My Favorite Crafty Things 2015: INKS + Giveaway

Hello and welcome back to My Favorite Crafty Things 2015.

This series will cover lots of crafting topics with videos. I have a lot 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!

Today’s video is focused on inks.

My Favorite Crafty Things INKS Jennifer McGuire Ink

My video is long again – sorry! But I do talk about shoes and a new-and-improved ink. (Good incentives, huh?)

[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.

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Again – please know that you do NOT need a lot of inks! I share many here so maybe you can determine which is best for you. You really only need a handful in the colors you like.

Remember – this list of Favorite Crafty Things may also be used as a gift guide. Feel free to give this link to a loved one… maybe they will take the hint. 😉

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

RELATED VIDEOS

Here are some other ink videos that may be helpful:

GIVEAWAYS

Today I have a HUGE giveaway for a lucky winner… ELEVEN Altenew Ink Pads! These are gorgeous inks.

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

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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1,307 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2015: INKS + Giveaway”

  1. Mary says:

    I love the lawn fawn inks and mama elephant inks.

  2. Shelly R says:

    I am a distress ink fan at the moment! Great video as always.

  3. Katie says:

    I love the mini distress ink pads – I love collecting all the colors.

  4. Irene Talaasen says:

    Overall, my favorites are the Distress inks. They do a lot of things for me and the colors are awesome!! thank you for this fun giveaway!! and all the information 🙂

  5. I love the Hero Arts Shadow inks, but I have been tempted to start collecting the Lawn Fawn inks patly because the colors and fabulous names 🙂

  6. Tracy R says:

    Stamping is a new hobby so I haven’t tried many types of inks yet. So far I like the mini Distress inks for the variety of colors and the ability to water color with them.

  7. charyl says:

    I have been having a hard time deciding which inks to buy. I really appreciate your video’s it makes the decision process easier, because their are so many to pick from.

  8. Janet Sisk says:

    I would have to say my favorite inks are Tuxedo Black Momento ink (great with Copics or other alcohol markers) and Black Versafine (gets a nice clean image on detailed stamps). 😀 Thanks for a chance to win!

  9. clara hanni says:

    I use mostly stamping up but I also use the distress line of inks. Blessings to you for your gift of sharing your talent and knowledge with us.

  10. Lagene says:

    My favorite inks are Rangers Distress inks! Thanks for the informative video!

  11. Susan G says:

    I love my Distress inks. I also love Ranger Archival inks. And Stazon. And at least five or six others. I love them all. Thanks for your informative videos.

  12. Grace Li says:

    Thank you for all the information!My favorite inks are Ranger dye inks.

  13. Jill A says:

    WOW great video. I love my distress ink pads!!!!!!

  14. Kristy Carpenter says:

    My favorite inks are Simon Says and Ranger Distress Inks.

  15. Melissa Friedrich says:

    I like the mini distress inks for techniques and for stamping in colors I have a few Altenew ones, the purple line, that I LOVE! Also, my Momento Dew Drops and PTI inks give me crisp images consistently. Thanks for another wonderful informative video.

  16. Michelle says:

    I love this video. It’s so informative! Right now, I only use Stampin’ Up inks for colors. But, my favorite is Memento Tuxedo black ink. It give a really sharp clean finish.

  17. Connie Brooks says:

    Oh my inks! I love my inky fingers and sometimes my elbows. LOL. My favorite inks so far is SSS dye. I also enjoy Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks…oh the fun I have with them. I must admit I have been wanting to try some new inks and Altenew is one I’m interested in. It’s just this time of year is making me watch my spending. I like seeing the bright crisp colors they have. I want to play with them. Enjoyed your video. Thank you for the information. Always helpful.

  18. Loly Borda says:

    My favorite are Versa fine for sentiments and Distress for techniques. Thanks for the chance!

  19. VikkiCH says:

    Thank you for doing these yearly updates, I refer to them throughout the year. I collect Hero Arts Shadow inks and Distress Inks – so many wonderful colors.

  20. Ellen C says:

    I’m fairly new to stamping so the inks I have so far is the black versafine and some of the dewdrop inks. In the future I plan to start collecting the mini distress inks.

  21. Julie B. says:

    My favorites are black hybrid ink and all if the shades of blue distress ink. But I am always willing to try new ones so would love to win the Altenew inks.

  22. Wendy says:

    Thank you for the great video! I don’t have a lot of inks, but I use my Momento the most!

  23. Lisa Silver says:

    I think my favorite inks are the Hero Arts / SSS inks. I have a small collection of them and love how well they stamps. I’m also loving my gold Delicata stamp pad too! So elegant!

  24. Brenda H says:

    I’m loving distress inks right now. Thank you for such informative videos.

  25. Carolina A says:

    I don’t have a particular favorite ink. I like to try them and use them according to my need and mood at that moment. do I make any sense? hahahaha great video! as always, you shower us with so many useful tips. thank you so much!

  26. joyce says:

    My favorite ink is the Versafine Black 🙂

  27. marcie sydness says:

    I tend to use my versafine the most. It gives me a good impression but for Christmas I am looking at theHero Arts inks. Thank you for the chance to win.

  28. Hannah C says:

    My favorite ink is the Versamark ink, because it’s just so versatile! Thank you for this wonderful video on your favorite inks. Very helpful.

  29. dizzylizzy3667 says:

    I loved the video! I am an old dog, so I love inks that are crisp and dry fast like ranger and altenew. Thanks for the chance to win!!

  30. Mary schmidt says:

    My fav are Distress Inks. I love all the techniques that can be done with them.

  31. Anne says:

    Thanks Jennifer! So far I’ve ordered the Peerless watercolors and Ranger dye inks with refills. When I’m in the mood for shopping I can always depend on you? . I love your tips and unbiased reviews. Thank you for doing the 2015 favorites series, I know I’m not the only one who was looking forward to them. BTW I’m taking your watercolor class! I’m absolutely loving it! I’m signed up for the skinny on your next class. No hurry since you have a wonderful variety of classes I can pick from. For those who haven’t taken one of your classes, take one and you’ll be hooked!

  32. I use lots of inks: stampin’ up!, close to my heart, quick quotes chalk inks. But me most favorites are: versamark and ranger inks: distress, archival. I just ordered a couple of Simon says stamp dye inks. I really want to try the shadow inks, and the altenew.

  33. Mai says:

    I like the black Versafine and clear Versamark inks. I really want to try out Distress inks, but I struggle with buying colored inks because I don’t know which colors are “vital” with my limited budget 😛 Thanks for the chance!

  34. Grace says:

    I’ll always be a distress ink fan. Lately, I’ve been loving my SSS and Studio Calico ink pads, but I do want to try Lawn Fawn and Mama Elephant inks.

  35. Ann K says:

    I reach for my Versamark pads a lot – I have black onyx and the red. So great for sentiment stamping.

  36. trew says:

    I really like the versamark, versafine, and distress inks. I also use memento inks.

  37. Pai Meng says:

    distress and hero arts!

  38. Jan G says:

    I love my Hero Arts Shadow Inks. I found them last year through your videos!

  39. Shari says:

    Thank you again. Great video. Very informative. I’ll probably watch it a lot, since I forget things quickly.. heh ♥♥♥

  40. Kristen L says:

    I’ve only worked with CTMH inks. I’m just now branching out to see if there is anything I like better.

  41. Sandra Wingate says:

    I haven’t used many inks yet, and have only the set of ranger dye inks that you recommended for beginners, as well as some distress ink mini cubes. I like the ranger ink pads, but there are not enough colors to use on layered stamps, such as the Wplus9 watercolor anemones, so I think that the Averyelle inks would be my favorites, especially because they come in sets especially for layering. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos for us. They really help to cut through all the products and focus on the most useful.

  42. Naveen says:

    Hands down distress inks, because they are so versatile. I also like hero arts shadow inks

  43. Nancy W says:

    Thanks for sharing your personal experiences with inks and demystifying our inky dilemna. I love my Distress inks as they are so versatile! I love the newly released December color!!!

  44. Laura Cox says:

    I could not live without my Distress Inks or my Memento Black Tuxedo and Rich Cocoa ink pads….they see a lot of use!! So enjoying your favorite things…..really informative and helpful….surprised at how many things I’d never seen!

  45. Terri Dean says:

    I love my Mama Elephant and Avery Elle pigment inks. I have been dying to try the altenew sets. This is an incredible giveaway!

  46. Susan Pezza says:

    My most used ink pad is my Memento Tuxedo Black because of all the Copic coloring I do, but I love the Hero Arts line, SSS line and Memento Luxe. Oh and of course, love the Distress Inks. It’s hard to pick just one!! Love this series!!

  47. Alida says:

    I loved your video on inks. I am going to extend my collection of inks and really would love to win some new ink pads!

  48. Mary Brown says:

    Hi Jennifer,
    This so much for all you do! I think you’re the sweetest crafty person I know .And I just love to watch you create!
    My fave ink would probably have to be Memento Tuxedo Black….bc I really, really love to Copic color. And I’m pretty new to crafting, so I don’t have any good inks (yet)…only some store brand inks I bought before I knew better. The quality isn’t very good .So I don’t have any good inks for colored stamping, which is a bummer….but I do like to color though, so it’s not that bad.
    Thanks so much for your tips, inspiration, and a chance to win! Xo

  49. Annika Ohlin Svensson says:

    I love Versafine for all sentiments and Archival for coloring with my Spectrum Noirs. Then it’s Distress inks all the way!! They are so versatile, and blendable with all kinds of mediums!
    Love your Favourite crafty things!! It makes you wanna try out new things. And above all, THANK YOU for this generous giveaway!!❤️❤️❤️
    Merry Christmas to you and yours?
    From Annika in Sweden

  50. Dixie says:

    Hero Arts!

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