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. Linda Bentley says:

    I love the Nuvos, but was really interested in the scraperfect tips. Will have to buy some of those. Thank you for your videos.

  2. julie m says:

    i like to add clear shimmer. i usually use spray, but also have a brushable on.

  3. Laura says:

    I love my wink of stella. I don’t know if it goes in this category, but I also love heat embossing little details. I’m also a fan of ribbons, and foe stitching with my white gel pen.

  4. Julie B says:

    Can a girl ever get too much shimmer? Nah…
    How cool you were invited to the White House! I hope you’ll post some photos!
    Thanks as always for a great video!

  5. SRJ says:

    I enjoy using the Wink of Stella pen to add shine but also want to give a shimmer spray a try.

  6. Chris says:

    Glitter Shimmer Glitter! Let it Shine!

  7. Jeanne Beam says:

    I love my Wink of Stella pen. I would like to try the Nuevo drops.

  8. Naama says:

    Thanks so much for this video Jennifer, there are so many options out there it’s hard to know where to start, so it’s great to get some ideas. Personally, I got completely addicted to the clear Wink of Stella pen – it’s just so pretty!
    I really want to try the Nuvo drops, especially the clear ones – they seem a perfect little touch 🙂

  9. Ckneuendorf says:

    I love my Wink of Stella clear shimmer pens and they seem to last a long time. Like the refill idea…. Woukd love to try the felt. I’ve used the cheap stuff but the one you use looks much better. Thanks for the info!

  10. Gabriella says:

    My favorite finishing touch is enamel dots…..my kids say mommmy should just get a box filled with them for Christmas.

  11. smlittler says:

    I really love using my glossy accents, esp for little critter die cuts, but I would love to try those Nuvo drops! They come in so many gorgeous colors.

  12. Michele says:

    I love using wink of stella, glossy accents and nuvo drops. 🙂

  13. Anne says:

    Thank you for the video! You have so many wonderful accessories and craft products in the USA! I’m drooling! Glitter was always a favourite until someone sent me a wink of Stella pen….. :O)

  14. Great video! My most used finishing touches are most definitely sequins (usually the clear ones) and Wink of Stella. I do enjoy using enamel dots and gel pens every now and again, too. I am yet to try the Nuvo Drops, so the prize from this giveaway could come really handy 😉

  15. Clara says:

    wink of stella is my go to on everything! Can’t put it down

  16. Deb Wise says:

    I love wink of stella. I was always a glitter girl until I found you could have pretty shimmer without all the mess of the glitter. I use sequins on just about every card and scrapbook layout, they give a great finished look. I love listening to your ideas and watching your demonstrations, I look for your videos every week! I haven’t had the chance to use the Nuvo Drops but have always wanted to try them.

  17. Darlene L says:

    I love to use sequins and the shimmer pens

  18. Megan says:

    Great video. My favourite thing has to be the wink of stella.

  19. Tami B says:

    I love shimmer spritz, especially on white- on- white cards or snow cards, and I love my Wink of Stella.

  20. Patty Eifert says:

    I guess my favorite final touch would be shimmer from my clear Wink of Stella marker marker, or enamel dots ….I’ll put some enamel dots especial in a corner or on a card I feel like is missing something!

  21. Shaker cards are my favorite so I use sequins, glitter and anything tiny! Love this!

  22. Hope Becker says:

    I most often use my Wink of Stella pen and sequins and enamel dots – I couldn’t choose just one – I love them all 🙂

  23. shartl says:

    I love all those products but I’m getting a kick out of those Doodlebug Eerie eyes and the Nuvo Drops. One of my all time favorites though is Ranger Glossy Accents. I use it for an adhesive when I want to adhere things like sequins or pearls.

  24. I love to add shimmer and shine to my cards, Jennifer, so some of my favourite finishing touches are Wink of Stella Pen, Spectrum Noir Shimmer Pen, Shimmer Spritz, Glossy Accents and sequins. Another great video, with some new goodies I’ve not yet used … wish list at the ready! Anita 🙂

  25. Cathy Roark says:

    You turned me onto. Wink of Stella & I used it on my Christmas cards! It’s my favorite.

  26. Toni L says:

    Thanks again Jen for reviewing all of these lovely little bits for us. Love the shimmer pens and the spritz too. They really pop on a card and bring it to another level.

  27. Chris Bax says:

    I also like to use Wink of Stella Pens and Glossy Accents. I have never tried the Nuvo Drops
    and will have to try it. I Love all the tips you share with use. Thank you.

  28. Tara Gabel says:

    Absolutely, hands down for me is the Wink Of Stella- clear glitter pen. The easiest and quickest way to add a little something to spruce things up. Found out about this watching you on YouTube! So many products I have never heard of before. But now, the wish list never gets cleared!!

  29. Vildana says:

    Hi, Jen, I missed your videos ☺ I hope ypu had wonderful time with your family and friends. My favorite finishing touch are enamel dots and sequence.

  30. Tammy Whitley says:

    Anything that makes my cards pop!!! Bling, glitter, sequins, etc. I love how they just seem to finish off a card perfectly. Thank you Jennifer for the great giveaway!!!

  31. Jayell says:

    I love the shimmer pens, Spectrum Noir and Wink of Stella. I’m just trying out Novo drops and like them so far.

  32. Lavonne says:

    My favorite finishing touch is usually my clear wink of stella pen. It’s pretty much dead right now. 🙁 So, for the moment, I’ve been using a lot of sequins or glossy accents. Thanks for your review video. I always like to see products that are new to me and possibly new ways to use them. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  33. Debbie Eslinger says:

    there is so many items to give a finish touch to your card-thanks for showing us some of your favorite -I would love to try all the Nuvo products

  34. Martine M. says:

    I like the clear Wink of Stella and my “old” pearl spray from Tattered Angels (the bottle is lasting so long!).

  35. Renee Thompson says:

    My most used finishing touch is definitely Wink of Stella — the clear, followed closely by the black.
    Second place would be twine/threads.
    I’m just getting into the Nuvo drops too though, and loving those.

  36. Kathy B. says:

    Well, how to decide. Guess it depends on what my card looks like. I DO include Wink of Stella, Glossy Accents and Sequins, though, as my three top favorites!

  37. Janice Scheel says:

    I love that you offer a variety of ideas and products in a range of price points. Love your ideas.

  38. janesprando says:

    Jennifer, you have introduced me to so many of the items in your video — Glossy Accents, Multi Medium, pens, snow pens and many more. But the sequins really call to me! Love all types, colors and sizes! Thanks!

  39. Sybrina K says:

    Oh my gosh, Jennifer! How wonderful of you to go to the White House! Can only imagine how pretty those decorations are in real life. My favorite products to add a little shine and shimmer are Wink of Stella pens, Pretty Posh sequins, and Glossy Accents. 🙂

  40. Lynda Miller says:

    I use my Wink of Stella and sequins the most

  41. sharon clark says:

    I like the Wink of Stella for snow scenes .I have just ordered the Spectrum pens so I may have a new fav. I also love to use Ranger Stickles in my flower centers. I always enjoy your videos.

  42. Nicole says:

    I think sequence is my favorite ☺

  43. Nanade says:

    Many years ago it was glue and glitter, then it became stickles and in Wink of Stella pens, whew thought I was done then Nuvo drops said , Hello. I said come on in, anything that adds a little special sparkle is my favorite.

  44. c says:

    Wink of Stella, glossy accents, Nuvo Drops (only three colours, but they’re such fun), and enamel dots…those are my finishing touches of choice – for now. I’m intrigued by many of the products you’ve mentioned….
    ~carol

  45. Barbara S says:

    I love sparkle, so my favorite additions are sparkle sprays. (Never thought of taking them to the shower we me though – LOL) I have both the Spectrum Noir and the Wink of Stella pens and add will add them to die cuts – really makes them stand out. A girl can never have to much sparkle!

  46. bev p says:

    I love my Sakrua Gelly roll pens. I actually have better luck with the white one than with the Uni-ball. I probably use the stardust sparkle pen the most. It is simply gorgeous when used sparingly on a loose watercolor background to accent a few of the lines where the colors divide. And the black glaze pen is awesome for exactly what you said! I have the clear glaze pen on my wish list (and a bunch of other stuff too!) I would guess that I use these pens the most often, with glossy accents a close second. I got a wink of stella pen, but don’t use it as much as I thought I would. Thanks for all the helpful tips, techniques and wishes!

  47. Cindy Thick says:

    I use Wink of Stella clear to put on glitter. I really want the shimmer spritz.

  48. Sally lett says:

    Enjoy adding the Sakura glitter pen. It’s simple, yet elegant and easy to use.

  49. eliece2014 says:

    I think a pretty accent on a card is to use a narrow embossing folder down one side, then swipe the raised areas of the image with a Versamark Watermark ink pad, sprinkle it with iridescent embossing powder and heat set. Just lovely!

  50. Melissa Friedrich says:

    I love all these great products for finishing touches, and I confess to sometimes spend as much time on these finishing touches as I do the entire card! For me, I love sequins touches, very pretty and mail friendly.

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