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

03.03.21

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. Lauryne Cunningham says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Thank you for all the card stock comparisons- I learned a lot! I like the way you store all of your cut card bases- great idea!

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  2. Denise Johnson says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    Thank you for all you do for us! I continue to learn so much from you.

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  3. Debra Archer says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    Thank you for your generous heart! I genuinely appreciate the time you spend sharing your knowledge, opinions and creativity with an attitude of love.

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  4. Jackie Willcutt says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    Being new to card making, I really appreciate Jennifer’s videos and trust her recommendations as I build my supply collection. Thanks for all the thought and effort you put into your demonstrations.

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  5. Gayle Chrvala says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    Thank you Jennifer. I look forward to your YouTube videos and your beautiful techniques and samples.

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  6. Beth Fralix says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE all your tips, tricks & favourites!! Your videos always teach me something I did not know! It’s amazing learning from Master Crafter like yourself! Thank you fir all you do! God Bless & the Love of Christ to you & yours!!

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  7. Noreen Patterson says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Always helpful information. Thank you for always being gracious.

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  8. [email protected] says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    I am in love with all these cardstock supplies, paper has always been a weakness of mine and I have a hard time limited my order. lol I am loving seeing the wide range of colours from Spellbinders, Gina K and Memory Box. I feel a shopping trip in my future. Thank you Jennifer for all your time and thanks to all your sponsors.

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  9. Robin Orjias says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    I love this series. My husband does not LOL it’s responsible for all my money spending ha ha!

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  10. Chris Orr says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    AlwYs good to hear your fans. I like the plastic sleeves you use to store your papers. Mine always get dirty. Thanks for making crafting a little more fun and interesting.

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  11. [email protected] says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Love watching your videos! Have learned so much from you. Than seeing your favorite things has helped me when choosing papers for the different techniques..
    Thank you so much for all you do.
    Lynn

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  12. Gail Harden says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Thank you Jennifer for inspiring me to think out of the box. Sometimes even though I have the supplies, I need to look at your cards just for design ideas. I plan to order the Hero Arts pitch black cardstock because none of the black cardstock in the craft stores appear solid black.

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  13. Sandra Hall says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    I thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge and experience with us. I have the balck alcohol ink cardstock, but never considered it for anything else. it will work so well for die cut sentiments and outlines.

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  14. Martha Aschenbrenner says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  15. Cari says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    I really appreciate you explaining why you, and others, always choose Neena solar white card stock. I never understood the differences in card stock and why there were so many options. I do have a question. How important is it for your ink to match your card stock? I started card making through one of the many companies out there. Naturally, they wanted you to stay within their products – paper, ink, pens, etc. Now I want to buy supplies I like but I am caught trying to resolve how important is it to stay within the same company for paper and ink? I would appreciate your insight on my dilemma.

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  16. Barbara Deichl says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    I learn so much from your videos! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  17. Peg Frushour says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Thank you for explaining the differences in 110 lb paper. I didn’t know about gsm!!

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  18. Susan Henry says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Awesome products!

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  19. Patti Harris says:
    March 4, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Thank you so much for your wonderful ideas and videos… I love them.

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  20. Carol L says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    I always learn so much from your videos! I’ve started buying items you recommend and must say I’ve never been disappointed with any purchase! I’m loving this review on cardstock and envelopes too – thanks for all you do!

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  21. Kirsten Drew says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    Thank you for your thoughtful compilations Jennifer. I have most of those cardstocks in my stash as well, although I hoard the Brutus Munroe and the Neenah since I found the Accent Opaque!

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  22. Sheila Mansfield says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    Thank you for doing these videos. I have learned so much from your videos. Actually, I have taken some very expensive classes where I haven’t learned nearly as much.

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  23. Melissa T says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    Thanks for your insight as always – great lists and we all appreciate you consolidating your thoughts for us following along at home who have less time to consider these important choices. Thanks again.

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  24. TamiB says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    Thank you for the in depth explanation of cardstock weights. It is so helpful.

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  25. [email protected] says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    I have had such trouble with card stock. These ideas are so helpful.

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  26. Debbie Ford says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    I bought the Neenah Exact Index at my local Sam’s store by mistake thinking it was the Classic Crest but I do like it for die cutting and I just received the Accent Opaque 120 lb paper from Amazon this week – can’t wait to try it out on some heavy duty card bases. Love your videos – they always contain such good tips

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  27. Kay Furnish says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    I love these videos, Jennifer! I also love your giveaways and I just won a $25 gift card from Simon Says Stamp from a comment I left on your blog hop – so THANK YOU for that!!

    Reply
  28. Tracy5977 says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE WONDERFUL TIPS JENNIFER. I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

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  29. JoElle Schmutzler says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    Thank you for all of the effort and consideration you put into your videos! It is always nice to see that I am using some of your favorites!

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  30. Donna says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Hi there,
    Thank you for the information about paper. I’ve bought tons of paper thinking it would be a great thickness for a project only to find out it wasn’t – very frustrating! I wondered why paper could have the same weight but be so different and now I know what else to look for on the label to find out if it’s what I’m looking for. I’ve also been watching your Gel Press videos and I’m hooked on that technique!! So versatile and uniquely creative! Makes every card a one-of-a-kind, which I love, because everyone is unique and deserves a unique card. I look forward to learning more from you! Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us <3
    Have a wonderful day!

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  31. Joyce Stuart says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    Loved the series, Jennifer. Great suggestions about paper and specific too.

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  32. Pat J says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    Thank you for sharing your talents, organizational skills and kindness. Your videos are so well done and have such great tips. I especially love the mailer envelopes tip!

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  33. Craft Creek says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    What I like about this video is that the differences between papers is discussed, with merits provided for all kinds of papers. I have now purchased the Lawn Fawn pearl vellum & holographic paper, Altenew mosaic embossing folder, some Neenah papers. Recently, I began to explore grey cardstock, so I appreciated that being featured as well.

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  34. Brenda J Huff says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    Thanks for another informative video.

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  35. Joni J. Seith says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    So informative! Thanks for explaining about the paper weight and gsm info. It was very helpful!

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  36. Kathleen Dippner says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    I love the Accent paper. I’ve been using it for almost a year.

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  37. Deborah Northcutt says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    Thank you, Jennifer! I am really enjoying this video series of your “Favorite Crafty Things 2020”! All of your videos have inspired me to expand my skills beyond scrapbooking!

    Reply
  38. whiteyslc says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    I love seeing how you store and organize items. I am going to have to check out those cubes now!

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  39. Sweet Sarah says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    Oh so awesome!! Love your “favorites” videos. I would love to get those bins like you have your cut paper in!

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  40. Helen B says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    This video is invaluable, Jennifer. Your explanations of technical issues for paper, so helpful. I appreciate the envelope information, especially the dies available if I want to craft something special. I’ll, also be checking out those envelope mailers when I need that extra protection. tfs-stay well.

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  41. Denise Bryant says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Lots of new-to-me things I will be checking out! Thanks for such an informative video!

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  42. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    My favorite go to card stocks are Gina K and Neenah solar white crest cover both the 110lb and the 80lb. I will have to try the Brutus Monroe. Thank you for your isight on cardstock and envelopes! You always provide us with outstanding useful information!

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  43. Susan Tully says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    Love your recommendations!!

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  44. Valerie Breingan says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    Thank you Jennifer for the many different examples.This has been very helpful.

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  45. Vickie D says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    Wow! Such an information filled video. I took notes & hope to apply them soon. Thank you so much!

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  46. DorothyAyotte says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    Thank you for your “favorite crafty things” series. Your recommendations are always so helpful and inspirational.

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  47. Judie Fralick says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    Thank You Jennifer for all you do. Love your videos. They are so helpful! Learn something all the time.

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  48. Kelly B says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    Thank you for your generosity!

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  49. Patricia Wilson says:
    March 4, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    This was super helpful. I was blown away by the beginning the white cardstock comparison. Amazing! Some good things in this and plan to use a bunch. P.S. I was able to order my gel press today. Yeah! Can’t wait to get it and do some J.M. techniques. Thank you so much for all you do for us out here in Crafter’s Country.

    Reply
  50. Katrina Rockwell says:
    March 4, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    I appreciate your take on different products. I have tried several products you have recommended, and have found them to be very good products.

    Reply

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