My Favorite Crafty Things 2019: INK

12.07.19

Welcome back once again to My Favorite Crafty Things 2019! Today I am sharing my favorite inks.

Over the next several weeks, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of 2019. 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 (some are exclusive!) from several of my favorite stores. I will be updating this list if more offers come in…

Let’s go! Today is all about ink.

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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 or video icon under the product.

Gina K Designs Dye Inks
[ SSS | GNK | ELH ]
Gina K Designs Dye Ink Cubes
[ SSS | GNK | ELH ]
Hero Arts Shadow Dye Inks
[ SSS | HA ]
Pinkfresh Studio Dye Inks
[ SSS | PNK ]
Pinkfresh Studio Dye Ink Cubes
[ SSS | PNK | ELH ]
Altenew Dye Ink Pads
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH ]
Altenew Dye Ink Cubes
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH ]
Blending Brushes
[ SSS | JNN ]
Distress Oxide Ink Pads
[ SSS | ELH | RNG ]
Distress Oxide Reinkers
[ SSS | ELH | RNG ]
Mini Distress Ink Pads
[ SSS | ELH | RNG ]
Distress Ink Refills
[ SSS ]
Mini Ink Blending Tool
[ SSS ]
Gina K Designs Amalgam Inks
[ SSS | GNK | ELH ]
Gina K Obsidian Amalgam Black Ink
[ SSS | GNK ]
Gina K Obsidian Amalgam Ink Cube
[ SSS | GNK ]
Altenew Obsidian Black Ink
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH ]
Gina K Amalgam Whisper Ink
[ SSS | ELH | GNK ]
Simon Says Stamp Fog Ink
[ SSS ]
Altenew Antique Gold Ink
[ SSS | ALTN ]
Altenew Enchanted Gold Ink
[ SSS | ALTN ]
Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink
[ SSS | HA | ELH ]
VersaMark Ink
[ SSS | HA | ELH ]
Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing…
[ SSS | HA | ELH ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
[ AMZUS | SSS ]
Microfiber Cloth
[ SSS | AMZUS ]
Mini MISTI Stamping Tool
[ SSS | ELH ]
Ink Swatch Downloads
[ JNN ]
Coin Pages
[ AMZUS ]
Hero Arts Ultra Clean
[ SSS ]
Allbirds Shoes
[ SHR ]
Rothys Shoes
[ RTH ]

GIFT GUIDE

This list could also make a great gift guide – just pass along this link or print the page. Don’t forget the discount codes.

See you soon for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2019. You can keep up to date on all the topics HERE… and for my lists from 2018, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Throughout this series, I will have prizes! Today I am giving away a $50 gift certificate to Pinkfresh Studio! For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/20/19 telling me your favorite ink. (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! Prize personally donated.)

See you soon with more from this series!

 


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280 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things 2019: INK”

  1. Becky Smith says:
    December 8, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I do like distress inks a lot. For black, I’ve used Ranger archival or Versafine Onyx for years, but I may give the Altenew a try.

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  2. [email protected] says:
    December 8, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    As a new stamper that I am, I am just learning about all the inks! Thank you for teaching me what all the inks do & the differences. But for right now I think the Versa Mark ink is my favorite! I learn so much from all your videos!

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  3. Cyndi Morris says:
    December 8, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    Thanks for those recommendations. I’ve been wanting some Gina K inks for a long time — maybe it’s time to use your discount code and buy some. I did buy some Altenew cubes recently and I really like those. However, of the inks I have, the most used are Versamark, Versafine black, and Distress Oxides.

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  4. Avra N Williams says:
    December 8, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    Catherine Pooler inks are the only dye inks I have the full set of – I would say they’re my favorite. I also have a full set of Distress Inks, most of the Distress Oxides, and most of the Gina K cube colors, all of which I love.

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  5. KCurphey says:
    December 8, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    My favourite inks are Distress Inks and Distress Oxides. I’m a huge fan of all the techniques that can be done with them 😃

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  6. Mindy Hook says:
    December 8, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    I love the Distress Oxide inks for backgrounds and techniques. For colored inks, Taylored Expressions inks are my favorites because there are so many great colors and they blend together like a dream.

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  7. Deborah S Knapp says:
    December 8, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    I like Taylor Expression, Hero Arts, Simon Says, and the Distress inks. I am hoping to add Gina’s to my collection. I do have her black inks and yes a great stamped image! Thanks for the videos, they are so helpful!!

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  8. Lisa Sabo says:
    December 8, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    Gina K amalgam ink has been a game changer! It’s my go to now for black ink especially since I am not always sure where my project will take me. This ink let’s my creative side shine. I’m going to add the grey to my collection after watching your video.

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  9. Beth says:
    December 8, 2019 at 6:44 pm

    My desert island inks are Distress Oxides. And I couldn’t live without Versamark. Another ink is Impression Obsessions – iostamps.com Since most dye inks are the same, even made by the same manufacturer, it’s not that they’re so different, and the owner comes right out and says that. It’s that they come in light-to-dark versions of a color and have filled in color gaps for me.

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  10. Lisa Rogers says:
    December 8, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    Gina K has my favorite inks!!! Love ‘em❣️

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  11. Gabriella Bell says:
    December 8, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    Hard to pick a favorite but I use my Hero Arts and Lawn Fawn inks the most.

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  12. Germaine says:
    December 8, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    My favorite is Gina K Obsidian ink, because it allows my to stamp and then color anyway I like. Thanks, Jennifer, for recommending it!

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  13. Julie L says:
    December 8, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    I use Versamark for embossing, VersaFine (black) for sentiments, Memento for alcohol markers and watercolor, Staz On for inking on slick backgrounds, Distress inks for blending and techniques (since I own 30 colors and the reinkers) and Distress oxides if I need to layer opaque colors (only own 8 colors). Most of my pads (from a variety of companies) are 10-15 years old and work fine.

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  14. Cyndie1224 says:
    December 8, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    Love the Gina K obsidian black ink!

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  15. Tona says:
    December 8, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    I use distress inks a lot as well as Gina K & versafine Claire.

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  16. Lori Zielinski says:
    December 8, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    I love the Distress Oxide and Hero Arts inks and use Versamark all the time. Thank you for the awesome video!

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  17. karenladd says:
    December 8, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    My go-to ink when I want to color with alcohol markers is Momenta black ink, and Versafine for heat embossing.

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  18. Darlene Fay says:
    December 8, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    Choosing inks to use has been mind-boggling. Your videos (and I watched them more than once) helped to clear up some of the confusion I had. I like to do copic, colored pencil, distress ink and watercolor. I have a better understanding of the different ink types. I’m glad that I won’t have to invest a ton of money to be able to support my habit. Thanks.

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  19. SHartl says:
    December 8, 2019 at 9:06 pm

    My favorite inks are Stampin’ Up and Distress inks. I don’t do a lot of coloring so the Stampin’ Up inks are great for simple and solid shapes, and sentiments. Thanks for the reviews Jennifer!

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  20. Kailash says:
    December 8, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    I absolutely love my distress inks!

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  21. Cathy B says:
    December 8, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    As a card maker on a tight budget, I usually use the Momento black and the small colors in the tear drop shape that I bought years ago. I am big on monochromatic cards with layering stamps and would love to try the Altenew and Pinkfresh cubes in color families. Thanks for all your videos. It really helps me make good decisions when I do have a bit of money to spend. Now, if local stores would only carry the Neenah cardstock, instead of having to order it online – I would be a happy stamper!

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  22. Annette Reed says:
    December 8, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    I don’t have most of the ink brands that you use, so I don’t know the quality of them. I do love Altenew inks for the fact that they offer coordinating colors for all of their fabulous layering stamps. I have Distress inks, but not the oxides. I’ve never seen the oxides in person to see the difference for myself. I use Stampin Up inks a lot. The pads have a lot of ink so I always get good stamp coverage. I also like how their colors match the cardstock and markers. I like to use matching inks.

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  23. JenB says:
    December 8, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    I use amalgam ink for general stamping. Thanks for all your fabulous videos!

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  24. Debra Clark says:
    December 8, 2019 at 10:47 pm

    I use the Memento Ink all the time. I really like it for the alcohol markers.

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  25. FeM says:
    December 8, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    I use versafine and would.like to try GinaK. I like the distress.inks.and oxides as well.

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  26. Droopysmom says:
    December 9, 2019 at 12:44 am

    There are so many wonderful products out there, that it gets a bit confusing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences. It is so great to learn from you, not just faves and techniques, but all the little hints and advice peppered throughout your blog and videos.

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  27. Milagros Rodriguez says:
    December 9, 2019 at 1:50 am

    Hi! I like distress inks, Versamark and Versafine, which are the ones that I have. I would love to use the Gina K’ s ones.
    Thanks for all your help.

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  28. Heidi Rees says:
    December 9, 2019 at 4:15 am

    Wonderful video explaining the different properties of all the different inks! I love that some companies offer mini ink cubes, especially in color families! I’m going to give Pinkfresh Studios inks a go, they sounds like they’d fill my needs!

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  29. Karen says:
    December 9, 2019 at 7:10 am

    Hi Jennifer! Distress inks are my favourite as they are fab for many techniques. I have recently decided to expand my ink collection so I was eagerly awaiting this video! Thanks.

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  30. Lisa A creations says:
    December 9, 2019 at 7:54 am

    It’s always great to see the ink comparisons. I got to see some of the brands I already know and have, but also learned about some new ones, like the Altenew gold inks. Will have to give those a try.

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  31. Tami B says:
    December 9, 2019 at 8:16 am

    My Momento Tuxedo Black and Versafine clear are my 2 most used.

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  32. Shelli Royer says:
    December 9, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Versa Mark for sure is the one I use the most on a consistent basis. Do love the unique qualities of Distress Oxides, they are fun to play with and get inky for certain! Love your Favorite Things video’s Jennifer!

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  33. Dawn says:
    December 9, 2019 at 8:20 am

    I’m new to the stamping thing and haven’t tried many but I love the Momento inks.

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  34. Vanna says:
    December 9, 2019 at 8:31 am

    I love the Gina K Design inks. I have almost all her ink pads and matching cardstocks. Although, I just recently bought Pinkfresh ink pads. I can’t wait to play with these new inks.

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  35. Kim Salito says:
    December 9, 2019 at 9:45 am

    Your videos are so informative. I never new the quality of paper made a difference with my stamps. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

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  36. Kim Salito says:
    December 9, 2019 at 9:46 am

    My favorite inks for blending are Distress Oxides, but for color layering I love my Altenew inks.

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  37. Maggie Arambarry says:
    December 9, 2019 at 10:04 am

    My favorite ink is Gina K – Amalgam Cube Ink 🙂

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  38. jenny N says:
    December 9, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Thanks to your fabulous videos, my ink world is expanding! I have been a loyal Stampin’ Up ink user, but am now experimenting with Distress inks and using my Versamark ink for all kinds of techniques you have shared with us. Love it all!! Thank you!!

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  39. CraftyinAlabama says:
    December 9, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Really appreciate these inky instructive videos. I have lots to learn! Thanks.

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  40. Vicky C says:
    December 9, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks for these Favourite Crafty Things Videos! I can’t live without my Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, and need Versamark Ink for all the Embossing that I do. Can’t wait to try some of the ones you mentioned in the video.

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  41. [email protected] says:
    December 9, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    I love the Gina K ink cubes. It gives me a chance to buy more colors for my collection and to store them more efficiently. Thanks as always for the video!

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  42. Tammy Ives says:
    December 9, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    Thank you for the time, effort and love you put into this series, Jennifer. My current go to inks are Gina K’s dye inks. The colors are in tune with my creativity at the moment. I do have my eye on some of the Pinkfresh Studio colors, though – as well as the new Altenew pallet. I love all the wonderful choices out there!

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  43. Terrie D. says:
    December 9, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    I love using Versamark ink because I love how heat embossed sentiments look. 🙂 I just received an order with Gina K Obsidian Amalgam Black Ink and I can’t wait to give it a try!

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  44. Amber P. says:
    December 9, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    I’m in love with the Altenew crisp die inks! I love that the colors are released in sets of 4 coordinating colors for layering. I buy the cube sets, because I can get more for my money that way.

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  45. Pat McMahon says:
    December 9, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    I really like VersaFine ink and just ordered the Obsidian ink from Gina K.

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  46. [email protected] says:
    December 9, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    Hi Jennifer, my favorite ink is the Gina K. Obsidian black amalgam ink. It’s so universal that I can use it as is, emboss with it or use copic markers. I really appreciate your recommendations in all your videos.

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  47. Steffi H. says:
    December 9, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    I like the ombre tones ink cubes, great for layering effects.

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  48. Cheryl says:
    December 9, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    Thanks for the tips about the different inks. Slowly collecting the different colors-Love color! (Eye Candy) Keep smiling!

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  49. Grace says:
    December 9, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Love the Altenew obsidian black ink! Enjoyed watching the Inks video, very informative as well as your other videos too. Thank you

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  50. Laura Whicker says:
    December 9, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    I’m a newbie to cardmaking and have so much to learn. So my favorite ink is the only ink that I have which is Tim Holtz distress oxide ink.

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