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. Nancy C says:

    I really love using Wink of Stella–it’s so quick and easy to add a little shine to a card. I recently purchased the Nuvo Crystal drops and find them fasinating. So many other items to try.

  2. Joyce says:

    Would love several things on this list!

  3. DOREEN BLOSSER says:

    as always I thoroughly enjoy your informative videos, glad u got away and got to enjoy some family time but is good to see your videos again….gotta love adding shimmer and sparkle to anything!

  4. vered says:

    hi, the nuvo are a great finishing touch on my card

  5. Michelle says:

    I love to use my wink of stella to add some shimmer.

  6. Nanelyn says:

    uni-Ball white pen is my favourite. I use it to mix mistakes ;-> and add highlights.
    Thanks you for all ur creative encouragement!

  7. Linda Langes says:

    Love the things you’ve mentioned Jennifer. My favourite atm though is the PPP 4mm clear droplets. Oh and I can’t resist adding Clear Spectrum Noir a lot of the time too.

  8. Jane McGill says:

    I like my Spectrum Noir pen and Glossy accents.

  9. Ginny K says:

    Some of my finishing touches on cards include using my Wink of Stella pens, glitter pens, glitter sprays that I make myself , ribbon accents, Stickles, and hand made embellishments that I add to my cards! The Nuvo crystal drops look interesting, that would be a neat way to gets lots of colored dots to use on cards. Thanks for the giveaway and glad you had a great time at The White House!
    ~Gin K.~

  10. Derrica Brown says:

    Jennifer, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Its always fun to hear about new products to make card making fun!!! My fave is the Chibitronics.

  11. dana says:

    hello Jennifer , i like to buy : Tonic GREY MIST Nuvo Jewel Drops 648N ,
    is it the transparent clear , that you take out , after they dray , from the left side?
    thank you , dana 🙂

  12. Dolores VanGilder says:

    I love your video and I use most all the products, but my favorite is the multi medium matte. I reach for it all the time. Looking forward to your next video.

  13. Norine Mueller says:

    Has to be wink of Stella just love how it puts just enough shine on my projects

  14. LynnLohne says:

    Wink of Stella is a wonderful addition to any project, I have not tried the Spectrum Noir, may have to get that one. The shimmer spritz looks exciting. I have a tattered angles spritz but it always seems to leave spots, not a fine mist. Perhaps I should try the shower method. Thanks so much for all of your suggestions. I have been using the ranger matte medium since I watched your first video. Do they have a larger size? I do a lot of small detail work & that product is the BEST!!
    Happy holidays to you,
    Lynn

  15. Teri W says:

    I always love your ideas Jen. Thanks for helping with the wish list that grows ever longer!

  16. Mary A says:

    My go to are Pretty Pink Posh sequins. Such beautiful colors and combination of sizes.

  17. Priscilla Joseph says:

    My favorite finishing touch is to use either Wink of Stella or Spectrum Noir glitter pen on my cards. Sometimes I have to slap my own hand because I tend to get carried away. Seriously, skin can be shiny, right?

  18. SuzanD says:

    My cards are not complete without a touch of glitter and/or bling.

  19. Nancy Smith says:

    I am all about the bling. Love Wink of Stella, or glitter, or bling embellishments.

  20. Lauren says:

    I’m not sure there isn’t a card that couldn’t benefit from a little sparkle. I love the Shimmer spray!

  21. Nancy S says:

    Anything that gives sparkle…I use Wink of Stella, but I always want to add a note ‘View in sunlight ‘ otherwise you can’t see it, but I keep adding it. And always add some sequins, pearls or rhinestones.

  22. Linda F says:

    Thank you for sharing your finishing touches. I really love to use the wink of stella pen to add a bit of shimmer to coloured images.

  23. Connie G says:

    Lots of finishing touches here I want to try out. Thank you SOOOO much for doing these videos. I watch every one and I have already picked up some of the products you have suggested. Happy Holidays to you and your family!!
    Oh, and the White House?? What a fabulous once in a lifetime opportunity! Lucky you and Kristina.

  24. Mary Ann Eitel says:

    I’m in love with the Wink of Stella/shimmer type pens. So pretty and easy to use.

  25. Laura P. says:

    Hi Jennifer, how cool to cisit the White House! That’s a great reason to take a break! Really enjoy your annual series. I am like most of your other readers; I love some sparkle on a card whether it is glitter, wink of stella, sequins or even glossy accents. Thanks for a chance to win any of those great prizes!

  26. Laura Buehler says:

    This is going to sound cheesy, but my favorite finishing touch is LOVE. I think all card makers and paper crafters use this technique with everything they make, and I am no exception. It’s the special touches and, for me, making unique cards designed specifically for one individual that make the final touch.

  27. valchic says:

    My favorite would have to be the shimmer spray.Its gorgeous.

  28. Laura Greig says:

    I have boys who are “glitter-phobic” LOL! So, I like to use sequins instead of anything that sparkles too much.

  29. Lauri Camilleri says:

    I like to finish my cards with glossy accents and thin, thin strips of glitter paper. Just a bit of gloss and bling. Thanks for the chance to win!

  30. Monika Koszkul says:

    I just love Glossy Accent and sequins as finishing touch. Most recently I started use shimmer spray but the one from 13arts – this is small company from Poland and I just fall in love 😉

  31. Neudorf Terry says:

    Thing to eat my favourite thing to do is to finish off a car is wink of Stella and glossy accents. Thank you for sharing the wonderful tips for finishing cards off.

  32. Evelyn says:

    Nuvo drops are my favorite, followed by any type of heart.

  33. Donna W says:

    I love bling and am a very strong fan of the wink of stella pens and markers. Love them. Wish I had all the colors they offer but retired and money is tight.

  34. Jeanette says:

    Wink of Stella or clear sequins. Wink of Stella is such an easy way to add bling with no fuss or mess. Just adds that little something every card begs for. Sequins also a simple way to jazz things up. Thanks.

  35. GrammyP says:

    Good morning, Jennifer! I have to say that I have many of the items you talked about in your video. My favorite has to be the Shimmer Spritz! I love the overall effect it gives my cards! Thank you again for all that you share! Have a Merry Christmas!

  36. Dawn Skene says:

    I love Wink of Stella to give some sparkle. I haven’t tried the Nuvo Drops yet but would like to. Maybe I’ll win some!

  37. Lori Hefner says:

    Thank you so much for sharing your favorites! One of my favorites this year is felt, I love the look and texture it gives to my cards!

  38. Marie Butler says:

    I like many of the same finishing touches as you do: the gel pens, glossy accents, sequins, enamel accents. I have not yet tried Nuvo drops and am excited to do so.

  39. Susan Johnson says:

    Hi Jennifer I’m glad you had a great trip! you deserve it your videos are very inspiring to me. My favorites are Sequins from Lucy’s and Pretty Pink Posh, also wink of Stella butt I really want to try the Nuvo Crystal drops

  40. Tammie J. says:

    You totally turned me on to Wink of Stella last year and I LOVE it! My latest purchase was the precision tip glue bottle and I’m waiting on it to be delivered, so………jury is out on how far up my favorites list that will rise! Thanks Jennifer for these posts – look forward to them all year and I get to buy new, fun things!

  41. sharon brand says:

    I like anything that gives a little bling – glitter and shimmer paper, Wink of stella pens, metallic embossing.
    glossy accents!!! Haven’t tried Nuvo drops yet.

  42. I like so many finishing touches, Glossy Accents, sequins, gems, gel pens. Nuvo drops are new to me so it would definitely be fun to win and try them. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  43. Karen Walker says:

    Recently it’s been the Noir Sparkle Pen which I used in moderation on almost all my Christmas cards; typically it’s enamel dots, pearls or sequins. Just a little something to finish the card off.

  44. Miriam Prantner says:

    My favorite finishing touch is probably splatter, but I love the Wink of Stella too.

  45. Love finishing touches. I have to say I think my favorite is an old stand by, Glossy Accents. 🙂

  46. Betty Handy says:

    I love Wink of Stella! It’s just that “wink” of something that adds so much. I would love to explore some of your other suggestions. Thanks for a chance to win and thanks for sharing your recommendations!

  47. Maria Larsson says:

    I Love to use spectrum noir clear pen and then adding glossy accents on top of it!
    That captures the glitter and gives some dimension!

  48. Fiki says:

    love your video!
    my favorite finishing touche is clear gloss.
    thank you for the chance to winn!
    have a nice day
    hugs

  49. Kathryn M says:

    The Wink of Stella really can add that one element that really makes your card pop.

  50. karine boivin says:

    I love adding sequins or a touch a wink of stella to my projects!

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