My Favorite Crafty Things 2014 - Crafting Tools

[@Pebblesmas]

That rubber cement masking idea is BRILLIANT ! So easy to peel off, just tried it and it amazed me !!! Thank you so much ! The making of some masks drive me crazy, this is fabulous !

[@inthecraftroom9724]

There are so many great ideas and products in this video series - thank you for putting them together for all of us!

[@LadyBugZAGammy]

I'm loving this series! I'm fairly new to crafting. I really wish I would have seen these a few months ago. Thanks for packing these videos with tons of information.

[@MsLeezza]

I am also a huge fan of the Fiskars Trimmers and you are right -- IF a wire goes bad, they will happily replace it!! I bought my first one, base on your recommendation! I have the three and (different size/design) and they are the best EVER! I seem to have a LOVE for many of the same tools...but I do think a LOT of that comes from learning about them from you!! Thanks Jennifer

[@BurchellFamily]

Jennifer, thanks so much for doing this series of videos, I am enjoying them immensely. I have added more things to my Christmas wish list! Jennifer Burchell from Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@barbmcdonnell9867]

LOVE your videos! I have learned so much from them. I have the same Fiskar trimmer but did not realize it had a protective plastic covering...glad you mentioned that. TFS!

[@lynngoldenberg2349]

Wow .. that Misti looks like a must have !! and great tip about the crafting mat . Thank you .

[@j9cardstock354]

Thanks for this series. I have learned so much. I know it must take a lot of work to pull eveything together!

[@valeriedoyle]

I had noticed the grid lines on your craft sheet and though Ranger had come out with a new one! Brilliant use of the two products together!

[@HeyNayHey]

Craft Sheet + Dahle Mat = Brilliant!!!!!

[@anwarallie]

Wow I've learnt so much from your series of videos. Thank you so much. You're fantastic.

[@lydiawacker3432]

Loved the demonstration. Got some really great ideas. I'm wanting to put together supplies to take when I go card making with friends. Then I'm sure to have everything I have at home but in a to-go box.

[@TR__3]

Those mechanical pencils are more precious than gold in our house! They are so comfortable and that twist up eraser is the best. No smudging, no pilling, no chunking off, nothing. Not sure what we'll do if Paper Mate ever discontinues that design.

[@JensCreationStation]

I use the same machine for paper & fabric, I just use my old needles for paper. That way, I don't mess up needles sharp enough for fabric! I checked with my Bernina store and as long as I keep your machine maintained and clean, they tell me it won't hurt my machine. Thank you for this video!

[@kathya.robinson407]

Great products and tips also! Thank you for posting and sharing on the KZbin! Happy holidays!

[@RHG412]

Wow! Some great new products! More things to put on my Christmas "wants" list! Another tip on mounting a Ranger Craft Mat-I used a Cricut mat that had lost most of it's "stick". I applied a little adhesive to the mat and stuck my Ranger mat to it and presto! Also I have a 3M hook on the side of a cabinet right beside my work surface and hang it there for whenever I want it. I have a table-top size self-healing mat on my table that always stays there, but having the Ranger mat hanging right at hand for ink or paint work is very convenient. Thanks for all the awesome tips!

[@jennifermcguireink]

Robyn G i used to do this, too. (showed it in my favorite crafty things series last year. but it wasn't heat resistant and i wanted the grid. :)

[@traceyloftus1113]

I love my Fiskars cutter but have had tons of trouble with it eating blades. I found out by your video that it isn't me...It is the wire. I called Fiskars and they are sending me out a new wire. Wow, I would have never thought they would be so helpful. And thanks to you, I will be buying Titanium blades. I didn't know they made these. Thanks for all the videos you make and for making my crafting more fun.

[@Sherkie19]

your videos are so informative and inspiring! thank you so much for doing them. i've learned so much from you. hugs and happy holidays!

[@katydidd1]

HOLY MOLY! That Misti thing is awesome! I must have one!

[@Mrskimbo68]

Love your video's always full of great tips. I purchased my Fiskars trimmer after seeing you use yours and I too love it, being left handed I have had problems with cutting straight when using other trimmers but not this one. Your craft mat idea is great and I love the look of the Misti.

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I will have to try the rubber cement technique. Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@lavhurd1949]

Love your videos. They are so informative and helpful. I am going to buy several of these supplies especially the Misti stamping tool and Milwaukee heat gun. Thanks!

[@heatherfergusonsuprfoxdesigns]

Thank you so much for the tips and techniques and they great products! It is all so very helpful!

[@suzannedalal]

Hi Jennifer, love your videos! Your sewing machine is fine to use on paper and material. You just might like to change your needle as the paper would probably blunt you needle, so have a few needles, some for paper and others for material 😄

[@GiftingMoon]

This is amazing, so many great tips and tools, thank you so much. I am off to see where I can buy some of these, especially the misti. My favourite tip is sticking the craft sheet to a mat, as wrinkles in my sheet have been driving me crazy! You are amazing! x

[@valeriebreingan147]

Jen,You do the best tutorials.I find myself looking for your vids to find out about products.The Misti is very new to me.Ive never seen it but it looks very helpful.Thanks an have a blessed day. :-)

[@wuangelina]

Thanks for the Dahle and craft sheet tip! It's great, and you can just flip it over to cut on the mat!

[@ScrappingLatina]

Awesome, awesome share... So many new goodies for me to want to play with. Thanks for the share.

[@JensCreationStation]

I love micropore tape! Sometimes when making rosettes cut with dies, the fold lines tear and I reenforce them with micropore tape because it is thin.

[@hippadippa]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@cwolfquilter]

Thank you Jennifer for all of the great ideas! I always learn something new when I watch your videos.:) I had a question about the Dahle mat. Is it heat resistant? I often heat emboss or use the heat gun near my craft mat so I wouldn't want to warp it if I used this idea? But I love the idea!

[@acrookedpinky2689]

Love your videos, I use a sticker maker for my word dies.works great.

[@JoysStudiocreations]

Thank you, such a helpful video! Wondering whether the Fiskar's Trimmer works on 110# cardstock? I'm having difficulty making clean cuts with my paper trimmer with the 110# weight. Needing advice - thank you.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Sheena Joy yes it cuts it.

[@victoriakellogg6459]

Thanks for the suggestions Jen! All are helpful! Hugs my crafty Sister XOXOXO

[@jennyclifford6387]

Great products as I have some of them i feel I am on the right track....just wish I was as cleaver as you. Close to my Heart have a craft mat with a non stick underside which is excellent.

[@jogirl837]

How do you get replacement blades that you know will fit?

[@marisarouillon371]

hello Jennifer Mcguire Ink How are you? Can you able to use any kind of Microfibre cloth?

[@monkeyheadbonkers9303]

Hi Jennifer. I have a quick question. So, I use the same cutter based on your suggestion but for some reason, I notice that I can't always get it straight. I can't tell if it's b/c Im putting more pressure in one area more than another when I pull down the blade? I notice it's usually at the end. I'm very OCD haha and I notice that it isnt straight. You don't ever have this problem? I dont know what else I could be doing wrong!

[@jennifermcguireink]

MonkeyheadBONKERS that may be the problem. it cuts straight for me everytime. :(

[@terridean4784]

MonkeyheadBONKERS I have the same problem. I think my lines are not exactly straight. I saw a video where someone used a triangular ruler with at least one 90 degree angle to help ensure a straight line. It would only work for smaller measurements that fit on the body of the cutter though because you take the top and the one side of the ruler that create the 90 degree angle and place it next to your paper and against the top of your cutter. This ensures that your paper is straight. Continue holding down the ruler as you cut so the paper doesn't shift. I haven't tried this yet because I have problems cutting certain papers. I get raggedy edges. I think it is just the cheap paper packs from Michaels, because even new blades create raggedy edges. I've been using a different cutter but I can't see the measurements as well so I need to get a triangular ruler and try using my original cutter again. I also get curved edges sometimes with the cutter in question and I'm not sure if I'm using unequal pressure against the wire or what. I'm hoping the ruler helps.

[@snickerdoodlebug]

Love the craft sheet and mat idea. It slips too much but won't now! Does anyone know where post it tape can be found? I have not seen it anywhere. I am a nurse so micropore tape is abundant.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Katie Gannon post it tape - link to stores and amazon in the description. but i know my office depot does too.

[@RHG412]

I got the narrower of the two Jennifer showed at Walmart, in a nice neon green color.

[@snickerdoodlebug]

Thanks ladies! Found it on Amazon.

[@stephv1202]

thank you for all the info Jennifer. i have a question regarding using rubber cement as a mask. depending on what you have stamped and colored your image with, will the rubber cement cause the colors to run? thank you :)

[@jennifermcguireink]

Steph V i have used with copics and watercolor. i would test first.

[@stephv1202]

Jennifer McGuire Ink thank you for your speedy reply! much appreciated :)

[@pjmccarthy179]

tks so much for the information.

[@lbchristensen8732]

Thank you, for your help on thing to buy.

[@stephnoyer7594]

I knew I saw grid lines lol. TYFS!!

[@mamascorpio]

Rubber cement. Niiiiiice.

[@maimee2angel]

I really want the T-ruler but can't find it on my country. Other tools I can find at craft store.

[@terridean4784]

Do you have any artist or drafting supply stores? They may have them there.

[@maimee2angel]

Stores I visited don't have one. I asked. Found something similar online on Technic supply store but it made from metal or wood which is impractical

[@kimprak2010]

check out hallmarkscrapbooking.com. They have it on their site.

[@maimee2angel]

Thanks for the link but I'm not in US & can't afford the shipping price

[@terridean4784]

a T-ruler is also called a T square ruler. It is a common drafting and artist tool. There must be a store in your country that sells them? Our office supply stores here carry them. Staples and etc. Are there any architecture companies, artist schools or etc you could call to see where they get their supplies?

[@itsalanhdz6839]

👍!!

[@tccat06]

we r memory keepers sew easy is fun for card sewing

[@HollyDenghel]

You cut shrubs with your TH scissors? Love that. :)

[@sandybb36]

luv my Tim Holtz scissors and hide them from my husband and son and have threatened if they take them. :)