My Favorite Crafty Things 2017 — Finishing Touches & Embossing

12.18.17

Hello! Today’s My Favorite Crafty Things installment is all about finishing touches and heat embossing.

If you are new to this series, be sure to watch THIS video.

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Let’s talk about finishing touches and heat embossing…

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FINISHING TOUCHES

Here are some fun finishing touches and accents to try…

Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens
[ SSS ]
Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens
[ ELH ]
Wink of Stella Clear Shimmer Marker
[ SSS | ELH ]
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens
[ SSS | ELH ]
Stardust Glitter Pens
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz Refill
[ SSS ]
Nuvo Drops
[ SSS | ELH | JNN ]
Black Nuvo Drops
[ SSS ]
White Nuvo Drops
[ SSS ]
Morning Dew Nuvo Drops
[ SSS ]
Tonic Nuvo Crystal Glaze
[ SSS ]
Your Next Stamp Crystal Clear &…
[ SSS | YRN ]
Lawn Fawn Chunky Glitter
[ SSS | ELH | JNN ]
Uni-Ball White Signo Gel Pen
[ SSS | ELH ]
White Gelly Roll Pens 3 Sizes
[ SSS | AMZUS ]
Molotow Liquid Chrome Marker
[ SSS ]
Mini Action Wobblers
[ SSS | JNN ]
Lucy’s Cards Jewels
[ SSS ]
Lucy’s Cards Rainbow Sparkle Jewels
[ SSS ]
Lucy’s Cards Rainbow Bright Jewels
[ SSS ]
Lucy’s Cards Iridescent Jewels
[ SSS ]
Lucys Cards Ice Cube Jewels
[ SSS ]
Studio Katia Silver Foil Crystals
[ SSS | STD ]
Studio Katia Onyx Crystals
[ SSS | STD ]
Studio Katia Majestic Fusion Sequins
[ SSS | STD ]
Pretty Pink Posh Clear Confetti
[ SSS ]
Pretty Pink Posh Silver Confetti
[ SSS ]
Pretty Pink Posh Marshmellow Confetti
[ SSS ]
Kat Scrappiness Rainbow Confetti
[ KATS ]
Kat Scrappiness Mixed Flower Sequins
[ KATS ]
Bossy Joscie Personalized Stamps
[ BGC ]
Tim Holtz Distress Collage Adhesive
[ SSS | ELH ]
Darice Ultrafine Tip Bottles
[ SSS ]
Bead Tray
[ AMZUS ]
Jewel Picker
[ SSS ]

HEAT EMBOSSING

Here are some suggested essentials for heat embossing…

VersaMark Ink
[ SSS | ELH ]
Anti Static Powder Bag
[ SSS | ELH ]
Hero Arts Heat Gun
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Coffee Filters
[ SSS ]
Tonic Craft Spoon
[ SSS ]
Sistema Containers
[ SSS ]
Ranger Embossing Powders (Colored)
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Ultrafine Clear Embossing…
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Gina K Detail White Embossing Powder
[ GNK ]
Brutus Monroe Raven Black Embossing…
[ SSS | BMR ]
Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Hero Arts Silver Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Altenew Rose Gold Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN ]
Altenew Golden Peach Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN ]
Altenew Platinum Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN ]
WOW Silver Sparkle Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH ]
WOW Gold
Sparkle Embossing Powder
[ SSS | ELH ]
Ranger Tinsels Embossing Powder Set
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing…
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
Judikins Sparkle Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
Embossing Powder Organization Video
[ JNN ]
Thick Heat Embossing Video
[ JNN ]

GIFT GUIDE

Why not use this list of Favorite Crafty Things as a gift guide! Just pass on this link or print the page and circle what you are interested in. Don’t forget the discount codes above, too!

I have just a few more days 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 prizes. Today I have two…

  • a $25 gift certificate to Gina K Designs
  • a $25 gift certificate to Altenew

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/21/17 telling me what accent or finishing touch you use the most. (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! Prizes personally donated.)

As I mentioned in the video, my final video for this series will come after the holidays. Thanks!

[Please note that I purchased most of the products in this post personally. Also, 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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280 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2017 — Finishing Touches & Embossing”

  1. Tracy Moloney says:
    December 19, 2017 at 1:10 am

    THANK YOU for sharing with us Jennifer 🙂
    I have just finished adding a bundle of sequins to a birthday card, finishing off the middle holes with glitter, so I have to say it’s sequins, especially sparkling clear ones.

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  2. Kerry Phillips says:
    December 19, 2017 at 1:19 am

    Thank you so much for taking the time out to make these great review and comparison close up videos. I like to use spectrum noir clear sparkle pen & sequins.

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  3. Mary Schmidt says:
    December 19, 2017 at 1:40 am

    I have white and black Nuvodrops and a lot of different colors of embossing powder that I use.

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  4. Msi says:
    December 19, 2017 at 2:41 am

    Hello ! Thank you for all your work ! I think I’m like you what I use the most is the Wink of Stella shimmer pen. Especially combined with glossy accent.. You are sure to give this Wow effect with finishing touches like these ! 😉

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  5. Nives K says:
    December 19, 2017 at 4:41 am

    The product I most use are sequins, Glossy accent and Wink of Stella. Thank You for these great video.

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  6. karenajo says:
    December 19, 2017 at 5:41 am

    On most cards I make I use my Distress Inks to finish off edges of die cuts or the card itself. For me, the inks add such a nice ‘finishing touch’ to most items and gives a dimensional look. I also love the Shimmer Mist spray – it justs gives such a nice sparkle to things !

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  7. LynnLohne says:
    December 19, 2017 at 5:50 am

    I think it is a toss up between wink of stella & sequins/gems.
    THANK YOU so much for sharing your list, as I find it very helpful. I cannot afford to try as many products as you can and hearing your thoughts about these products is wonderful. It also affirms some of the products I know and love & have been using for years.
    A very Merry Christmas to you & your family!!

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  8. Sarah Nelson says:
    December 19, 2017 at 6:23 am

    Thanks so much for making this super informative videos! I like to hear your feedback about what works best and what’s worth investing in for card making. My favorite finishing touch lately is my Wink of Stella pens. I usually use the white and clear ones. I love the pizzazz they bring to my stamped images. Plus who doesn’t love sparkle that doesn’t get all over the place? 😉

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  9. Dawn Skene says:
    December 19, 2017 at 6:36 am

    I often use heat embossing on my cards. I also use Wink of Stella, sequins and rhinestones for embellishing. Thanks for the series and have a very Merry Christmas!

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  10. Siobhann Bakke says:
    December 19, 2017 at 6:53 am

    Another, concise informative viddy, thank you! This series takes the guess work out of what can be quite an overwhelming hobby to begin with! I will strongly recommend this series to anyone who wants to get started, or learn what this delightful lifestyle of card making is all about. Cannot wait for the final instalment – probably my favourite topic.

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  11. Emily Daniels says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:01 am

    My most used finishing touch is sequins! I also love embossing my sentiments to make them stand out 🙂

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  12. Lisa Tilson says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Without a doubt Studio Katia Majestic Fusion sequins. They make it onto almost every card and I just ordered a new batch. LOVE them. Thank you for yet another great video Jennifer, its always fun to see a round up of what you use and how to get the most out of your supplies. Lisa xx

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  13. BentheDK says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:25 am

    My most used finishing touch is the Preciosa crystals. They are just below Swarowski crystals in quality and shine. I found a local supplier and I keep coming back for more.
    Besides the crystals I also use Nuvo drops and my Spectrum Noir shimmer pen a lot.

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  14. Wendy Lambert says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:27 am

    I have been loving this series. As a relative beginner I have been learning about new products which I didn’t even know I needed.

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  15. Eve says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:29 am

    It did have changed over the years. I use sequins currently because of the trend 🙂 Thank you for the videos in this very busy holiday season! Merry Christmas!

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  16. Tammie J. says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:34 am

    I would say glitter glue, wink of stella..things like that!

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  17. Lisa A creations says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:35 am

    My most used finishing touch is usually Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen and Glossy Accents. I just love the shimmer and shine they give.

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  18. Deborah Marean says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:35 am

    The one finishing touch item I use the most is my Sakura glitter pen. I was introduce to the pen through a Gina K tutorial and have been using it ever since. That little sparkle has a Huge impact.

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  19. Karthikha Uday says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:41 am

    I love to use sequins or glossy accents for finishing touches! Recently got addicted to enamel dots 🙂

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  20. Emma Finlay says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Thanks for laying all these out and making it so clear

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  21. Laura Buehler says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:45 am

    I use clear embossing powder with colored pigment ink a lot. I also use Stickles, Nuvo Drops and sequins quite a bit.

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  22. Cheryl Nussbaum says:
    December 19, 2017 at 7:53 am

    I reach for the Wink of Stella the most but that’s probably because I haven’t tried too many of the others. Thanks so much for a very informative video! Merry Christmas Jennifer!

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  23. Theresa P says:
    December 19, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I often use Stardust Glitter pens to give a finishing touch to my cards. Also use Nuvo Drops and Wink of Stella clear pen. Thanks for all the great information.

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  24. Theresa P says:
    December 19, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I often use Stardust Glitter pens to give a finishing touch to my cards. Also use Nuvo Drops and Wink of Stella clear pen. Thanks for all the great information.

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  25. FeM says:
    December 19, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Heat embossing never gets old …just amazing to watch.

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  26. Colleen H says:
    December 19, 2017 at 8:40 am

    I love using my glitter pens to add sparkle to my cards or a particular part of the image. I have most of the ones you mentioned but saw some new ones I need to get. I love embossing next, it can be used for so many different things to help color, water color and different ways. Loved your video, thanks for sharing

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  27. Lagene says:
    December 19, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Thank you so much for your favorite products videos! I watch your technique videos and appreciate seeing what you love most. I use heat embossing most and love Wink of Stella too.

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  28. Teresa Doyle says:
    December 19, 2017 at 8:58 am

    I mostly finish my cards off with some sort of bling and/or ribbon. I don’t have any Nuvo drops or shimmer sprays yet but they look awesome and fun to use. Thanks for sharing this and again, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  29. Laura says:
    December 19, 2017 at 10:11 am

    I probably use the Wink of Stella pen the most often. It is so subtle and adds just the right amount of accent!

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  30. Maxine M. says:
    December 19, 2017 at 10:26 am

    I either use Nuvo Drops or sequins. I also like bakers twine for bows. FYI if you have trouble with Nuvo drops making more of a “kiss” shape, it may be too cold. Store in your pocket while you’re making the card. Also, any kind of a breeze from a fan or AC will dry it too quickly. These are tips I got from the company when I had issues.

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  31. Megan N says:
    December 19, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I think probably some sort of sparkle – usually wink of stella or spectrum noir sparkle.

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  32. Colleen Halpern says:
    December 19, 2017 at 10:37 am

    I really appreciate these favorite things videos. Thank you so much for sharing what your favorites are! Anything you have recommended, and I have tried, I have been impressed with the quality.

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  33. Nancy Sanchez says:
    December 19, 2017 at 10:48 am

    I always enjoy your “My Fav. Things” videos! The accent I reach for the most is sequins, I’ve tried the PPP Silver Confetti. I also use the Wink of Stella a lot. Thanks for all the info! Merry Christmas!

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  34. Cathy says:
    December 19, 2017 at 10:51 am

    Currently I’m using alot of Wink of Stella and white, gold & silver embossing.
    I really want to collect alot of jewels to do more of that type of embellishments.
    LOVE your recommendations!

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  35. Kate B says:
    December 19, 2017 at 11:14 am

    Lately I’ve been using sequins and jewels for random/scattered finishing touches, but I also love how heat embossing adds dimension and shine!

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  36. ggnurse says:
    December 19, 2017 at 11:17 am

    I used to add gems or pearls most often, but I’ve gotten away from them due to the bulk when mailing. I finally got on the sequin bandwagon & I have quite a few Nuvo drops–both of which are great for not needing extra postage. I mail a ton of cards, so have to think about that now. Thanks for all the tips. I did love my Wagner heat gun which lasted forever, but I’m OK with the Marvy I got with a coupon to save a lot of money. I really need a black ep –not happy with any of mine, so will try your suggestion. Happy Holidays, Jennifer!

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  37. Andrea says:
    December 19, 2017 at 11:33 am

    The product I use the most is the Uniball Signo white gel pen. However, there are some products you showed that are new to me and I would love to try them out…maybe there’s a new favorite in there. 🙂

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  38. Jessica S. says:
    December 19, 2017 at 11:39 am

    I use heat embossing a lot. Thanks so much for this series of favorite things. You always show me some new products that I can try. I know doing these videos is a lot of work and I really appreciate that you do them for us.

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  39. jbatik2000 says:
    December 19, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    I use Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder the most along with Wink of Stella pen.

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  40. Sonia J says:
    December 19, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    For finishing touches I use my white pen, sequins and jewels. Thank you for making these videos Jennifer! You work very hard and I appreciate your videos always 🙂 Sending big online hugs your way

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  41. PatriciaD says:
    December 19, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I get so many great ideas from your videos…thank you! I think my most used (maybe not the best) finishing touch is ribbon or lace. I’m not as creative as I want to be and so hope to use more buttons or even just sequins. Also trying to add more die cut flower clusters.

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  42. Maureen Reiss says:
    December 19, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    I use sequins the most but just got a bunch of the Nuvo drops so maybe they will take over!! Thanks for more great info!!

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  43. Kay Dell Whitlock says:
    December 19, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    I am loving the aqua sparkle pens and my spectrum noir clear sparkle pen. I little sparkle adds so much to my cards. I love them!
    Great videos! Thank you so much.

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  44. Terrie says:
    December 19, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    I love using my clear Wink of Stella and adding sequins or Nuvo drops 🙂 Thanks for sharing all of your favorite things; I love these videos!

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  45. Paulette Still says:
    December 19, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Hi Jennifer! I love the wink of stella clear glitter pen! Thanks so much. merry Christmas!

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  46. KT Fit Kitty says:
    December 19, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    Another great gift guide – I love to see your recommendations! The one I use the most is sequins – I think I’m addicted! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

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  47. joy meadows says:
    December 19, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    I do quite a bit of heat embossing using Hero Arts e.p.’s. And the glitter pens I have are the Wink of Stella and the Spectrum Noir, which are both quite pretty.

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  48. Anja curvers says:
    December 19, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    At the moment I really love to use the wink of stella glitterpen to give my images some sparkle. Another great video with lovely products.

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  49. Maria Giselle says:
    December 19, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    I love to heat emboss, testing out different colors and brands. I do plan to upgrade my heating tool someday when it decides to retire.

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  50. Holly Paplow says:
    December 19, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I have a question about white embossing powder. Every time I use a white embossing powder that is recommended to be pure white , it comes out off white every time. (I have tried hero arts) I notice the powder is not pure white to begin with even the Hero Arts white. I let my heat gun warm up before I use it and heat it quickly. I don’t understand what I am doing wrong. It makes me sad because I LOVE the look of white embossing on dark card stock, especially black. HELP! THANKS

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