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. My favourite finishing touches are pearls and ribbon.

  2. Linnea Sundstrom says:

    I use my Wink of Stella, Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen and stardust glitter pen the majority of the time

  3. Wink of Stella and sequins always seem to finish off cards perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing your opinions on products for us. It’s a great help when buying.

  4. Candy says:

    Shine in anyway is a great addition too

  5. Mary Schmidt says:

    I really am interested in the Nuovo liquid drops. They really make a difference on a project. Merry Christmas All!

  6. LisaVeretonik says:

    I like using sequins a lot and now that I’ve seen you use the Nuvo Drops i think i might have to invest in some of them. I was worried that they wouldn’t form a smooth circle as i saw someone else’s tutorial on them but from what i saw of your video I think I’m going to try them. I also will probably purchase a Wink Stella pen as was always curious to what the result would be. I love watching your videos because i know these are tried and true products and i won’t be wasting my money. Look forward to see what you cover next!

  7. Baschdelbär says:

    I love shimmer. So, no card leaves my home without a little bit of wink of stella ?

  8. Michelle A Rickard says:

    Picking one favorite thing is hard. I love my glossy accents by Ranger. I use a lot of these frequently, and will have to try the new ones. Thank you do much for your blog and videos. They are very organized and super helpful.

  9. Elizabeth Dingman says:

    I love adding sequins. Really want to try those Nuvo drops!

  10. kathleen amstutz says:

    My fav finishing touches include sequins/dots or good ‘ol Stickles or Wink of Stella. Thanks for the chance to win….

  11. You can never go wrong with Wink of Stella!

  12. Karen Kashiwagi says:

    My favorite things are Stickles-mostly clear, gold and silver, clear wink of Stella, Judikins iridescent sparkle and frosted twinkle embossing powders.
    ?Karen Kashiwagi

  13. Geri S. says:

    Your videos are so helpful! I’ve been trying white Nuvo drops and find it makes great snow! Thanks for sharing your faves!

  14. Andrea A says:

    Wink of Stella is my favorite…and some sequins or paint splatters. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!

  15. gretchen n says:

    Right now my favorite finishing touch is just a little bit of glossy accent. Or a few simple sequins.

  16. Steffi H. says:

    My favorite finishing tool is definitely the Wink of Stella Pen. I love it so much. I think I have to give the Nuvo Drops a try, too.

  17. Quiana Wallace says:

    I love glitter pens!

  18. Rachel T says:

    I love using distress ink to edge cards and elements b/c it take a card from flat & boring to fab & dimensional.

  19. shannon fisher says:

    Thanks for checking out the novo drops and reporting to us….I so trust your reviews!!!

  20. Laurie Brouillard says:

    I am not sure it is either Wink of Stella or the Nuvo Drops. I love are the colors they come in.

  21. Jenny van Westrop says:

    My favorite finishing touches are sequins and wink of stella.
    Every card i make i use them.

    Thanks for sharing your favorites.
    Hope to win the giveaway.. 😉

  22. Kristy Lohre says:

    Glossy accents are one of my favorites!

  23. Lynne Anakin says:

    Hands down…..no contest; my favorite finishing touches are Nuvo dots (all varieties of them) and Wink of Stella. Love your videos and watch all of them. They are so informative whether for techniques or showcasing new products.

  24. Rachel says:

    Glossy Accents and Wink of Stella all the way. So versatile!!! Love your videos Jennifer!

  25. Carmen Ng says:

    Love using my wink of stella!

  26. tape says:

    Quite often it’s just splatter. I also love pearl stickers, rhinestones, enamel dots, sequins…

  27. Pat McCleary says:

    Great ideas here, Jennifer. I really like Wink of Stella clear pen & Nuvo drops (I have 12 so far). Didn’t know about jewels, so I’ll be looking for them too. As for the precision tips: am I the only one with trouble with a bottle that’s less than half full. I can’t seem to control the tip when I’m trying so hard to squeeze it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

  28. ryethefoxy says:

    I recently found the Nuvo drops,but also love wink of Stella and shimmer spray

  29. Robyn W. says:

    I love using sequins and nuvo drops.

  30. Pam Hauschel says:

    Absolutely Wink of Stella-you can add a lot or just a touch…it make anything classy

  31. Heidi says:

    I really thought that I would not like sequins but it turns out I’m a sucker for all things shiney! Now I love them. And also the Clear Wink of Stella.

  32. Karen Perkins says:

    Love finishing touches. So many to choose from. Thank You

  33. Rosemary Lam says:

    I love the wink of stella!

  34. 5911countess says:

    Loved your video. Favourite of mine are the Nuvo Drops as I can pre-make them in different sizes, store them away and then attach with some Multi medium matte for an embellishment that requires ZERO drying time whenever I need them. A girl can never have too many bottles of Nuvo Drops!!!

  35. Kathi says:

    another great video. I like the Spectrum clear glitter pens!

  36. Patty says:

    Thanks for your wonderful video. Love to finish off cards with a little sequins.

  37. Krissie says:

    Just love all your videos. It’s fun to finish off cards with a little shine and shimmer.

  38. southernbelle320 says:

    I love Wink of Stella but I really want to try the Shimmer Spritz!!!

  39. Linda Towill says:

    I love Wink Of Stella but just bought the Spectrum pen on your recommendation. I also love the Nuvo drops but was disappointed to see that they flatten when put in a cello bag for card sales (even when thoroughly dry). 🙁
    Thank you for this series! LOVE IT!

  40. Cheryl says:

    My favorite finishing touch is the Wink of Stella. I like the shimmer.

  41. Ann says:

    The nuvo drops look amazing. I’m going to have to give those a try. But I do love adding in a little wink of stella for some added shine.

  42. Rema DeLeeuw says:

    Love shimmer pens and sequins!

  43. Pat from sd says:

    Just love to add on finishing touches with my glossy accents. I need to try some of the other ones you’ve mentioned. Thanks for another great video.

  44. Gayle Allen says:

    My favourite finishing touch is using wink of stella to add glitter to my cards.

  45. gracejourney says:

    Favorite finishing touch right now is glossy accents over wink of stella (especially on Christmas tree lights), and I always like to add a little embellishment (washi tape, die cuts) to the inside of a card and to the envelope.

  46. Olive M says:

    I use Glossy Accents all the time…love the shine and no bulk. Also Wink of Stella and the Gelly Roll pens. Oh and Stickles of course. I’ve seen those Nuvo Drops in YT videos and they look awesome, I think they might go on my list for this year. Thanks for showing us all these great products and the ideas for using them.

  47. Katie Margolis says:

    I love the Nuvo drops and shimmer pens. But I’m anxious to try out the white gel pen and the shimmer spray.

  48. Hannah says:

    My favorite has to be sequins! But I love Wink of Stella, Sakura gel pens and twine as well. Thanks for sharing such a great video. So helpful!

  49. Jackie P. says:

    There are several finishing touches that I like to use but there’s several I’d love to try. It seems like any time I try to order them they’re sold out. Obviously they’re are a favourite of many! My favourites at present are glossy accents, wink of stella, and rhinestones, and sequins.

  50. Kathiep says:

    This is the segment I have been waiting for!! There are so many wonderful products out there. Thank you for demo-ing some of them.

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