My Favorite Crafty Things: Finishing Touches

Welcome back to My Favorite Crafty Things 2016! I apologize for the delay in the series. After holidays, I was invited to go to the White House to check out their holiday decor. It was wonderful! So I am back to finish up the series within the next week.

Today I am focusing on my favorite “finishing touches” from 2016. I also have big giveaways (below) and my store discounts are back:

Simon Says Stamps is offering my readers $10 off purchases of $75 or more! Use the code “JENFAVES” through 11:59pmEST on 12/13/16 when shopping HERE.

Let’s get going…

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This video shares some of my favorite “finishing touches”… such as sparkles, bling, and more.

[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…

GIFT GUIDE

This list of Favorite Crafty Things also makes a great gift guide. Feel free to pass along this link or print the page and circle what you are interested in. Don’t forget the discount code above!

See you in a few days for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2016. You can keep up to date on all the topics HERE… and for my lists from 2015, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

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

  • $50 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp (You rock, Heidi!)
  • 10 Bottles of Nuvo Drops

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/15/16 telling me your favorite finishing touches for your cards. (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 with more videos!

 

[Please note that I purchased most of the products in this post personally, but not all. However, the decision to include them in this list was my own. I truly like these products and companies.]


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722 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things: Finishing Touches”

  1. I’d have to say that adding sequins is my one of my favorite finishing touches I add to cards. Thank you so much for taking the time to again make these wonderful videos on your Favorite Things.

  2. Ruth G says:

    If I chose a favorite, it would have to be Glossy Accents. It always works well and adds shine and dimension to anything. I use both the sparkle pens, but have had 3 of the Spectrum Noir and I can’t seem to get much shimmer from it, even when it’s new.

  3. Colleen Howell says:

    The Wink of Stella and Spectrum pen I love glitter and this is awesome stuff to add with no mess

  4. Marty Harris says:

    I have mostly used Wink of Stella, but I have recently purchased a 3-pack of Spectrum Noir sparkle, so I am eager to try them.

  5. Sarah says:

    My favourite finishing touches are anything glitter, sequins or shine with glossy accents 🙂

  6. Lou Ann Beck says:

    I love swipes of color and a bit of glitter. Sort of a logo with me.

  7. jlt301 says:

    Wink of Stella is my favorite go-to finish for embellishing my cards.

  8. Marian says:

    I just love a lot of your favourite crafty items shown in your video.
    I think my favourite right now would be Wink of Stella and Nuvo Drops. With the Nuvo Drops I love the colour choices available.

  9. CathyL says:

    Love the sparkle of Wink of Stella.

  10. My favorite finishing touch these days is some clear Wink Of Stella. I love that it adds a nice touch of sparkle without any mess 🙂 Thanks for sharing all of your favorites with us. My wish list always grows by leaps and bounds when you post this series each year 😉

  11. Diane Bakehouse says:

    My favourite finishing touch is shimmer. Either the pens (Wink if Stella or Spectrum Noir) or the shimmer spray. I’m not comfortable using sequins or drops…need to practice.

  12. Karina D. says:

    I love the stardust gelly roll pen and wink of Stella. I just love sparkle on my cards!

  13. Char says:

    I’ve never used sequins and never thought I wanted to. The beautiful Pretty Pink Posh sequins are now causing me a ton of temptation. I can do it!

  14. bbaxter says:

    I can’t believe that for once I have most of your favorites! I will have to get some clear thread…and a few other items. Nice to see a comparison between Wink of Stella and Spectrum Noir pens. I know I have a few of the Uniball white and Sakura white, but will have to see if I have the black. Love your videos, whether it is of this type or a technique — you’re the best! Thanks.

  15. Mutzy Mia says:

    My favorite thing is Wink of Stella. Have never tried the Nuvo Drops so may look for those to try.

  16. WANDA C. says:

    Great overview, Jennifer. Thank you. I really like the shimmer spritz and pens. Love being able to add sparkle and shine but still keep it subtle.

  17. Pai says:

    you have me hooked on wink of stella 🙂

  18. Memoriesbymanda says:

    My favourite finishing touch is sequins or pearl drops. I have the Ranger brand ones but I’d like to try out the new Nuvo brand ones – such lovely bright colours.

  19. Lisa Silver says:

    I love to add sequins or glitter.

  20. Gail A says:

    Sequins are definitely my favorite finishing touch, but I just got several bottles of the Nuvo Drops and am excited about using them more!

  21. Rosej says:

    Thanks for all the great tips! I still love sequins followed closely by Wink of Stella or Shimmer Spritz.

  22. Nichole says:

    I seem to use my wink of stella pen the most.

  23. Tonya says:

    I have really been enjoying my wink of stella and spectra noir pens to add a bit of shimmer to my cards. Thanks for the great video!

  24. Nita K. says:

    Thanks to you, I am still in love with the Wink of Stella pens.

  25. Pam Dunbar says:

    I love using the wink of stella pen and just started using glossy accents. Pretty new to all this, would love to have several of these favorite finishing touches!

  26. Betty J says:

    I love the Pretty Pink Posh clear sequins and the Wink of Stella clear pen.

  27. Pernilla Zetterberg says:

    A new product for me that I recently bought is the Shimmer Spritz, and I love it! Such wonderful sparcle!
    Would love to try the tiny Pretty Pink Posh Silver Mini Star ande heart Confetti tho.

  28. Tania K says:

    Wink of Stella is definitely the first thing I reach for to add a little something to a finished card. But I am going to order the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens the next time. Price is a little better and from what I can see in your videos, I think I like the effect just a little bit more. I am really looking forward to giving them a try!

  29. Thank you Jennifer! I like to add shimmer to my cards – some kind of sparkle to catch the eye. Like the wink of Stella pen.

  30. Probably sequins (PPP and I just got my first Lucy’s) are my most used embellishment with Wink of Stella next in line. That being said you’be introduced me to several new things today that I’ve just got to add to my wish list now. 😉 (PS Loved the pictures from your White House trip that you shared on IG!)

  31. miriam says:

    anything sparkly, glittery, shiny

  32. Michele says:

    I love the tips and tricks you share in your video’s. They are very helpful. I will try the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen when I need to replace my Wink of Stella pen. I also want to try the Novo drops.

  33. Laurie says:

    I use the wink of stella & sakura stardust pen to add glitter to most of my cards!

  34. maria says:

    I like some shiny element or sparkle. Not too much and not glitter – just enough to pop..

  35. Betty Sue says:

    I love sequins and wink of stella on my cards!!

  36. maryann says:

    i love the shimmer from the wink of stella and spectrum noir. I have both and give them as stocking stuffers to crafty friends. you can never have too much sparkle.

  37. Elaine says:

    I like to add sequins to my cards. Also, I use Wink of Stella to add a little glitter shine.

  38. Lindarub says:

    I love the glitter pen.

  39. Barb says:

    Thank you for all of the great ideas and product reviews.

  40. Michelle D. says:

    I love putting sequins on the cards, it adds a nice and playful touch to it!

  41. Beatrice Lawson says:

    I have never used the Nuvo drops but now I’m in love!! What an awesome idea, to be able to get just the right size of embellishment and the variety of colours is awesome. I’m itching to try the Chibi tropics bits, just a bit concerned that my general klutziness may not mix well with them:-) I do love the shimmer spritz and use it all the time, same with the wink of stella. And I have only bought the sparkle pen during the Black Friday sale so I haven’t had a chance to use it yet, but I look forward to seeing extra shimmery touches on my projects.

  42. Marcieb says:

    I love glitter spritz and of course some sequins!

  43. Kari Webster says:

    A lot of what you mentioned, I love using too as my finishing touches. I would love to try that shimmer spritz though!

  44. BobbieBluegill says:

    I really like my uniball white pen. I also like either the sharpie super fine black or the Sakura Micron black to add black accents or to go over eyes or edges for sharper contrast.

  45. Pam R. says:

    I’ve been adding sequins quite a bit lately, I like to have them in various sizes. Just bought a couple of bottles of Nuevo drops to play with. I always end by using my ‘Handstamped in Vermont’ stamp on the back of my card. ?

  46. Great rundown on these finishing touches. Thanks for doing this, I’m loving being able to see your favorites . I do love to use Wink of Stella, but I’ve recently started using more sequins and then of course there are the old standby of buttons. I especially like using very unique buttons. Thanks again for this series!

  47. barbara lassiter says:

    My crafting friends all tease me about how much Glossy Accents that I use…so that must be my favorite. And I love anything that will add shine, such as Wink of Stella, Perfect Pearls,etc. 🙂 Thanks for these videos. They are so helpful for sorting through all the products out there!

  48. cmday says:

    I love all of your tips! Always inspiring! I like the sequins and glimmer spritz and nuovo drops!

  49. Jill Cozzens says:

    My Wink of Stella pen tops my list!

  50. Val says:

    Without a doubt, I have 2 favourite finishing touches that I use… Clear Wink of Stella and sequins. Love all that glitter and shine! Thank you for these videos. I have really enjoyed this series!

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