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. Renee says:

    I love the Simon Says Stamp dye ink and then Luxe pigment inks!

  2. Natalie Winterstein says:

    Wow! Thank you for the awesome prizes and information in your videos! I seem to use Papertrey Ink’s dye ink the most! 🙂

  3. Janie T says:

    I probably use ranger inks ( distress, Archival, dye, pigment) the most.

  4. jmcmillin says:

    Absolutely the Versamark – just love the look of the heat embossed powder with it. Also love the subtle watermark look.

  5. deb pereira says:

    I’m like you, I use different inks for different reasons. But I find I reach for Versafine Onyx Black the most!

  6. Aisha C says:

    I am now getting in to inks. But so far, I really like the versafine onyx black and Ranger Archival

  7. Michelle O. says:

    Jennifer, I bought a 12-set of Ranger inks you recommended in one of your previous videos, and I LOVE them! Thanks for the tip!!

  8. Laura says:

    There are so many to choose from! I love the Versafine inks because they are so vivid and crisp. I have some of the Altenew inks. So good for stamp layering! I love especially the purples!

  9. Vivienne says:

    I like distress inks , I love their versatility and the colour range.

  10. Judy says:

    Hi Jennifer, I use the Stampin UP alot since I was a demonstrator. I also found that I liked using the versamark and versafine. I really simplify, versafine does the job for everything so I don’t worry about finding any other black.
    Thanks!

  11. Mariana M says:

    My current favorite ink is my versamark waterstamp ink.Mostly because i have currently been addicted to stampring, then black embossing to create a raised outline then color in with liquid pearls for fun holiday cards!

  12. tyoocat says:

    My favorite ink is the dye inks from Hero Arts. But for blending the Distress inks are the best! Thanks for the chance to win!

  13. Chiara T. says:

    My favorite ink is versamark. I mostly use it

  14. {vicki} in ga says:

    tim holtz distress inks

  15. Andrea A says:

    I love the Tim Holtz Distress Inks for blending. I like the Versamark Black Onyx very fine-I use that a lot and I recently tried some of SSS pigment inks and I’m very pleased- they are quickly becoming a favorite. I haven’t tried Altenew, but I would like to.

  16. Debbie p says:

    My favorite inks I use are the distress inks and stampin up inks. I would love to try a new ink. Thank you for a chance to win.

  17. Judith S says:

    I love the Prima inks and Hero Arts shadow inks as I favor softer colors. But, I also like the versatlity of distress ink too. I would like to try these inks as I want to start using some brighter colors.

  18. Julia Trzeciak says:

    My favorite ink is Tim holtz salty ocean distress ink

  19. vtloulou says:

    It’s hard to pick a favorite Ink – I would have to choose Versamark as I love embossing. I also love Hero Hues inks and Memento Luxe. Too hard to pick just one!

  20. Holly Denghel says:

    I tend to use Tim Holtz distress ink and Stampin Up! inks the most.

  21. anna d. says:

    It was nice to hear the Gansi Tambi metallic was a good substitute for the Finetec. Thanks for the info .

  22. Tricia Newcomer says:

    I havent used a lot of them yet, just starting out but Im liking the lawn fawn and ranger ones so far

  23. Mary M. says:

    I think if I have to pick one ink it would be Distress Ink. Just because, like you said, there are so many things you can do with it! I use it all the time. Thanks for these great videos! =)

  24. Denise Miles says:

    I guess mine is Tim Holtz distress inks but I also use Fun Stampers, Stampin Up, and CTMH.,

  25. Deborah H. says:

    My favorite inks are distress inks because they are so versatile.

  26. Karen L. says:

    My favourite ink is Memento and Versamark

  27. I have been fairly happy with my store-brand pigment inks, but I know that I could do better!

  28. Samantha says:

    I love the hero arts cube dye inks! Perfect size 🙂

  29. Nora says:

    My favorite inks really depends on what I am doing with them. I love Distress Inks for watercolor, shading etc.. For stamping, I really like Hero Arts inks. I like the shadow ones the best because you stamp and then they spread out as they dry.

  30. Ondrea says:

    My favourite ink is my versamark. I enjoying heat embossing and doing tone on tone with the watermark. Distress inks are growing on me.

  31. Laura K. says:

    I love the VersaFine inks, for card making and use in my planner. I love Distress inks for techniques, techniques, techniques!

  32. Bonnie says:

    My favorite inks are the Hero Arts, SSS, and WPlus9. I have always had good success with them and love all the colors available. I also just started to collect the new Altenew mini inks, I love them for layered stamping, it takes the guess work out of what colors will work together!

  33. Leyna says:

    I don’t have many inks but I love Memento inks, particularly tuxedo black for my card sentiments.

  34. Criseee says:

    I love Stāzon black. Nice and black and it works on so many surfaces.

  35. Candy B says:

    My favorite ink is Versafine Black Onyx. I’ve had it forever and it is still a great pad. Always stamps crisp & black. For blending, I use the mini distressed inks, just perfect for me!

  36. Amy O says:

    I’ve been using Stampin Up inks for a long time. I like how the card stock, patterned paper, embellishments, etc. all match and don’t completely change each season/year, though I know there are other companies doing more of that now.

  37. Paula Fuller says:

    I have many Stampin’ Up inks, but am collecting the Hero Arts inks and like them very much. For versatility and technique, my favorite inks would be Distress Inks, and my favorite black ink would be memento and Versafine.
    I will be investing in Mama Elephants pigment inks very soon.

  38. Linda B says:

    I use the Versafine black ink a lot…but I really like the looks of the Hero Arts chalk inks!

  39. Rita Ellerby says:

    I really enjoy using the ranger mini distress inks. I also use Stampin Up pads but I really really want to purchase some of the other brands. There are so many and I haven’t decided which one I would like to buy. (ME, SSS, AE, HA etc).

  40. Smealiea says:

    i like the hero arts inks but would like to pick up some pigment inks too

  41. Jessica C says:

    I like using my Versafine Onyx Black ink for my watercolor and coloring with Tombow Dual Tip markers! So fun. 🙂 The Memento inks are also very nice for colored stamping; I love the dewdrops for some messy edge blending and small colored ink stamps.

  42. Christa M says:

    I use my stmapin up inks, or my Tim Holtz distress inks the most.

  43. Marcy G says:

    I love the versafine inks. Hybrid inks are also useful in many applications. Shadow inks are fun too!

  44. Mary Gardner says:

    My favorite ink is Memento.

  45. Lee says:

    Saw a glimpse of Gina K. Designs in your inks. Will you be reviewing those separately by any chance? Thanks so much for all these videos. They are awesome!

  46. Heather T says:

    My favourite ink for colour choices is distress, what a range!
    Thank you for all the work you put into these videos and posts; you give us a wealth of information.

  47. Heather S. says:

    I absolutely love blending the Distress Inks and creating bright backgrounds. I’m still new to stamping, so I appreciate any information that you can bestow. I would love the opportunity to add Altenew colors to my collection. Thanks so much!

  48. Sue McW says:

    I have different favorites for different things, but for just general stamping purposes I like Simon Says Stamp. Thanks for your fabulous videos! They are so educational.

  49. Brittany says:

    I only have Stampin’ Up inks, therefore they are my favorite?? lol 🙂

  50. Pati L says:

    My favorite is Versafine, especially the black – for fine detail sentiments & solid, even color for the bolder word/sentiments! I’m starting to use Distress inks more for their watercolor versatility and I’m interested in trying other brands out too! Thank you for the recommendations!

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