MY FAVORITE CRAFTY THINGS 2020: PAPER & ENVELOPES + GIVEAWAY!

Welcome back for more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2020! (Finally, lol.) Today is all about paper, envelopes, and mailing.

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 papers and envelopes.

[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. ***

Here are my suggestions…

Neenah Classic Classic Solar White…
[ AMZUS ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
[ SSS ]
(THIN) Neenah Exact Index
[ AMZUS ]
Inexpensive Heavyweight Accent Opaque…
[ AMZUS ]
Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock
[ SSS | BMR ]
Tim Holtz Heavyweight White Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Heavyweight Kraft Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink…
[ SSS ]
Erin Lee Creative Black Glossy Cardstock
[ ERN ]
Erin Lee Creative Holographic Cardstock
[ ERN ]
Lawn Fawn Pearlescent Vellum
[ SSS | LWN | ELH ]
Memory Box Glitter Paper
[ SSS ]
Memory Box Paper Pack Collection
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Pitch Black Cardstock
[ SSS | HA ]
Lawn Fawn Fog Cardstock
[ SSS | LWN ]
Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Cardstock
[ SPL ]
Gina K Cardstock
[ GNK ]
Hero Arts Hues Cardstock
[ SSS | HA ]
Taylored Expressions Cardstock
[ TE ]
Concord & 9th Cardstock
[ SSS | C&9 ]
Gina K Envelopes
[ GNK ]
Simon Says Stamp Envelopes
[ SSS ]
Taylored Expressions Envelopes
[ TE ]
Simon Says Stamp Envelope Die
[ SSS | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Envelopes
[ MFT ]
Taylored Expressions Mini Slimline…
[ TE ]
Simon Says Stamp Mini Slimline Envelopes
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Mini Slimline…
[ SSS | JNN ]
Taylored Expressions Mini Slimline Cards
[ TE ]
My Favorite Things Slimline Envelopes
[ MFT ]
Slimline Envelopes
[ SSS ]
Kat Scrappiness Slimline Envelopes
[ KATS ]
Clear Sleeve for Envelope
[ SSS ]
Card Mailers
[ AMZUS ]
Bubble Mailer
[ AMZUS ]
Scor Buddy Scoring Board
[ SSS ]
Altenew bone Folder
[ SSS | ALTN ]
Tim Holtz Trimmer
[ SSS | ELH ]
Altenew Diamond Starts 3d Embossing…
[ ALTN ]
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine
[ SSS | SPL ]
Stackable Divided Cube Organizers
[ AMZUS ]
Paper Pad Storage
[ AMZUS ]
Job Ticket Holders
[ AMZUS ]

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 Spellbinders! For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 3/20/21. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post on my blog and click the blue “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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504 thoughts on “MY FAVORITE CRAFTY THINGS 2020: PAPER & ENVELOPES + GIVEAWAY!”

  1. Kendra says:

    Thank you so much for the video! Lots of good information on the different types of cardstock.

  2. Jennifer Koenig says:

    Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this video. It’s something I didn’t know I needed!

  3. THANKS SO MUCH for sharing!! ALWAYS so much information and things to learn!! I APPRECIATE your Videos and all of the time and efforts you put into them!! Hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

  4. Fantastic info! Especially regarding the paper. Loved all the information about types of paper. Thanks for all your hard work😊

  5. Thank you for sharing this-especially the white cardstock. I’ve wondered about that for a while. I mainly use the cheap stuff from Walmart, but have been wanting the 110 lb.

  6. Rmdonlin says:

    This is such a good compendium of paper info. I used to think it was my poor stamping quality until I realized it was the incorrect paper. Thank you!!

  7. Tracey Nautel says:

    Love your videos so much! Those memory box paper packs are gorgeous!

  8. I’ve just come across your site and oh my gosh I love all the stuff you make! The spinner cards are fantastic!

  9. Loraine Pike says:

    Thank you for sharing all of these products and videos with us!

  10. Suzi Metcalfe says:

    How many of us depend on your experience and expertise! Thank you!

  11. SUE C. says:

    As always, very helpful and useful info.

  12. Michele W says:

    Thanks for great videos like this one. It’s so helpful when someone takes some of the guess work out of choosing product for us. Love the way you not only tell us which products are your favorites but you also do a great job explaining why you like a given product and how you use it. I started using Neenah Solar White 110lb cardstock mid-2020 because of your recommendation and can’t believe how much better my cards look and feel. Particularly like your description in this video of how to tell the weight of paper from the label. I always went just by the lbs. and could not understand why the cardstock was so different. Now I get it. Amazing how helpful it can be to learn to read labels. 🙂

  13. Stacy Anderson says:

    Thanks for another great video. I’m loving the mini-slimline cards from Taylored Expressions, so I was glad to see them get a shout out.

  14. Chris Baxevanis says:

    I love your videos so very much because they are very informative. Learning about new products
    and knowing how to use them is very important to me. Thank You for being such a great teacher.

  15. Jane LaMarca says:

    Really loved the video lots of useful easy to do tips, with supplies listed for easy purchase. Thank you for taking the time to do this and even more importantly for putting the cards to good use

  16. Rita Navarre says:

    Love your videos!

  17. Meryl Halpern says:

    I always learn so much in your videos – thank you for sharing your talent and expertise!

  18. Kathlene says:

    Awesome tutorial Jennifer. Thanks so much.

  19. Phyllis wendt says:

    I have only made one slimline but I do want to try making more.

  20. Pyng L says:

    Always learning a lot from your videos — love that I find out about new companies that I haven’t tried before!

  21. Ann Sheeks says:

    Just love ALL of your videos, so organized and informative. I’ve learned a lot and have been so inspired!

  22. Beverly Jordan says:

    This was so helpful and I appreciate you helping us out like this! Some of it so expensive, I will have to finish what I own and then purchase these next time!! So grateful for this series you are doing!

  23. K.A. Grayson says:

    You are blessed with so much talent!

  24. Anne Clough says:

    I so appreciate your detailed explanation of how you use the products and what particular qualities of each product lead you to recommend them. It’s so helpful in making my own supply choices without having to purchase everything. Thank you!

  25. Dona says:

    Thank you so much for your dedication to helping crafters, like myself, gain the confidence to create beautiful cards. Your instructive videos make it easy to know what tools to purchase. I appreciate your expertise. .

  26. Emily Nerger says:

    Thank you; this was very helpful and informational:) Always love hearing about new products and company`s. Now its time for me to have a shopping spree!

  27. Emily Nerger says:

    Thank you; this was very helpful and informational:) Always love hearing about new products and company`s. Now its time for me to have a shopping spree!

  28. Michelle Yanofsky says:

    thanks for all the info

  29. CindyGroh says:

    Jennifer, You are amazing. Doing a video is work enough but then all of the links, wow girl. Thank you.

  30. Amy G says:

    Thank you for sharing all these reviews! It truly helps to understand how to step up the quality even with less expensive options!

  31. Amy Cooley says:

    Thanks for this great video! I always love seeing your recommendations.

  32. Carrie says:

    I love your “My Favorite” Series. I always learn so many new things! Thank you.

  33. Erin Carpenter says:

    Super helpful! I just upgraded my cardstock based on these recommendations. I will never go back. Thank you for taking the time to show examples. The side by side views of the paper stacks was very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge to benefit other crafters!!

  34. Noreen says:

    Thanks for sharing your favorite papers. It’s helpful to know what works for others. I appreciate your how-tos also.

  35. Linda Johnson says:

    You always teach me something I wish I had known before! Thank you!!

  36. Patricia Sakrismo says:

    Thank you for all your wonderful hints & tricks! I always learn a lot from your videos!!

  37. Dorothy Ayotte says:

    Thank you for this video. It is very helpful! I had no idea the true differences and I appreciate your experience and expertise. Love all your recommendations.

  38. Karen Judy says:

    This probably sounds crazy, but I keep in a file all your Favorite Things posts. I trust your recommendations and appreciate that there are always videos to see the product in action or at least what can be created with the product. I love that you give detailed reasons for why a particular item is on your favorites things list. Thank you for taking the time each year to do this for us.

  39. Linda says:

    I always search out your emails to see what’s new in the world of crafting! Love your input and all your videos! Thanks for the opportunity to be a winner!

  40. Catherine Ball says:

    Your tips and tricks have truly been an inspiration and encouragement to me !!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill. God Bless, Cathy

  41. June street says:

    Thanks for the opportunity to win! Spellbinder have great dies.

  42. June street says:

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  43. Serena Gedlaman says:

    I have just been introduced to your blog through SCT crop&create card event. I will be enjoying watching a bunch of your videos!

  44. Melissa M says:

    That’s a lot of great cardstock choices. It’s always good to hear about and try different kinds because they all have different qualities that make them suited to different projects.

  45. Dr C says:

    I love these videos because a wide array of products are presented & it’s easy to work out what will work for me. Because I shop from overseas, its important to have product knowledge

  46. Kim Watson says:

    I learn a lot from your videos and appreciate all you do.

  47. Sandra Haines says:

    Love the videos you have done, thank you!

  48. Dawn says:

    It is always so relaxing listening to your tutorials. thank you

  49. Henriette says:

    Great episode in this series Jennifer, I just looked this afternoon for some Neenah and couldn’t find out why there was a huge difference in price between two packages. Now I know the difference, both 110 lb but the gsm where different.
    Love to see what and how you use your cardstock, is a great help and reference.
    Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in this stunning series, stay safe and have a wonderful week.

  50. Janet Curling says:

    Thank you, Jennifer! I’m brand new to card-making and you lessened my confusion about all the different papers and which one to use for card bases, stamping and die-cutting.

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