My Favorite Crafty Things 2016: Coloring

11.21.16

Hello once again! I am back with more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2016. Today is all about coloring.

Throughout this series, I am sharing my favorite crafty products of the year. Each day will have a different topic. If you see anything you want to add to your stash, be sure to use this discount…

Simon Says Stamps is offering my readers $10 off purchases of $75 or more! Use the code “JENFAVES” through 11:59pmEST on 11/24/16 when shopping HERE.

Today I am focusing on coloring mediums.

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Here is a video sharing some basic coloring tools…

[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.

Tombow Dual Brush Pens
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Zig Clean Color Real Brush
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Copic Sketch Markers
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Prismacolor Colored Pencils
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Prismacolor White Colored Pencil
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Heating Pad
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Mini Distress Inks
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Clear Wink of Stella
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Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen
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Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz
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Dove Blending Pen Pack
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Ranger Brushes
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Strathmore Bristol Smooth Paper
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Neenah 80 lb White Cardstock (25 Sheets)
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Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Paper
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This list of Favorite Crafty Things may also be used as a gift guide. Feel free to give this link to Santa. 🙂

You can keep up to date on all the topics of My Favorite Crafty Things 2016 HERE… and for my lists from 2015, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway time! Today I have giveaways for TWO more lucky winners! You could win one of these prizes:

  • $50 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp (Thanks again, Heidi!)
  • THREE packs of Mini Distress Inks. Great for coloring!

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/5/16 telling me your favorite coloring method. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too.)

See you again soon!

 

[All products in this post were personally purchased. The decision to include them in this list was my own. I truly like these products and companies.]


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966 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2016: Coloring”

  1. Cheryl Bennett says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I use the Copics a lot, but am also learning how to use my new Zigs.

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  2. Jessica S says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I purchased a set of Prismacolor pencils and I’ve been practicing with them. I really enjoy using them but I’m not an artist so my results are limited. Thank you for this video. I’ve been wanting some markers and I wasn’t sure which ones to start with. Your video is very helpful.

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  3. karenajo says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    I am not very good at coloring, so appreciated your video. The information about the cardstock is very helpful. When I do color, I use colored pencils or watercolor pencils.

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  4. Roz R. says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I use inexpensive colored pencils and Gamsol. I like the results. My dream is to one day own a full set of Primsacolor pencils. I’ve been wanting to give watercolor a serious try, I have some Distress Inks now, and I will pull them out and try painting with them – more colors are also going on my Christmas List.

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  5. Claire Y says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    I just bought a set of Zig Clean color brush markers and I love it. I also like Distress ink markers.

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  6. Jessica says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Love copics but recently got a set of the Zig clean colour real water brush pens. Working on figuring them out, need to experiment with different inks.
    🙂

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  7. Cindy K says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    I use Prismacolor Inktense pencils or distress inks, but I would love to try either the Tombow markers or the Zig Clean Color markers. I enjoyed seeing how you use the distress inks to watercolor. Thanks for the videos.

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  8. sjohnson1227 says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    This video was so informative for me, thank you so much. I am liking the distress inks and have recently bought the TomBows but haven’t had time to work with them. Thank you so much Jennifer for such great videos!

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  9. Christina Rannow says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    It’s hard to choose my favorite but I guess I would say copics!

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  10. Jean Bullock says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    When it comes to coloring, I am best at using my Prismacolor colored pencils but I am very much attracted to inks. I admire markers very much but I still have a lot to learn about them.

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  11. Manda says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    I love using my Stædtler watercolour pencils.

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  12. Deb says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I always return to my colored pencils for coloring. I have tried many mediums and like prisms the best.

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  13. Kathy W says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I color a lot with Copics but am using watercolor more and more with the Zig pens and Distress inks. I like using colored pencils on kraft cardstock.

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  14. Rosej says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    The time you take to put together these amazing videos is always very much appreciated! This was another one that I found very helpful so a big thank you! I’m still very much in love with watercolour either with Zigs or traditional watercolours.

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  15. Charlotte King says:
    November 21, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    I use Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol or the Prismacolor Colorless Blender Pencil. Thank you for these wonderful videos and tips.

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  16. Kris says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    I just love the results I get from Distress inks! They make me look so creative and artsy!

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  17. Pam Cooper says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    I love colouring with Copics but also love colouring with my zig markers. I’m looking forward to watercolours and have requested some Zig Kuretake Gansai watercolours for Christmas.

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  18. SharonJ says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    I love my distress inks and yes it’s very helpful.

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  19. Marie Butler says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    I enjoy coloring the most with colored pencils (I use the Spectrum Noir blendable pencils) and water coloring with Distress inks. I would like to try the Zig markers.

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  20. Nana Griffin says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    My favorite coloring method is with copics. Your videos are always looked forward to by me.

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  21. Linda says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    I really love coloring with the ZIG clean color markers – the blending is fun for a beginner like me!

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  22. AnnB says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Hi Jennifer! Great video,thanks for sharing.I use a variety of colouring mediams,have a handful of Tombow pens, watercolour pencils (and ordinary pencils) and have just started using a ‘cheapie’ version of Copics.

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  23. Heather S says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Love using the Zig clean color real brush markers and Gansai Tambi watercolors! Can’t wait to try new mediums!

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  24. Mary Smith says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    I find these videos very helpful. thanks for doing them! My favorite coloring mediums are my Prismacolor pencils and also my Prismacolor Watercolor pencils. I have the most control with them. After that, I love distress inks! I havent mastered Copics, but I do enjoy using them, too. I am looking forward to trying some Zig markers. Keep the videos coming. they are great!

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  25. Sherry says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Thanks for all these super suggestions and videos !
    My current favorite for coloring is using Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I love how fast they are to use and get great results.

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  26. Jennifer Haunold says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    There are so many fun things to color with but the one I use the most is my colored pencils.

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  27. Janet Rohde says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    My favorite is watercoloring right now but I dabble in all mediums. Love all of your videos and appreciate the time you spend on them.

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  28. Jennifer Mitten says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Definitely love using distress inks to watercolor! The colors are fantastic!

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  29. Vivien says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    My fav is using Copic markers. Love your videos. Thanks!

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  30. Martha says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I like to color using distress ink and sponges.

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  31. Indy says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Oh, I wish I had all those amazing coloring tools! I usually color with either Spectrum Noir markers (working on my Copic collection) and some Prismacolor pencils.

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  32. Carolyn says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Thanks so much for again spending the time to create these videos. I look forward to them, as I learn at least one new technique each year in addition to learning about new products. Thank you!

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  33. janet says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    I don’t often colour – partly due to never being that happy with the results – LOL! I do however love the process – which sounds a bit odd I think. Thank you Jennifer 🙂

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  34. Katy Hendrey says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    I like watercoloring best so far but I am still learning!

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  35. mbuchner says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    I love versa mark ink and working with hero arts shadow inks

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  36. Michelle Simone says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    I love to color but seem to color challenged when it comes to crafting. I’ve had the best luck with Zig Clean Color Markers.

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  37. Jennifer says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Thanks for all the tips Jennifer! I have the Prismas on my wish list this year. I hope Santa pulls through!

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  38. Milene Tiberius says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    I have recently picked up some watercoloring pencils as well as Prismacolor pencils, so I’ve been spending a good amount of time practing with those. I also love distress inks! I only have a few colors so far and I was hoping to be able to mix them, but they don’t seem to work well when mixed. When the paper dries they get sort of splotchy and you can see the different colors that were mixed. I guess that means I need more color options 🙂 This series have been extremely helpful, though, and I thank you for that! ❤️

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  39. Tona says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    I like coloring with alcohol markers as well as watercolor pencils. I am looking for a good set of regular colored pencils though.

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  40. Sherrieaj says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    I was hoping you would do another Favorite series this year! Dreams do come true 🙂 My favorite items to color with is Distressed Inks and I have the entire set of Spectrum Noir Alcohol markers. I love watching all of your videos. Thanks Jennifer for being such a good teacher to us all!

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  41. jaycJayceeCoopereeCooper says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    I use the Prismacolor Pencils. I’ve been working with the Zig Clean Brush Markers but am having trouble with the blending. I need to experiment with papers, I guess. Thanks for the videos.

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  42. Maril says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Jennifer, as always, I really enjoyed your video. Like you, I struggle with water coloring. I’ll keep trying, but have found the best luck in coloring with the use of Prisma wax pencils using Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) and paper stumps to blend and shade. At your suggestion, I’ll give Distress inks a try for water coloring. I agree so much with you that Distress inks are a must-have item in one’s crafting supplies. I use them very often with a blending tool to apply color to the edges of my stamped pieces.
    Thanks for helping us all learn! Maril

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  43. Stacy V says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I don’t own any copics nor zigs nor prismacolour pencils, but I do have my TH mini distress inks! I love using them to water-colour and just blend down some vibrant colour!

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  44. Nancy Stott says:
    November 21, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    My favorite coloring method is using Distress Ink for watercoloring. I also like my Zig Clean Color markers and use them often. I learned about using them with Bristol paper recently and that is a great tip. Thanks!

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  45. Karen B. says:
    November 21, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    Definitely copic markers. 🙂

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  46. Brenda says:
    November 21, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    So far, I like the Copics. I guess because I learned to use them while attending tech school for interior design. I usually used them in combination with the Prismacolor pencils. You can get very realistic results with both. I would, however, like to purchase the Tombow’s just because they seem like a good overall product. I am waiting on some Spectrum Noir Aqua’s that I just found at half price…we’ll see. Thanks for the wonderful information.

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  47. Krista hubbard says:
    November 21, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    I love my prismas!!

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  48. Carole says:
    November 21, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Gosh if you had asked me this before May 15th this year I could have given you a list of my favourite colouring products and how I’ve been using them. However, on May 15th, our complex was completely destroyed by fire and we lost everything as did others who lived in our condominium. Sadly it was arson and the culprits have yet to be found. Just the other day I picked up some Prismacolor Premier Pencils at Staples, have yet to use them until I replace some of my supplies. That dear Jennifer is about all I can share with you today

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  49. Patt H. says:
    November 21, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    Great video, Jennifer! Thanks again for sharing all the great tips. I use distress inks most of the time for watercoloring & use my Derwent pencils also. I have some Peerless watercolors but need to practice more with those. Love the colored pencils on Kraft!

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  50. JulieC says:
    November 21, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Love my copics though I am no pro!

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