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. DJS Winchester says:

    I love to use Wink of Stella glitter pens for a special sparkle in strategic areas and use sequins sparingly.

  2. JulieC says:

    I use the wink of Stella the most but also love sequins!

  3. PatLadd says:

    I like to add a little bling as a finishing touch to my cards. I do it using glitter embossing powder, rhinestones, enamel dots, or shiny paper.

  4. BunnyD says:

    Wink of Stella just like you taught us of course! With Glossy Accents where necessary. I’ve been trying to use sequins but I’m just not sure how many or where.

  5. Mar W says:

    I love my stardust clear gelli roll pen and also clear sequins. I’ve never before noticed the I Love You Lucy’s Things sequins and must try them. This is a great video for those with this hobby!

  6. Amber Macmurtry says:

    Hi Jennifer! Thanks for doing this series! I love finishing my cards with spectrum noir clear shimmer pen, stickles, glossy accents, glitter, sequins, pearls, bling, enamel dots, glitter & foil card stock strips & white jelly roll pen!

  7. Maxine D says:

    Love my Wink of Stella pens, but I am intrigued by the shimmer spray you use and would love to get my hands on some – I have not seen any here in New Zealand to date. (Joys of small town living too)
    Blessings
    Maxine

  8. Erin says:

    I love to use the Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins however haven’t tried the Wink of Stella yet, after watching the video I think I’ll need to get my hands on them to try them! The shimmer spritz lot’s amazing too! : ) Such great ideas in this video (and all your others), thanks!

  9. Alex says:

    At the moment, I really love the Clear Wink of Stella. But sequins are lovely as well! Thank you for the video and the give away!

  10. Angela says:

    I like to use Pretty Pink Posh sequins or occasionally Wink of Stella as accents for my cards.

  11. Carol Ann says:

    I absolutely LOVE the Sakura Stardust Glitter Pen and the Wink of Stella clear glitter pen. Anything that sparkles! I also love enamel dots and am just starting to play with the Nuvo drops.

  12. Bethany Stover says:

    I really like the wink of Stella and the Nuvo drops. The only downfall is waiting for the drops to dry.

  13. Stacy V says:

    I’ve definitely tried the Nuvo drops, but I need more colours lol! A lot of those sequins are on my list to make shaker cards but sometimes tough to get 😀

  14. Judy B says:

    I love anything glittery so of course I love the wink of Stella pens.

  15. Doris M. says:

    I have just started using wink of Stella and I have to say I am loving it!!! Also love your favorite things videos.

  16. Page White says:

    I have so enjoyed your videos, thank you so much. Wink of Stella, sequins.

  17. Annette L Varcoe says:

    I love all the Wink products, including clear. They give a really professional finish to the simplest of project.

  18. Diane F says:

    Clear wink of stella and glossy accents are my go to. Love, love your favorite things lists.

  19. Lisa Ayala says:

    Lately, I’ve been finishing my cards with the sparkle shimmer spritz. Somehow, glitter sparkle goes with everything! 😛 Also, I love to use glossy accents. A little bit goes a long way and gives stunning results. Thanks for sharing this video series! I always learn soooo much!

  20. Loly Borda says:

    My favorite finishing touches are the Nuvo Crystal Drops and sequins. Thanks for all your tips!

  21. Janet says:

    I have been using the Wink of Stella and have just started with sequins haven’t tried the drops. Thank you for the video and the generous giveaway

  22. Elaine Max says:

    Such a wonderful and informative series! Even though I own some of the products featured in your video, it’s nice to see different ways of using the product. I “need” my Glossy Accents” lol. It is so useful for so many applications. I also love the Black enamel pen. Thank you for sharing your tips!
    Elaine

  23. meghan says:

    I love my stardust clear gelli roll pen and also clear sequins. I’ve never before noticed the I Love You Lucy’s Things sequins and must try them. This is a great video for those with this hobby!

  24. Abby says:

    I really like the look of simple water splatter over color blending. Or perhaps black ink drops.

  25. Nancy Wilcox says:

    I can’t seem to make a card without Wink of Stella and sequins. I’m going to branch out now tho and try some Nuvo drops…. they look amazing.

  26. Martha R says:

    Wink of Stella is my “go to” sparkle. I love sequins. I would love to try the Nuvo Crystal drops sometime. Thanks for these great videos!

  27. Yesenia Herrera says:

    I love using sequins to finish my cards!

  28. Navickas says:

    I didn’t know what to refill the Wink of Stella pen with, so thanks for that!!

  29. Carol Blaisdell says:

    I think I’m using twine a lot lately as a finishing touch. Thanks for the videos.

  30. What a fun video, Jennifer! I use the Uni Ball Signo white pen often. I’m so curious to try the Nuvo drops, in white, for winter accents! Thank you for taking the time to share your Favorite Crafty Things with us every year! ♡

  31. SueLD says:

    I like to add a bit of sparkle with Stickles.

  32. Amanda H says:

    Love the clear nuvo drops. They look like water droplets on flowers.

  33. Gia says:

    How do you prevent the glossy accents from coming out of scrap perfect tip? Mine always leaks out from the blue plastic part and the metal tip.

  34. Cherie says:

    Glad to see you took time to spend with your lovely family. Too often people priotise materialistic things ahead of family. Any thank you for sharing your trips – the White House looked incredible. I learnt about the sheer spritz from one of your other videos and it is my favourite finishing touch. ☃️

  35. Debbie says:

    I love the clear Wink of Stella for a finishing touch

  36. DebiKT says:

    Wink of Stella and Glossy Accents….. I haven’t yet invested in Nuvo or the beautiful sequin mixes but they look gorgeous in your video! Thank you, Jennifer!

  37. Maddie Mc says:

    I love to use my Wink of Stella pen on everything!!!

  38. Nanette says:

    I think the finishing touches are my favorite parts! Wink of Stella, coloring pens…all things SPARKLY have my name all over it!!!!

  39. Caitlin Rebecca says:

    I LOVE to use sequins on all my cards!!

  40. 3kidmama says:

    I love to finish my cards with either something that adds a touch of dimension OR something else to catch the eye – like sparkle. Additionlly, after taking your Insider class at OCC, it now doesn’t feel like my cards are finished unless I’ve pulled something from the outside decor into the inside of the card.

    A wonderful series, Jen! Thanks so much for making this available! Have a Merry Christmas with your family.

  41. Kristi Beck says:

    I love sparkling clear sequins!

  42. Julie says:

    I use my Wink of Stella to add shimmer and love the Nuvo crystal drops. So much easier than buying lots of enamel dots.

  43. Delores says:

    I like the laying stamps and die sets. I think the laying makes the stamp look real. But I really like the Decembers dies set. that burst is so nice. Got to get me one

  44. Toni C says:

    I love adding Wink of Stella or Spectrum Noir shimmer (I too have both, and find them great in different ways) and then adding Glossy Accents over the top. And sequins!

  45. I use Wink of Stella on almost every card. I also love clear sparkly sequins from PPP.. I have started using Nuvo drops, so versatile.

  46. Barbara Borja says:

    Thanks so much for doing this series again this year. My favorite finishing touches are still the sparkling clear sequins. However, I’m starting to use the Nuevo drops quite a bit as well.

  47. Raquel Limtiaco says:

    I’m obsessed with sparkle pens at the moment.

  48. Laurie G says:

    Wink of Stella has become a favorite of mine although I have several other pens that add glitter where I want it!

  49. Arianna Barbara says:

    My favorite finishing touches for my cards are sequins, heat embossing and glitter pen brushes.

  50. DebbieC says:

    Great video of products…I have a new list for Santa. I only have 2 items and they are wink of Stella and glossy accents. Hope Santa sees the snow marker and Nuevo drops on my list.
    DebbieC

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