My Favorite Crafty Things 2017 -- Paper & Adhesive

[@kathyferguson7302]

Thank you. It is truly a big help knowing what designers use most for crafting.

[@anuradhaacharya1500]

Dear Jennifer, thanks a ton for taking your time to make and share these videos. Stay blessed always.

[@EnchantedwithPoodles]

I love your videos! All of them, but these “favorite things” videos are down right educational. I’m new to this hobby and with so much “stuff” available it’s hard to know where to begin. Thanks a million!

[@ruxyr]

Jennifer, thank you so much for all your help and all the information you give us. These videos are soooo educational, I can't stress this enough. I love your style and your explanations. You're the best!

[@stephanietaylor626]

Jennifer, you are SO RIGHT about the 110# classic crest card stock! I bought it based on your recommendation because I have never really liked the flimsy way my cards feel with other card stocks. Now I am pretty much always reaching for this card stock - my finished product is just so much nicer! Thank you so much for making these excellent informative videos.They really do help a lot!

[@rhandidemars8164]

Thank you so much for all the time that you put into these videos. They are such a help to all of us. Blessings to you and your family during this holiday season,

[@karens9257]

Thank you so much for the very informative video that you have put together for all of us. Love the fact that you have links to everything you are sharing as well as videos for each item you think needs more examples. It is greatly appreciated and I realize that it is a lot of work to put this together for us. So again thank you very much for your time and effort Jennifer!!

[@andreasoule5874]

Gina K. and Simon are two of my favorite envelope options, but I LOVE Cards and Pockets too. They have a TON of colors and are really cheap and excellent quality.

[@jennifermcguireink]

i agree. i used to use theirs, but had trouble keeping track of colors since they came unlabeled. but they are great quality.

[@andreasoule5874]

I ended up matching the colors with my order form and then labeled them all myself so I know when I need to order more of a color. But you are right, the unlabeled thing is inconvenient. Thanks for always sharing your favorites with us!

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

I make lists from the videos, and decide what a I need, if I do not have it already. These videos are so helpful, and fun too!

[@cynthiacarpenter8606]

Thank you SO much for such a comprehensive video. I found the portion on the differences on the weights of the cardstock to be especially helpful.

[@KonaSitkaRose]

Thank you BIG time, Jennifer! Although I've been carmaking for about 5 yrs, I had no idea the differences between Neenah white card! And I thought the "gsm" was the British equivalent to US weight (doh!). I took so many notes -- thank you thank you thank you ♥

[@renbeet]

Thank you! Every time I watch this video I discover a new product. Today I came back to figure out the cardstock weight issue, and you explained it perfectly. Just ordered a big pack of the classic crest with your link, yay!

[@suetownsend1932]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your informative "favorite things" videos. They are a lot of work to produce, so thanks muchly!

[@tammywhitley4657]

Thanks Jennifer, great information especially about the envelopes!!! I sent you a PM about envelopes and this is the 2nd time Ive heard you talk about them since the PM I sent. Whether you did it on purpose or not, your timing is perfect!!! Your simply amazing. God bless you and your family at this wonderful time of year!!!!

[@nancyloomis3046]

Thank you Jennifer for all your helpful info! I know that quality solids are the foundation of any papercrafter's stash. But for some patterned paper fun, try the HOT BUY paper 12x12 stack pads from Michael's Recollections (no, I'm not associated with Michael's....I just like their patterned paper a lot.) On Black Friday, they had these pads for $5.00 each! I bought 4 pads of holiday/winter theme collections. Honestly, the design team that produced the holiday/winter collections this year (2018) knocked it out of the park (and I'm not easily impressed.) BF is over now, but you can often get each stack for $10 when on sale. The quality of the paper, color/pattern coordination and the beauty and sophistication of the designs are really impressive. Each stack is usually 48 pages of heavyweight, gorgeously designed patterns (usually 4 of each pattern.) There are some pad designs where the paper is thinner, so it is best to feel the paper before you buy it. This paper can work great as a front foundation on cheaper pre-creased blank cards and it makes stunning die cuts.😀

[@lisaadams373]

your videos are so awesome. I'm making my cardstock ring now, this will help me show my clients the color options for my paper flowers.

[@pattiepan]

Thanks Jennifer for a great tips and information about paper and glue....this is very useful and helpful for crafters.............pat

[@j9cardstock354]

A simple thanks for all the work you put in these helpful videos.

[@trudievick2359]

Thank you Thank you for sharing your views about the various products. Your opinion is so valuable. Always find something I've never seen or heard about when watching your yearly product videos. Thanks for sharing. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

[@ritah7457]

I love watching these videos every year! Can you refresh my memory on the wool felt you use in your felt projects please. I’ve just started crafting with felt and want to get better quality felt. TIA!

[@CraftyMax]

Thanks so much for sharing all of this with us- have been following this series for years and it is always so helpful!!

[@karenphillips6646]

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put them together.

[@susanrn6310]

Merry Christmas to you and thank you for your many inspirations throughout the year.

[@sharonjones841]

Thank you so much for these tutorials, Jennifer! You're so informative and I love that. TFS!

[@clairegagne6906]

I just love all your videos. I have a pad of paper and pencil with me when you post these so I can write down what I'm interested in. Usually it's 90% or more of your suggestions. I write them down because I won't remember where I found something. Thank you so much.

[@kathypatterson4630]

You are so awesome, Jennifer. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@CraftAmundous]

Thank you for the lesson on paper weights. I wondered why my neenah was so flimsy. It was not heavy enough!

[@ngaireashdown6783]

Haven't watched your video all the way through (I'll come back to it) Thanks for the information about the thickness of the card stock. I never knew that - certainly will look out for the thicker card stock now. :) Thanks again for all the informative and creative videos you share. x

[@lisapetrella3976]

Thanks for another great and very helpful video, Jennifer! I'll definitely be doing some shopping soon!!!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Great info. I’m sure that I’ll be reviewing this again. Thanks for your time in putting this together.

[@sacconner]

Thanks so much Jennifer for all the great information!

[@pamalapeterson5352]

New subcriber! Loved how detailed and vocally understandable you are! Thank you for sharing I learned a lot! And you do not talk so fast you cannot be understood, exactly right tempo!

[@Phianett]

Oooh, just in time. I needed a JMInk video this evening. 💖

[@lindae.1081]

There are those days, right? When I am stressed out or down and depressed, Jennifers videos always lighten my day. No matter of the topic. It's her soothing voice and the clean style of the video and the calmness to it. No rushing through steps, some smiles in the voice, some anecdotes. Always lookin forward to a new one and most of the time I instantly watch - even if I have to work... chrm....

[@jennifermcguireink]

thank you. i had a rough night last night - you both lifted my spirits :)

[@patriciascoble9680]

Very helpful video for making choices in cardmaking.

[@wendyodell356]

Love these my favorite things videos. Thanks so much for making them and sharing 💟💟💟

[@sharonpowis8286]

Ty for explain GSM in uk we do it by GSM not lbs. I always use 300 or 250 GSM for card bases bit 180 or 200 for printing images

[@pattywilliams9582]

You are the best Jen! ♥

[@shannonmabee739]

Thank-you Jennifer!!!

[@tccat06]

i like crafters companion long sheets for boxes and tim holtz and cricut paper adhesive i like is xyron and elmers love your videos

[@wendyodell356]

Thanks for all your hard work in making these videos💟💟💟

[@KimHthedarkorchid]

I make swatch rings for my card stocks, too! I don’t feel so weird and alone any more!!!

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

Thank you for another informative video. They are always a help.

[@cardmakingwithcraftconfect9786]

Thank you so much for doing these videos 💗💗😍

[@vivianyee9766]

Denise Craft Confectionery Prosser Soffa iiiiii

[@janes3835]

Your videos are the best!

[@sophietennyson4103]

thank you for sharing your expertise

[@lindarauch3269]

Thanks for all the information. It helps to know what to look for.

[@myrtlemaude47]

Thanks for taking the time to give us this information. When I use a heavyweight card stock as a card base, the finished card never stays closed. No matter how much I crease it with my Teflon bone folder the top of the card pops up.

[@beverlyford3933]

Susan Mize Sometimes I fold and crease then fold and crease in the opposite direction. This softens the paper at the crease and makes it more pliable.

[@myrtlemaude47]

Beverly Ford Thanks. I’ll give it a try!

[@jennifermcguireink]

this works great!

[@jennifermcguireink]

you can also put it between a folded piece of printer paper (thin) and run it through die cut machine to squish. however, once it is in the envelope, it will flatten great!

[@myrtlemaude47]

Jennifer McGuire Ink Thanks!

[@carolinelivermore3925]

Try getting the solar white cardstock at Amazon -- the price fluctuates. I just got it before the holidays for $40 with free shipping. This is the BEST cardstock.

[@JulyAbby]

Another great video Jennifer!

[@maggiebaxter610]

Another great video Jennifer. I have fallen in love with the Gina K papers and envelopes too (thanks to you). I recommend them to everyone because they're such high quality and come in a fabulous variety of colors. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you're having a wonderful week. ~HUGS~ #kindnessmatters

[@kathycresswell8353]

Great information. Thank you Jennifer!

[@altabeegle3305]

Really appreciate you sharing!!!!

[@krenkurts5054]

Love your Fave series. Do you know a reasonable source for Canson Mi-Teintes Spiral Pad - 9" x 12", White Paper, Sheets with Slipsheets, 16 Sheets? It's on my list this year!

[@susangreen9308]

Thanks for all the great info.

[@wingrdr21]

Thanks for all the info unfortunately it is hard and expensive to get many of the supplies you use in Canada. Was wondering I know you were a big fan of multi medium matte glue..how is that in comparison to the distress collage brand? Thanks love watching you videos.

[@matildanmimi]

I have ran across core paper and find it hard to work with ie folding etc. Any tips you can pass on for its use? Wish the package told us ahead of time it was core paper.

[@mikhail114]

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@martapaulino7618]

gracias por tus videos!!!!

[@DonnaJo3452]

Thanks for the tutorials!

[@SoniaLoConte]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for sharing your favourite papers and adhesives. I thank these Christmas holidays so I can overdose on your videos and can take your classes too!! :-) I was just wondering if adhesives refills are recyclable. I mean, being a crafter means using a lot of adhesive, do you know any brands whose refills can be easily recyclable or the paper we remove from double sided adhesive tape? If not, why not to ask someway the craft companies to produce materials which can be recyclable? I wish you a wonderful 2018, with a lot of crafty projects and full of joy. XoXo :-)

[@anixa00ify]

Hi Jennifer- thank you for your videos. Question which brand do you recommend for an ivory color paper? Making parents wedding anniversary invite.

[@donnasieron4129]

Great video as usual. At the 19:48 marker, you're using a Big Shot with an on/off switch instead of a crank handle. What is it, and where is it available?

[@jennifermcguireink]

it is the big shot express. it will be available again in january.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

I appreciate all the time and effort you put into this video and I do value all the information you share in all of your videos. While our hobby is quite an expensive one, I like alternative options to keep my expenses down and still make beautiful cards to share with my family and friends. And, while I don't, I can't tell you how many times, people have told me to sell my cards. I've been looking at the card stock that Hallmark cards and American Greetings use and I would place it very close to the Index card range. Yet, one could pay quite a bit for one card. I use the GP card stock from Walmart. And it is a lot less expensive. By the time you've layered and matted, which you would do the same with a heavier base card, you have quite a substantial card and don't really need a heavier card stock. I don't seem to have a problem using Memento Inks with this card stock. I've also used Bianyo alcohol inks and Bic Alcohol inks on it, and was very happy with the results. My point in all of this, is that while it's great to receive a lot of free items to craft with or to be able to purchase all the latest and greatest tools, most of us don't, yet there are still alternatives for lesser expensive products that can still produce beautiful results. Thank you again for sharing.

[@capriceoliver7848]

I think all your adhesives choices are great. I have recently incorporated the fun foam into my card making and I love it. I find however that I make a ton of card envelopes to match my cards. I've been using the we r memory keepers envelop maker. I occasionally find that my envelopes are cricked, any thoughts? I've tried to make sure that I start with a square piece of paper but same problem.........Any thoughts?

[@sabelljones]

Caprice Oliver try checking KZbin for videos about this

[@jennifermcguireink]

i am not sure, sorry. i haven't used mine in a long time!

[@cwmaci]

Kind of late on this question, but how do you prefer to adhere vellum? There used to be vellum adhesive that I now can not find. Most that I have now show through.

[@theblueunicorn3861]

What would you prefer to use for copics, copics card stock of the Nina card stock

[@Handistamp]

Is the Distress Collage medium the same as the Multi Matte medium you used to use?

[@ritawoodland2093]

The card base seems so basic yet it's so hard to get here in Australia, I finally tracked down the only stockist in the Country, I paid $49. for 25 sheets plus $10 for postage so not sure if I will get it again. so frustrating.

[@jennifermcguireink]

i am so sorry :(

[@cardsandcraftcottage]

I have found that Officeworks in Australia has a 250gsm cardstock for a great price. You might like to check it out.

[@caevans69]

What are you using to store your cardstock? Clear plastic sheets?

[@pjPammer]

Awesome video, very informative! Thanks

[@cgpaulslp]

what type/brand of cardstock would you recommend for a cream color card base?????

[@angelkaye1982]

Hi Jen. I can't seem to find the link to the video where you said you used the Judikins Embossable Window Plastic, nor the link to the video where you said you used the Tonic Handcrafted Papers... Where can we find the links? Thanks!

[@altabeegle3305]

Do you use one postage stamp when mailing your cards?

[@CraftAmundous]

Why not just use hotpress watercolor paper? It's tons cheaper but just as sturdy.

[@anixa00ify]

Hi Jennifer---- what brand paper do you recommend for ivory paper?

[@bebs0647]

Thanks for this information. The 80lb i use has a 216 gsm, is that the one you use? I bought it from amazon it says neenah solar white crest.

[@potsiefighter]

Thank you for this amazing video Jennifer! ❤ xo Lisa

[@laurietann8716]

Thanks

[@stephaniegoodwin9428]

What adhesive do you use and like best for adhering something to glitter paper. I agree with you and all your suggestions and like what you do in this video, but glitter seems to be a problem when you want to place something else on top of it. I really appreciate and love these videos :)

[@suzannebeyer5369]

Stephanie Goodwin I had to comment because I run into this problem frequently . I make cake and cupcake toppers, some with glittered paper layers. I have found that a small very thin swipe of hot glue works perfectly. But you might need some practice with getting the thinness correct, otherwise it will leave bumps.

[@conniehinojosa2201]

You can use tombow MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue or be creative double side tape or the distress glue for glitter paper

[@nyssac2914]

You could also try sewing it on, if that works with your card - Jennifer did a vellum over glitter shaker card a few years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH6YqpeijpJ0fac

[@jennifermcguireink]

collage medium!

[@stephaniegoodwin9428]

Thanks Suzanne

[@vickiemasters8816]

AWESOME! Thank you!

[@1tinac]

Thank you.

[@teresadoyle1396]

Very helpful info.

[@sues1607]

What do you use for your focal image and mats on cards. Or do use the 110lb clasic crest for them too.

[@kingdomkeata]

silva 167 I was just wondering the same thing but she never mentioned a lighter weight cardstock so I'm assuming her panels or mats are also 110.

[@lorraineturner2817]

Another very useful video tutorial Jennifer, thank you. I would like to thank you also for sharing your talent with us crafters. Have a happy christmas with your family and friends. :O)

[@viviangassan5506]

Beware Darice adhesives! When I first started cardmaking, I used Darice tape runner. A while later, the tape dried out and all my cards fell apart and the adhesive stayed on the paper and stained it!!!

[@jennifermcguireink]

bummer! i have had no problems with this tape... haven't tried any others of theirs

[@verblu8507]

Thank you!!!

[@margaretlee8833]

Ver Blu was my

[@maryjaneblahnik5884]

Very helpful. TFS

[@creativemomentswithdurinda]

Very helpful..thank you

[@heidiyamazaki1292]

Only because you sometimes have said you weren’t sure how to pronounce something, I’ll just mention that the Kokuyo adhesive isn’t pronounced “Ko yo ku”, but is actually “ko ku (as in koo) yo”. :). You are, however, one of the few I’ve heard pronounce ‘Gansai Tambi’ correctly! Japanese is actually quite easy to pronounce as long as you know the sound the vowel makes. Ahhh ehhhh eeeeeee oh uuu (ahh ape sea owe you). For the most part, each letter is pronounced, and if there are two vowels together, each is pronounced... ga n sa eee tam bee. So many people watch your videos, I’m sure there are more people who now pronounce gansai more accurately now! Haha, this gets me thinking about how many people incorrectly say, ‘multi Mat medium’ instead of ‘multi medium mat’ (even other well known card makers), and ‘Modge Podge’ instead of ‘MOD Podge’... drives me nuts! Anyway,, thank you for your recommendations! I refer back to your ‘Favorite Crafty Things’ all year long!

[@jennifermcguireink]

ah.... we are all just doing our best. :)

[@heidiyamazaki1292]

Jennifer McGuire Ink ... oh, I hope my post was okay... I usually don’t correct people, but most don’t seem like they’re concerned whether or not they are saying a word or brand correctly.... you often mention that you aren’t sure of your pronunciation, so I took a chance. 😉 But yes, we are all just trying our best!

[@jennifermcguireink]

i went to engineering school because anything to do with language is something i stink at. :)

[@heidiyamazaki1292]

Jennifer McGuire Ink ... quite the opposite! Your videos are such a joy to watch, not only visually, but also audibly... ah, is that a word? Haha. Anyway, no reply needed or we will be doing this all day!

[@lolal1026]

Unfortunately there is always a critic in the crowd that must nit-pick rather than focus on what is represented. We are all different and unique and not perfect. There is enough criticism in the world of others that we should just enjoy the fun things in life.

[@carolandrews5959]

Hi Jennifer, I love your videos, I watch them all the time. On this particular video, since you love quality cardstock might I suggest Papperandmore.com. I know from other videos that you bring your cardstock to be cut, well Paper and More also has a service where they cut it for you for a very, very small fee. The quality and service of this company is excellent. I, also buy my cardstock from Gina K. and Simon Says, they also have quality cardstock. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us crafters that do not have a business but just love to craft as a hobby.

[@pdh8447]

Wonderful info, thank you!! PatriciaD

[@marilynnellsworth4300]

This video is very informative. Thank you for the information. Christmas Blessings to you and your family