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. Denise Terry says:

    Clarity brushes! Oh my are they amazing and produce such pretty results!

  2. Patty says:

    I love my Tim Holtz scissors for cutting everything.

  3. Krissie says:

    I recently picked up a new neflon bone folder and it works amazingly. Just love it a lot.

  4. Ann says:

    I recently massed produced some cards and my Misti was just wonderful and so easy to use.

  5. Sandra says:

    I look forward to all your favorite crafty things videos, and hope to have most of them one day!

  6. Martina says:

    My favorite tool is my Big Shot plus.

  7. Pat from sd says:

    Using micropore tape has been a life saver for my die cutting needs and I also love my Fiskars paper trimmer for all my cutting needs.

  8. Avra says:

    I’ve purchased and use so many tools that you have recommended in the past! I love my Cutterpillar paper cutter, my Misti, my Cricut Explore, and Cuttlebug! Some of the items here that I love – Clarity brushes, ink blending tools, Fiskars micro tip scissors…I can’t pick a favorite!

  9. Eileen Freter says:

    I thought..I just don’t need another trimmer BUT when I broke down and purchased the Fiskars trimmer with the wire guide I knew I made a great investment. I bought it because I saw you using it most of the time!

  10. Myrna Whitworth says:

    I love the information I gain from your knowledge put into these video’s- thanks and keep em coming please! Favorite tool would have to be my MISTI!

  11. Jennifer K says:

    My Misti hands down is my very favourite crafting tool! Thank you for another awesome and informative video Jennifer!

  12. Terese says:

    Jennifer,
    Thank you for all your hard work. I’m pretty new to card making, the only problem I have is I wish I had found you before I signed up for another stamping site. I think you are so right, you should always try different Inks etc.
    I refer back to your videos and blog every day.
    Thank you in advance
    Terese

  13. Lisa says:

    I love my MISTI and my Fiskars wire guide trimmer (wire hasn’t broken yet!)… but what I really want to get next is the clarity brushes. I love stencilling and I think they are brilliant for that as they are less likely to damage the stencil 🙂

  14. southernbelle320 says:

    I love my Fiskars Micro Tip Scissors and Wire Guide Trimmer!!! I’m looking forward to getting the Tombow Mono Sand Eraser!!

  15. Teresa says:

    Love my fiskars wire trimmer. Like my shammie also. Will have to check out the holder. I need to invest in a better bone folder.

  16. ggnurse says:

    My favorite tool aside from the Mini MISTI is the new Fiskars reinforced trimmer. Finally I can get an almost perfectly straight edge! I wish the blades lasted longer, but it’s worth it!

  17. Myriam Viviana Quistiano Valdez says:

    Hi Jennifer

    Greetings from México, I love all the tools that you mentioned, but my favorite is the Fiskars Trimmer With Wire Guide is very easy to use and so practicle.

    Thanks for the Giveaway

  18. Sandy W says:

    Love my Tombow sand eraser. It has saved many a card for me.

  19. Judy Brown says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the fiskars cutter with the wire gide, the one you like Jennfer. I have had mine for several years and the wire broke, but I cut it out and still use it. It works for me. Thank you so much for doing these videos and all your videos. They are greatly appreciated.

  20. Super Stick Chick says:

    Great video. My most used tools are very similar to yours. My favories – Tonic trimmer, grid mat and T-rule.

  21. Kathryn A says:

    My favourite tool are my girded acrylic blocks. I’ve been wanting the Hero Arts heat gun for ages!

  22. Debbie p says:

    Great video . My most used tool are my fiskars trimmer and my misti,but I use a lot of tools. Thank you for chance to win.

  23. Natalee K says:

    My favorite tool is my craft mat, it keeps my mess contained and saves my table! thanks for the chance to win.

  24. Consuelo Morales says:

    I have been watching you videos for a little over a year now and I always look forward to them and your knowledge and talent are amazing. I also love my micro tip scissors, I don’t know what I would do without them! Also my cutting mat is something I can’t craft without along with my trusty X-acto knife. Many blessing and keep the videos coming we all love them!!!

  25. Barbara says:

    My favorite tool is my Big Shot Plus. I love it and use it every day! thanks for the chance to win again!!

  26. María Belén Missana says:

    my favorite tool is EK Success Tweezers, It helps me a lot

  27. Gina says:

    My favorite crafting took is my Fiskar scissors, I had them for years, love the spring action and they are super sharp. Love the videos!!!!

  28. Robin Frechette says:

    I am new to stamping so thank you so much for showcasing these items, lots of these are on my wish list! I am trying to decide which size MISTI I should get as I scrapbook and make cards.

  29. LLP says:

    I recently purchased the mini Misti, and I am so glad I did. It has really halped me with restamping places that the ink missed, as well as lining up different stamps on the same card. Love it! Before, one of my favorite “tools” is actually the full stick Post-it notes. So convenient and versatile Thanks for all the great videos! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family..

  30. Vikki H says:

    Thanks, Jennifer, for your current faves! Every season I look at these and upgrade something. This year the bone folder!

  31. Pamela Aigner says:

    The Teflon bone folder is one of my favorite tools!!

  32. Christine Joplin says:

    I’m in love with my mini misti. It makes it so easy to make multiple cards and for layering stamps.

  33. Robbin says:

    Great Video! Thank you for your suggestions. I think my favorite tool is the Teflon Bone Folder……..I had to really think about the price, but once I started to use it I loved it. A close second are the Clarity brushes. Look forward to these videos each year.

  34. barbara lassiter says:

    With the advent of the MISTI, it quickly became my favorite tool. I have the mini and it is perfect for me as a card maker. I need a new heat tool and I think I will follow your advice, when I purchase a new on, and choose the one by Hero Arts! Thanks for taking the time to review and show us these products. I know you only recommend the ones that work for you, but I find that many times that is the one that works for me.

  35. Kathy H says:

    The Mini Misti is the best crafting purchase I have made this year. It is well worth the price. I used to mess up my sentiments all of the time. This tool has changed that! I am even considering buying the standard size.

  36. Michelle Simone says:

    My favorite crafting tool would have to be my Misti!! It was life changing for me. I also love my Tonic Tim Holtz Guillotine Trimmer!! Thanks for sharing your favorite crafty things!!

  37. Teresa says:

    I think my most helpful crafting tool is my mini-Misti. I received it for my birthday this year. It made making my Christmas cards so much easier than it has been in the past. I must admit I already have a lot you your favorite crafting tools, because I watch your videos regularly and I listen to your advice. Thank you for sharing your inspiration and creative ideas. I have been a follower of your videos for years and you continue to give me ideas and techniques. Thank you.

  38. Kaye says:

    My favorite tool is my trimmer! I use it for everything. I loved some new ideas of things I have never used and look forward to trying. Thanks Jennifer for showing us new things to think about for our addictions!

  39. Karen Waldner says:

    I think I would have to say that my favorite is my Cricut Explore, I would love a Misti, but kind of out of my reach at the moment, I also love my Honey Bee scissors and Fiskars rotary cutter, they would be my next picks,

  40. Gretchen Wilson says:

    Oh so liked this video because I love a lot of things that you mentioned and use them. You are such an enabler and I love it! Don’t think my hubby does, lol! Thanks again Jennifer!

    Hugs!?

  41. Lisa D. says:

    It is hard to pick just one, but I’d have to say my favorite crafting tool is the Misti.

  42. Anne says:

    My favourite tool is my scalpel blade handle and scapels. Easy to handle and store,cheap, sharp and disposable!

  43. Paula Ganyard says:

    Thanks for another great video! My favorite crafting tool would have to be my BigShot, it really changed the game for me and sparked my creativity again.

  44. Sylvia Gale says:

    My favorite crafting tool is Fiskars cutting tool, but that’s probably because I use it so often. Really love my tablet that allows me to check out so many talented crafters.

  45. Pat Ackley says:

    My favorite crafting tool is the Misti, but I have used almost all of the tools featured in the video. I’m a tool hoarder! Would love to own the TH guillotine trimmer.

  46. Carole R-B says:

    M’y favorite crafting tool: are my stamps

  47. Isabelle says:

    The best tool for me is the Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy Cleaner. Since I’ve got it, I don’t use any more baby wipes, which is much better for the planet !
    The one which make me go “wow” every time I use it is my heat gun ! It’s so funny to see the embossing powder changing with the heat. Unfortunately, as I live in Switzerland, I cannot get a HA gun, too bad for me……

  48. Suzanne Vanderham says:

    #1 – That heat gun is on my wish list. #2 I purchased the new Fiskars paper trimmer and I’m in love with it for one major reason: the numbers a BIG!!! For those of us with sight issues, this is the trimmer to get. Also it goes up to 6 inches without putting out the arm! #3 Jennifer…..you rock!!

  49. Karen Talbot says:

    So many fabulous tools here – thank you for your recommendations! I’ve added to my wish list! My favorite tool is my Fiskars Trimmer with Wire Guide – the same one you use. Also love my Fiskars guillotine 9″ bypass trimmer! I use them both! Awesome giveaway! Crossing my fingers – and toes!

  50. Teresa68 says:

    Thanks for all your hard work! You must be a very decisive individual… I’m having a hard time not rambling here – so choosing favorites for this year.. hm- I agree with the other ladies mentioning MISTI- I (finally) went for it and have only had time to put it to work once. I know I will have a long and happy craft-ionship with it. Second fav discovery- yes, I”m slow on the get new stuff world- the Ranger crafters sheet- super multi purpose product.
    Thanks again!

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