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. Evelyn Montero says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:49 am

    I love all your videos

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  2. Martha says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:51 am

    I love to color with the Clean Color Zig markers and adding the Wink of Stella is a great idea– can’t wait to try it! Thank you for all the tips on markers, color pencils, and the differences in the papers.

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  3. Gail L. says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:53 am

    Thanks for the great review. I don’t have the Tombow markers; instead, I purchased the Zig Art and Graphic twin markers. I hope they work out like the Tombows.

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  4. Iliana Ramirez says:
    November 22, 2016 at 2:56 am

    I am just starting up my collection so I don’t really have much to choose from. but do far my favorite coloring method is distress inks. I use them with my paint brushes for no line coloring. I also use them in combination with posted tape and ink blenders.

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  5. audrey says:
    November 22, 2016 at 3:17 am

    my favs coloring is with copics and zigs – they are awesome!

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  6. Enna says:
    November 22, 2016 at 3:36 am

    Lately, I’ve been obsessed with doing watercolor washes with Distress Reinkers & finishing with a heavy mist & droplets of Shimmer Spritz. I’ve also been finding that, since I’ve gone back to the Bristol Smooth for light watercoloring, I’m really enjoying the Zig Clean Brush Markers with the Wink of Stella or Spectrum Noir brush markers. And, of course, they look best when the color is then covered with another heavy coat of Wink of Stella or Spectrum Noir Clear! Oh, and my Sakura Gelly Roll clear sparkle is also often used as a top coat in my craft room!

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  7. Lindsey says:
    November 22, 2016 at 3:50 am

    I have two equal favourites – I love my colored pencils for bigger images then I use mineral spirits or gamsol with a paper stump to blend. I also love gel pens for smaller items. I’m really into coloring at the moment it’s very relaxing!

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  8. Linda F says:
    November 22, 2016 at 4:31 am

    I love all kinds of colouring. When at home the copics are my favourite but when I’m on the go I take some distress pens and a waterbrush and do watercolouring. Thank you the run down of your favourites

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  9. Gerrina says:
    November 22, 2016 at 4:45 am

    My favorite colouring way is Distress Inks and a watherbrush! Started with it when I only stamped 1 year, but now, while stamping 6 years I get compliments for my colouring; something I never thought would be possible!
    I must say that I like to stamp first and like colouring as second…
    And my verry old Caran D’Ache colorpencils (I have them since I was 12 or so) and the much newer Prismacolor premierepencils are great if I want to keep a softer look or on dark cardstock.
    For Mixed Media I go to Caran D’Ache Neocolour II; they work even better than the Faber Castel Gelatos!
    Funny that I started not wanting to colour and now find it so relaxing!
    Thanks for showing your favo’s!

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  10. Caro A says:
    November 22, 2016 at 4:49 am

    after watching your videos, I wanted to try the clear wink of stella. I tried it with some watercolor pencils and wow, the results are gorgeous! it is so easy to use, I love it! I want to try the spectrum noir too. another thing I use a lot are distress inks as watercolors. those are my favorite coloring methods, simple watercolors that bring joy and color to my life.

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  11. Arianna Barbara says:
    November 22, 2016 at 5:01 am

    My favorite colouring way i using Copic Sketch Markers.

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  12. Karen Howard says:
    November 22, 2016 at 5:01 am

    I am in love with the Zig markers. I find that the colors blend very well.

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  13. Carmen says:
    November 22, 2016 at 5:07 am

    I love using the distress inks!

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  14. irieirie says:
    November 22, 2016 at 5:40 am

    I love my Prismacolor pencils. So smooth but also able to handle fine details!

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  15. AngieMcA says:
    November 22, 2016 at 5:40 am

    I’ve just started with Copics, I have a lot to learn but I ammloving them :). Thanks again Jennifer!

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  16. Nanna says:
    November 22, 2016 at 5:58 am

    I like to watercolor my stamps!

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  17. Josie Lambert says:
    November 22, 2016 at 6:01 am

    My preferred choice of colouring is with pro-markers (which are similar to copics) for my stamping and polychromos pencils in my colouring books.

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  18. Kathy D says:
    November 22, 2016 at 6:11 am

    Gosh, asking for another favorite! I have been crafting for a while, so I have collected some of each of the products mentioned. I don’t have a favorite, it just depends on the project I am working on.

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  19. Toni C says:
    November 22, 2016 at 6:31 am

    I like coloured pencils, as they are more forgiving, but I haven’t really used them much on cards (I tend to just stamp). Love colouring books though!

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  20. Lori Hefner says:
    November 22, 2016 at 6:37 am

    I really don’t color much, but I so want to try the zig markers!

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  21. Lorna L says:
    November 22, 2016 at 6:46 am

    My favorite coloring method is copics. But i have only a few to work with. So i am all for all types of coloring mediums.

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  22. Ria says:
    November 22, 2016 at 7:00 am

    I love copic! I started out with Zig but recently tried copics and love it. I kept buying new colours. I use copics with Spectra noir paper for alcoholic markers. In my country, local crafts store don’t sell Neenah.

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  23. Katya says:
    November 22, 2016 at 7:14 am

    I love Copic markers and pencils, so markers are my favourite. Love the look of the Zig clean colour brush markers. 🙂

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  24. Danielle Siegel says:
    November 22, 2016 at 7:23 am

    Zigs are my faves!

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  25. vered says:
    November 22, 2016 at 7:27 am

    i have a soft spot for zig. i fell in love with them

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  26. Lee Anne says:
    November 22, 2016 at 7:31 am

    My favorite coloring is the Zig Real Brushes on watercolor paper…though I am anxious to try Bristol paper. Also would like to try Tombow duals as they would be good for on the go coloring!

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  27. Jeanie L says:
    November 22, 2016 at 7:42 am

    I have to be honest and I am not a big fan of colouring, but I like copics.

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  28. SusanME says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:20 am

    Currently, my favorite is to color with my alcohol pens (I use Spectrum Noir pens – can’t afford Copics). Of course, my favorites tend to change week to week :D. Thanks for the tip regarding the Bristol paper – I need to give that a try!

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  29. Mary Fellows says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:21 am

    My favorite coloring tool is probably my Copics, but Prismacolor pencils would be a close second!

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  30. donna says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:24 am

    I am terrible at coloring. I love copics and zigs but have no skills. My distress cubes give me the best results with my rudimentary skills.

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  31. Michelle Montemurro says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Hi, I just opened some Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens in colors and love them. I have used the clear before, but not all the colors. Love them!

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  32. Lori Staggs says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:38 am

    I am new to Copics, but I am enjoying the learning process. I love bright colors, so the Zigs & Tombows are both winners! Thanks Jennifer!

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  33. Diane says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:42 am

    My favorite colouring method is with Copic markers. Thanks for sharing another informative video.

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  34. BunnyD says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:44 am

    Picking a favourite is hard as it depends on what I’m colouring. I’ve been stocking up on Copics every time they go on sale and I have been using them the most lately to practice. I use Prismacolour Premier pencils alone or with my Copics and I use Windsor and Newton watercolours. I’d love to try the Zig Brush markers. I think they would be great to travel with. I just started to collect the Tim Holtz mini distress inks to try painting with. I’ve used his browns for years for distressing.

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  35. Judy Unnone says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:46 am

    My favorite coloring method has been the alcohol markers lately. Just loving them. Love these videos btw soooo helpful.

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  36. {vicki} in ga says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:55 am

    pencils

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  37. Cynthia Cole says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:56 am

    My favorite coloring method right now is watercoloring with Zigs!

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  38. Alison says:
    November 22, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I am loving my Zigs, still working on expanding my collections of Copics.

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  39. Amy Cooley says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:09 am

    At this point, I use regular markers for my coloring. I would love to try Copic markers though.

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  40. Jennyet10 says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:16 am

    Currently, I’ve loved looking at Copic markers and how beautiful they bring images to life. But, they are expensive. Thank you SO much for all of your suggestions. I can’t wait to explore and experiment with different materials!

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  41. Kim Smith says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:16 am

    I love using distress inks to color I find I have more control with those. Thanks for sharing

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  42. Eby P says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:21 am

    I am new to Copic markers, but I really like to color with them. I am slowly building my collection.

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  43. Bev says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Your videos are so helpful and interesting. I learn something each time! I am also introduced to new products that I will be looking for in the stores and giving them a try. Thanks so much and keep up the great work Your videos are awesome

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  44. BentheDK says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:28 am

    My favorite coloring method is Distress inks used as watercolors. It took me a while to get into this because I don’t always get the result I’m hoping for. But I am accepting that I’m an amateur and I’m learning as I go.

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  45. Karen Walker says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Watercolors probably come first, but Copic markers are close behind. Just recently, I started using my Tombow markers again, and love them as well. Thanks for the great videos!

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  46. Carol Doggett says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:46 am

    I will always and forever love my copics…but have been using Prisma colored pencils and Zig markers more lately!

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  47. KimberlyM says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:48 am

    I am really trying to get better at watercoloring – hiping to make it my favorite method soon. Love your videos – thank you for sharing.

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  48. Vildana says:
    November 22, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Hi, Jeniffer! I love your every video and I probably watch your every video 5 sec after you upload it 🙂
    I have not tried any of those coloring methods, because those markers are not available in my country, but I love to steal color pencils from my kids and color. I hope it counts 😀

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  49. Carol L says:
    November 22, 2016 at 10:09 am

    I use Prismacolor pencils mostly. Have a few Tombow markers and a few Copics. Just feel I do better with the pencils. Thanks for your videos!!

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  50. jbatik2000 says:
    November 22, 2016 at 10:34 am

    My favorite coloring methods are Copics, anything Distress, and the Zig markers. Thanks for all the helpful info.

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