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.]

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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 M Jacobs says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    TYSVM For another great Video! I love the Tim Holtz trimmer! That shot up to the top of my wish list. I was also happy to see the hand vac is still on your list as I am in need of a new one. So many great tool!

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  2. Lisa Brennan says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    The Misti is my favorite tool. Doesn’t make me nervous to start a stamping project, as the Misti has my back.

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  3. Evan says:
    February 3, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    Such a wealth of information in your videos–thank you! My favorite tool is my MISTI.

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  4. Shannon Duffy says:
    February 3, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    I loved so many of the items, but the gel press and easy tape are must have’s! I can see how both are very useful. The gel press isn’t something I had ever seen, so I was excited to see a new technique to help change up my card making occasionally! Thank you!

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  5. Barbara-Jean says:
    February 3, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    I’ve heard lots of good things about the Tim Holtz trimmer, so that’s next on the tool purchase list!

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  6. Kathy says:
    February 3, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    I love my Misti. Before it my stamping could lead to frustration but now I can restamp easily when it doesn’t look like I want. Its been a paper saver for me

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  7. Shirley Madsen says:
    February 3, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    You are such an enabler! I have added sanding blocks, the wreath builder, t-ruler, and distress spray bottle to my must have list.

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  8. Robyn Ikemoto says:
    February 3, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    Thanks for doing these videos, Jennifer… I know they must be a lot of work so thank you for taking the time to do them. After seeing you use these products in a number of videos, I’m thinking of trying the sticky mats (always looking for another way to hold paper in my MISTI) and the Easy See tape (the new purple tape doesn’t seem to have enough tack). Thank you again for your recommendations!

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  9. storymusicgirl says:
    February 3, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    After almost 20 years of stamping, I finally got an anti-static bag last year. Um… total game changer! Add that to the “I should have purchased one of these years ago” list. 🙂

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  10. Shawn Harcrow says:
    February 3, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    The Ink stand is the tool that interests me.

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  11. Terry B says:
    February 3, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    I have a Misti and really like it. The reverse tweezers seem like they would be a nice tool!

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  12. Samantha Smith says:
    February 3, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    I love the Misti.

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  13. HevBee says:
    February 3, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    I should really try and find the mini wreath builder I bought and have a go 🙂

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  14. janetml923 says:
    February 3, 2021 at 7:20 pm

    I’m really liking the “The Works” trimmer extraordinaire, definitely going to check that one out. Thanks for doing these videos, they are so so helpful.

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  15. Lisa Johnson says:
    February 3, 2021 at 7:20 pm

    Hi Jennifer
    As always love your videos. I think my favorite too has to be my glass media mat by Tim Holtz. I saw a video of him demonstrating it when it first came out I too always find my work surface shrinking and it definitely keeps my area tidier.
    Lisa C Johnson

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  16. grammasuzi says:
    February 3, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    So hard to pick a favorite. They all seem indispensable. That fancy We R Memory Keepers The Works Tool could become a favorite because it could replace so many gadgets, and maybe clear up a little clutter. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I can see a lot of things I “need.”

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  17. Susan says:
    February 3, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    I know it isn’t very original but my Misti is my most used tool.

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  18. Linda Price says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    Thank you for taking the time to do so much research. This is a big help to know that these items have been tested. The MISTI (which I already have) is the BEST stamping tool I own. It’s been a game changer for me. But I’ve been kicking around getting a Gel Plate, but haven’t taken the plunge, so I guess this would be my favorite for 2020.

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  19. Jan Thomas says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    That new tool ( Memory Makers) that does it all is unbelievable! Wish I was just starting out, I would purchase that for sure. I have every tool that one does, but what a FANTASTIC idea!!! Love it, but won’t buy it unless all the tools I have like that break or my house burns down. On no! Only kidding. Not funny. Great video as always, Jennifer.

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  20. Chris N says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    These are wonderful videos. Thanx for all the info!

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  21. TamiB says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    I love the MISTI! Being able to stamp multiple times and know it is perfectly aligned each time is so helpful.

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  22. Sheri Kempke says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks for another terrific video, I learn so much from you. The Misti has truly been a game changer for me, perfect stamping every time. I’m also a fan of blender brushes, especially pink and main ergonomic brushes, a better handle position as we get older. My favorite inks have to be Tim’s, distress and oxide, for all the techniques. Gina K amalgam for no line coloring. Thanks for doing these amazing favorites videos.

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  23. Diane Spizzirri says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    Tough choices but if not for stamp positioned tool like Misti, I never would have gotten back to stamping

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  24. Patti Harris says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    My favorite tool is the Misti stamping tool… It is such a lifesaver. I don’t worry about ruining stamped images that don’t stamp all the way, because I can just repeat and get the desired effect.

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  25. Stephanie Wheeler says:
    February 3, 2021 at 10:29 pm

    Love Tim Holtz scissors! I use mine constantly.

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  26. Mélanie Landry says:
    February 3, 2021 at 11:19 pm

    Hi Jennifer! My favorite discovery of 2020 is without a doubt the Easy See Tape. This is the first time that I have had a tape that holds the dies well but does not tear the paper when removing it. Even better, I can use it more than once!

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  27. Mary Ann Merrill says:
    February 3, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    The ink stand is on my must have list. I especially;Ike that this was created by a crafter’s husband to help his wife. I hope they make a bundle!

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  28. Anne Marie Bachman says:
    February 3, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    Thanks Jennifer for all your ideas and reviews. I appreciate you taking the time to review all those products. I have reviewed last years’ ink video last year and several times since. So much to pick from it gets confusing. I love the new Gina K blending brushes. I used to use sponges cut into wedges to blend which works but the Gina K brushes are so much better and your hands don’t get full of ink. Looking forward to future videos and ideas. Thank you!

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  29. Jo M says:
    February 3, 2021 at 11:36 pm

    What would I do without my Misti? I’d still be frustrated that the image hadn’t stamped fully. You have been my inspiration and guide for quite a while. Many of the tools in my craft room have been purchased because I have seen them being used and explained. Thank you sharing your talents so freely.

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  30. Carrie Erickson says:
    February 4, 2021 at 12:03 am

    Hi Jennifer! My favorite tool from above though it was very hard to choose is the Gina K Blending Brushes!

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  31. Carlos C. says:
    February 4, 2021 at 1:29 am

    These are all really neat product’s my favorite tool or ink from above is the Tim Holtz Trimmer, TFS

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  32. Suzanne Hue says:
    February 4, 2021 at 3:08 am

    For me, it’s the MISTI stamping tool – hands down! Without it, my stamping would be blurry and frustrating. Now, I can achieve clean, crisp stamping even with large stamps, while saving on wasting supplies. Everything else shown is great, but my cards usually start with the MISTI!

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  33. Michelle Myers says:
    February 4, 2021 at 3:28 am

    Jennifer, I came across your blog for the first time in July 2020 when I first started to get into stamping and heard about the Misti and wanted to learn more about it. Your video was incredibly helpful and certainly sold me on the product. It is now one of my favorite go-to tools every time I craft. Thank you!!

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  34. Anna R. says:
    February 4, 2021 at 3:40 am

    My favorite tool (that I don’t have yet) is the handi-vac. I’m a messy crafter, too! Little bits of paper end up all over my desk and floor. Hope to someday use this as an easy way to clean up.

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  35. roseann says:
    February 4, 2021 at 4:19 am

    i am loving the craft tweezers to pick up the smallest embellishment or stickers and help lay them even!

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  36. Helen F says:
    February 4, 2021 at 5:45 am

    So many helpful ideas, Jennifer! There are a few I’d love to add to my stash! My pick from this group is the Time Holtz trimmer! This really makes cutting and trimming easy and efficient! Stay safe! 🙂

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  37. jill says:
    February 4, 2021 at 6:07 am

    With so many products that do such a wide variety of useful tasks how can one choose a favorite?? With all your research and testing they are all clearly functional and worth investing in. So many of us appreciate and look forward to new videos in this series.

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  38. Terri says:
    February 4, 2021 at 8:20 am

    Such great information! Thanks for taking so much time to keep us informed!

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  39. Maria C F says:
    February 4, 2021 at 8:34 am

    I LOVE my Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat! Thank you for your video series which always introduces me to products that I have not heard of and want to check out.

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  40. NinaS says:
    February 4, 2021 at 8:42 am

    My favorite has to be the Misti. I don’t know how I stamped before that.

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  41. Amy Roswick says:
    February 4, 2021 at 10:29 am

    I came for more info, and only just spotted the give away. Your YT channel is so awesome, and you are so kind to be so patient and informative with us. I am a huge fan of my gel plate, and I must have that speedball roller. I use my gel prints in a lot of mixed media projects, but you have inspired me to do more cards to share some happiness. I’m obsessed with die cutting now–you are to blame! I’d love to win from SSS. Their stuff is great, and the staff is super quick to respond to questions.

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  42. Valerie says:
    February 4, 2021 at 11:35 am

    Thanks for sharing your favorite things, Jennifer. I found a few items that will make card-making easier.

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  43. Nana Griffin says:
    February 4, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    My favorite is the misti, Use it all the time! Always look forward to these videos as well as all the others.

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  44. Cathy Hibbard says:
    February 4, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    Thank you so very much for another wonderful video. I’ve watched all of your past years MFCT videos throughout this past year while staying home. It’s been a joy watching them all during a very tough year. I so appreciate all the time and attention in takes you to put together each video. I’m new to crafting, but I would say my favorite tool is my MISTI.

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  45. Shari Chao says:
    February 4, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    I’m so happy that you are doing your favorite things series again this year. I know it must take so much effort to try to reflect upon all the products & try to come up with your list of favorites, but it’s such a wonderful resource for so many of us! My favorite tool is the pivot vac, which I use daily in my kitchen….and also when I craft!

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  46. Kristine Nyhan says:
    February 4, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    I’ve got my eye on the Tim Holtz trimmer. I think it’s time for an upgrade!

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  47. Lierin Fancy says:
    February 4, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    I need to get my hands on the We R Memory Keepers THE WORKS All-in-One Tool. Oh my is that going to be a game changer.

    Thanks for your review. Love seeing the new tools you find!

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  48. C Myers says:
    February 4, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    I use the Picket Fence Blender Brushes. I use a cleaner for watercoloring brushes to clean my blending brushes and this way I don’t have to have a different one for a lot of different colors. After crafting (example using 3 brushes) I run under faucet to wet and wipe on he cleansing soap (looks like a bar of regular soap) in a circular motion until the residue looks white indicating that all the ink has been removed. I lay them to dry on a towel and they are ready to go for the next time. I used to use the General Pencil Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver, but now usually grab the Da Vinci All Natural Brush Soap with Conditioner which I get at dickblick .com for around $9.00 and it lasts a long time.

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  49. [email protected] says:
    February 4, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    Love all your videos, I have the glass media mat and the Tim holts trimmer. I plan on ordering the gel press after watching your video,it looks like so much fun. I also will be getting the waffle media mat to use when I stencil! As always thanks for what you do for us!

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  50. Cyndee S says:
    February 4, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    My favorite tools that I own are my Tim Holtz trimmer, my Tim Holtz Media Mat and my Tim Holtz stamping tool. My favorite that I don’t have and that I would most desire owning would be the set of blending brushes in the holder. Thanks so much for all your hard work in putting together these videos. Your videos are my go-to references for crafting recommendations, in terms of techniques and ideas and also my crafting supplies wish list.

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