My Favorite Crafty Things 2017: Stamps

Welcome to My Favorite Crafty Things 2017! It’s here!!!

Over the next several weeks, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of 2017. Each post will have a different topic with a video. If you haven’t checked out THIS video, please do so – it explains how the series works.

I have lots to share, including big giveaways (see below) and even store 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 I am focusing on stamps.

[Warning: This video is long. You can instead just check out the stamps 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…

SENTIMENT STAMPS

The most important element on any card is definitely the sentiment. Therefore it is helpful to have a good stash of greeting stamps on hand. Here are some suggestions…

Hero Arts You Are Loved Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | HA | JNN ]
Clearly Besotted Tiny Type Stamps
[ SSS ]
My Favorite Things More Essential…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | JNN ]
Avery Elle Sentimental Too Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | AVR ]
Altenew Crafty Friends Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN | JNN ]
Gina K All About You Stamps
[ SSS | GNK | JNN ]
Create a Smile Just Saying Hello Stamps
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Thank You Messages Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Honey Bee Blah Blah Blah Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | HNB | JNN ]
Ink Blot Shop Kindness and Thanks Stamps
[ SSS | INK ]
Jane’s Doodles You Got This Stamp
[ SSS | JNS | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Handwritten…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | JNN ]
Pretty Pink Posh Everyday Greetings…
[ SSS | ELH | SHP | JNN ]
Mama Elephant Scripty Notes Stamps
[ SSS | MML ]
Papertrey Ink Pen and Ink Stamps
[ PPR ]
Lawn Fawn Love Letters Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | LWN ]
Paper Smooches Sympathy Sampler Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | PPR ]
Paper Smooches Kindness Sampler Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | PPR ]
Power Poppy Nice Things To Say Stamps
[ SSS ]
Pink and Main Awesome Family Stamps
[ SSS | PNK | ELH | JNN ]
Pink and Main Awesome Family Stamps
[ PNK ]
Essentials by Ellen Totally Random…
[ ELH | JNN ]
Echo Park Eat Sleep Craft Stamps
[ SSS ]

BACKGROUND STAMPS

Background stamps are perfect for spicing up a card and excellent for techniques. Check out these fun options:

Darkroom Door Elegant Script Stamp
[ SSS | JNN ]
Concord & 9th Plaid Background Stamp
[ SSS | ELH | C&9 | JNN ]
Concord and 9th Triangle Turnabout Stamp
[ SSS | ELH | C&9 | JNN ]
Concord and 9th Sunshine Turnabout Stamp
[ SSS | ELH | C&9 | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Floral Fantasy Stamp
[ SSS | ELH | MFT ]
Simon Says Stamp Center Cut…
[ SSS | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Ornate Background Stamp
[ SSS | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Flora Background Stamp
[ SSS | JNN ]
Tim Holtz Flurry and Pine Stamps
[ SSS ]
Ink Blot Shop Plaid Background Stamp
[ SSS | INK ]
Brutus Monroe Enchanted Rose Stamp
[ SSS | BMR ]

ENVELOPE STAMPS

We put so much love into our handmade cards. So why not add some fun to our envelopes, too? Here are a few perfect-for-envelope sets…

Gina K Happy Mail Stamps
[ SSS | GNK ]
Gina K Homemade Goodness Stamps
[ SSS | GNK ]
My Favorite Things Love is in the…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT ]
Technique Tuesday It’s a Masterpiece…
[ SSS | ELH | TCH ]
Papertrey Ink Happy Mail Stamps
[ PPR ]

STAMP & DIE COMBOS

Time for a handful of must-have stamp-and-die combos…

Birch Press Love and Miss You Stamps
[ SSS ]
Birch Press Love and Miss You Dies
[ SSS ]
Birch Press Just Because Stamps
[ SSS | JNN ]
Birch Press Just Because Dies
[ SSS ]
CZ Design Hello Combo
[ SSS | JNN ]
Hero Arts Blessings
[ SSS | ELH | HA | JNN ]
Neat and Tangled Medallion Flower…
[ SSS | N&T ]
Neat and Tangled Medallion Flower…
[ SSS | N&T ]
Concord & 9th Dahlia Turnabout Stamp
[ SSS | C&9 | JNN ]
Concord & 9th Dahlia Turnabout Die
[ SSS | C&9 ]
Concord & 9th Dahlia Turnabout Bundle
[ C&9 ]
Concord and 9th Blooms Fill In Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | C&9 | JNN ]
Concord and 9th Blooms Fill In Dies
[ SSS | ELH | C&9 ]
Concord and 9th Blooms Fill In Bundle
[ C&9 ]

LAYERING STAMPS

I just can’t get enough of layering stamps! By stamping images together and/or layered, you can easily get results that look dimensional and realistic. These are good ones to try:

Altenew Build a Rose Combo
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN | JNN ]
Altenew Garden Treasure Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN | JNN ]
Gina K Lovely Lilies Stamps
[ SSS | GNK | JNN ]
Hero Arts Poppy Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | HA | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Beautiful…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT ]
Right At Home Sunflower Stamps
[ SSS | RGH ]
Winnie and Walter Very Merry Flowers…
[ SSS | WNN ]
Sunny Studio Pretty Pumpkins Stamps
[ SSS | SNN | JNN ]
Wplus9 Rose Builder Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | WPL ]
WPlus9 Hellebore Builder Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | WPL ]

OTHER FUN STAMPS

And finally, here are a few other fun stamps that I think you will like too…

Avery Elle Time To Party Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | AVR | JNN | SSS ]
Mama Elephant Botanical Hello Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | MML | JNN ]
Neat and Tangled Backdrop Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | N&T ]
Pinkfresh Studio Playful Animals 2…
[ SSS | PNK | JNN ]
Poppy Stamps Little Kindness Stamps
[ SSS | PPP ]
Reverse Confetti Hanging Blossoms Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | RVR ]
Simon Says Stamp Kind Flowers Stamps
[ SSS | JNN ]
Studio Katia Teachers Apple Stamps
[ SSS | STD ]
Taylored Expressions Sassy Alpha Stamps
[ SSS | TE ]
My Favorite Things Modern Trees Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | JNN ]
Waffle Flower Layering Marble Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | WFF | JNN ]
Waffle Flower Pretty Wings Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | WFF ]
WPlus9 Kind Soul Stamps
[ SSS | ELH | WPL | JNN ]
Your Next Stamp Large Ink Splatter…
[ SSS | YRN ]
Your Next Stamp Scratch Pad Stamps
[ SSS | YRN ]
Lil Inker Wreath of Roses Stamps
[ LLN ]
Heffy Doodles Interactively Yours Stamps
[ SSS ]

GIFT GUIDE

This list of Favorite Crafty Things could also make 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 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 LOTS of prizes! Today I have giveaways for TWO lucky winners! You could win one of these prizes:

  • $50 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp (thanks Heidi!)
  • $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 stamp set 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 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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937 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2017: Stamps”

  1. lilola says:

    I was so excited to see that you had started the series! There are so many great stamps!! I keep seeing the rose builder from Altenew and just think that it is stunning every time. That one is definitely on my wishlist Thanks so much fir dung this video!

  2. jengd says:

    I’ll definitely be checking out the Happy Mail set from Gina K. Thanks for all of the great recommendations.

  3. Katie says:

    Oh.Wow. This video is packed full of great stuff. The Honey Bee Blah Blah Blah is already in my SSS cart. That will forever be a useful stamp.

  4. Tara Gabel says:

    Jen, you are always so inspiring. You are one talented lady. I love your videos, keep them coming! I love the Lawn Fawn Love Letters stamp set. I also have the mailbox die, which is an adorable set. I love ordering from SSS and keeping my fingers crossed!!

  5. dbakehouse says:

    I’m loving the background stamps. My favourite at the moment is the Ornate Background from SSS. It’s on its way to me already. I should get it this week. Can’t wait.

  6. Laurie Brown says:

    I have many of the background stamps and enjoy using them!! My favorite set is the SSS kindness set!!!

  7. Dawn Young says:

    Thank you for taking time out of your mama days to do these videos!! I have loved them since the start. I always go in thinking that I won’t see any that I “need”…I finally know better and just take out a pen and paper!!
    I think that one that I like the best that I don’t have “yet” is Concord and 9th Plaid Background. Thanks for the videos and a chance to win a GC!!

  8. Cassie D says:

    I’ve had Concord and 9ths plaid background on my wish list since it came out. They’re so innovative.
    I totally forgot I had that marble layering stamp set until I saw it in your video earlier, I need to break that one out and try it! Thanks for all of your videos!

  9. SilRod says:

    My favorite one is the Hello sentiments sets and Altanew flower set. Love all the selection of stamps. Thanks for sharing!

  10. Tami Barnes says:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a great video!
    You are an amazing person! <3

  11. Stefanie says:

    Thanks for your videos Jennifer.
    My favorites are the Concord and 9th turnabout stamps. The Dalia is just stunning and I loved your video using this stamp.
    Can’t wait to see you next favorite things video.

  12. Kim G says:

    There are so many stamps that I love (and own), but I think my favorites are the turn around stamps and Altenew’s Build a Rose. I don’t have any of those yet and they are on my wishlist!!!

    Thanks for taking the time out of your Mom schedule to do this. I always look forward to these videos as well as all of your other posts and videos.

  13. Dixie Cochran says:

    Hero Arts Blessings set is my favorite. Hero always has great sentiment sets.

  14. Melissa Bass says:

    My favorite is the Pretty Pink Posh “Everyday Greetings”. Thanks for the chance to win!

  15. GleniceBust says:

    Thank you for all the time you have spent in selecting these offerings I appreciate the categories and your kindness in action in this presentation

  16. Jeannine H says:

    I “need” sentiment stamps and I like MFT’s essentials set. I would love to try the turnbaout stamps. Those are so cool. The flower (dahlia.) stamp and die set would be a good one for me. The Altenew floral sets are always favorites of mine.

  17. Jodi C. says:

    Concord & 9th Dahlia turnaround Stamp and Die Set. I saw hour video and FELL IN LOVE with the set…had to order right away. Thanks for the great video on it!

  18. Chick says:

    Brilliant video – thanks! You’ll be pleased to know that I have totally improved my shopping habits, now that I have learned how affiliate links work yay! And I have added TWO further stamp sets to my cart at Ellen Hutson thanks to this video. Woohoo! Happy mail is on its way to NZ!

  19. Tracy A says:

    I think the Center Cut Kaleidoscope background stamp is my favorite.

  20. Karen Page says:

    Concord & 9th Triangle Turnabout is my fav. It was one of the few stamps out recently I *had to have* and I’ve used a ton. You can use it for so many occasions and seasons just by switching up the inks, colors, and embossing powders for different looks. And it started a revolution… excuse the pun!… in stamps 🙂 Now, there are a few I may add to my list for Santa… but that was and still is my fav.

  21. So hard to choose just one! The Concord and 9th Plaid background is at the top of my wish list.

  22. Sue says:

    I know to budget a little extra during your Favorite Crafty Things series. I put a few of these on my wish list, but the Honey Bee Blah Blah Blah set is my favorite. I’m planning to regularly send several of my friends who are struggling with chronic illness fun cards to brighten their day, and this set will be perfect.

  23. Suzann Anderson says:

    Concord and 9th Blooms Fill In Bundle Is my favorite:) I loved your video tutorial using this!

  24. Angela R. says:

    I love all things MFT and also that Concord & 9th floral background set!

  25. I am in love with the Simon Says Stamp Ornate Background stamp. There are so many things you can achieve with this stamp to make the cards be creative and have that WOW factor!

  26. Kathleen Pyles says:

    I love the Gina K. Lovely Lillies stamp set–I bought it and watched your video–it turned out amazing!!! Thanks, Jennifer, I couldn’t not have done it without you!!

  27. Nancy Ward says:

    My favorite is the Hero Arts Colar Layering Poppy stamp set.

  28. Susan G. says:

    There are some really great stamp sets this year. I bought my first ones from Gina K. Designs and Altenew this year. My favorite, that I am waiting for it to arrive, is Altenews Build A Rose stamp and die. Many of your favorites are on my wishlist and there were a couple I have already purchased (probably from watching your videos making gorgeous cards with them). And, as in years past there were several I have to add to my wish list. Thank you Jennifer!

  29. Terri valentino says:

    I love the scratch pad, your videos are great for seeing new predicts.

  30. Constance Hildebrand says:

    My favorite is the Hero Arts Blessings Stamp set. I look forward to more of your favorites, Jennifer. Thanks.

  31. Jeannean m says:

    Thanks for a list of your favorites! I was writing down a few of my favorites from your list too! I think my very favoritest is the W+9 Kind Soul. So pretty flowers and warm sentiments. Thank you!

  32. Laura Buehler says:

    I have maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of the items you’ve listed. As for the rest, Santa, I’l take them all, please. I’ve been good. Honest.

  33. Deb Cain says:

    Jennifer…..i just love to watch your videos……you are an amazing crafter!!!! Thank you for all the great inspiration….and for a chance to win !!!! Happy Thanksgiving too!!!! God bless you and yours!

  34. Barbra Lawson says:

    Love to watch all of your favorite things videos!

  35. Rachel Mascagni says:

    Jennifer, Thank you for doing this segment this year. I have watched I think all of your videos now. I love your videos not only for the inspiration but they are done so well. I too have the Hero Arts Thank You set. I love the variety in it. I still want to purchase a lot of set that you have featured. So far I just can’t make up my mind yet. Maybe if I am lucky enough to win and Santa brings me some I won’t have to just pick one. 🙂

  36. Cindy kinley says:

    I love background stamps, so I would have to say my favourite is the Concord & 9th Plaid Background Stamp.

  37. Krista D says:

    I really like the Lil Inker Wreath of Roses Stamp set. Of course it’s super hard to choose a favorite =0)

  38. Miroslava Martinez says:

    I really like the Playful Animals stamp set. It will go nicely with pet layouts. Thank you for these series’.

  39. Thanks a lot for taking out time and helping a lot of crafters around the world! Your videos are our guides and one of the reasons we spend more 😀 And it is a tough choice to choose one fav stamp! Yet, I would choose Simon Says Stamp Ornate Background stamp 🙂

  40. Gilda (McStamper) says:

    Thanks for the great post. Fun to see the stamps you love. One of my favorites is Mama Elephant Botanical Hello . Thanks for your giveaway.

  41. Michelle Kinder says:

    I really want the concord and 9th fill in blooms.

  42. Cheryl Robertson says:

    So many great sets to choose from! I think one I would really like to have is the Gina K Happy Mail stamps. I would get a lot of use out of them.

  43. Maggie B says:

    Another fabulous Favorite video, Jennifer and I love it. I own several of the stamps you’ve shared with us in this video and have often purchased them after having seen your demonstration videos. You’ve never steered me wrong! It’s so hard to choose one favorite from the stamps listed because I’m addicted to all things C&9 (especially those awesome turnabouts….and that new Dahlia one!) but I have to say that the Hero Arts You Are Loved stamp set has been so versatile, both for cards and envelopes. Thanks so much for sharing and I look forward to the rest of this wonderful series. ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

  44. Wanda R. says:

    I really like the Simon Says Stamp Ornate background stamp. I love that you can leave it black and white or color it in! Thanks for all the great ideas!

  45. Jess Yuan says:

    Love the Dahlia turn around stamp. Following your blog has become an expensive habit. I see all these lovely stamps ! Thank you for your technique videos.

  46. Barbara Howell says:

    I am a big fan of layering stamps but I definitely want to try the turn about stamps and Avery Elle Sentimentals too is on my wish list.

  47. Sandy R says:

    Thanks for all the great stamp ideas. I have some already, but now I have a list of more to look for. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

  48. Susan Hyde says:

    One??? Oh goodness! Love the handwritten notes, and the background stamps are amazing….I’ve followed Gina K for several years, and love her designs as well. The WPlus 9, and, of course, Kristina, are truly amazing designers…I just can’t pick just one, they are all wonderful!! Thanks for your inspirations, Jennifer — you bring those stamps to life!

  49. Nancy says:

    Thank you for your generosity!
    I really like the Gina K Lovely Lilies and the MFT Modern Tree stamps!

  50. F Bond says:

    I adore these videos! There are so many great companies out there that I don’t know or releases that I missed. The stamp set that is now on the top of my wish list is Clearly Besotted- Tiny Type. I can just see me using this set over and over and I love that it has so many different sentiments!

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