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. T Yoshida says:

    My favorite are the Party Balloons and Banner Parade die cuts. A must purchase for me to use on cards for any occasion. Thank you for sharing 🙂

  2. Nikki says:

    Stitched Rectangles and Circles are my favorite.

  3. Sunday and catching up. I always love word stamps.

  4. julie says:

    I love them all, but the mini trifold notes one is really cute!

  5. Emma D says:

    So many of these dies are adorable! I love the words dies – “you’re amazing” and “hello” but my favourite is probably the waffle flower mini trifold notes. Very cute!

  6. Dimos kolokithas says:

    I love the word dies “you’re amazing” and “hello” they are adorable. Thank you for the giveaway

  7. Valerie says:

    Hard to choose, but the one I would most like to have, but don’t, would be the SSS Stacked Hearts die.

  8. Joanna says:

    I love the stitched borders die from Lawn Fawn. Thanks for posting these videos and lists!

  9. donna says:

    Pick a favorite? You funny girl! I could not possibly do that. I love borders and stitched shapes and doilies and big words. I love them all!

  10. Wendy says:

    Love that snowflake die…that is genius!

  11. Katherine Dent says:

    I love dies also. The fishtail banner dies are genius and will be number one on my list for the new year. Thank you for sharing and the opportunity to win these great dies. Blessings for the holiday season.

  12. Rebecca says:

    I haven’t tried die cutting yet but would love to.

  13. SquirrelKat1248 says:

    Ooh, My Favorite Things Double Stitch Rectangle Dies are awesome.

  14. Beth Ross says:

    Thanks for this series, Jennifer!

    My favorite die so far has got to be the Stacked Hearts die! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

  15. CC says:

    Being a die-a-holic, it’s almost impossible to pick only one favorite, but it just might be the Lawn Fawn Puffy Cloud Border Dies. Even with the many dies I’ve collected, I don’t have anything like that and I love it!!!!

  16. Weekiedee says:

    I adore that snowflake die. Something about winter and snow makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

  17. gerberagirl5 says:

    I love the rectangle border stitched dies…but truth be told..I love them all!! BTW..I look forward to these videos every year…thank you for doing them for your fans as I know they probably take a lot of time to make!! We love you Jennifer!!

  18. Lucy Gerland says:

    I love the MFT window dies. So useful!

  19. Jill H. says:

    I love the stitched circles but I can’t get enough word dies! Love using them on cards and tags!

  20. Mary Ann Oosterman says:

    There are quite a few I love but I really like the Lawn Fawn Puffy Cloud Border Dies.

  21. Jo Ann F. says:

    The waffle flower doily die looks very intriguing. Thanks for all your explanations- they are very helpful.

  22. Kathy W says:

    I love the Lawn Fawn dies. I have several of their other dies and I love them. Thanks for the chance to win some more!

  23. Natalie Winterstein says:

    I love the memory box house die. 🙂

  24. Suzanne Hue says:

    What a great, informative videos! I look forward to them each year. Thanks for all the crafty goodness. My favorite dies is the Reverse Confetti Fancy Words Die….LOVE it!

  25. Kim Potts says:

    I really love the stitched rectangle dies.

  26. I love all those nesting dies!

  27. Kay K says:

    I actually have several of the dies. Probably my favorite that I would like to add to my collection would be the Fancy Words die although I loved the one with the row of houses.

  28. Carol Khoo says:

    Appreciate you making the effort to make this video. With so many products in the market, it’s sometimes difficult to make wise decisions. Hope you manage to spend time with your family this Christmas. Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas!

  29. Stephanie T says:

    It’s hard to choose one favorite, but I have to go with the layered snowflake die. So many ideas!!!

  30. Ann Chuang says:

    I love Memory Box Colchester Houses Die. Thanks for the chance to win.

  31. Tammy Whitley says:

    Its so hard to pick one die, I have so many in my arsenal and the one I just bought is the one rom SSS that is all the hearts!!! I love it and Im waiting for it to be delivered. I can’t wait!!! Thank you for another great video!!!

  32. Alison Sears says:

    My favorite are the My Favorite Things cross stitch dies! So versatile and they give a handmade feel to any card!

  33. Liz Lumsden says:

    Thanks for another super-informative video! I have been wanting some edge dies and the My Favorite Things Stitched Basic Edges Dies would fit the bill!

  34. Karin R says:

    I like the versatility and look of the stitched shape sets, but my family relocates a LOT, and the Memory Box Colchester House dies caught my eye. Those would be great for “just moved again” cards!

  35. Glenda Lee Nutting says:

    I’ve been eyeing all the stitched edges dies. LOVE them!

  36. Bobbie Bluegill says:

    Love your informative videos. You talk quickly and to point and get so much useful information to us in a very concise manner. Thank you so much and Happy New Year.
    My favorite die is usually my newest purchase and the joy of using it for the first time. I do have a favorite bird die, #709 from Elizabeth craft.

  37. Kendra H says:

    thanks Jennifer! From above I’m really liking the SSS stitch border dies. I like that they do the stitch on both sides of the cut.

  38. CindyGroh says:

    I would really like the stitched edge dies. No matter the shape. I have a LF rectangle with the stitched edge and love the look.

  39. Tejal says:

    Picking a favorite from the above is like picking a favorite child.. not possible. But being partial to one is possible.. I love the word dies..and the stitched dies. They are just.. “faaa-bulous”

  40. Yoona says:

    My favorite dies are Lawn Fawn

  41. Trina Chaska says:

    I like the dies with the stitched look. The dies by Sunny Studio look like a lot of fun too.

  42. Rebecca says:

    I don’t know how you narrowed them down, they’re all gorgeous! I particularly loved the Stitched Basic Edges Dies – so versatile! Wonderful video (and whole series), Jennifer. Thanks for sharing!

  43. shawna55 says:

    The magnetic bowl would be a Godsend! Must have!

  44. Andrea says:

    I couldn’t pick just one but I narrowed down to 2 the party balloons and banner parade dies.

  45. Kathy M says:

    I have a few dies but dont seen to use them enough in my cards. Need to create more to actually use the products I have. Love all the videos thanks for sharing

  46. Debbiemiller1234 says:

    Thank you, Jennifer, for doing these videos. They are SO helpful. I love so many of these dies. My favorites are the SSS Praying for You die and the Lawn Fawn Party Balloon dies. I’ve added both of them to my wish list.

  47. Stephanie Summers says:

    I can’t pick just one! I love stitched dies.

  48. Jenelle Reyes says:

    Oh so hard to choose just one favorite die set! I love dies and couldn’t just stop at one favorite! I love the stitched dies and word dies the most. I see several here that I want to add to my wish list! I love your videos! Thank you so much for creating them and for all the inspiration!

  49. Haejin says:

    I love that waffleflower trifold mini envelope die! So unique and fun~

  50. Sandie says:

    All of the stitched rectangles & circles are my favorites because I still don’t have them in my collection! Thanks so much for a wonderful video Jen!

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