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. Indira says:

    Thanks for the informative video. I love distress inks the most for their versatility. Pretty excited to try out the new Altenew inks…

  2. Heather T says:

    Black is Memento but colors is Simon Says Stamp

  3. Dulce Rocha says:

    I haven’t had a chance to try many yet, but I am impatiently waiting for the ranger distress inks I ordered.

  4. Dana L says:

    Distress inks are my favorite!

  5. Sharon M says:

    I love the new inks.

  6. lisascreativeniche says:

    My favorite inks right now are LF and I love my Versafine ink!

  7. SARAH COMBS says:

    My favorite ink would be Momento Tuxedo black, I don’t many colored ink pads.

  8. Izzy Scrap says:

    Among the different inks I have, my favourite ones are the Brilliance ones. I like the perlescent effect they give with the light. Would be nice to win the Altenews inks set. Thanks for the opportunity.

  9. LaKeitha Friday says:

    Hope I got this right. I like using dye inks by “Memento” so I can use my alcohol markers. Then I like my distress inks, cause I love how many ways you can use them. Lastly, my Versamark & Stazon for there obvious uses.

  10. Felicia Lui says:

    My fave ones to use at the moment are the Versa Fine as they give so much detail even on the fussiest of stamps! It would be nice if they have more colors but am now experimenting with different kinds and really like the Brilliance and Luxe.

  11. Cheryl I says:

    I use my versamark ink all the time and love the versatility of that ink. I’ve wanted to try the SSS or Lawn Fawn inks as well. The colors are so pretty and they stamp with vibrant color.

  12. Mary P says:

    Distress Inks are probably my favorite since I tend to use them a lot for dying ribbon, creating backgrounds, watercolor, and more. I haven’t tried Altenew Ink Pads but sure would love to!

  13. Barbara Carlson says:

    I mainly use the Tim Holtz Distress Inks & the Stampin’ Up Ink Pads.

  14. Brittney says:

    HANDS DOWN the lawn fawn inks. They are flawless. oh and also my mini distress inks hahah its hard to decide!!

  15. Karen Louder says:

    Thanks for all the tips on your inks

  16. Laura Smith says:

    I haven’t been stamping in a long while and plan to restock my supply. I have some old Colorbox sets from a long time ago. Things look very different now!

  17. Liz Dindal says:

    I like Versafine and Versamark ink the most.

  18. Robin Buchholz says:

    I like using Tim Holtz distress inks and Close to my Heart inks.

  19. Katie says:

    I love my Distress Inks! I also frequently use my Versamark, black Versafine and Ranger black Archival ink pads.

  20. Jeanie L says:

    Oh wow! Please pick me 🙂 I follow the Altenew blog and their inks look pretty awesome. My favorite ink is Versamark because I love creating subtle backgrounds!

  21. TracyM says:

    Distress Inks are my faves! I started for the larger ink pads but gotta admit those minis look soooo cute!

  22. Julie says:

    Love MFT hybrid inks. Have started dabbling in distress inks…liking them too!

  23. Diane H. says:

    I love all my distress inks!

  24. THERESA HOUCK says:

    I love the my favorite things black hybrid ink. Thanks for all you inspiration and videos

  25. madeleine says:

    My favorite ink so far is the ranger ink..would love to try the one in the giveaway!

  26. Teresa P says:

    The inks I reach for most are my Color box Stephanie Barnard line and my SU ink pads. I have gotten a few Lawn Fawn, SSS and Ranger inks lately and have really loved them all thankfully. I’ve been eying the Altnew inks ever since I saw you use them in a stamp video. Thanks for the chance, Jennifer.

  27. PaulaAndrea says:

    My favorite ink stamp is the Versamark watermark stamp pad. I love heat embossing, so it’s my go to for everything. It’s great to use for some get tone on tone, and use as a “wet” look.

  28. Jackie Barry says:

    I like Hero Arts shadow inks but have been wanting to try the Altenew inks!

  29. Rema DEleeuw says:

    I like Color Box and Mama Elephant Pigment Inks!

  30. stephanie contreras says:

    fave ink is a muse’s old dye ink!! I need to spread my wings and use more colors!!!

  31. PJ says:

    My favorite, go to ink is Versafine! Love how crisp the results are for sentiments!!

  32. Jinnya says:

    Love the Versamark watermark. So easy to emboss with it. Coverage is always great!

  33. Neha Parab says:

    Hello Jennifer,
    I think I need the SSS hybrid inks and Lawn Fawn inks
    Thank you for sharing!
    -Neha

  34. Gaby Mcc says:

    Mini distress ink are my favorite!

  35. Erin C. says:

    Hi Jennifer! I just wanted thank you for these series every year! They really do help and are VERY much appreciated!!
    Ok, on to the inks: I’d have to say that lately I’m loving my SSS, HA, LF dye inks the most for sure!! But, I will always have a special place in my heart for TH Distress Inks!!! ☺️

  36. Josie Lambert says:

    I don’t have many coloured ink pads but would love to try out different techniques with some.

  37. TracyM #6773 says:

    THANK YOU for sharing this WONDERFUL ink REFERENCE video Jennifer … I confess that I forget about many of their features and used your video from last year over & over again, so I KNOW I will be using this one too 🙂
    Is it wrong to share that my GO-TO, use all the time ink is Jet Black Stazon? Distress Inks are also a favourite. I haven’t seen the white Stazon in my crafty travels, so I look forward to giving it a try, along with the Ranger Dye Inks.
    THANK YOU SO MUCH for the chance to win some AWESOME Altenew Inks too!!!

  38. Sindhu says:

    I like distress inks…Thanks for sharing…

  39. Rowena says:

    Hero arts are my fav inks. Thanks for sharing this information.

  40. Arissa says:

    Versamark is my favorite ink!

  41. mroberts3 says:

    My current favorite is a Hero Arts green dye ink. But I love my distress inks as well, and the little Memento Dew Drop inks are handy for getting into little spaces. Thanks again for sharing your favorites with us!

  42. SadieSouix says:

    Thanks for your always useful videos. Picking a favorite ink is like picking a favorite child, though. Use and love so many; it all depends on the project. I do use a lot of distress inks because they work so well for techniques I like to do.

  43. I love the Hero Arts shadow inks and the Distress Inks

  44. Michal D says:

    Wow!! Such a great prize! My favorite ink is definitely Tim Holtz Distress Ink – I just love the variety of techniques you can use with them.

  45. Amy M says:

    My favorite ink depends on what I’m doing. I love Distress inks, my Versamark for embossing, and so many others!

  46. Cindi Hall says:

    My favorite inks are from Memento. Thanks for the chance to win!

  47. Julie White says:

    I’m new to stamping so I am trying to try out new ink pads. I have a lot of the Distress Ink pads, but I would love to start my collection and add the altnew ink pads. The colors are gorgeous.

  48. Cheryl H says:

    I love love love my distress inks and the hero arts shadow inks… can’t do without either of them!

  49. Shirley N says:

    My favorite ink is the Versamark. Thanks for another great and educational video!

  50. Kristen S says:

    How do I pick a favorite? I agree with you, that the Hero Arts black dye ink is my favorite black ink. It is great!

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