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. Laura Buehler says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I have many favorite coloring techniques, but one that I seem to use a lot is paper piecing. That’s where you cut papers of different colors and either adhere them on top of an image, or adhere them behind a die cut as a “backing.” I’m getting ready to take a water color class, but I’m with you, Jennifer, in that the tubes of watercolor make me nervous.

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  2. lYnn Fletcher says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    I really like the Distress Inks for water coloring backgrounds, but for coloring small spaces I prefer using colored pencils, they can be regular or the watercolor pencils. I found your video most helpful as I like you am not a great coloring person. 🙂

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  3. Beulah Bee says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    No favorite color method, per se, but one thing’s for sure, I use my Kuretake water brush more than any other tool in my stash. Thanks again, for lots of great info, I’ll have to give my Tombows another chance 🙂

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  4. Kristie Maynard says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    Another wonderfully informative video, thanks for all that info. I have 2 favorite coloring methods, watercolors and colored pencils. I have recently learned more about coloring with colored pencils and have really come to love it. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  5. Jean McCurry says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    I just love to water color. Getting better with practice and tips learned in your online classes!

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  6. Pam says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    I love distress inks and just started colouring with the Zig markers. My girls even want to color with me again because the Zig markers are so cool! Thanks so much for all the videos you do, so helpful.

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  7. Michelle says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    My favorite coloring method is using watercolors from Artist’s Loft. They are cheap but give such good vibrant colors! They also have a line of pearlescent colors that i’m enjoying.

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  8. Tania Lankfer says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Love the Zig Clean Colour Real brush!

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  9. miriam says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    markers & colored pencils!

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  10. Alex says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    At the moment, my go to coloring methods are copics. But I do adore using color pencils, and I’ve just started water coloring. But honestly, I love any kind of coloring. Wonderful video as always. Thank You!

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  11. Jpwalk1987 says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    My favorite would be the prisma pencils or copics it’s hard to decide. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. Joyce says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    I feel like color pencils are the safest for me, as in harder for me to mess up. But I’m getting more into the Zig watercolor pens and I love them

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  13. Mary Davis says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    I really learned so much from your coloring video. I really love copic markers. Thanks for all the info.

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  14. Kay Norman says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    Copics are my favorite, but I’m always open for all the methods and tips you give. I’ve learned so much from you, thank you for your videos and crafty advice!

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  15. Susan Gonyo says:
    November 21, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    My favorite way to color stamped images is with a combination of markers and colored pencils. I was using Spectrum Noir markers and colored pencils. Since they have stopped honoring their sales pitch of making Re-Inkers for their markers (so you never need to buy another marker) I am looking for a replacement for their markers and their pencils. A have recently heard about a company, Color It , that make markers, pencils and gel pens that I am looking into. I really can not afford Copic Markers but I really like having a lot of colors to work with.

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  16. Kanako says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:07 am

    Water coloring is my absolute favorite!

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  17. Ann K says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:16 am

    I am still a colored pencil kind of gal – haven’t mastered my Zig markers yet. And still like to color with distress inks.

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  18. Denise MacRae says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:19 am

    I am a very beginning colourer and have yet to purchase any of these fancy pens. I use my Crayola pencils and markers. Would love to get some Tombow pens soon.

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  19. Tracey Rogers says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:20 am

    I am a longtime Tombow marker fan and I think those will always be my favorites, but I have finally joined the alcohol marker craze. I couldn’t afford the Copics so I am collecting the Spectrum Noir markers and really enjoy them.

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  20. Erika V. says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:21 am

    Right now my favorite coloring method is colored pencils but I have run into the problem you described with the Prismacolor set I own. I thought it was just me, so thanks for pointing out that it’s been happening to many of us – I will look up your tip. Those Zig markers look really awesome so I’m hoping Santa will bring them to me for Christmas!

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  21. Phyllis Freese says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:22 am

    After taking some of your on-line classes, I enjoy working with Copics and Prisma Colored Pencils. I am still trying to improve my skill with the Zig Markers, too, After purchasing better paper to work on, I have seen much improvement.

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  22. Teresa Doyle says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:29 am

    My fav. method is a toss up between Zigs and Copics. I am still in the learning stages where it comes to blending them but I enjoy the process. Where I can’t afford to take a class , I watch as many videos as I can! So Thank You for being one of “my teachers”!

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  23. Nancy Lawson says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:30 am

    I’m still fairly new at card making and still trying different mediums. So far I have the Zig Clean Color Markers and the Prismacolor pencils. I love both of them. I loved your video that shows different ways of using both of them. Thank you for taking your time to share.

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  24. Yesenia Herrera says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:33 am

    I haven’t colored much due to I’m new at cardmaking but I do love the zig markers.

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  25. Julia Lynn says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:36 am

    I have to say the most versatile is the Spectrum Noir clear sparkle but I am excited to get started with the copics!

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  26. Katrina says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I’ve been wanting to try all the mediums you talked about in the video! However they are tremendous investment and I’m not yet ready to jump into them so soon. I’m currently using distress markers in all my card projects. I love it so much but I’m not mastering it yet.

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  27. Michelle G says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:39 am

    I don’t normally color; but, when I do, I use my Copics. I do like the Wink of Stella glitter pens. I should try the colored ones. Thank you. Love your videos!!

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  28. Noreen says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:39 am

    I’ve used the Copics, but not other brands. I like using colored pencils for coloring, too. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  29. Emily says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:42 am

    Thanks for all the good tips. I’ve got a pack of Tombow dual brush markers on order and excited to try them out!

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  30. Nina says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:55 am

    So far I like coloring with my zig clean color brush markers. I’m so glad I watched this video because you had some great tips using the Prismacolor color pencils. Thanks.

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  31. Kevin Bray says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:55 am

    Awesome list of awesome products! just got into Copics and absolutely love them! And thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. LeslieS says:
    November 22, 2016 at 12:58 am

    Thanks for the great video Jennifer. I’m a Copics girl these days

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  33. Jayne says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:01 am

    I’m only just starting to colour but I love my zig clean colour markers. Thank you for the tips. Happy day

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  34. Gail Plaskiewicz says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:02 am

    Color? Did you say color? You know me, I love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, to color! Oh, and did I mention I love to color? LOL I only have a few Copics because they are kind of expensive to purchase, plus I have to learn somewhere how to color the proper way with them. I have other kinds of markers and I like them all. The kind of markers I don’t like are the ones that don’t match the color of the marker cap. I bought a bright pink marker, kind of a bubble gum pink color. I didn’t have one that color and I wanted that color.. When I got it home, it was a darker pink and I was so mad! The pen should match the cap color. I also have tons of colored pencils and fancy Crayola crayons plus a 96 box of Crayola crayons. Crayola makes the best crayons and I should know. I’m a substitute preschool teacher and we use plenty of crayons. In Sept. which is back to school time the stores always had new, fun, Crayola’s but they don’t seem to be doing that anymore. I have some with glitter but they are hard to color with, I have swirled colors, 3 colors, and some that shimmer. I love my watercolors too.
    So what is my favorite coloring method you are asking yourself? Oh you weren’t asking that? LOL I think my favorite is colored pencils. Until I really learn to use my Copics properly, I have to say that shading and variegating and other things are easiest with my colored pencils.

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  35. SuzanD says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:02 am

    I recently invested in Zig Clean Colour Real Brush markers and love them. I find the colours blend together beautifully.

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  36. Caly Person says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:03 am

    I love water coming with ZIG markers but I think my ultimate favorite is Copic markers. I love to blend colors and create depth with a variety of different shades.

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  37. Teresa says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:15 am

    I love using Distress watercolors or watercolor pans for my cards! They are easy to use and I love the outcome each time because no two are ever the exact same!

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  38. Tina Kloepfer says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:29 am

    I enjoy coloring, so it’s hard to choose one favorite. If you twist my arm, I’d say my fav is Sketch Copics. I use other alcohol-based markers with Copics w/o any problems. Copics blend easily on the right paper. The brush tip is excellent! The price can be a deal breaker for some crafters, but I just built my collection over time. They will last for years!

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  39. Kathy Mc says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:31 am

    I’m learning how to use my Zigs in different ways to blend colors better. However, when ink blending for color, I love my Distress Inks.

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  40. Gabby Rodriguez says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:43 am

    Love my copics and wink of stella clear for that bit of shimmer!

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  41. Lena says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:43 am

    I mostly use my Promarkers, my Spectrum Noir Shimmer pens and sometimes watercolors.

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  42. Diana says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:44 am

    My favorite coloring tools is the prisma pencils!! I feel like I have much more control over the colors. I’m just diving into the world of pens 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your favorites.!! I love your videos !

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  43. susan hatfield says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:49 am

    My favorite coloring item is still Copics! Thanks for sharing your favorites with us!

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  44. Melissa Miller (Mel's Card Corner) says:
    November 22, 2016 at 1:55 am

    I’m not sure I can pick just one favorite method of coloring. I love coloring with my Copic markers, but I love my Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils, too!

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  45. LC says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:01 am

    Seeing the clear Wink of Stella brush marker on your list makes me happy! I love both the brush marker and pen, and use them on pretty much every card I make. When I color, I mostly use Prismacolor pencils. Thanks for the awesome tips and suggestions!

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  46. Linda Davidson says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:04 am

    I have just started experimenting with coloring and I think I am going to LOVE it. I have some cheap colored pencils that I started with and have moved up to some of the Zigs. I have the shimmer pens that I love and I hope with practice I can use the Copics.

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  47. Em says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:32 am

    Looking for the list of favorite Copic colors as mentioned in the video. Where do I find that?

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  48. Christina says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:39 am

    I’ve enjoyed using the distress inks with a water brush for the watercolor effects.

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  49. karen says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:41 am

    hi. Watercolouring is my favourite

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  50. Hsin-Yi says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:43 am

    Still very new to the card making world – it’s fun! I mostly coloring with my son’s color pencils now :p. I’m interested in trying the Tombow markers and also learning to watercolor with distressed ink, hopefully soon! Thank you for your videos – they are always very helpful to me!

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