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. Mary P says:

    I use the Fiskars Trimmer with the wire guide. Lately my husband has been using it and really likes it. I like using the Press N Seal in the kitchen, now I will be using it in my craft room also. I just purchased the Tweezers…can’t wait to use them. Also, I ordered the shammy, masking paper and the mini MISTI. Can’t wait for my order to come and use these items. I really need to clean my craft room so that I can have places for my new purchases ?

  2. Dana M says:

    Tim Holtz mini blending tools – the best!

  3. I don’t know if videos are considered as a crafting tool but without some of them, I think a lot of newbies to crafting would be lost. I am a newbie so I watch a lot of videos .

  4. Laurie says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the MISTI. I got it for a birthday gift in June of 2015 & I have not made a card since then without using it! It makes stamping SOOOOOOOOO much better! If it ever broke or got lost, I would buy another immediately!

  5. Jen S says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the Tim Holtz scissors. I bought them after you recommended them and I use them for all sorts of stuff now 🙂 They work great for cutting old credit cards and do not hurt your hand.

  6. Debbie Fall says:

    Tim Holtz snips. Truthfully, there is nothing that I DONT like of Tim Holtz!

  7. Alicia M says:

    I couldn’t live without my Tonic guillotine paper trimmer. It’s not glamorous, but its a workhorse in my craft room.

  8. DebbieC says:

    Great tool tips in your video. I always reach for my Fiskars paper trimmer with the wire.

  9. Shannon Morrison says:

    My favorite tool is the fiskars paper trimmer. Love that trimmer and had it for years. Thanks for sharing.

  10. Lori Mc says:

    I have really started to use my MISTI a lot, and I must say it is a handy tool!

  11. Nicole kelly says:

    My Big Shot love it for card making and quilting!

  12. Sindhu says:

    I love my punches and scissors..

  13. Mitzi says:

    Really enjoy using my MISTI. Thanks for sharing all your helpful information and the opportunity to win.

  14. Very difficult to choose. I’d say the Ranger non-stick crafting sheet has made the biggest difference. I adhered it to my desk and it’s protection and tool in one.

  15. PQuirk75 says:

    I love my Fiskars wire trimmer and have no problem with the wire. I also use anti static pouch for embossing but also to destickey cards and such. Like the tweezers, mini inking tool and the Press N Seal.

  16. Kim Faucher says:

    This is always my favorite section because these are the things I don’t like buying for myself so I can send this list to family as a wish list!! Thanks for doing this!!

  17. Terrie says:

    One of my favorite tools is my bone folder. It’s so easy to make nice cards with it! I’ve been wanting to get a heat gun…thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  18. Vivian C. says:

    My favorite tool is my Big Shot. Since that was part of your die cut tools series, I’ll pick another from your tools. I will go with my Teflon bone folder. I remember thinking when I got it “How did I live without this?”. LOL It is by far superior over a regular bone folder. Of course, a good paper cutter and good scissors are a must. I am intrigued with the Shammy Holder. It just might have to go on my Christmas wish list.

  19. Mary says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the MISTI. I am a terrible stamper, and can’t stamp without my MISTI!

  20. Sue Brozek says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the MISTI. It makes it so much easier when you are stamping with a larger stamp or with a stamp that has a lot of surface to cover.

  21. TracyM #6773 says:

    THANK YOU for sharing these with us Jennifer … I have LOTS on my list to look out for!!!
    My current favourite tool is my MISTI, it has opened up my heart to stamping (which used to frustrate me with failure) and I HAVE to include my Fiskars self healing craft mat too, it’s part of every project, even when I use my MISTI 🙂

  22. Karla says:

    You have enabled me with a lot of my crafting tools! One of my favorites is my Mini Misti and my other is the micropore tape.

  23. Lisa says:

    My bone folder. Can’t make cards without it!!

  24. Tania K says:

    I have wanted the Hero Arts heat tool forever but haven’t broken down to buy one yet. I think it may be time now! As for my favourite tool… tough question but I think it would have to be my Minc right now. I love the look of foil and use it all the time!

  25. Brenda C says:

    I love my MISTI!! My stamping has improved so much more!!

  26. Yvonne says:

    It’s hard to say which tool I like best – it’s like picking a favorite child. I love the trimmer with the wire because it makes cutting so easy and precise. I have it in 2 sizes and one of them is used every time I do any crafting.

  27. Nancy says:

    Tweezers gon with me everywhere. ?

  28. SjaanD says:

    My misti is mine, not on your list here though. I’m thankful for the ek success powder tool at the moment with all the Christmas shaker cards I’ve been making.

  29. kkinde says:

    My favorite crafting tool would be my distress ink blending tools. So many things to use them with!

  30. Maxine S says:

    My favorite item from your video is the tombow mono sand eraser, can’t wait to buy one for myself!

  31. VioletT says:

    Currently my favorite craft took is the mini blending tool. I just got into using distressed inks and the blending is so fun and easy with this tool!

  32. Sylvia says:

    I use the Fiskars wire guide trimmer every time I craft and have it in both sizes. Just got the Teflon bone folder but haven’t busted it out yet.

  33. Veryke says:

    Almost any Fiskars trimmer cuts like butter…

  34. Lucy Gerland says:

    I love my plastic T square. So simple, so cheap, so helpful!

  35. Natalie Hannan says:

    The most helpful tool in my stash is my Misti. It’s definitely helped improve my stamping, especially when making many of the same items! But, my favorite is my pair of Ek success tweezers because they save me from burnt fingers when heat embossing!
    Happy Crafting!

  36. Judith B says:

    Someone above me mentioned this already, I consider (youtube) videos a tool. I get ideas and learn so many techniques and tricks how to achieve better effects more easily.

  37. Brittany Price says:

    I can’t thank you enough for recommending that paper trimmer! I love it! Thank you for really putting a lot of thought into everything you do for us.

  38. Karen Kondrick says:

    I love the Crystal Ninja or the shammy holder! I actually love everything!

  39. Claddagh says:

    I love my Tim Holtz scissors. I have the next size up from the snips and they are so comfortable.

  40. Hard to choose just one since I would be lost without so many of my tools. I would say my Fiskars trimmer is my most used and favourite tool. Thanks for all the info Jennifer, just added a few more items to my wish list.

  41. Mary Arsenault says:

    Jennifer I love everything that you do and your videos are fantastic -never boring or dull and always informative. These 2016 videos are great also and I now have a list a mile long!!!!! Just need some cash now. You inspire me very much and I thank you for doing this for us.

    Mary

  42. Mary Arsenault says:

    I realize this prize thingy is now over but wanted to let you know what I thought anyway.

    Mary

  43. Courtney says:

    I love the MISTI and the Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy!

  44. Diana says:

    I love the apron! But Dayspring no longer lists it. 🙁
    Thanks for showing it, though.

  45. deb theisen says:

    There are so many great tools but I really love my Misti! I would love to try the Crystal Ninja. That tool makes it look so easy. Gonna have to get me one!

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  46. Marcia Scantlin says:

    I like my Tombow adhesive.

  47. Jen B. says:

    A Good paper cutter has to be the most useful thing ever. I can’t cut a strait line to save my life and have been using an inexpensive trimmer for a while that cut even less strait. Finally upgrade to a good Fiskers and oh, my.

  48. Leslie S says:

    T rulers are the best thing ever. Use mine every day. Thanks for all the great info, Jennifer

  49. Christine Buob says:

    Just used my mini misit and love it.

  50. Nanelyn says:

    Bought the pivot vaccume for my husband. He LOVES it!!!!! Thanks for sharing your love with us so we can share it with those we love ;->
    Nanelyn

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