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. megan mcdonald says:

    thank you for this video, as i need to update all my inks, as i am still using stampin up, which i dont like.

  2. Andrea says:

    I use stampin up inks but after this video I am going to venture into other inks, thanks for a great video.

  3. Sandie says:

    I love my Distress inks & my Versamark, but I’ve been wanting to try some others like the shadow inks for a long time now.
    Thanks for another great video Jennifer!

  4. Haejin says:

    I love my basic black inks and the hero arts dye inks. Would love to try the altenew inks~ 🙂

  5. Shayn says:

    My favourite ink is definitely my versamark ink pad! I love that I can create many beautiful looks with this embossing ink pad together with different kinds of embossing inks to create shiny sentiments and images with a slightly raised texture!:)

  6. Amy Moore says:

    love the altenew stamps…would be nice to try the stamp pads!

  7. Stephanie Z says:

    I use Memento Tuxedo Black for my Copic coloring.

  8. Sandra Holmes says:

    Hi Jennifer
    My favourite ink is distress ink. So versatile.
    Would love to try something Altenew though.
    x

  9. Joy Clements says:

    I love versamark for the ability to emboss it & use as a watermark! It’s amazing stuff. Thank you Jennifer & Altenew for the opportunity to win these gorgeous inks : )

  10. Sheruza says:

    Oh I would love to win these inks! I don’t really have a favourite as I don’t own many inks. But I do use momento black quite often.

  11. anja curvers says:

    OOhhh awesome and that give-away!!!!!! I don’t own any Altenew inks yet but would love to try them. My favorite inks at the moment are the inks from SSS.

  12. Neha Sanwalka says:

    Thanks for giving an opportunity to win. This is such a difficult question. My most favourite inks to work would be a newly launched Indian brand of Inks called Artistry. They are water based inks like Distress inks, very vibrant & juicy. Love working with them

  13. Bev Karolak says:

    I have all the PTI inks, but have started buying some Altenew Stamp sets, so would love to try their inks, especially with the multi layered sets. 🙂

  14. Allison G. says:

    I use mainly dye inks mostly from stamp’n up they have a new black ink that is wonderful …

  15. Lisa Tilson says:

    I use distress inks the most at the moment, but Altenew are on my list as I want to try out stamp layering! Thank you for the fantastic video Jennifer!

  16. Sarah JS says:

    Gotten love a basic black ink, my favourite is versafine. Also could not live without versamark and embossing. I have the stazon White on my wish list but other things seem to have priority at the checkout. Thanks for the great series.

  17. Kathy H says:

    My favorite inks are the distress inks. There are so many things you can do with them

  18. Anastasia M. says:

    I love Distress inks because of the colors and I also use black archival ink, that’s my favs.

  19. Farah says:

    I love distress inks (especially the new colours) and some ariondack ink pads

  20. Femke says:

    I love distress, versafine black and above all versamark. I have never tried Altenew inks, I don’t even know of I can find them in The Netherlands. So I would LOVE to win a set to try them!

  21. Duangdow Cumemanie says:

    So far, I only can afford Distress Ink and Versa Mark ink (40-50% off with Michaels) so it would be nice to have an opportunity to win a new kind of ink. Thank you for sharing.

  22. D.Ann C says:

    I like Altenew for layering, tho I only have 4 small squares. I like memento to outline for coloring.

  23. Madeline says:

    I like my Versamark inks, but we do not have a huge selection of inks here in South Africa. I am starting to experiment with Distress Inks and like the versatility and effects that I can achieve, sometimes accidentally!!

  24. Carol Mc says:

    So hard to pick a favorite ink. It depends on what I want to use it for. I guess my go to ink would be the
    Hero Hues Dye Inks. Thank you for the chance to win such a fabulous prize.

  25. Stephanie says:

    Have not tried these yet – would love to

  26. Yiming Hao says:

    I’ve never used Altenew inks, but i heard good things about them, would like to try them out at some point, especially they have small cubes and a lot cheaper than full size pads. My favorite inks are Versa Colors.

  27. Jenni B says:

    My go to ink is hard as it depends on what I am doing. I do think that the ink that I use the most are my distress inks. They are so versatile from backgrounds to stamping it can really do it all.

  28. Catherine A. says:

    I probably use my Versamark the most, for embossing and tone on tone. Love Distress inks for all the different techniques you can do. After attempting a few projects this weekend though, I realize I do not have a good range of dye inks. Thanks for all the info to help me decide which to get now.

  29. Rosemary says:

    I like Distress Inks best. Jennifer you put so much work into your videos thank you.

  30. Mai Khuu says:

    versa mark because I love embossing!

  31. Nicole says:

    I love distress inks and versamark

  32. Cindi says:

    I like using Ranger Distress Inks with their Archival inks, something Wendy Vecchi taught me. I do love the Versafine Onyx black. I would love to try the Altenew inks for stamp layering.

  33. Laurie says:

    Colorbox inks but mainly because that is all that is available at my local craft stores. Would love to try the Hero Arts & SSS inks!

  34. *Vicki* says:

    I appreciate your time and explanation about the different inks and how they compare. I don’t have a favorite ink right now, I’m trying to transition from something I’ve been using for years and no longer like them because they’ve changed their formulation of them. I’m looking for an entire new line that I feel comfortable with. Preferably something that has matching card stock with it, but if you have ideas or other suggestions for that, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for sharing!

  35. Jennifer says:

    Grrreeeaatttt video! So helpful! I started investing in Stampin Up inks because I like having all my paper and inks to match. I bought some Avery Elle pigment inks to use with embossing. I LOVE my distress inks for blended backgrounds! I use Hero Arts black and Versa Fine black for all black ink stamping. Thank you for sharing….I think you’re wonderful!!!!’!!!!!!!!

  36. Laura says:

    I love Tim Holtz Distress Inks. the colors are so great and I love all the techniques you can do with them.

  37. Lorelie says:

    I would love to win some Altenew inks! In our neck of the woods we can’t buy much in stores so lots of my card making supplies are ordered from Amazon! I really love the distress inks since I adore the vintage look!

  38. Amante del Papel says:

    My favorite ink is disstress ink, there are so versatil!

  39. Kathy L says:

    My favorite is Distress Ink.

  40. Caitlyn says:

    My favorite inks are the Ranger Dye Inks. I LOVE how crisp they are, and how they stamp so evenly. I really want more colors!

  41. scrappin4kim says:

    The Ranger Dye inks are my favorite right now. I do hope they come out with more colors!!

  42. Josiane says:

    What an awesome giveaway! I love inks. You can’t have enough! 🙂
    My favorite ink is Versafine, but I wish there are more colors.

    Thanks for the series and have a great holiday season!

  43. Lori Boos says:

    I like Ranger. Love your videos

  44. purpleflowers says:

    My favorite black ink is versafine onyx. For color ink, I am all over the place. I have been using PTI inks and the memento dew drops primarily.

  45. Karen Hayes says:

    I like Memento Tuxedo black for most things. Thanks so much, I love these videos!

  46. Tami Elliott says:

    My favorite ink has to be Stazon or Surfacez! The color is true. The pads are very smooth with no additional texture which is great for the stamps with lots of exposure and color to add to your projects.

  47. Alysia H says:

    I love my VersaMark stamp pad too!

  48. Valerie says:

    I love my Distress inks for their versatility! I frequently use them to emboss with clear ink for a wide range of colors as well as using them for techniques. A close second is the Ranger dye inks for their bright primary colors.

  49. vchan2313 says:

    I mostly have SC and SU ink pads so no personal favorite one but I do like Tim Holts distress ink for bending edges and background.

  50. Paulette S. says:

    I’m so glad you include the inks in your favorite things, Jennifer! I started with a bunch of pigment inks and embossing powders way back when Carol Duvall was on TV. LOL I don’t enjoy them very much. I prefer the water based dye inks and I have quite a selection from Stampin’UP! I like that I can stamp with them or use the reinkers for water colors. Thanks, Jennifer!

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