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. Michelle says:

    I mostly have Stampin’ Up inks, so I don’t have much to compare them to. You’ve got me wanting to try the Hero Arts black. SU just came out with a new black that has a pretty color, but it still takes a bit to dry.

  2. Yuka F. says:

    I have a number of distress inks and currently in love with the Gansai watercolor. But would love to try the Altenew dye Ink Pads because they look gorgeous!

  3. Sandy D says:

    I LOVE color so I don’t know if I have a favorite ink – I use the ink that is the “right” color for the project.. I do use Tim Holtz Distress inks probably the most – also Hero Arts shadow inks. I would love to win the Altenew Inks. Have been wanting to try them with their layered stamp sets since they came out – They compliment each other so well!

  4. Copicology says:

    Well as a card maker I like the Tim Holtz distress inks for coloring the edges of my cards. I also use chalk inks. It is very hard to find many of the inks you talk about because the big craft stores don’t carry them. As a result, I rely heavely on your video’s for product information and places to purchase. Thank you.

  5. marcia007 says:

    Love the Hero Arts dye inks.

  6. Anastasia says:

    Distress inks are great and I love how versatile they are 🙂

  7. Claudia Lawler says:

    So many again to chose…. My favorite though is the Tim Holtz distress inks in either Walnut or Vinage. These just add that special touch to edging of cards or crafts, like a top hat Christmas Ornament I saw made on You Tube.
    I think every craft isn’t complete until it has that final touch, like with distress inks by Tim Holtz!
    I hope to one day be able to share my crafts with all of you too !

    God Bless.

    Claudia 🙂

  8. Rita W. says:

    I love distress inks! I’m currently on a mission to find ink pads that I like, so I appreciate all the information. 🙂

  9. Karen Bean says:

    It depends on what I’m doing but I probably reach for the Distress Inks more than the others.

  10. Krista says:

    I love versafine onyx black and I mostly use Stampin Up for colors. Dying to try the new MFT stamp pads now!!

  11. Sonia says:

    I haven’t got a lot. (8) It’s my mini distress inks I’d love to have more….one day!! 🙂 Thank so much for the chance to win!!

  12. Anick says:

    I just bought the mini SSS ink pad. So cute ?

  13. Megan Johnson says:

    Thanks for the chance to win! My favorite inks are the Momento, but I have been eyeing and wanting to try different types of inks.

  14. Mandy Salazar says:

    Love all your favorite crafty things videos! I look forward to seeing them every year! So glad you decided to go ahead and make them this year! Thanks so much! My favorite ink pads are distress ink pads because #1 those are the only ones I own! Lol & #2 they can be used in so many different ways! 😉

  15. Noemi B. says:

    Stamping up pads.

  16. scrapper al says:

    I don’t have a favorite ink…I have a few from different product lines, but there isn’t one that I love more than others.

  17. Rebecca says:

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway Jennifer! My favorite inks are the distress inks – so many ways to play with them!!!

  18. Cella says:

    That would be a tie between hero arts shadow inks and the Tim holtz distress inks

  19. little.one says:

    My favorite inks are the Lawn Fawn inks. Love all the happy colors.

  20. Audra says:

    My favorite and only stamping ink that I use (I have yet to branch out and try different kinds) is Tsukineko (I hope I spelled that right) brand Momento inks. I have them in the little dew drops. I think they are so cute and portable. I like that I can stamp an image and then color with any of my mediums and the image won’t smudge. I would love to try some different inks. Hope I win! 🙂

  21. Birgit says:

    Thanks for the chance to win these new ink pads! I only have a handful of the MFT inks, but they’re really juicy and smooth when dry. I’m always up for trying something new!

  22. Kari S says:

    I like Hero Arts ink.

  23. Randee S says:

    I really like Distress inks and Hero Arts Black Dye ink. TFS

  24. Lilian says:

    I like Memento and Brilliance ink pads!

  25. RandellynB says:

    I recently picked up the LF Black Licorice and Ranger’s Black Tie inks to try and think they are so nice. The Altenew inks have been in my scopes too, would love to win some. Thank you for another in depth helpful video…lovin’ this series!

  26. Linda D says:

    Stazon on white.. never used it and it seems “high maintenance” but that white? Wow, does that pop !

  27. jr6lewis says:

    I use a lot of Tim Holtz ink

  28. Terri (Blindstamper) says:

    I LOVE my distress inks, but for stamping I reach for Hero Arts or Altenew the most.

  29. Milli D says:

    My favorite ink is VersaMark clear. So versatile and fun to play with!

  30. Michelle Curran-Borrego says:

    I love my Memento ink pads! The Lawn Fawn & SU! Pads come in a close tie for 2nd!

  31. Maria S in WA says:

    I just started stamping a little over a year ago and haven’t tried out too many different inks lines, sticking to CTMH right now because I am in a monthly club. I really like my distress inks, which I have used on my scrapbooking pages. for many years

  32. Liz O. says:

    I have several favorite inks, I love Memento, Distress and Versamark. I have not used Altenew’s inks and would be fabulous to finally be able to do so! Thank you for all yo do and share!
    Have a wonderful day!

  33. Teresa Carvalho says:

    For stamping I use lawn fawn and ranger dye inks. For backgrounds I love distress inks.

  34. Jo-Ann says:

    Love the Distress Inks and MFT, love, love, love!

  35. Thordis says:

    Ow I would love to win the Altenew inks. And it is my birthday on the 15th 😀
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  36. Frances Stanley says:

    I like a wide variety …Versafine, Memento, Distress Inks just to name a few.

  37. Hi Jennifer. Thanks for doing this series! My favorites are the distress inks! Love the versatility!

  38. Samantha Coleman says:

    I find myself reaching for my memento tuxedo black the most.

  39. Kathy says:

    My current favorites are distress inks and SU, but I’d love to try other brands.

  40. Heather Lynn says:

    Jennifer, I love Tim Holtz distress ink: picked raspberry. I also love SU! and SSS coordinating inks and papers.

  41. Debs says:

    My all time favorite ink is Hero Arts Shadow ink…Pale Tomato. Something about that color that makes me happy!

  42. Oh, I would love to win these inks….they look incredible! I have several PTI inks and love them because I love the colors. I’ve bought a few HA and SSS inks (thanks to your recommendations!) and have been really happy with them, too. There are lots of colors I want. 🙂 There are so many companies adding inks, though, and I want to try them all (which is impossible), so I really appreciate your reccomendations..

  43. Linda Depew says:

    My favorite inks right now are the distress inks, and memento and stamping up. Thanks for your videos, I love learning new things and techniques.

  44. Kisha Maxwell says:

    My favorite inks are definitely hero arts shadow inks. I would love to try another brand.

  45. Rissa says:

    I get all my inks from my local stamp store – Impress – they have their own brand of pigment inks which I love.

  46. Grace Sun says:

    My favorite inks are the colorbox and tim holtz inks. I’d love to try the Altanew, mama elephant and my favorite things like your video suggests.

  47. Vonetta B. says:

    Mini distress inks are my favorite.

  48. Tigerberry (Susan) says:

    Since I do a lot of stamping, I like the Memento Inks and have used them for several years. However, when I want to put some background shading on a card or layout, I use the Distress inks and the blending pads. The mini pads are so convenient to take to a crop with the pads for the blending tool on the under side.

  49. Dottie says:

    I really like memento inks – my fav is love letter

  50. Gabrielle says:

    I can’t say I have a favorite – I’m still testing.

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