MY FAVORITE CRAFTY THINGS 2020: INKS & TOOLS + GIVEAWAY!

02.01.21

Welcome back for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2020!

In this series, I will be sharing 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.

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

Let’s get this started! Today I am focusing on inks and tools.

[Warning: This video is LONG. Lots to share! 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 I have done using particular products, click the heart icon under the product. ***

Let’s get started…

INKS

As I mentioned in my video, my favorite inks for 2020 are the same as 2019. So be sure to watch this video (again) to learn more!

Here are my ink tool suggestions…

My Favorite Crafty Things 2019 INKS
[ JNN ]
Waffle Flower Water Media Mat
[ SSS | WFF | JNN ]
Waffle Flower Mini Water Media Mat
[ SSS | WFF ]
Gina K Designs Blending Brushes With…
[ SSS | GNK | JNN ]
Gina K Designs Blending Brushes
[ SSS | GNK ]
Honey Bee Blended Brushes
[ SSS | HNB ]
Pink and Main Ergonomic Brush
[ SSS | JNN ]
Altenew Ink Blending Tool
[ SSS | ALTN | JNN ]
Pink and Main Mini Blending Brush
[ SSS ]
Altenew Mini Ink Blending Tool
[ SSS | JNN ]
The Ink Stand
[ ETS ]
The Ink Stand Video
[ JNN ]
I-Crafter Ink Brushes
[ SSS | JNN ]

TOOLS

Here the other tools I have been reaching for lately…

MISTI Stamping Tool 2.0
[ SSS | MSP | ELH | JNN ]
MISTI Mouse Pad
[ SSS | MSP | ELH ]
Sticky Mat
[ AMZUS | JNN ]
Simon Says Stamp Grid Transparency
[ SSS | JNN ]
Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
[ SSS | ELH ]
Altenew Self-Healing Mat
[ SSS ]
Fiskars Titanium Microtip Scissors
[ SSS ]
Fiskars Gold Sparkle Premier 8″ Scissors
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Haberdashery Scissors
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Trimmer
[ SSS | ELH ]
We R Memory Keepers The Works Tool
[ SSS | AMZUS ]
Scor-Buddy
[ SSS ]
Altenew bone Folder
[ SSS | ALTN ]
I-Crafter Retractable Pick
[ SSS ]
I-Crafter Flat Head Reverse Tweezers
[ SSS ]
Sanding Blocks
[ SSS | JNN ]
Anti Static Powder Bag
[ SSS | JNN ]
Binder Clip
[ AMZUS ]
T Ruler
[ SSS ]
Gina K Masking Magic
[ SSS | GNK | ELH | JNN ]
Funnel Tray
[ KATS | JNN ]
Kat Scrapiness Pick Up Tool
[ KATS ]
Studio Katia Triangle Tray
[ SSS | STD ]
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
[ SSS | JNN ]
Hero Arts Heat Gun
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Heat Gun
[ SSS ]
Gina K Designs Improved Wreath Builder
[ SSS | JNN ]
Gel Press 5×7 Printing Plate
[ SSS | JNN ]
Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer
[ SSS ]
Microfiber Cloth
[ SSS ]
Kirkland Baby Wipes
[ AMZUS ]
Hand Vac
[ AMZUS ]
Easy See Tape
[ SSS | DSG ]
Tape Dispenser
[ AMZUS ]
Glad Press N Seal
[ SSS | JNN ]
Royal Sovereign Laminator
[ AMZUS | JNN ]
Scotch Laminating Pouches
[ AMZUS ]
Mama Elephant Up With Love Stamps
[ SSS ]

SERIES

To check out more of this series, head HERE. I hope it is helpful!

See you soon for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2020.

GIVEAWAYS

Throughout this series, I will have LOTS of prizes! Today I am giving away a $50 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp! For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 2/20/21 telling me your favorite tool or ink 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.)

Be back soon!


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638 thoughts on “MY FAVORITE CRAFTY THINGS 2020: INKS & TOOLS + GIVEAWAY!”

  1. Kim W says:
    February 2, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Another fabulous video of favorites!! I have to say that my most used tools in the craft room are my Misti and blender brushes! I LOVE both!!

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  2. Heather DePasquale says:
    February 2, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    Wow! I have most of the items you have discussed. Great video for their importance in paper crafting. I must say that I have used VersaMark from the beginning of my paper crafting and I can’t think of using anything different for it’s purpose. I just started using the sticky mat with my MISTI and I love the small TONIC paper trimmer. Thanks Jennifer!!

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  3. Charlene Mart says:
    February 2, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    Hi!
    I guess my favorite tool from above is the Misti stamping tool. I’m more of a die cutter so I’m not that great when it comes to stamping. I love that you get second and third chances to get it right with that.
    I also use the microfiber cloths in my craftroom and the portable vacuum. Thanks for sharing your favs with us!

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  4. Rosemary D says:
    February 2, 2021 at 10:09 pm

    One of my favorite tools is my Tim Holtz glass mat. Love it!

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  5. Laverne says:
    February 2, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    My favourite tool is the anti-static powder bag. The stray embossing powder used to drive me bonkers! For years I tucked my embossing powders away. Once I purchased the bag I renewed my love for embossing! No more lone embossing rebels!! Thank you for your honesty and authenticity. I usually finish your videos saying to myself “I really like her”!

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  6. Angelin Kachor says:
    February 2, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    The Tim Holtz Trimmer!! Love this video. I need to go back and rewatch the ink video from last year.

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  7. Pat McCleary says:
    February 2, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    I honestly can’t name a favorite. Several of these have been on my wish list a while, like the laminator. But I am blown away by The Works tool. It does everything except serve dinner. This series is a wonderful resource. Thanks so much for all your time and efforts to share these videos with us.

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  8. Nancy Ketcham says:
    February 2, 2021 at 10:49 pm

    I’d love to get the ergonomic blending brushes. Probably some Easy See tape. Just got a new Misti!

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  9. Arcana Bernard says:
    February 2, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    I’m new to card making, so I don’t have many tools yet. I’m thinking my next purchase will be the MISTI. I think my stress will be greatly diminished and so will my oops pile. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and hosting the giveaway.

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  10. Sheryl Wineberg says:
    February 2, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    The Misti is my favorite tool.. I use it for all my stamping. After watching one of your videos I bought a gel press. So much fun!!!

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  11. Terry White says:
    February 2, 2021 at 11:41 pm

    I’m still loving my tim holtz glass mat n trimmer.

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  12. Cyndi Evans says:
    February 2, 2021 at 11:44 pm

    I really like my Gel Press! It lets me to so creative! The background papers that I make are so special. I get tons of compliments about them!

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  13. Sandy Menotti says:
    February 2, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    I love my Tim Holtz trimmer. It’s so nice to be able to trim off the slightest little bit.

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  14. Cassi says:
    February 3, 2021 at 12:23 am

    I use the Fiskers microtip scissors every time I sit down to craft! And I have the angled reverse tweezers, but want to trade them for the flat set you showed. Thanks for sharing these lists again!!!

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  15. Linda Palmer says:
    February 3, 2021 at 12:33 am

    Thanks so much for taking all the time and effort to make these videos. I’ve purchased items in the past and been disappointed. But after watching the Misti in action I asked for it for Christmas and I’m sooo happy.
    This has been a tough year for me on top of the whole covid mess and I feel like you have been a “friend” helping me through. My crafting makes me happy and your videos help ground me in my happy place.

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  16. Melissa Rico says:
    February 3, 2021 at 1:06 am

    I love that you share your favorite things. Will you do a video on you craft room. I know you have one of your other house. Thanks

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  17. Kaitlyn says:
    February 3, 2021 at 1:15 am

    Thank you for another informative video. I think the score-buddy and Misti both look great.

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  18. Gretina G. says:
    February 3, 2021 at 2:26 am

    I love your card making videos and recommendations through the My Favorite Crafty videos and posts. I bought the Fishers Titanium Micro tip scissors via your recommendation and have been practicing fussy cutting and the scissors have made a difference. Thank you.

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  19. Heather Reese says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:32 am

    I love this video series and look forwards to it every year. It’s so fun to see new products.I have to say that I use my Misti almost every day, so that is my favorite. I am very intrigued by the gel press. There may be one in my future!

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  20. Judy3118 says:
    February 3, 2021 at 4:02 am

    Your videos are always so well done and full of information and tips. Thank you so much for doing them!

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  21. Susan Joyce says:
    February 3, 2021 at 4:03 am

    Hi Jennifer, thanks for enabling us with such great information on all of these crafting products, I have a few things on my wish list.

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  22. Angela Nicholson says:
    February 3, 2021 at 6:16 am

    Love my flat reverse tweezers, my Tim Holtz black mat, my everything really. I use everything every time I craft all on your recommendation as I find you inspirational. I know you wouldnt have recommended anything you haven’t tried out yourself. How good is that. You do all the hard work for us craftier to take advantage of. Keep up the good work.

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  23. Mary Slominski says:
    February 3, 2021 at 6:33 am

    I love your Favorite Crafty Things videos!

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  24. Deonna Hotovec says:
    February 3, 2021 at 6:59 am

    I absolutely love this series every year AND it is probably my favorite tool!
    I am not sure I have just one favorite from the rest of the tools but I love a lot of the little helper tools like the retractable picker, the triangle jewel tray, the bone folder, the tape and dispenser. I also love my MISTI

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  25. Julia H. says:
    February 3, 2021 at 7:24 am

    The Gina K blending brushes. I love the stand to keep my crafting area tidy. They are definitely on my wish list!!

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  26. Renae Rauenhorst says:
    February 3, 2021 at 7:48 am

    Love my MISTI.

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  27. Arianna Barbara says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:34 am

    All these tools are amazing and very useful but my favourite is definitely the MISTI Stamping Tool!!! 😍

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  28. Elise says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:44 am

    I absolutely could not live without my MISTI. Worth every penny!

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  29. Claire Barrette says:
    February 3, 2021 at 9:17 am

    Two years ago I finally got organized thanks to your videos.

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  30. Beth Willoughby says:
    February 3, 2021 at 9:48 am

    The Misti has been a total game changer for me. Can’t do without it now!

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  31. Beth Merrill says:
    February 3, 2021 at 9:59 am

    After years of wanting, I finally got a MISTI in 2020 and it has made my crafting life so much more enjoyable, productive, and stress-free! I also really love my gel press and plan to do more projects with them in the coming months!

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  32. ellagene says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:06 am

    thank you for the time you put into the videos
    just this week i fixed a cardboard block to hold my inks on my work space of inking my papers ( funny how the mind works)
    I loved the tip on not mixing your brushes with the different inks
    thanks again for all your hard work (even if we call it playing)
    et

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  33. Julie Webb says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:33 am

    I love my MISTI which was a new purchase for me this year. It has changed my card making so much for the better and has made me happy!
    Thank you for sharing your favorites with us.

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  34. Sarah Fuchs says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:44 am

    Honestly a tie between the MISTI and Press n’ Seal. I love using Press n’ Seal as an extra barrier for glitter gel as well as for removing those tiny die cut out pieces. It’s also something that I use frequently in the kitchen. A true multitasker! The MISTI has changed my stamping game. I love that I can stamp multiple small stamps at once, so I can stamp everything I’ll be using on one card simultaneously. I also love that I can add more ink & re-stamp an image to darken any light spots from the first attempt. I honestly don’t know how anyone is able to do layer does without a MISTI either. This tool is probably the best gift you can give yourself or a crafty friend.

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  35. Stampin2dau says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:45 am

    My favorite from this post was the laminator. I was curious what all you could do with it so I searched your blog for laminator and found all your videos using it. I remember seeing one awhile back and thinking I want to try that. As you know during Christmas card making season you have a million things you want to try and only so much time. ha ha… I just ordered the laminator from Amazon and can’t wait to try your amazing techniques out!

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  36. June Stengel says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:48 am

    Thank you for being the “test kitchen” for me! I know when you use something, it is a helpful tool for a reason.
    I use the Misti ALL THE TIME- it has been a great investment. And the tip to use that dry eraser to rub the Misti surface gives me much better results, especially with background stamps.
    The blending brushes have changed my life for the better (hence their name!)– fabulous results every time.

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  37. mjose277 says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:53 am

    Another great video… so much valuable information and demonstration… Probably my favorite tool you reviewed that I own is the Misti, but I am going to purchase the inkstand for mini cubes and the easy see tape after watching this video. Thanks Jennifer.

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  38. Donna Matthews says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:57 am

    How could I pick just one! I really love the waffle flower mat and use it often, but I use the glass mat every day!

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  39. Pam P says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:57 am

    Love your videos. I am relatively new to using inks and stamps and I have learned so much from you since I “found” you about a year ago. My favorite tool is my MISTI…just trying to learn blending, so will try your blending brushes soon (as soon as I can order). Thanks again for your inspiration!

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  40. Jeanne Beam says:
    February 3, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    I always love your videos on craft products. Thanks so much for sharing…

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  41. barbara lassiter says:
    February 3, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Love my Misti…….most used tool in my craft room!

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  42. Kathy Mc says:
    February 3, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    MISTI has to be my most favorite tool. Besides my paper cutter, I use it for every single card. TFS your favorites, Jennifer!

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  43. Gail Smith says:
    February 3, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    The Misti stamping tool has got to be my favorite. It makes stamping so easy. It’s ingenious! Thank you Jennifer for all your tips, guidance, ideas and videos!

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  44. Debbie says:
    February 3, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    I haven’t been card making for long, so am still trying out stuff to see what I like. I have recently got some Distress Inks, and have just been using cheap make up sponges to blend with them. They work OK, but I do get inky fingers! So I think I would like to get some proper blending brushes…

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  45. Barbara says:
    February 3, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    I love Studio Katia Triangle Trays! I have a half dozen that I use for so many small things!!!!

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  46. Kylie Z says:
    February 3, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    The Tim Holtz mat gets two thumbs up!

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  47. Barbara says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Love the series of your favorite crafty things–It is so helpful to be able to see products in action and compare them with those we have on hand. It also helps me prioritize things I need or want so I spend on those items that are most important to add or to replace older items that no longer work for me rather than just buying eveyrthing new I see!!!

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  48. Beth says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    Another use for the Simon grid is to place it on top of your card front in a stamping platform, and stamp a sentiment or any stamp on it to see if you like the position. While it can be done with any piece of clear acrylic, the grid helps with lining up. Note: one side is printed and will come off with some ink cleaners so take care! I wrote “back” on mine with a Sharpie to know that’s the side against the platform.

    The “ergonomic” blending brushes hurt my hand – just the position of arthritis/old minor injury at the base of my thumb. So one size (of anything!) does not fit all.

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  49. Jan says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    Thank you for a great video. I am wanting a Misti! I don’t have any of the tools you do, just got my first blender brushes and am enjoying them.

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  50. Mendy Crumpton says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    So hard to pick one but mine would have to be my stamping tool. I think I buy them all. 🙂

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