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. Barbara Buchler says:

    I love the hugs die, I think it can be used in a variety of ways and somebody always needs a hug!

  2. Sandy Small says:

    I like all dies!

  3. Brittany says:

    I adore the Memory Box Colchester Houses Die. #musthave 🙂

  4. Djmusc13 says:

    Love the MFT Stitched Basic Edges, and those Beautiful new hearts by Lawn Fawn. Nice Video thanks for sharing your favorites.

  5. Mary e says:

    I really love the Hero Arts Hello Stamp and Die set. So fun!!!!

  6. Cynthia Clark says:

    I love the word dies. I don’t have a lot of them but, I think I have all of Winnie & Walter’s word dies.

  7. justmewhitney says:

    My favourite has to be the hugs die from winnie and walter…. I just love the font…. and the size! Thanks for sharing your favourites!

  8. cindy trimble says:

    My favorite die is the blessed one! So pretty!

  9. Pati L says:

    I love word dies, though I really like the MB Banner dies but I think my favorite is SS Stacked Hearts!!!! 🙂

  10. The stitched banner set was fantastic because it had multiple versatile options… I never imagined I would like the house die but that row of houses is actually great – use as a border or separate them, create a scene for any season, use in a move or new house card, now that I have seen it in your video I really want it.

  11. aimeeqlee says:

    The hello dies are my favorite. They are so versatile!

  12. Yiho Lee says:

    i love the hugs die ! can be used for a variety of occasions, whether happy or sympathy cards. its big enough for a simple card and also for shaker cards – very useful!!

  13. Enna says:

    I love all the sentiment dies that are in K Werner’s writing from SSS. I think I have them all & this is my first season with paper crafting! I want to be K Werner….except I’m allergic to cats! 🙂

  14. Andrea D says:

    All sorts of word dies are really wonderful to use on cards. No matter if you use theme allon or in combination with sentiment stamps. Also great are the My Favorit Things Stiched Basic Edges and the Lawn Fawn Puffy Cloud Dies.

  15. Jennifer says:

    Now I need to go shopping Loooove that envelope Die and those Gorgeous Words from Reverse which I have never heard of. Thankyou have a Great Day!

  16. PriCreated says:

    My favourite die set is the Memory Box Stitched Circle Dies…I use this die set a lot…

  17. Kary M says:

    I absolutely LOVE the Lawn Fawn Stitched Border Dies 🙂

  18. liza says:

    My favorite dies – word dies, because one word can make a world of a difference and the stand out immediately.

  19. Luyi says:

    So hard to just pick one. The lawn fawn stitched borders set is amazing!

  20. Robyn W. says:

    The fishtail banner dies are a must have. Love this!

  21. Jenna Fischer says:

    OH man I really love that Waffle Flower Doily Circle Die – it’s so intricate and can be used for so many techniques. Thank you for sharing1

  22. Ashley says:

    My favourite die is the My Favorite Things Stitched Basic Edges Dies! Its so versatile and has many uses.

  23. Chitra says:

    Love lawn fawn border dies and the mft basic edge die is on my wish list for so long…

  24. Barbara Carlson says:

    I don’t have many dies but want to get some basic shape dies. I really like the stitched ones you shared.

  25. Samantha M says:

    I love the MFT Double Stitched Dies. They are so versatile.

  26. Lori C says:

    Love the word dies! I can’t choose just one as my favorite. Thanks for sharing! It’s nice to be able to see several different types of dies in one place. Decisions, decisions…

  27. Melissa M says:

    I love all dies. The word dies add a bit of elegance to me. The script is very pretty and can be used in a bunch of ways. I also like the stitch boarder dies as well.

  28. AnnaLVollmer says:

    I LOVE the cloud die! I’ve had it on my wishlist since it came out… hoping to be able to get it after Christmas with some holiday money… or win it!

  29. 03sunshine says:

    OMG!!!!!Love these dies beening New to stamping I love them thank you for sharing I would use them everyday if I had them learning so much I hope That they will be added to my new starting kit….Thank you so much for sharing in the chance to win these wonderful giveways!!!!!!!

  30. I love them ALL, but have my eye on the Winnie and Walker Hugs and Waffle Flower doily dies right now. Thanks for your videos and your easy to follow and organized content!

  31. Renee says:

    I really like the Clearly Besotted Square Hello Die. So unusual! 🙂

  32. Lorelie says:

    I just bought my first die a few days ago so can’t say which is my favourite! I sure have a lot that I would like tho! In my neck of the woods I either have to wait till I get to the city or order by mail which I have done lots of!

  33. Caroline says:

    My favourite die is the Memory Box Banner Parade Dies…endless possibilities!

  34. Riikka Ruth says:

    My favourite is the Simon Says Stamps Praying For You Die.

  35. Katie D says:

    I love the nesting dies with stitch details…they are so useful, convenient, and versatile..! They add just the right amount of subtle interest and detail to cards!

  36. Liana S. says:

    How can I pick just ONE favorite? LOL I love those stictched circles. I also have a big shot on my wishlist. It’s been there for a couple years. A girl can dream!

  37. Frances says:

    I like the memory box Banner die

  38. NicoMom says:

    I love almost all of those dies since you are so good at showing us how you use them, but I agree with you more that the Fishtail dies are awesome! I am going to see if I can buy that.
    You are so kind to make sure that people understand just in case those products are out!

  39. Patty Pearson says:

    I think dies add so much to a project and I have several of them. I really like the shape dies that have the stitching around them. That really adds to just a plain background. Thanks for the great videos and advice!

  40. Dee says:

    Hi, Geeze I Have to Choose…… I love the Doily die, and the Mini-Envelope die, and all the stiched boarder dies…. and the House Boarder die is so versitile…. I couldn’t possiblly choose just one favorite…. my wallet feels the pinch of this dilema also, so if I could win a few I woud be most Thankful!!!!!

  41. Wendy says:

    I love die cutting and stamping although I am new at both of them. any of these would be a welcome addition but I am partial to the SSS Stacked hearts dies.Thanks for your wonderful videos.

  42. Joy C says:

    I love the SSS stacked hearts die!
    It is so hard to choose as they’re all so useful for purposes. Thank you for the opportunity to win some as they are quite an investment!

  43. Gail Alcorn says:

    As usual, it’s hard to choose, but I think I’ll choose the Clearly Besotted square hello die!

  44. MacNaughton says:

    It’s hard to pick a favorite. I really love the “praying for you” and the houses one by memory box and the balloons one by Lawn Fawn!

  45. Stephanie Hammond says:

    I love word dies with foil paper 🙂

  46. CraftyChica08 says:

    My favorite is the cross stitch circle dies. These can be used in numerous ways.

  47. Janis in ID says:

    I adore the Waffle Flower Doily Die set!!! I don’t have it, but I wish I did.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  48. MaggieB1983 says:

    Hi Jennifer ~ I own several of the dies you’ve shown (because you’re so good at sharing!) but I love the Lawn Fawn Puffy Clouds border dies. They’re so versatile and can be used on so many different cards. The Clearly Besotted Square Hello die looks like such fun since I’m a sucker for shaker cards. Thanks again for sharing!
    #sharehandmadekindness

  49. My fave would be the
    Memory Box Colchester Houses Die! Thanks so much for the chance to win !

  50. Tiffany says:

    It’s so hard to pick just one… I really love die cutting and find myself always reaching for the stitched frames dies… I think I like the rectangles the best! Thanks for your video… Super helpful!

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