. I think I need an intervention!

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  25. Tracy Hiatt Grice says:
    November 29, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    I have been using Archival Sepia with distress inks and getting some nice results. Thanks for the great video.

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  26. Leslie Owens says:
    November 29, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Memento and Distress inks are my favs!

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  27. Mary Roberson says:
    November 30, 2014 at 12:37 am

    My favorite ink is dye based, with Versafine & Memento coming in next. I was glad to hear you mention other inkpads we can use with alcohol markers. Thanks for all the tips & ideas.

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  28. Cindy Brooks says:
    November 30, 2014 at 3:53 am

    I mostly use Memento Tuxedo Black for images I am coloring. I also really like Staz On and distress inks.
    someluckydog at gmail dot com

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  29. Nancy Carroll says:
    November 30, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Memento tuxedo Black, because I love coloring!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win such fun items.

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  30. Andrea says:
    November 30, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Love the Versafine Black but I usually reach for Memento inks, all colors.

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  31. Maria Demae says:
    November 30, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Thanks for the chance! My favourite ink… its depends of the work. For Stamping Hero Arts. But four background, obviously, Distress.

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  32. Nina Rai says:
    November 30, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    It’s so hard to pick a favourite ink but I’ll have to say distress inks are definitely the prettiest colours I’ve used. I really like antique linen.

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  33. Valeria V says:
    November 30, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    My favourite ink has to be Memento ink in tuxedo black.. I use it so much, for many purposes, and with stamps that after I am gonna watercolor it works brilliant! I’ve never tried distress inks but they seem really pretty!

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  34. Debbie Rodrigue says:
    November 30, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I like Momento Tuxedo Black & Tim Holtz digress inks.

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  35. Judyt28 says:
    November 30, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    My favorite inks are Distress inks and my favorite black ink is Versafine.

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  36. Kristen says:
    November 30, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Versamark is hands down my favorite “ink” because I”m OBSESSED with embossing!!

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  37. Rita says:
    November 30, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Memento Tuxedo Black is my fav.

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  38. Caren B says:
    November 30, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win. Memento tuxedo black is my favorite

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  39. Tammy Rubarts says:
    November 30, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Simon Says Stamp are my favorite inks!

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  40. Nikkia says:
    November 30, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    Awesome giveaway! Currently my favorite ink is “MFT Black Licorice” Hybrid Ink. Its such a great deep black for copic coloring and color pencils.

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  41. Missy says:
    November 30, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Use MFT hybrid and memento the most!

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  42. Linda huxley says:
    November 30, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    I’ve found that I’m liking the new black hybrid ink from my favourite things

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  43. Lisa M says:
    November 30, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    My favorite ink is Versamark to use with embossing powder.

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  44. scrapper al says:
    November 30, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    I was a huge Colorbox Catseye ink fan, but I’m learning to love the Tim Holtz mini distress ink pads.

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  45. Annye says:
    November 30, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Lately I have been using my mini hero arts cubes and distress ink cubes. I love how I can store them in the TH tins. Easy to pull out and put away.

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  46. Noriko Fairchild says:
    November 30, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    Hi again! I’m sorry I misread what type of comment to leave! My favorite ink used to be just normal “tool-type” inks such as VersaMark, Archival Black and Momento Black because I used those three the most. If I wanted a colored ink, I would heat emboss color on top of my versa mark. Now that I have been in the crafting world more and have watched videos like yours…I have become MUCH MORE aware of different TYPES of inks and what they do (i.e. dye inks, pigment inks, second generation stamping inks, etc.). So I guess my favorite current ink would be the variety of colors of SIMON SAYS STAMP! 🙂

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  47. Susan T says:
    November 30, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    All time favorite is versa mark. I love that ink

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  48. deb pereira says:
    December 1, 2014 at 12:30 am

    My favorite ink depends on the project, but I’m always reaching for Hero Arts and MFT ink pads.

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  49. Kathy Mc says:
    December 1, 2014 at 12:55 am

    My all-time favorite black so far is Memento Tuxedo Black, but I also use my VersaMark very often for stamping and heat embossing. I’d love to give some other ones a try should I be one of the lucky winners.

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  50. Hannah Lee says:
    December 1, 2014 at 1:59 am

    I love brown ink. Vintage Photo
    I learned a lot from you. Thank you!

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