MY FAVORITE CRAFTY THINGS 2020: Dies + Giveaway!

Welcome to more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2020! Today is all about dies.

This series shares my favorite crafty products of 2020. 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… and the beginning of THIS video.

If you are shopping, be sure to check out my Crafty Updates and Sales Page HERE for exclusive discount codes and more!

Today I am focusing on dies.

[Warning: Again, this video is LONG. You can instead just check out the dies below. All products are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails. Affiliate links may be used at no cost to you. 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.]

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 do this…

WORD DIES

I use word dies on most of my cards. Here are some of this year’s favorites:

Altenew Hello & Hugs Dies
[ SSS | ALTN | JNN ]
Memory Box Hello Script Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
Birch Press Handwritten Hello Outline…
[ SSS | BRC | JNN ]
Birch Press Jumbo Lingo Hello Dies
[ SSS | BRC | ELH | JNN ]
The Stamp Market Outline Hello Die
[ THS ]
Altenew Circled Greetings Hugs Die
[ SSS | ALTN | JNN ]
SugarPea Designs Thanks Word Dies
[ SSS | SGR ]
Kat Scrappiness Thank You Die
[ KATS ]
Concord & 9th All The Thanks Dies
[ SSS | C&9 | ELH ]
Altenew Fancy For You Die
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH | JNN ]
Ellen Hutson Big Scripty Happy…
[ ELH ]
Cas-ual Fridays Hooray Dies
[ SSS | CS- ]
La-La Land Crafts Get Well Soon Die
[ SSS | LLL ]
Simon Says Stamp You Matter Dies
[ SSS | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp You Are Loved Die
[ SSS ]
Ink to Paper Long Distance Hug Die
[ SSS | INK | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp The World Needs Dies
[ SSS | JNN ]
LDRS Thinking of You Die
[ SSS | LDR ]
The Greeting Farm Love You Die
[ SSS | THG ]
My Favorite Things Really Miss You Die
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | JNN ]
CZ Design With Sympathy Dies
[ SSS | JNN ]
Doodlebug All Occasion Dies
[ SSS ]
Create a Smile Tiny Sentiment Dies
[ CRT ]
Birch Press Mod Alphabet Dies
[ SSS | BRC ]
Concord & 9th All The Letters Dies
[ SSS | C&9 | ELH ]
Honey Bee Bee Narrow Uppercase Alpha…
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Pinkfresh Studio Leas Ornate…
[ SSS | PNK | JNN ]

BACKGROUND DIES

Background dies tend to be higher priced than most crafting products do to the amount of metal used. Therefore, you want to be sure you invest in those that can be used creatively in many ways! I recommend checking out these:

WPlus9 Lavinia Layers Die
[ SSS | WPL | JNN ]
Whimsy Stamps Quilted Rainbow Inlaid Die
[ SSS | WHM ]
Elizabeth Craft Leaf Pattern Die
[ SSS | ELZ ]
Pinkfresh Studio Simply Diamonds Die
[ SSS | ELH | PNK | JNN ]
Mama Elephant Heart Grid Die
[ SSS | MML ]
Studio Katia Dotted Square Frame Die
[ SSS | STD | ELH ]
Studio Katia Halftone Lines Die
[ SSS | STD | ELH ]
Karen Burniston Pattern Plate Flowers…
[ SSS | KRN ]
Hello Bluebird Sunshine Scene Die
[ SSS | HLL ]
Pretty Pink Posh Nature Essentials Dies
[ SSS | PRT | ELH ]
Pink and Main Fancy Floral Die
[ SSS | PNK ]
Birch Press Viola Plate Layer Dies
[ SSS | BRC | ELH | JNN ]
Honey Bee Fluttering Hearts Die
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Honey Bee Fluttering Hearts Pierced Die
[ SSS | HNB | ELH | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Stitching Panel Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
Waffle Flower Stitchable Pinking…
[ SSS | WFF | ELH ]
Waffle Flower Piercing Panel Die
[ SSS | WFF | ELH | JNN ]
Memory Box Pinpoint Burst Plate Die
[ SSS | ELH ]
Birch Press Pinpoint Radial Die
[ SSS | ELH | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Detail Ringlet Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
Memory Box Pinpoint Leaf Plate Die
[ SSS | ELH | JNN ]
Pinkfresh Studio Stitches Die
[ PNK | SSS ]

OTHER DIES

Here are a few other dies that I thought you might like…

Hero Arts Cloudy Sky Scene Dies
[ SSS | ELH | HA | JNN ]
Hero Arts World Window Die
[ SSS | HA | ELH | JNN ]
Paper Rose Sweet Rainbow Dies
[ SSS | PPR ]
Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Heart Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Detail Floral Heart Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
Altenew Parlor Palm Die Set
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN | JNN ]
Memory Box Verdant Leaf Die
[ SSS | ELH | MMR | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Etched Laurel Leaves…
[ SSS | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Engraved Feather Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
Memory Box Cherry Blossom Die
[ SSS | ELH ]
Hero Arts Cherry Blossom Die
[ SSS | HA | ELH | JNN ]
Memory Box Tall Birthday Candles Dies
[ SSS | MMR ]
Waffle Flower Additional Circle Dies
[ SSS | WFF | ELH ]
Honey Bee Circle Thin Frame Dies
[ SSS | HNB | ELH | JNN ]
Poppy Stamps Brilliant Rings Dies
[ SSS | PPP ]
Reverse Confetti Circle Rays Duo Dies
[ SSS | RVR ]
Memory Box Matinee Rectangle Dies
[ SSS | MMR | JNN ]
Spellbinders Essential Rectangles Dies
[ SSS | SPL | JNN ]
Your Next Die Stitched Rectangle…
[ SSS | YRN ]
Altenew Featured Sentiments Dies
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH | JNN ]
Mama Elephant Quick Stripes Dies
[ SSS | MML | ELH | JNN ]
Pinkfresh Studio Slim Ornate Banner Dies
[ SSS | PNK | ELH | JNN ]
Sunny Studio Slimline Scallop Frame Dies
[ SSS | SNN | ELH | JNN ]
Birch Press Cora Layer Dies
[ SSS | BRC | ELH | JNN ]
Birch Press Flora Heart Layer Dies
[ SSS | BRC | JNN ]
Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Tile Dies
[ SSS | SPL ]
Altenew Jumbo Garden Picks Dies
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH | JNN ]
Altenew Craft A Flower Poppy Dies
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH ]
Poppy Stamps Adriana Pop Up Easel Die
[ SSS | PPP ]
Lawn Fawn Magic Iris Dies
[ SSS | ELH | LWN | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Outside the Box Dies
[ SSS | MFT | ELH ]
Trinity Stamps Slimline Envelope…
[ SSS | TRN | ELH | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Envelope Die
[ SSS | JNN ]

GIFT GUIDE

Remember – 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. The series can be found HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Throughout this series, I will have LOTS of prizes! Today I am giving away a $50 gift certificate to Birch Press Designs! (I LOVE their dies.) For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/20/20 telling me your favorite die 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! Prize personally donated.)

See you soon with more!


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789 thoughts on “MY FAVORITE CRAFTY THINGS 2020: Dies + Giveaway!”

  1. Kat says:

    My favorite are the Lawn Fawn Magic Iris Die. I have fun time playing with them.

  2. Christy Clark says:

    I think the Birch Press Viola layering dies are just stunning. They are on my holiday wish list for sure this year!

  3. Claudia Anderson says:

    I also love so many of your favorites this year! Birch Press Viola Plate is my fave so far, but I also love all the pinpoint cover dies.

  4. Tammy Gallagher says:

    I love the attends sentiments die set! I use these dies ALL the time…

    1. Tammy Gallagher says:

      Sorry -autocorrect can really mess things up. I meant that I love the.altenew sentiments die set!

  5. Deborah says:

    Thank you so much for sharing. We have a card ministry at our church and I am always keeping an eye out
    for items we might be able to use. Blessings and Merry Christmas!

  6. In this strange year, you have provided me with many hours of distraction and have taught me so much, thank you.

  7. Bev Karolak says:

    Thanks for sharing your video Jennifer! I like all the slimline die atm! 🥰

  8. Manny says:

    It’s always satisfying when I see some of my favorite items on your list as well! I’m going to say I’ve had so much fun with Mama Elephant Quick Stripes Dies the past few month, the possibilities with those are endless!

  9. The Poppy Stamps ADRIANA POP UP EASEL set is so beautiful. The Outside the Box Die-namics are super cool, too. Thank you, Jennifer, for doing your MFCTs this year! 💜

  10. Carol Hayden says:

    So many impressive dies…I like to add a die on my cards as well..

  11. prauly says:

    I loved your video using the Honey Bee Circle thin dies so much that I immediately bought them and have been using it in multiple ways since. Even Christmas Cards! Thanks Jennifer!

    1. Skbtt says:

      My favorite die is the you are loved die from Simon says stamp! But honestly… watching your videos make them all my favorites! You have a way of making me want them all. Haha

  12. Jill Mollers says:

    I don’t have this yet but I am into flowers right now so I want to get Altenew Craft A Flower Poppy Dies, it just a little much on my budget right now.

  13. Jane Mirka says:

    I think the Birch Press Viola dies are the cat’s meow and will put that on my wish list. However, my practical self loves the Spellbinders Essential Rectangle dies … have used them so many times. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

  14. Isabel Z says:

    I have had my eye on the MFT Outside the Box Dies for quite awhile now–love them and your videos!

  15. Nancy Barlow says:

    Hello Bluebird Sunshine

  16. Kathy West says:

    I love your videos and purchase many of the items you use in your videos. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. Blessings to you.

  17. Kathryn Eddy says:

    Oh mu goodness! So many great dies. I am trying to build up my collection of dies and this will be a great resource. Thanks ever so much, Jennifer.

  18. Evelyn B says:

    I too love the birch press dies, in fact, I have a wish list on my board. I love all the beautiful looks you can get with the layered look. Thanks for the chance to win a die. THANKS

  19. Fern McCarthy says:

    Great video! So much variety and so many great ideas. Thank you!

  20. Colleen Howell says:

    Altenew Sentiment dies Strips, I love the shape of them and that they come in several sizes and can cut all the strips ahead of time to put my sentiments on, they are so many other dies I love too but this one is so awesome

  21. Lynette Smart says:

    I like the Hello script die.

  22. Laura says:

    LOVE the Mandala dies. They are SO pretty. LOVE your blog. 😀

    1. laura says:

      The Cora layer dies are SO pretty. LOVE your blog. 😀

  23. Sarah Miller says:

    Love the engraved feather die…so many possibilities!

  24. Sabrina Radican says:

    I love the I really miss you word die.

  25. Thank you again for sharing. I think the Paper Rose Rainbow die set is my favorite from this video.

  26. Angie says:

    I like the lawn fawn magic iris

  27. Sue S says:

    It was so hard to pick only one out of your video, as I am a die “junkie”!! I think my favorite was the Birch Press Viola Plate layer set. How beautiful!!!

  28. nancy f says:

    Really love the background dies.

  29. Melanie Mellenthien says:

    You are a bright light in this time of restrictions and the unknown. You have given me an outlet in making cards. I look forward to your blogs and videos. I especially like the Birch Press Layering Dies. The Viola Plate and the Flora heart are both on my wish list

  30. Jill Ekey says:

    Thanks so much for sharing. I love to shop from your suggestions.

  31. Sharon Watson says:

    Pinkfresh Ornate Banner Dies give my cards a classy look. I love them!

  32. Laura says:

    It’s hard to pick a favorite, I’d probably say Spellbinders Essential Rectangles Dies as I can see many uses with what I make with this. Can always use the basics to build from!

  33. Julie Hulver says:

    The Altenew Featured Sentiments Dies are now on my must have list! Also love the ME stripes.

  34. Mindy Berardi says:

    i also love Birch Press Studios!!! so neat

  35. Sue says:

    My favorite is the birch press viola layer dies. I love your examples with that.

  36. Amy Reed says:

    I love the Hello Bluebird sunshine scene die! Thanks for sharing your favorites!

  37. Jessica says:

    I haven’t tried any stacking dies yet so I’m very intrigued by the Altenew jumbo garden picks die set!

  38. Pamela Ramada says:

    What a wonderful video! So much to work to include examples and links showing how you’ve used the products. The Poopy Stamp Adriana Pop Up Easel Set is my favorite, but I have others on the wish list too!

  39. Rhonda McCullough says:

    I love love love Pink Fresh Studio’s Lea’s Ornate Lowercase Dies. Would be so fun to do names with.

  40. PamS says:

    Wow, nice to know I already have some of these! Love them! Thank you!

  41. Susan L Mealiea says:

    I really like the SSS Detail Ringlet background die

  42. Irene Addison says:

    It is so hard to choose but the one that immediately went on my wishlist is the Altenew Circle Hugs die. I really like the large size. Thank you for devoting so much time to planning and filming this video. It is so helpful!

  43. Viola Leary says:

    I really like the Pink Fresh Studio Leas ornate alphabet. I love that are their letters have a shadow layer to go around it. .thanks for all the info. It would be awesome to win, I would love to get the Viola Cutting plates from Birch Press since it’s beautiful and we share my name.

  44. Clara Sanchez says:

    Thank you for sharing! As usual, too many great dies to pick a favorite but I really like the Hero Arts Cherry Blossom dies. Very pretty!

  45. Debbi S says:

    I adore background dies, they are a great way to add a little something
    extra to a simple card. I also love any word die by CZ designs
    (I love Cathy too!).
    Thanks for the time you spent putting this series together again
    this year.

  46. Naperdebr says:

    I like the Etched Laurel Leaves die. Thanks for making the Favorite Crafty videos.

  47. Cindy says:

    Thank you so much, Jennifer, for taking SO MUCH time putting these MFCT videos together. Besides choosing the dies (or stamps or whatever), finding multiple links, photos and video examples, and making samples has to be so time consuming. These videos are so helpful for crafters, and I don’t doubt that the companies whose products you highlight appreciate them, too.

    I am relatively new to die cutting (and very excited about it), so choosing a favorite is difficult. I am drawn to layering dies, but haven’t had the opportunity to invest in many. Given that, I think the Birch Press and Spellbinders layering dies are my favorite.

    Thank you so much, again, Jennifer!! Merry Christmas, too.

  48. Julie says:

    After watching your video, I headed to your latest Crafty Sales update and picked up the Birch Press Viola Plate dies. I’ve been eyeing those cover dies and the sales made that much more achievable. I also let out an involuntary little “ooh” as you showed Pinkfresh Studio’s stitches die, so that may have to go on a wishlist!

  49. Trish M says:

    I just happen to love the Birch Press viola die. It’s a bit out of my price range so the gift certificate would certainly help 😊

  50. Bridget N says:

    MFT Really Miss You die…perfect sentiment right about now. Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

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