Video: Ink for Beginning Stampers + GIVEAWAY

I am often asked which inks I recommend for new stampers. This is a tough question and I have spent a lot of time thinking about it over the years. And today? I finally have an answer…

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I consider three things to be important when considering ink for a new stamper: the quality, the colors, and the ease at which you can get good, solid results. Today’s inks are great on all three counts! In my video, I suggest “a collection of beginner inks” that includes Lawn Fawn and Ranger Dye Inks. Both of these inks are new and have impressed me big time.

The Lawn Fawn colors are rich-yet-muted-mid-tones. The Ranger colors are bright-and-primary. Together? A great collection of 20 inks. (I left out black inks from this – was just focusing on the colors.)

Be sure to watch the above video to understand more about these inks and how they work. And *please* remember – there are lots of other inks I love just as much as these! So be sure to watch THIS video about my other favorite inks. For example – I *love* Hero Arts Shadow Inks, WPlus9 Inks, various pigment inks, etc. and use them most. I adore their unique colors. However I felt the inks I share today are a great place to start to get basic colors. Then you can starting adding in the other great ink lines! (The more the merrier, huh?)

Please check above for a comparison between the colors. Keep in mind that every computer screen is different.

By the way, if you would like to better understand the difference between ink types, check out THIS video.

INK SWATCH DOWNLOADS

In the video I show ink swatches for these inks. You can find all of my free Ink Swatch Downloads and a how-to video HERE. (For the Ranger Ink Swatch Download, click HERE. For the Lawn Fawn Ink Swatch Download, click HERE.)

GIVEAWAY

Time to share the inky love! One lucky winner will get a $50 gift certificate (donated by me) to Simon Says Stamp so you can try out any inks you want. For your chance, leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 4/15/15 telling me your favorite type of ink. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)

SUPPLIES

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1,945 thoughts on “Video: Ink for Beginning Stampers + GIVEAWAY”

  1. Cheryl L. says:

    My favorite type of ink is Ranger distress ink. I really love doing techniques with it!

  2. Barb Y. says:

    Thank you for being so generous. I would love to try some different inks. Love your videos. You are so very thorough with your explanations.

  3. Bonnie says:

    Distress inks are my favorite so I have all of those.. Lately, though, I am starting to add some other lines. The ombré ones have caught my eye after you did a video on them.

  4. Natasha Kara says:

    I have seen these ranger inks and they are on my wishlist. I have quite a few HA inks and I love them.

  5. Mutzy Mia says:

    Back when I invested in ink there wasn’t the assortment there is today. I have a full set of Stampin Up colors so that’s what I tend to use. I’m tempted to give a try to some other brands after seeing today’s video. Thanks for all the info you share with us!

  6. Pamela A says:

    Thank you for the fabulous video – as always full of great information. I would love to try the Ranger inks. My ink supply could use some new friends. Thank you for a chance to win a great giveaway. I would use the gift certificate to buy some new ink.

  7. Heidi Macy says:

    My favorite ink might be Versafine, but it probably will depend on what day you ask me. I do love the light tones of shadow inks a lot too.

  8. Sophie SL says:

    I love distress inks and the myriad of effects I can create from one ink. Thanks for being generous!

  9. kit l says:

    Not new to crafting but probably still very much a newbie stamper. Definitely would like to try out the ones you recommended as I don’t own any of them yet.

  10. Kay says:

    Distress inks

  11. Leonie C. says:

    My favorite ink is “Vintage Photo” a Distress Ink from Ranger. I find that I am always reaching for it when making cards and also when scrapbooking. Thank you for the awesome video. I appreciate you taking your time to introduce these new inks from Lawn Fawn and Ranger. And thank you for the give away.

  12. Stephanie says:

    I like Stampin Up inks usually, because I love their color choices, but I also own a lot of Momento Dew drop ink pads. The Lawn Fawn inks look like they make a lovely impression so I would love to try those!

  13. Iris Esther López says:

    I like pigment inks for coverage but I also like dye inks. There are so many great inks out there. I would like to try the ones in your video.

  14. Claudia says:

    Jennifer, I love your website!! I’m addicted to your site! I am just starting out with stamping and I love the Lawn Fawn inks.

  15. Bev Karolak says:

    I have a lot of PTI inks, mainly because they co-ordinate with my PTI cardstock! I’d love to try SSS inks tho! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  16. Island Girl says:

    Have just found your blog, and am slowly, but surely working my way through the contents. Thanks so much for sharing.

    I can’t believe it took me this long to figure out that it was the type of ink that was influencing my projects. While I love the pigment colours, dye inks are more suitable for the type of cards I make. Hero arts inks are the only ones I can get locally (without paying an arm and a leg for shipping costs).

  17. Eileen M says:

    I guess I love ranger distress inks, because of the techniques available. But I am sad to be loosing the ranger Adirondack line. Love those color combos, too.

  18. Star Young says:

    Aloha! Just wanted to say thank you fir the ink video, as a beginner it gets so overwhelming because there are so many products out there. I love earthy colors Java Bean and mowed lawn but then theres wild honey and soft cantaloupe. Si end up with colors I live but don’t know exactly what to do with with except just admire them!lol i would love to get your chosen assortment so I really have a good jumping off point. Mahalo! Star

  19. Brenda Amyx says:

    My favorite inks are distress inks, but I am loving the lawn fawn colors! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  20. Janet says:

    I’m always happy to hear your opinion of tools and supplies. Thanks for sharing. Distress inks are my favorite because they’re so pretty, blend easily and can be used in so many ways.

  21. SentSue says:

    Love it! Thank you for the video. Great info.

  22. Kathya says:

    What an awesome giveaway! Great video on the ink collections!

  23. Angie B. says:

    i love the distress inks and I’ve also just discovered Gina K. Designs ink that I love!

  24. Rufus says:

    Gahhh, you ask tough questions…if you stuck me on an island and told me I could only have a certain number of inks and you were going to take away the rest…first you’d have to be able to run faster than I can!! But…anyway…I’d make you leave the Memento Black and all my distress inks (yes ALL of them!) Oh yes and pretty please my VersaMark?? I think I could live with that…..maybe

  25. Angela Person says:

    Jennifer, Thank you for this great tutorial on beginner inks! I have to say I really love all the Ranger Distress Inks for their blend-ability.

  26. sarah says:

    I am fairly new to stamping, but I am loving avery elle, mama elephant, and lawnfawn inks so far the most! I aM wanting to try mft as I have heard good things about theM and they have pretty colors!!

  27. Paulette S. says:

    Beautiful inks, Jennifer!! Thanks so much for sharing. I do love how these 2 collections can be intertwined. I’m a fan of water based dye inks. I love the versatility of them, the stamping, the water coloring with them and the sponging with them.

  28. Katrina H says:

    I love the Hero Arts Shadow Inks. Thanks for the chance to win!

  29. Laurie B says:

    Very informative video, thanks for sharing. I prefer pigment ink for stamping, and Ranger Distress Inks for other techniques.

  30. Faresa Niece says:

    I would have to say that I am partial to Ranger Distress Inks~

  31. Joy says:

    I like Hero Arts inks – although I really need to expand my colors – I’m mostly a “stamp it black” stamper. I need to use those bright colors!

  32. Regina Furman says:

    I have used only inks by Imagine Crafts so far, and I really like the Brilliance line. I do like the dye inks for a crisp stamp edge though. I would love to be able to expand my horizons, so Thanks for the chance!

  33. Mary Kay Ross says:

    I love the MFT pigment and hybrid inks. They are wonderful!!!

  34. Irakari Schmidt says:

    Thank you so much for this video!!!! When I started card making I bought dye inks by Color Box. They are nice but I have found them challenging. I have a few Hero Arts colours and like them a lot more but inks are expensive. I use what I have. Thanks for the chance to win. =)

  35. Kim Smith says:

    My most favourite inks are Rangers distress inks. You can use them in so many ways. Just by adding water with them on paper you can achieve many looks. I love to water colour with them. The new Rangers ink are great also like love the vibrant colours.

  36. Kelly H says:

    I am pretty new to stamping and inks so as of right now I don’t have a preference other than the distress inks but I do plan to try out lawn fawn and ranger due to your recommendation:) Thank you so much for taking the time to help us beginners out!

  37. Karen h says:

    Thanks for all the info. I like versa fine inks

  38. Mimi R says:

    I like dye inks because it dries fast!

  39. Dana Joy says:

    My favorite dye ink is a toss between Stampin’ Up and Memento. I have all the original colors of SU and they still stamp very well. I don’t use them as often as my Memento but they are so lovely when I do.

  40. Pamela says:

    I love love love pigment inks! They have amazing coverage but my favourite black is definitely the Tsukineko Onyx Black!

  41. Lenae says:

    Yes please!!!!! Oh wow thanks for doing this and showing these colors. Lenae

  42. Tricia Ann says:

    My new favorite ink, thanks to you, Jennifer, is Hero Arts Shadow Ink in Bubble Gum mid-tone. I bought this ink to make the Altenew vintages roses after you videoed the process for us. It blends so smoothly on plain regular cardstock and is a true pink color. I am looking forward to getting more Hero Arts inks.

  43. Jenelle Reyes says:

    I love Ranger Distress Ink and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I’m looking forward to trying the new ombre inks! I love to try new inks! Thanks for the info! Great video as always!

  44. Jill Taylor says:

    Well I haven’t had the opportunity to try Lawn Fawn or Ranger dye inks (though I would love to), my favorites are Stampin’ Up! dye inks and Ranger Distress Inks for their versatility. I have tried some MFT hybrid inks, and I like them for some applications, but not as an all around favorite ink. And who could live without Versamark ink? Certainly an essential to everyone’s ink arsenal!

  45. Mimi H. says:

    I love my Memento ink, but wish there were more colors. I think the Lawn Fawn and the Ranger inks would be a great addition to my supply.

  46. Erin Glee says:

    My favorite inks are Ranger Distress!
    Thank you for the chance to win credit at SSS!

  47. Liz O. says:

    Thank you for the video! I love Versamark but. All honesty I have not tried many of the brands available today, I tend to gravitate towards Tsuneko and Ranger products but would love to try other brands specialy given the variety of colors available!
    Thanks for all you do!
    Have a wonderful day!

  48. Cathy G. says:

    Oh my, oh my, I am addicted to your videos. I have learned so much already. I am spending too much money though. LOL I love distress inks but I can’t wait to try some of your suggestions. I use Versafine for most of my words though or I emboss. Keep up the great videos.

  49. Karrah stark says:

    My favorite are dye inks. I like Simon says stamp, hero arts shadow ink, stampin up inks, and distress inks the very best!!

  50. Erum says:

    Thank you for the chance Jennifer! I have been looking for a range of inks that makes a perfect set and these look great, i think they will work well with layering stamps too!

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