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. Barb says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the Wagner heat gun. It is the only one I have needed, , have used if for 20+ years and it is still going strong. Favorite new tool is the Mini Misti. Thanks again for showing all of your favorites.

  2. Jay says:

    My favourite crafting tool-my humble tweezers! 🙂

  3. Michele Orr says:

    Definitely the Misti! I never knew it even existed until I saw you using it your videos. For me, it was heaven sent! Thanks Jennifer! ?

  4. Renee Chilson says:

    I really enjoy Simon Says Stamp grid paper! It is so much better than what I used to use, which was scrap pieces of paper. I also love the coffee filters for embossing powders.

  5. FeM says:

    Aside from the MISTI, I really like the Teflon bone folder and the sand eraser. Thanks for sharing the eraser in a previous video.

  6. Janice says:

    I love my Sizzix Texture Boutique. Makes embossing super quick and easy. Thanks for another great video. You rock at sharing!

  7. Michelle Montemurro says:

    there are so many tools to love, but I would miss a Fiskers Trimmer if I didn’t have one the most I think. Happy Thanksgiving!

  8. Ana says:

    I´ve watched all of your videos in this series and I have to say… my wish list is getting super long!
    I am waiting for my MISTI to arrive so this might change, but at the moment my favorite tool has to be my Big Shot Plus (got it from my husband as a birthday gift :))

  9. Brandy Duncan says:

    Love my fiskars wire trimmer. I use it constantly. I love that it safe for me to help my kids to use as well.

  10. Donna says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the Misti. Not sure how we survived without it! Thank you for all of the time you spend creating these videos! Much appreciated!

  11. Barbara says:

    I have purchased some tools after watching your videos but I see there are some I could use. Maybe I will win!! Thanks for taking time to help us create. It is always nice to see something used or a technique before you invest or try it. Great job. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

  12. Patricia Allison says:

    Favorite crafting tool? A toothpick! I use them to spread glue around my paper…. Use them each time I craft!

  13. Sharon Young says:

    Nice selection of tools. Some are new to me so it was fun to see a review. My favorite tool is the heat tool. I have a gun style for embossing and a ranger one for general drying. I do lots of “wet” crafting with inks and mediums that require dry time.

  14. Paraskeva Bonova says:

    Hi, thank you for your videos. They are always so helpful:)
    I think my favorite tool is the guillotine 🙂 It’s hard to choose but that’s the one I use the most.

  15. So many tools – and one can never have too many. My favorite is my Cutterpillar Pro trimmer. It cuts straight every time and never needs a new blade because it’s self-sharpening.

  16. Judy Unnone says:

    I think my fav crafting tool is my die cutting machine. I just love that thing!!!!!

  17. coffeegirl says:

    As simple as it is, that T-ruler has changed my life, lol! Thx for all the great ideas.

  18. {vicki} in ga says:

    my paper cutter from creative memories

  19. Paper Caper Crafting by Nicole says:

    My favorite tool is my cuttlebug dircutting machine! I really have come to love diecutting after holding off from investing in it.

  20. Karen B says:

    The stile brushes – just love the soft coloring they offer!

  21. Lisa K says:

    The tool I use the most would be my Fiskars Paper Trimmer. I bought the wire one a few years ago based on your recommendation and others. I replace the blades as needed, but my wire has never broken. I loved the apron you shared. I didn’t know Dayspring has so many neat items. Thanks for sharing.

  22. Cynthia Cole says:

    My favorite crafty tool is the Clarity Stencil Brushes!

  23. CrystalLyb says:

    I recently got a pair of the tweezers and I love them. I have not gotten a chance to use them on cards but I they are really helping with my happy planner.

  24. barb macaskill says:

    My favorite crafting tool is my Mini MISTI! WOW! What a difference it makes when I am stamping scenes!! After that I would have to say my Kaisercraft Pokey Tool!

  25. Betty Sue says:

    My EK Success tweezers are my most used and loved tool!! Thanks Jennifer!!

  26. Betty says:

    my Milwaukee heat gun was purchased 18 years ago – best stamping tool i’ve ever had – use it all the time and it just keeps going and going!! also love that little salt cellar you showed – just might really need one of those!! you win the enabler prize!!

  27. Barbra Lawson says:

    Love watching all your favorite things videos! Thanks Jennifer and thanks to SSS for the giveaway!

  28. Leann says:

    I have to say I reach for my brad setter. One end is sharp so I can pierce to paper anywhere and the other end helps separate the ends of the brad to save my fingertips!

  29. Kim Smith says:

    I think I’m going to have to buy a pair of the Tim Holtz scissors. I like the idea that they stay sharp and nothing sticks to them. thanks for sharing.

  30. Amy Cooley says:

    My favorite crafting tool is my Big Shot!

  31. Teresa Doyle says:

    Hmmm, my favourite tool? Good question! I guess I would have to say my 12″ Tonic guillotine cutter, at least it is my most used tool as I never make a card that I don’t use it but my MISTI is my baby! LOL
    A great series Jenifer. Thank You for doing this for us as I know it is a very time consuming series on your part. I, for one, truly appreciate it and I am certain I am not the only one!

  32. Elvira says:

    Love this series, thank you.

  33. Jennifer Schuler says:

    There are so many I can’t live without! My die cutter, my trimmer, my heat tool….. I’ll go with my Tim Holtz scissors.

  34. Julie says:

    I think I use my cutting board the most. Don’t know what I would do without it. I really enjoy creating with many of these tools

  35. Carol L says:

    I just love your videos. They are so informative and answer a lot of questions about how things work or if the tool is really something I need. My favorite tool is the Fiskars wire guided trimmer. Have had this for a long time and love the big surface. Keep the videos coming! Happy Thanksgiving!!

  36. Mel H says:

    You and I have several of the same favorites. Can’t live without my Tim scissors, and thanks to you, I know of the magic of press and seal!

  37. Beverly C says:

    The fiskars trimmer is my go to item! It is so useful not only for crafting but for various projects too! I just love to watch your videos that are so informative and inspiring! Thank you!

  38. DjDoss says:

    Oh my goodness, what great tips and tricks! The tools are great and my wish list just keeps getting bigger each day with new favorite crafty things. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience! I love my Fiskars trimmer and micro tip scissors. One thing I’d like to add is 2-gallon zip bags (like Zip-Lock brand). The size is perfect for 12×12 paper/cardstock as well as all of the scraps. I am also a card maker but I almost always buy 12×12 because I feel like I get more bang for the buck. I have my paper scraps organized by color and my cardstock scraps are organized by size. The bags fit perfectly on the shelves in my paper cabinet. They also keep out any critters that might find their way into my craft space. Yuck.

  39. Annie says:

    My favorite tool is my T ruler, Thank you Jennifer, I’ve seen it in your videos and it was exactly what I was looking for. Very helpful.

  40. Kathy V. says:

    My favorite tool is my Big Shot!

  41. Mary W says:

    I love that you include those inexpensive tools, also. They are sometimes the trick that makes crafting easier and more fun. I’m so glad the stamp companies like SSS are carrying these items, also. So helpful to add a few of those goodies in with other orders!

  42. Holly king says:

    My favorite is the misty. I can now make pretty cards with layering stamps. I enjoyed your favorite things series. I know that was a lot of time and work. I so appreciate you.

  43. Ginger says:

    These videos are very helpful. Thank you for making them. Definitely -Clarity Brushes, T- ruler, Tweezers

  44. Karen Walker says:

    Last year I purchased several items you featured in your videos, and don’t know how I crafted without them. Already I’ve added several new things to my Christmas Wish List for this year. Many thanks!!!

  45. I love this video, I have dded so many things to my craft list today. My favourite tool is my Fiskars paper trimmer, I use it nearly every day.

  46. Michelle G says:

    I have the Friskar trimmer for a long time and never knew it had a plastic sheet on it. I though it was just old and plastic was bubbling and warping. LOL

  47. Megan says:

    Misti tool!!

  48. Gabriella says:

    My favorite crafty tool is my empty baby wipe box. I store chocolate in it to keep my mojo flowing and because it is a baby wipe box nobody else touches it.

  49. I love my SU paper snips but I think I would love your choice too.

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