My Favorite Things: DIES & Die Cutting Essentials + Giveaways

Welcome back to My Favorite Crafty Things 2015!

Over the next several days, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of 2015. Each day will have a different topic with videos. I have lots to share, including big giveaways (see below) and even store discounts:

  • Simon Says Stamps is offering my readers 10% off site-wide using the code “JenCrafty” from 12/1/15 until 11:59pmEST on 12/15/15.
  • Ellen Hutson is offering my readers 10% off site-wide using the code “jensfaves” from 12/1/15 until 11:59pmEST on 12/12/15.
  • As you are shopping, please keep in mind that these stores and many of the stamp manufacturers had HUGE sales last week so inventory may be low. Please know that they have already placed re-orders! Also, I didn’t decide until last minute to do this series, so I didn’t give them much notice – my apologies. I explained more in my video.

Let’s get going! Today I am focusing on dies and die cutting essentials.

My Favorite Crafty Things Dies by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I have TWO videos today. One on dies and the other on die cutting essentials. First let’s look at dies…

{Warning: This video is pretty long. You can instead just check out the dies below. All products are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails. Affiliate links may be used. To watch the video in HD 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 or the manufacturer’s abbreviation.

MUST-HAVE DIES

Here are some “must-have dies” – dies that can be used on a lot of styles of cards… over and over…

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WORD DIES

I use word dies more than any other type of die. Here are some good ones:

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OTHER DIES

Here are some other dies worth checking out. Unique and fun!

DIE CUTTING ESSENTIALS

There are some basic die cutting tools that I think are helpful:

[To watch the video in HD on YouTube, click HERE.]

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This list of Favorite Crafty Things may also be used as a gift guide. Feel free to pass along this link or print the page and circle what you like!

You can keep up to date on all the topics HERE… and for my lists from 2014, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Throughout this series, I will have giveaways! Today I have a great giveaway for a lucky winner… including the Hero Arts Hello Stamp and Die Set, Waffle Flower Mini Trifold Notes Die, and Lawn Fawn Puffy Cloud Border Dies.

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/15/15 telling me your favorite die from above. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too! Prizes were personally purchased and donated.)

See you again soon!

[Please note that I purchased most of the products in this post personally, but not all. However, the decision to include them in this list was my own. I truly like these products and companies.]


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1,185 thoughts on “My Favorite Things: DIES & Die Cutting Essentials + Giveaways”

  1. Cindy Domurat says:

    Love the Lawn Fawn Puffy Clouds dies and I love all the stackables…, and thank you for always sharing your thoughts, ideas and suggestions, without you and a few other gals, I would never have gotten into card making and stamping, etc.

  2. RebeccaL says:

    One the the dies I don’t have, but I’m adding to my wish list are the Sunny Studios fishtail banners. It’s easy enough to cut a fishtail, but the stitched edges these dies add are just perfect.

  3. Michelle S says:

    I have many of the shape dies already and use them frequently. My favorite die is the the Lawn Fawn Balloon dies. I make a lot of birthday cards and this die set is a must buy.

  4. Kimbeaux says:

    So hard to choose! I love anything with the stitched border and I love the window die! What a great way to add the little extra element of surprise to a card! Merry Christmas!

  5. Julie says:

    Very hard to choose between the stitched dies or the houses. I just really appreciate your videos. Thanks!

  6. Sheri Elmont says:

    So many! Some I have and love, and lots I still NEED! I’m going with the LF Party Balloons. I don’t think I’ve ever made a balloon card. I better start.

  7. Sharon Fletcher says:

    I love dies too. I, like you, love a cute great font. So my favorite are the delicate great word dies. I am also fascinated but have not yet used, the circle and rectangle dies. I know… This is a great series. Thank you.

  8. Laura Smith says:

    I really love the SSS Stacked Hearts die. Seems very versatile!

  9. I LOVE all of these so choosing just one is hard, but I think I’d choose the Memory Box Banner Parade die. Thanks for this list!

  10. Andrea says:

    I love so many of your choices….I use the stitched dies a lot but the word dies are so delicate I think they are my fav. Blessed and Hugs are 2 word dies that are on my wish list for 2016….or maybe some last min Christmas shopping for me 🙂

  11. CAtherine F says:

    Wow how do you possibly choose a favourite! I love the stacked hearts, square hello and Colchester houses dies – maybe the hearts is top out of those… maybe 🙂

  12. Debbie says:

    I am in love with dies, so to pick one would be way too hard!! I really like the word dies!!

  13. Rebecca R. says:

    Waffle Flower Doily Circle Die<3 <3 <3

  14. Momma1 says:

    Love the different shape dies with stitches on them, those are sooooo neat, been looking for them haven’the found them. I wish I was rich so I could afford to get more of what I want…
    Love your videos.

    Linda

  15. Gaby McC says:

    I am so grateful that you decided to do the ‘best of’ series…..they are the highlight of videos for me!! thanks!!?

  16. megan mcdonald says:

    my favorite is layered snowflake, saw your video using it with felt a must have.

  17. Diane H. says:

    I love love love dies! My favorite above is the stacked hearts! Awesome!

  18. The MFT Stitched Basic Edges Dies! I have been trying to buy them for a while and they are always out of stock!

  19. Judy B says:

    Wow Jennifer, so many great dies you highlighted. I usually stick to basics when buying dies, so my favorite would be the pierced rectangles from Avery Elle. Thanks for the chance to win some great dies.

  20. diana says:

    Thanks for putting these videos together!!
    My favorite die is the Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders. But I’ve put several others on my wishlist. 😉

  21. Carrie Galindo says:

    I am really intrigued by the fish tail banner die. Looks very interesting.

  22. Deb Jennings says:

    I am torn between the Clearly Besotted Square hellos and the row of houses, Colchester Houses. They are both so cute and I can thing of several fun things to do with them. My collection of dies is painfully small so I actually would love most of your favourites. Thanks for the opportunity to win some dies!

  23. Ginger G. says:

    My favorite is the MFT interactive window die set. Such a great idea!

  24. gloria says:

    I love dies and I am trying to get better at stamping so I like the hero arts die. Love your videos they have helped me a lot.

  25. Diane B says:

    At the moment the Waffle Flower Mini Trifold Notes Dies is my favourite because it’s so original.

  26. Betty Sue says:

    I love all the stitched dies right now!! Just an info bit….I go to Lowes and buy heater vent covers that are flat and magnetic. I cut them up and put in pockets for my dies. They are about $4.00 for 3 large pieces. My scrapes hold my tiny dies and word dies that are single dies.

  27. It is hard to pick just one also but I like the Simon Says word “blessed”.

  28. Donna says:

    I love them all but would like Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders, Avery Elle pierced rectangles Dies and Simon Says Stamp praying for you Die. Thank you for your blog and videos. I have learned so much from them.

  29. Cindy Daversa says:

    For the essential dies, I love the Fishtail Borders. For the word dies, I love the Cherish and Love dies from Paper Smooches. And the banner dies from Memory Box are irresistible ? loving the 2015 Favorites!

  30. TK says:

    Hmnmm, my favorite? That I don’t have…. “praying for you” definitely!!! but there’s a lot of other great ones, as well.

  31. Monique Stevens says:

    Great information! I like the Avery Elle pierced rectangle dies, I don’t have them but they have been on my wishlist!

  32. Robyn S says:

    Love the doily circle from Waffle Flower but also love quite a few more from the list!

  33. Kim Faucher says:

    Thanks to all you amazing designers I have many of these dies as well! The die I love is that Burst die from Avery Elle… Completely unique and makes every card elegant!

  34. Margaret says:

    Jennifer, thanks for sharing. Love you videos you have been a great inspiration

  35. Nancy C says:

    I like all of the stitched dies and the layered snowflake dies are really elegant.

  36. Zelda says:

    TFS – nice to see some options that I’m not aware of. There are many dies from your list that I really like, but one fav is the Circle Doily from Waffle Flower.

  37. Denise Evans says:

    I love the SSS Blessed word die! Hard to pick just one! They are all FAB! Thank you for all you do, Jennifer.

  38. Becky Green says:

    My FAVORITE DIE, is the Waffle Flower Mini Trifold Notes Dies! I have asked to be notified when it comes back in. I guess EVERYONE ELSE, LOVES IT TOO!!! 😉

  39. So many fabulous dies to choose from – I love the stitched border dies, myself….

  40. sandra h says:

    my favourite is the pierced rectangles – they would be so useful!

  41. Thank you so much for another wonderful video, Jennifer! I am just smitten with sentiment dies! I love the delicate Mama Elephant Friend Script die. The Memory Box Stitched Circles dies would be a very useful basic die set. Sending hugs to let you know how much we appreciate all of the time you spend on your videos! ♡

  42. Laurie DiGregorio says:

    I have to say that the Hero Arts “Hello” stamp and die set is my all time favorite! I find myself reaching for it over and over again, and I still love it as much as the day I first got it! I also have the “Thanks” and the “Prayers” as well. They are great, versatile dies!

  43. María Alba Negrón says:

    Hi Jennifer,

    As always a very interesting and informative video! My favorites are the stitching dies, the balloons and the little envelopes….SO CUTE!!! Thanks for the chance to win! Happy holidays!

    Cariños,
    María Alba

  44. Paula M. says:

    I love the My Favorite Things double stitched dies. I use a lot of word dies. I think the ” blessed” word die would get a lot of use.

  45. beverly says:

    You are on a roll. Really good info nd really good companies to work with. thanks.

  46. Dana W says:

    I LOVE Waffle FLowers doily die!!

  47. Pat Ackley says:

    I love my stitched circle and rectangle dies from Simon Says Stamp. Thanks for the chance to win more dies! I love your favorite things series.

  48. Carol says:

    really like the faux stitched dies. . . . just adds a perfect touch!

  49. Bonnie C says:

    I am loving the Lawn Fawn stackable hearts die! Thank you for these videos!

  50. Patt H. says:

    I love all dies but the stitched dies are my fave. I use them a lot & see there are a few I don’t have. Christmas is coming!! Thanks for the great videos.

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