My Favorite Crafty Things 2019: INK

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. Love my GinaKDesigns inks. I have the set on my desk and all the minis. But have to say that new Enchanted Gold from Altenew is amazing!

  2. Distress Inks and Oxides are my favorite inks. 🙂 I love the versatility of them.

  3. Zinia Agosto says:

    Thanks so much for the informative video. I use Distress Oxides, Distress Inks, Versamark, Hero Art Unicorn White and the Black also. I will like to get into the Hero Art Shadow dies and Altenew.
    Thanks again for all your videos.

    Zinia

  4. nworlock says:

    I love distress oxide inks and I do really like my Hero Arts white pigment ink recommended by you. I am excited to try both of the new black inks you recommend as well as some of the neutral inks. Thanks for taking the time to try everything out for us!

  5. Beatrice Cristina Lawson says:

    I mix and match, use a lot of SSS inks, some Hero Arts, and just ordered a set of Altenew because I love the colours. I have the distress inks but no oxide yet, that’s next on my list!

  6. Nancy Rodeberg says:

    Thanks so much for sharing. I have learned so much from your favorite videos. I enjoy having some of the ink cube sets from Altenew sets for doing my layering stamps. However, I have been wanting to add to my dye inks and am going to be studying your ink swatches to pick out colors to add to my collection!

  7. Ash says:

    Thanks for the chance to win! I love so many inks, love the colors offered by Altenew, use Versmark of course almost daily, like Versafine Black for detailed sentiments, also love Distress and Oxides for techniques. I have many others I’ve collected over the years, and most of the older inks are still juicy! You are right about investing in quality inks. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas so generously.

  8. smlittler says:

    I have very, very few pigment or dye inks, so this was really helpful. I’ll probably get them according to my fave colors eventually, but I do have my beautiful distress inks which I LOVE. Can’t wait to get the oxide inks one of these days.

  9. Jilla says:

    I really like the softness I get with Amuse pigment inks. They work well on clear stamps, even the cheap brands.

  10. Marisela Delgado says:

    I love all ink, but I love Ranger ink pads. I also loved the chalk inks.

  11. Marisela Delgado says:

    I also love ink in all shades of purple regardless of brand.

  12. Terri Clark says:

    Thanks so much, Jennifer, for giving so much insight and detailed information on crafting! Your videos are always such a blessing and so inspiring! Right now I’m loving all the Altenew Inks!

  13. Valencia says:

    Thanks for all the tips and tricks with inks. Sooo many to pick from!

  14. Akstampin says:

    I love my Versamark for embossing-Gina K and Altenew inks are my go to inks! I absolutely love Gina’s Amalgam inks😉
    Your Favorite Crafty series is wonderful and I look forward to it every year💜

  15. Tammie says:

    My favorite is Versa Fine black ink and the TH oxide inks.

  16. I feel like I’m still on a favorite ink quest as far as colored inks go, but my favorite black ink for sentiments is Onyx Black Versafine and I love the Distress Oxide inks for ink blending 🙂

  17. Bev says:

    Hey, Jennifer! Love these videos! Any chance you can tell me what color your nail polish is?

  18. Kristin Burge says:

    Love love love this series! Thank you for all the hard work you put into it! It is appreciated!

  19. Toofewanimals says:

    Wonderful video! I’m still learning a lot about inks and you have been helpful. Right now I’m intrigued with the TH Oxide inks. Such lovely backgrounds.

  20. Dee Earnshaw says:

    my favorite ink would be Tim Holtz Distress inks – so versatile

  21. robynval says:

    Tim holt Oxide inks are my favorite…I have the full set. What a joy to own :)))
    Robyn

  22. Sue Symens says:

    Versafine black ink. Love how dark and it has great coverage. Thank you so much for your time on this series!!

  23. Mara says:

    LOL, well my favorite stamps are my only stamps that I have from 14 yrs ago, Stampin Up, but I do have a VersaMark and it works very well and is just as old 🙂

  24. Heather L DePasquale says:

    OK, I’m probably not very original. I’ve tried various new inks that are suitable for Copics but I was disappointed. So, I went back to my favorite: Memento Tuxedo Black. I also find VersaFine Onyx Black a go to. VersaMark for embossing. I love ink in cubes. More bang for the buck. No one can go wrong with any of Tim Holtz’s Distress and Distress Oxide inks. They are so much fun. Thanks Jennifer… Love these Crafty Things videos. Very helpful!

  25. Melissa S says:

    It’s impossible to pick one! I love, love, love Distress Oxides and I love Gina K and Lawn Fawn inks. Lawn Fawn color names are so clever.

  26. Anita Wagner says:

    I don’t know what to say is my favorite ink as I don’t have too many. I sho have a few distressinks and a few oxide and like their unique effects, but really need to find and invest in some inks for stamping.

  27. Andrea Parsons says:

    Hi Jennifer, I have just seen some watercolor inks by Ink on 3. Have you had an opportunity to discover these as yet? I’m really interested but wanted to get some credible feedback before I spend the money.
    Andie

  28. Clara says:

    Versafine Clair has become a favorite of mine. I use it for the coverage and detail you get . The Nocturne is a great black ink. Works great for embossing with it. The drawback is the color selection.

  29. Arlene says:

    I love your tips and ideas and learning new things from you as I did last year when you mentioned Gina K’s Amalgam Ink and its versitility! So I have tried out the black and whisper and am so impressed with how it works with Copics and other medium. I also love the Distress Oxides and how they blend!

  30. Beth Williams says:

    My go to is Versafine Black Ony a.nd I use Versafine for embossing. I have several old Distress Inks I am learning to use for coloring and blending backgrounds (thank you!). After that I get so confused I give up. Going to try a mini set of Brutus Monroe’s-has a gorgeous aubergine color!

  31. Pamela Soucy-Chartrand says:

    I love versamark inks and use distress inks quite often. I have only purchased pigments inks due to embossing, but understand more why I need to start growing die inks. I hope I can start my selection soon.

    Pam

  32. Donna Vallee says:

    I have been stamping a long time and I still haven’t found my favorite ink. At this point I use Memento black for my Copic coloring. I love the colors of Altenew ink but I’m not crazy about the finish. I use the paper you use. I will think about Gina K. and the Pinkfresh Studio. I have the Distress Oxide inks and they are great for blending.

  33. Marianne says:

    I am a huge fan of Catherine Pooler’s inks. I use them for techniques, just like Distress inks and distress oxides (which I also love), but I’m particularly impressed with the way they stamp. I no longer get blotchy results, the way I do with the ink cubes from other manufacturers (including Altenew, Hero Arts and PTI – I get the best results with Memento’s Dew drops). CP inks even grab on to lesser quality stamps, and they are also great for generation stamping. They also give me the confidence to stamp images without a stamping tool.

  34. Leanne Renehan says:

    I always love seeing what you have as your favs. Our craft stores in Australia are very limited.

  35. Donnalee Boisseau says:

    it Is a tie… oxides and altenew inks are my faves! But I am also loving altenew black obsidian ink for stamping 😍😍

  36. Geri says:

    I stay confused on inks… thanks for the help

  37. Cynthia Cole says:

    My favorite ink is Distress Oxides.

  38. Theresa R. says:

    I do use Memento Tuxedo Black the most. Next would be VersaFine black. Then the old Tim Holtz Distress inks. haven’t invested in the Oxide. Not sure I will.

  39. Annette Gordon says:

    My favourite are brilliance inks, although, I use dye inks from various companies the most. I really liked your video, because I find it hard to get reinkers for pigment inks, and I use a white brilliance pigment ink and keep having to buy the pad because I can’t find the reinker. Going to try out hero arts now from your video! Thanks so much for all the amazing information!

  40. Valerija says:

    I love the Distress Oxide inks for ink blending , my favourite black ink is Ranger Archival Ink.

  41. Kristen Johnson says:

    Gina K, I have all her little ink cubes..

  42. Deepa Lakshman says:

    I reach out for distress oxides a lot for all my blending & the Memento Tuxedo black ink.

  43. cindy yost says:

    I love Oxide inks. So creative with them. I will try anything, anytime .

  44. I do a lot of Copic coloring and my favorite for that is Memento Black

  45. Cynthia C Jackson says:

    Lovely video! Love my distress oxide inks as well as Gina K!

  46. Lauri Bacalzo says:

    I love Gina K amalgam ink!

  47. books_and_scraps says:

    TIM HOLTZ

  48. JMN says:

    Thanks for this wonderful video. So many wonderful inks and range of colors, I am just starting a collection of Pink Fresh Studio ink colors.

  49. Debbie G says:

    Can you recommend a good silver ink? I have tried Color Box silver pigment ink and Delicata silvery shimmer pigment ink and I am not a fan of either one.

  50. Candy Boothby says:

    My favorite ink is Versafine Black Onyx. I use it on almost every card and have had the same stamp pad for over 10 years! Always stamps crisply.

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