My Favorite Crafty Things 2017 — Tools

Hi! It’s time for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2017. Today is all about tools… including stamping, die cutting, and more.

If you haven’t checked out THIS video about this series, please do so – it explains a lot.

I have lots to share today, including giveaways (see below) and store discounts. Who doesn’t love a crafty deal!?

• Ellen Hutson is offering 10% off your order! Use the code “JensFaves17” through 12/13/17 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.)
• Simon Says Stamp is offering my readers $10 off purchases of $75 or more during 12/11/17 to 12/18/17! Use the code “JENFAVES” when shopping HERE.
  (Note the dates. Valid on in-stock merchandise only. Not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with other offers.)
• 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 talk crafty tools…

[Warning: This video is VERY long. You can instead just check out the products 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.

BASIC TOOLS

Here are some tools that are essentials or very helpful when cardmaking:

Penblades [ SSS | ELH ] Tim Holtz Tonic Mini Snips [ SSS | ELH ] Fiskars Titanium Micro Tip Scissors [ SSS | ELH ] T-Ruler [ SSS ] Large Black Work Surface [ AMZUS ] Tonic Easy Clean Mat [ SSS ] Cutting Board [ AMZUS ] Scor Buddy [ ELH | SSS ] Teflon Bone Folder [ SSS | ELH ] Micropore Tape [ SSS | AMZUS ] Tombow Monosand Eraser [ SSS ] Adhesive Eraser [ SSS ] Hero Arts Heat Gun [ SSS | ELH | HA ] Embossing Magic Powder Bag [ SSS | ELH ] Coffee Filters [ SSS ] Swiffer Dusting Cloths [ SSS | AMZUS ] Microfiber Cloth [ SSS | AMZUS ] Handvac [ AMZUS ] Handvac Option 2 [ AMZUS ] Jewel Picker [ SSS | ELH ] Bead Tray [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Sprayer [ SSS | ELH ] Ink Blending Tool [ SSS | ELH ] Ink Blending Tool Replacement Foam [ SSS | ELH ] Tonic Blending Sponges [ SSS ] Full Sticky Post It Notes [ SSS | AMZUS ] Post It Tape [ SSS ] Avery Removable Ahdesive Sheets [ AMZUS ] Tim Holtz Trimmer [ SSS | ELH ] Fiskars Premium Cut Line Trimmer [ SSS ] Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer [ SSS | ELH ] Carl Heavy Duty Rotary Trimmer [ SSS | AMZUS ]

STAMPING TOOLS

Here are the tools I find most helpful when stamping…

MISTI Stamping Tool [ SSS | ELH | MSW ] MISTI Mouse Pad Insert [ SSS | ELH ] MISTI Mouse Pad Insert [ MSW ] MISTI Bar Magnet [ SSS | ELH | MSW ] MISTI Stickers [ SSS | MSW ] MISTI Creative Corners [ SSS | ELH | MSW ] Gina K Longer Acrylic Block [ GNK ] Catherine Pooler Acrylic Blocks [ CTH ] Studio Katia Round Acrylic Block [ SHR ] Simon Says Stamp Acrylic Blocks [ SSS ] Hero Arts Ultra Clean [ SSS | ELH | HA ] Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy [ SSS | ELH | LWN ] Salt Box for Shammy [ AMZUS ] Salt Cellar for Shammy [ AMZUS ] Kirklands Baby Wipes [ AMZUS ] Microfiber Cloth [ SSS | AMZUS ]

DIE CUTTING TOOLS

I use die cutting as much as I use stamping on my cards. Here are some helpful tools to consider…

Sizzix Big Shot Express [ SSS ] Sizzix Cutting Plates [ SSS ] Memory Box Metal Adapter Plate [ SSS ] Spellbinders Embossing Mat [ SSS ] Gemini Die Cutting Machine [ SSS ] Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine [ SSS | AMZUS ] Tim Holtz Sidekick Die Cutting Machine [ SSS | AMZUS ] Tim Holtz Craft Pick [ SSS | ELH ] Flush Wire Cutters [ SSS ] Your Next Die Wire Cutters [ SSS ] Handvac [ AMZUS ] Handvac Option 2 [ AMZUS ] Micropore Tape [ SSS | AMZUS ]

GIFT GUIDE

This list of Favorite Crafty Things makes a great gift guide for holiday shopping. Just forward on this link or print the page and circle what you are interested in. Don’t forget the discount codes above, too!

I have 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 a $50 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp!

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/15/17 telling me what crafty tool you could not craft without. (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 are personally donated.)

See you soon!

[Please note that I purchased most 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.]