My Favorite Crafty Things: Dies

Welcome back to the second day of My Favorite Crafty Things 2017! Today is all about dies.

Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of 2017. If you haven’t checked out THIS quick video, please do so – it explains quite a bit. I likely won’t post another MFCT video until after Thanksgiving. It’s family time!

I have lots to share, including giveaways (below) and even store great discounts:

  • Simon Says Stamp is offering my readers $10 off purchases of $75 or more! Use the code “JENFAVES” through 11:59pm ET on 11/22/17 when shopping HERE. 
    (This code will be updated after the Thanksgiving holidays. Valid on in-stock merchandise only. Not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with other offers.)
  • Ellen Hutson is offering 10% off your order! Use the code “JensFaves17” through 12/3/17 when shopping HERE.
    (Valid on in-stock merchandise only. Excludes BCRF Fundraiser set and Mama Elephant releases within the last 90 days. Not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with other offers.)
  • For other great sales, be sure to check out my Crafty Sales post HERE.
  • Gina K. Designs is offering a FREE stamp set to my viewers!! Shop HERE.
    (Good for orders over $50 – just add “JENNIFER” into the instruction box at checkout.)

Let’s get started! Today‘s focus is dies.

[Warning: This video is long. You can instead just check out the dies below. 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 store icons under the product images. Also, if you are interested in seeing the videos of the projects I have done using particular products, click the heart icon under the product.

Let’s get started…

WORD DIES

I use a word die on most of my cards. With stamped sentiments, you have to find a smooth place on your card to put them. With die cut sentiments, they can go anywhere and add dimension. They are fun! Here are some of this year’s favorites:

Poppy Stamps Big Luxe Hello Die
[ SSS ]
Poppy Stamps Little Halo Hello Die
[ SSS ]
Create a Smile Thanks Twice Dies
[ SSS ]
Honey Bee Large Thanks Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HNB ]
SSS Script Thanks Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
Pretty Pink Posh Thank You Die
[ SSS | ELH | SHP ]
My Favorite Things Happy Greetings Dies
[ SSS | ELH | MFT ]
Honey Bee Hugs Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HNB | JNN ]
Impression Obsession Hugs Die
[ SSS | ELH ]
Gina K Friend Die
[ SSS | GNK | JNN ]
Your Next Stamp Fancy Awesome Die
[ SSS | YRN ]
Sugar Pea Teacher Die
[ SSS | SGR | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Miss You Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
Papertrey Ink Thinking of You
[ PPR ]
Paper Smooches With Sympathy Dies
[ SSS | ELH | PPR ]
Hero Arts Share Handmade Kindness Die
[ SSS | ELH | HA | JNN ]
Hero Arts Bit of Kindness Die
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Memory Box Days Blessings DIe
[ SSS ]
Honey Bee Hooray Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HNB | JNN ]
WPlus9 Basic Greetings Dies
[ SSS | ELH | WPL ]

BACKGROUND DIES

Background dies tend to be higher priced than most crafting products. Therefore, you want to be sure you invest in those that can be used in many ways! I think these all have a lot to offer:

Birch Press Avalon Layering Dies
[ SSS ]
Birch Press Fiori Plate Dies
[ SSS ]
Birch Press Amour Layer Dies
[ SSS | JNN ]
Neat and Tangled Scalloped Cover Die
[ SSS | ELH | N&T | JNN ]
Altenew Layered Plaid B Die
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Diagonal Sentiment…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT ]
Reverse Confetti Vertical Stripes Die
[ ELH | RVR ]
Tim Holtz Paper Cut Bird Die
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn Stitched Woodgrain Die
[ SSS | ELH | LWN ]
Lil Inker So Knotty Die
[ LLN ]

MUST-HAVE DIES

There are a few dies that I find work on just about every card, and therefore are on my “must-have” list…

Hero Arts Rectangle Infinity Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Hero Arts Circle Infinity Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Hero Arts Hearts Infinity Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HA | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangle…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | JNN ]
Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangle Dies
[ SSS | ELH | AVR ]
Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Square…
[ SSS | ELH | LWN ]
Poppy Stamps Pointed Circle Frames
[ SSS ]
Memory Box Pinpoint Single Frame
[ SSS | JNN ]
Birch Press Hearts Aglow Dies
[ SSS ]

OTHER DIES

And last but not least, here are a few other dies that I thought you might like…

Altenew Bold Alphabet Dies
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN | JNN ]
Echo Park Script Alphabet Dies
[ SSS ]
Birch Press Caprice Heart Layer Dies
[ SSS | JNN ]
Hero Arts 12-Point Star Infinity Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HA | JNN ]
Paper Smooches Cross Stitch Die
[ SSS | ELH | PPR | JNN ]
Your Next Stamp Rectangle Stick Frame…
[ SSS | YRN ]
Concord & 9th Many Thanks Dies
[ SSS | ELH | C&9 | JNN ]
Poppy Stamps Stitched Cloudline Dies
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn Stitched Trails Dies
[ SSS | ELH | LWN ]
Waffle Flower Pull Tab Die
[ SSS | ELH | WFF | JNN ]
Pink and Main Large Bow Die
[ SSS | PNK ]
Mama Elephant Favor Bag
[ SSS | MML | JNN ]
Papertrey Ink Bulk Mail Envelope Die
[ PPR ]
Lawn Fawn Scalloped Box Card Pop Up Dies
[ SSS | ELH | LWN | LWN ]

GIFT GUIDE

This My Favorite Crafty Things list makes a great gift guide. Print it… circle your favorites… and hand it to a loved one. 🙂 Don’t forget the discount codes above!

See you soon for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2017. You can keep up to date on all the topics HERE… and for my lists from 2016, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Throughout this series, I will have man prizes! Today I have giveaways for TWO lucky winners! You could win one of these prizes:

  • $25 to Simon Says Stamps (personally donated)
  • $20 to Altenew (thanks Altenew!)

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/15/17 telling me your favorite die from above. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post on my blog and click the green “leave a comment” button. 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 again soon!

[Please note that I purchased many of the products in this post personally, but not all. Regardless, the decision to include them in this list was my own. I truly like these products and companies. For more info, visit HERE. If you have questions, please email me.]


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659 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things: Dies”

  1. Tara Gabel says:

    One of my faves is the Lawn Fawn Stitched Trails which I’m happy to say I own and find myself reaching for often. Now, next fave which has been on my wish list for a while now is Mama Elephant Treat/Favorite bag. Gotta get it!! Thanks Jennifer for your inspiring videos, I learn so much from you!

  2. Kristie H says:

    I’m loving the layered dies, especially the fiori die!

  3. I love the Poppy Stamps Stitched Cloudline Dies and most of all, I love your videos. You are far away the most talented card maker I ever seeing.

  4. Susan says:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to put together these videos. I always use them as a reference point when I’m looking to add to my stash. My favorite is Hero Arts 12 point star infinity dies.

  5. SmilynStef says:

    Just go the *with sympathy* and know I will be using it a lot.

  6. F. Andre says:

    Lawn Fawn’s Scalloped Box Card Pop Up is at the top of my list.

  7. Marie-Pierre says:

    I always enjoy watching your video. Thank you!

  8. Becs Attwood says:

    Thanks for all this information – so many incredible products. It’s hard to pick favorites, but I have to say the Paper Smooches Cross-stitch die has been at the top of my wishlist since your video using it. Due to a big renovation project at home I haven’t been doing much crafty spending this year but I think Christmas might be just the excuse I need for a bit of shopping!

  9. Pat Holcomb says:

    Wow! Can’t believe I actually found a few more must have dies; also can’t believe how many I actually have. lol

  10. Lori Ritchie says:

    Great video Jennifer, love seeing all that you use! Waaa I want them all but living on disability and in Canada doesn’t offer that for me boo hoo!

  11. Diana Delgado says:

    Thanks for the video Jennifer! I think my favorite dies are the layering background ones. The results are just beautiful and so delicate looking.

  12. Mary-Anne V says:

    I really like lawn fawns stitched woodgrain.

  13. dbakehouse says:

    I love the Birch Press Caprice Heart Layering Die. It just seems so stunning. Thanks for some great information.

  14. Daniela says:

    I love the Lawn Fawn SCALLOPED BOX CARD POP-UP.

  15. Becky Thomas says:

    Thank you for showing us all the amazing dies! You’ve helped me expand my Holiday wish list!

  16. rjdeford says:

    I enjoy the Neat and Tangled scalloped, it reminds me of strained glass. I love your videos. Lots of good information in one place.

  17. Jimin K says:

    Thank you for sharing! I find your videos are very helpful finding my “must” have!! I love the poppy stamps big luxe hello die and the pretty pink posh Thank you die. They are gorgeous!

  18. Christa Hamilton says:

    Hi Jennifer,
    Loving these videos of your favorites. Like you I have many favorites, so it would be hard to pick one. Love all the companies as well. Thanks for doing these videos!

  19. melissa b says:

    Love this overview of dies. All the sentiments are amazing! My other faves are the clouds and woodgrain dies.

  20. Cami Cortney says:

    I never realized how you could use dies separate than stamps before! This has opened my eyes and I want them all!!!

  21. Sue S says:

    Great selection. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but the Lawn Fawn Stitched Woodgrain is probably one I’d use often. I’m also loving all of the words that come with the shadow.

  22. Jane DeSanti says:

    You are so gracious to spend the time making this series. I love it and honestly I re-watch the previous years. I did have to finally break down and get the Avalon layering die. Thank you for the videos.

  23. Rory says:

    Thank you again for posting these videos. Love the Birch press Avalon!

  24. Abby says:

    My favorite dies are all the sets that offer a variety of sizes.

  25. Carol says:

    Thanks for sharing your favorites. I have put several of them on my wish list.

  26. betty chen says:

    awesome recommendations! Do you know how the envelopes from the Papertrey bulk envelope die holds up in the mail? Or how much it would cost to mail a card in the envelope? Thanks!!

  27. Dara Hale says:

    I am currently loving my Paper Smooches Cross Stitch die and really enjoying the “handmade” feel to my cards this season. I have always loved the Alphabet Bold Letter dies and think these would be a great all-around addition to my die collection. As always, thank you for continuing this series!!

  28. KarenHTK says:

    I have seen you use many of the dies listed on YOUR FAVS 2017 list. Must say I pegged them as I saw them…haha I have since added some of them to my Arts & Crafts Arsenal. Have Not had the chance to use them yet due to ongoing medical issues however, very HOPEFUL this too shall pass and I will be back at my game and cranking out more projects. Thank You So Much for making the time to round up ALL your 2017 Favorite Things! Really Appreciate, Am So Grateful for ALL your contributions to the Crafting Community/World and Kindness Champaign! Blessings Always! (HUGS)

  29. Eve says:

    I already have one of the “must have” dies, and use almost every day. That is Hero Arts rectangle infinity die set. The price is amazing, and easy to use. I often use to just cut the front panel, rather than using paper trimmer cuz the die gives me the perfect cut without any problem. The one I didn’t know and you got me interested is Hero Arts 12 point star infinity die set. The style I don’t own. I’ve also been looking into Lawn Fawn’s stitched trail die set. … again, thank you for this video in your busy life. I’ve been enjoying your “My Favorite Crafty” videos 🙂

  30. Lynette says:

    I have had my eye on the scalloped pop up box card from lawn fawn for a few months now. I can’t wait to see what you did with it!

  31. Cynthia Baldwin says:

    Wow. I love your taste in crafty supplies! There are so many products here that I like. So after seeing your picks, these are at the top of my wish list: Honey Bee Hooray dies, Altenew Layered Plaid B plate, Hero Arts Infinity Rectangle and Circle dies…I need to store there but I’m bookmarking this post!

  32. AnneM says:

    Thanks, Jennifer. Another great, informational video. Good to see all the word dies and how they compare.

  33. Sandy Koca says:

    I love the Birch Press Avalon layering dies. Those are definitely on my wish list! Thanks for doing this video series again this year – I always enjoy it and appreciate all the work that goes into it!

  34. Mary Ann M says:

    Love, love, love the stitched wood grain die from Lawn Fawn.

  35. Arlene Waddell says:

    I look forward to your favourite things videos as they usually keep me up to date with trends and new products, thank you for making them! My favourite die is one that I already own and have used, it is so innovative and time saving, Lawn Fawn’s Scallopped Card Box Pop Up. I love that it fits in an A2 envelope and is easy to put together!

  36. Marie Butler says:

    Lots of great dies! I love the Altenew Layered Plaid set. I love plaids!

  37. Elaine Trippiedi says:

    The Hooray dies from Honey Bee are my favorite.

  38. Billie A says:

    Thank you for having the video. I look forward to seeing what you like. I love does and I think the alphabet die would be a favorite. So many words could be die cut and raised. guess you’d have to keep them short words for A2 cards.. hum I maybe should change my mind… anyway looking forward to the next video and thank you. happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

  39. Shikira says:

    My favorite die is the Poppy Stamps Stitched Cloudline. I love the idea that it can be used for multiple aspects of the card.

  40. Jen Petersen says:

    My favorite is the Birch Press Avery Avalon Layering die. Beautiful!

  41. dawn T says:

    Amazing dies… I wish I could have them all.. I have the Memory Box pin point frame die and LOVE it.

  42. Karen says:

    I love the Hugs die and the Memory box blessings dies,

  43. Jane Sprando says:

    I like the Lawn Fawn scalloped pop up card box or is it box card? great, either way!

  44. karenladd says:

    I love using word dies on cards too and love the wPlus9 basic words set because of the versatility. There’s something for every occasion.

  45. Deborah Cox says:

    I really like the stitched cloudline by poppy stamps. It’s so cute and the possibilities are endless!

  46. Lisa Shireman says:

    I love that scalloped box card die from Lawn Fawn. I tried it at my local scrapbook store a few months ago. So much fun!

  47. Megan Chau says:

    I really the Altenew Bold Alphabet Dies. It is definitely good for every occasion!!!

  48. Lindsey says:

    I love the basic shapes like circles, hearts and squares I can’t craft without these!

  49. Tracy A says:

    My favorite die is the Mama Elephant Favor Bag. Thanks for the great video.

  50. SusanME says:

    I love that HA 12-point star infinity die set! Thank you for all the work you do for us!

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