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. Anastasia says:

    My versa mark ink pad is my favourite because you can create so much with it, but my ranger black ink pad is definitely my go-to ink for sentiments generally 🙂

  2. Lori Hefner says:

    I don’t really have a favorite ink yet, but your video has helped me so much to have a place to start at! Thank you so much!!

  3. Laughs says:

    Inks, wow there are so many and I’m very new at card making. Learning all the types is an education in it self. I seem to buy the ones on sale so I can start to get a collection. I’ve only made 6 cards but I really like the chalk ink and the distressed inks.

  4. Kathy D says:

    Thanks so much for all of the information! I will have to say that VersaFine Onyx Black is my favorite ink, for the crispness of the image and the embossing potential. I am still using my Stampin’ Up! inks (big investment from years ago), and I am not always thrilled with the results. Trying to figure out what collection to build next.

  5. Niki says:

    I love the Distress Ink… especially the mini. Thanks

  6. Marina Hombroeckx says:

    The Versafine Onyx Black is my favorite. With copics I use Momento tuxedo Black. I love the distress inkpads for blending and backgrounds too.

  7. That’s all a great reveiew you have always been doing. I just have only one type of ink pad and that’s momentos. I would love to win that inkpads from altenew.. Thankyou so much.

  8. calsryh says:

    I’m new to stamping so I don’t yet have a favorite ink, but after watching your video I’m definitely interested in getting some dye inks in various colors.

  9. Donna M. says:

    That’s a difficult question to answer… I reach often for Papertrey Ink’s True Black, as well as Versafine Onyx Black. But when I’m copic-coloring, I use Memento Tuxedo Black. Thanks for all your time in doing these videos Jennifer!

  10. Robyn S says:

    Thanks for your help with ink pads – currently enjoying distress inks for watercolouring but do enjoy hero arts and versamark too.

  11. Birgit says:

    I’m not sure I can say I have a favorite ink, but I mostly use Papertrey inks. I do however, own two of the MFT inks and I think they’re fabulous! I just can’t spend the $$ to add them all to my supplies. ;0) Thanks for the chance to win!

  12. Katherine says:

    I like lots of inks, but I do love the colors of stampin up. I have added a lot of Tim holtz to my collection due to its blendibility.

  13. Sofia Almeida says:

    Hello! My favorite ink is the “Ranger Distress Ink”.
    Thanks for the video and the oportunity to win. Kisses S

  14. Deepa Lakshman says:

    I love my Stampin up inks in addition to the few Hero Arts shadow inks. I also have my collection of Distress inks after I saw your Thinking Inking videos.

  15. Charlotte C says:

    A favorite ink is hard to pin down, Jennifer. I do agree that the Ranger dye inks are super. I have a few colors, black included, and love them. Thanks for the chance to win.

  16. Randa says:

    Can’t say I have a favorite ink. It all depends on the project. But ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS within reach is my Ranger archival black ink. Versamark pad isn’t too far away either. I have a good, not complete, collection of Distress Inks. I do like the fine detail I get with the SC Color Theory inks.

  17. maria says:

    No real favorite ink brand but I do have
    a lot of Distress Inks.

  18. Jane says:

    My favorite inks are the distress inks because of the wonderful techniques that can be done wth them. Thanks for this great video series.

  19. Robin K. says:

    Another wonderful video, Jennifer. Thanks! I always learn something new.

  20. Kari V. says:

    Versafine and distress inks are the ones I use the most so far !

  21. joanne says:

    Love distress for techniques,VersaFine for sentiments and Hero Arts for stamping images, and moments for copics.

  22. FeM says:

    I like the Versafine inks for any sentiment and the embossing feature give it an extra thumbs up. I also like the distress inks and thanks to you I’ve learned to use them on lots of different techniques.

  23. Magaly says:

    My favorite black is Versafine! and my favorite Inks are the Altenew Inks!!! They are so good and the shades they make are so awesome!

  24. Jenny Woller says:

    I’m new to stamping so the only set of ink that I have is the Tsukineko Versa Magic chalk ink 🙂

  25. Teresa Doyle says:

    A very informative video Jennifer. Thank you. I am almost embarassed to admit but I have never tried most of these inks. I have all 48+ of SU’s ink but I have to say, since I have tried the Distress inks I am totally hooked! I have quite a few of their cubes. My favourite to date??? Tim Holtz Distress inks, hands down!

  26. Amy R says:

    Great video with lots of information!! I really use a lot of different inks, but do grab my Stampin UP ones the most. However, would love to try some of these new ones!!
    Amy

  27. Patti B. says:

    I use Momento a lot but I am getting into the Tim Holtz distress inks. I also have a lot of Stampin Up and Close To My Heart inks I use. Out of them all, I seem to go back to the Stampin Up. Thanks for a chance to win something different. Merry Christmas. 🙂

  28. carolyn4723 says:

    I use a variety of inks..mostly dye SSS, and Hero Arts. I also like the Distress Inks and Color Box pigment.

  29. Jessica Hess says:

    Versamark. It is hands down the most versatile and useful.

  30. Lisa says:

    There are so many gorgeous inks and you can do so much with just a few colors. But if I could use just two it would be the black and white ones from Hero Arts. Super great result every time 🙂

  31. Angela Orum says:

    I like Versafine black for its crispness. I like Momento tuxedo black for coloring with copics. Veramark is definitely my embossing go to pad. Thanks for all the great info and a chance to win.

  32. Sherisse says:

    I definitely am a fan of tsukineko ink pads. I love Versafine black ink as I am able to get fine detailed and crisp images everytime. Versamark is also my favourite embossing ink pad. For coloured inks, I love simon says stamp and hero arts ink pads as they give me smooth and beautiful impressions.

  33. Shayn says:

    I love distress inks as they are so versatile and can be used for many techniques. They can be used for watercolouring, ink blending to create beautifully blended backgrounds and can also be used for stamping to create images with a distressed look.

  34. Rukmini says:

    Distress inks are my favourite for techniques, and Hero Arts and Simon Says Stamp for regular stamping!

  35. Eva Andren says:

    I think my favourites are Distress inks and Versafine, I use them for different things of course, for heat embossing I really love Versafine. Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  36. Marianne says:

    I like Hero Arts Shadow Inks.

  37. Viv N says:

    My favorite inks are dye inks which fill out. Currently loving, Lawn Fawn, Ranger, and Hero Arts. I’m dying to try out MFT dye inks now. I tried some hybrid and pigment inks and disliked them!

  38. Terri says:

    My Versamark pad is my favorite ink right now. I love the versatility of it. Thank you so much for the informative videos!

  39. I LOVE Distress Ink and Versamark! 🙂

  40. Traci Brennan says:

    Hard to name a single favorite ink….I love Staz-On for some things, Memento Tuxedo for Copics, Versafine Pigment for stamping sentiments, Altenew for layering….and Distress for so many things.

  41. Dana C says:

    I really like the Ranger dye inks and the distress inks.

  42. Lynn Gauthier says:

    I really like the Altenew Desert Night Crisp.
    Great new inks.
    Thanks for sharing with us!

  43. Genny S says:

    I like distress inks the best, but I like memento for copics and the stampin up dye inks. There are just so many ! It depends on the project!

  44. Laurie says:

    I love distress inks for certain techniques and Simon says and hero arts, along with my stampin up. Have not been able to fit altanew inks into my budget yet. Would love to win these.

  45. Stacy s says:

    I just got into clear stamps (which I love). I love my black versafine and have a few Avery Elle I is in some fun colors.

  46. Jessi says:

    I like to use my Distress Inks. I haven’t tried the Altenew Ink Pads yet. I would love to win these and give Altenew a try!

  47. Jill H. says:

    My current favorite is Distress Ink in Peacock Feathers. Love this color and these inks!

  48. Melissa says:

    I use Distress Inks more than anything else. I just love all of them!

  49. Katie Ingram says:

    I just started making cards and have random ink pads…your videos are so helpful in letting me know what styles I should purchase! I would LOVE to win a whole set!!

  50. Eloise Luyk says:

    My favorite ink is the mini Distress Pads and the VersaMark clear (used with embossing powders). I have learned so much from your How to videos and My Favorite Things videos. They have saved me time and money in getting to the best products and learning techniques . I am a FAN of yours and your work. Thanks for all the information you share.

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