My Favorite Crafty Things 2016: Crafting Tools

Welcome back to My Favorite Crafty Things 2016! Today is all about crafting tools.

Throughout this series, I am sharing my favorite crafty products of the year… with each day sharing a different topic. If you see anything you want to purchase, 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.

Dayspring is offering my readers $5 off any $30 purchase plus free shipping! Use “MYFAVES” at checkout through 12/2/16. (I recommend an apron from there in today’s video, but you can use the code on anything there… including their craft products HERE. You can instead use the code “FRIDAY16” for 30% off site-wide through 11/27/16.)

Today is all about tools!

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Excuse the long video! Lots to share…

[Wall 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.

Remember – this list of Favorite Crafty Things makes a great gift guide. Feel free to give this link to to a family member… or Santa. ?

You can see all of the topics of My Favorite Crafty Things 2016 HERE… and for my lists from 2015, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

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

  • $50 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp (Thanks, Heidi!)
  • A Hero Arts Heat Gun. You will love it!

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/5/16 telling me your favorite crafting tool. (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 soon!

 

[Most 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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907 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2016: Crafting Tools”

  1. My favourite crafty tool is most definitely my Big Shot – it was one of the first tools I purchased (second hand!), and it has been with me throughout my whole card making journey. I use it pretty much for every card (or ALMOST every card) and I cannot imagine cardmaking without it! I also love my shammy – a newer addition to my craftroom, but also one that is used on a daily basis.

  2. Jennifer S says:

    Another fantastic video! My favorite new crafty tool is the whammy. I love how clean it gets my stamps! I also love my Cuttlebug, but I am upgrading to a Big Shot plus this Christmas!

  3. Sharman says:

    Jen, I would just like to say thank you for ALL these Favorite things video’s. Most of things are pretty common but some of the things blow me away. I LOVE all the video’s and how you are doing them as you are explaining each and everyone but going fast in doing it. GREAT job. I am going back to your first video to post a question because I want to reference something and hope you can explain it to me.. Thank you again. Great job.

  4. lynn Cautivar says:

    My favorite tool is my MISTI. Changed my way of stamping and saved me from plenty of “redos”. Love your videos…. I learn something new every time.

  5. Kim Dessormeau says:

    My favorite tool is my Stampin Up Trimmer! Love it.

  6. Eve says:

    My fav. crafting tool is “Stamp positioner”. I know, that there is Misti now but since I’d been stamping almost 30 years, I have so many woodblock stamps and before Clear stamps and Misti, we used Stamp positioner, and I still do quite often. I love it!

  7. Kimberly Anne Stoddard says:

    My favorite tool is my tablet because it allows me to watch your videos and so many others to learn new techniques, challenge myself, and be inspired and uplifted. Second favorite is my new misting. My stamping has improved significantly and I am able to be so much more creative. Thank you for all you do to add kindness to the world.

  8. Erin M says:

    My favorite tool is the MISTI. And I really like my Cutterpillar Crop paper cutter. I am also one of those people who waited forever to get a teflon bone folder, but I am SO glad I got one!

  9. Sarah Mulholland says:

    The Teflon bone folders really are worth it!

  10. Jenny D says:

    My favourite tool is the Spellbinders Tool ‘n One. Some dies are so hard to get the little bits out of and it makes it so much easier. I love the look of the Fiskars trimmer with the wire guide as I always struggle to find a trimmer that cuts where I want it to so I will definitely look into get one of those.

  11. Cindy Reynoso says:

    Good morning!
    Once again, another great video! I , like you, have many tools I would not craft without! I use the same Fiskar’s Trimmer that you show, also use the anti-static powder tool, along with some others. I am contemplating buying the Hero Arts Heat Gun, the shammy and the Teflon bone folder. I just received the Crystal Ninja tool and can’t wait to give it a try.
    Thank you once again for all you share with us. Always lots to learn from you!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

  12. Chelle Pokorney says:

    I would love the hero arts gun! But love the clarity brushes and can’t wait to add to Xmas wish list.
    Thanks for information Jennifer! Amazing

  13. Candy F says:

    I just embossed for the first time a few weeks ago and I loved it! So my heat gun is my new favorite tool!

  14. Jessie says:

    My favorite tool is my hero arts heat gun. It was money well spent!

  15. Paula says:

    I always look forward to watching your Crafty Things videos. My favorite tool is the heat gun. Couldn’t live without a heat tool!

  16. Cynni says:

    My favorite tool is my Sizzix big shot plus. I just bought it so I don’t have many dies yet, it is so easy to use and I love the results 🙂

  17. My favorite tool is the heat gun (and scissors of course, and an antistatic tool ;))

  18. Becky says:

    My favorite tools I have in my crafting arsenal are my Fiskars paper trimmer and my strathmore pallet paper which I use for everything from actually palettes for watercoloring or for shaking embossing powders on. I love your crafty lists 🙂

  19. Judi C says:

    I love my MISTI but a day doesn’t go by that I don’t get out my Fiskars Trimmer with wire guide. It’s the best trimmer I’ve ever had….. and I’ve had a lot!!! Thanks for all the great info.

  20. Thank you for the video, Jennifer! Lots and lots of great tips and tools! Since I’ve been working on my holiday cards the MISTI tool and the Big Shot have been my best friends recently. Thanks for the chance to win!

  21. Andrea D says:

    That is a really dificult question. I have a lot of crafting tool and I would never give theme away.
    First mi Paper trimmer from rexel, thene my heat gun, my powder tool and my ink blending tools.
    I Love crafting cards so this tools are very well used.

  22. Marilize Kruger says:

    Thank you for another great video Jennifer. This was so useful – I learnt quite a bit. Turns out there are a few normal household tools that will find their way into my craftroom 🙂 My favourite tool you’ve shown is the Claritystamp Brushes. I’ve tried finding brushes here that would do the trick, but at a certain size they are either fine art (and super expensive) or kiddie (and too bristly) – I’m keen to get some of these and try them out 🙂

  23. Monika/buzsy says:

    I love these tools Jennifer! I just got the powder tool the other day… I have a lot of tools, but I always see something new from you! Right now I have my eyes on the Chrystal Ninja! 🙂

  24. Rochelle says:

    My favorite tool is the MISTI. I use it ALL the time!

  25. mkross says:

    My favorite tool is my Vagabond! I could not live without it!!! I also love my blending tools from Ranger and my Cutter Bee scissors. The best!!!

  26. ejnov says:

    I love your My Favorite Things videos because I always learn new ways to use what I already have and unique ideas to use household items in crafting! Thank you Jennifer

  27. Norma says:

    Love your favorite crafty videos. As simple as it may seem, my favorite tool is the t-ruler. It helps me keep my world straight!?

  28. Karen says:

    Thanks so much for this video. I create little lists along with each one. So much fun…..

  29. Candy B says:

    My favorite tool is my Big Shot. I use it for practically every card. After that I grab the T-ruler to keep everything straight and centered. After I saw you using the T-ruler I found my mom’s and it’s a wonderful keepsake that I see whenever I craft!

  30. blackwhite456 says:

    My favorite tool is the misti. I struggle with acrylic blocks. The absorber iis awesome too.

  31. Carolyn Hargrave says:

    My favorite tool is my Fiskars wire guide paper trimmer. It has totally changed the things I can do with paper and I use it all the time.
    I would like to thank you for all the fantastic videos you share. They are so fun and I have learned so many techniques from watching you. I also love these favorite things videos as they help me spend my money wisely and chose the best products for the job!
    Thank you for all you do for us!

  32. Heather Lynn says:

    Wow! How do I pick just one tool?! I love my Big Shot, but what I use most is adhesive. I love the Tombow tape runners and the Ranger Medium Multi Mat. I need to get a wire for my Fiskars trimmer. Yes, I’m one of those! Also, will definitely be buying the Fiskars amplify scissors. Haven’t found a good way to trim my base cards. Thanks for all your great tips and Happy Thanksgiving!

  33. Alysia H says:

    So far my favorite crafting tool has been my old-school Fiskars craft scissors. I also love my Corner Chomper.

  34. J Aukema says:

    I’m not sure what is my favourite paper crafting tool. I couldn’t pick just one.

  35. gretchen n says:

    My favorite crafting tool is definitely my tim holtz craft mat and my paper trimmer!

  36. ElaineBC says:

    Thanks for a great video. My favorite tool is my big shot, I use it on almost every project.

  37. I think my favorite tool would have to be my Tim Holtz scissors, althou I love all my tools.

  38. Jan Elmore says:

    I finally got my die cutting machine!!!! Yeah!!!!! Thank you for all the time spent on the ‘Crafty Things’ videos. I now need new tools from Santa! Also, thank you for all you do for our

  39. Natalie Winterstein says:

    That’s hard because there are so many that are a “must”! Probably one of the best purchases I made recently was to get a “real” bone folder (the same one you have listed!) It does make a HUGE difference!

  40. Kristi says:

    I have just a normal heat gun from joanns but would love to win the one you mentioned in your video!

  41. Gauri V says:

    Hi Jennifer !! A good paper trimmer and a good heat tool are important to have. Thanks.

  42. Victoria A says:

    My fav is the Misti tool! So handy, especially for a perfectionist like myself. Such fantastic products out there!

  43. Debby Long says:

    My favorite crafting tool is my Fiskars trimmer with the wire. Like you, I have had no problems with the wire.

  44. TammyJ says:

    Love so many of the new things you have introduced today. Thanks once again Jennifer.

  45. Anika F says:

    My fiskars trimmer. I love the new reinforced version, so much easier to use and cuts beautifully.

  46. Maureen Reiss says:

    My MISTI and my sand eraser are my favorite tools!! Thanks for some other ideas!!

  47. Karen Bean says:

    The Art Impressions watercolor palette.

  48. Marcie says:

    My favorite tool is my Envelope Punch Board by We R memory keepers.

  49. carol says:

    My big Shot and my MISTI are my favourites! I do NOT know how I stamped previous to having a MISTI; ‘need’ it for everything now! So grateful for the video and giveaways!
    ~carol

  50. SoniaW says:

    My favorite tools are the Fiskar’s Paper Trimmer, the mini ink blending tool and of course my little Cuttlebug 🙂

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