My Favorite Crafty Things 2020: INKS & TOOLS

[@jennifermcguireink]

hello! I know i forgot a few things. I will add them here. :) first, the waffle flower media mat is available in full size and mini. i use the full size, but recommend the mini.

[@lindagorun4161]

I love the mini!

[@Tessiefaye]

@@lindagorun4161 I have both too but use the mini the most.

[@melvinnieves1964]

Hey, you forgot the eraser tool you use when you’re stamping with the Misti.

[@barbarahill6365]

Thank. You Jennifer for your work and thoughtfulness in preparing these videos. Choosing tools, dies, inks, stamps and so on can be incredibly expensive, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You shine in this industry.

[@MsAliemm]

Soo very appreciated Jennifer!!...you obviously put a LOT of time and effort into all of this . Please know that we all appreciate it greatly. Hope you and all your family are safe and well. Hugs from down under xx P.S. completely agree with the small media mat...😉

[@MissChelle]

Yay, another Aussie ❤️🇦🇺

[@bessiesegal5885]

"I'll tell yah", you are the Queen of Crafting, no doubt about that, Jennifer McGuire!! I look forward to your Favourite Crafty Things videos each year; I love them. I use some of your recommended tools and they are great but a few are not available here in the UK. Thank you so much for everything you do for us crafters, we all appreciate your generosity of time & spirit.

[@sacconner]

Another of spectacular videos, not only on your card making, but on you Favorites! We all wait for the Favorites, it is so helpful. Thank you so very, very, much for all the work you put into these videos. God bless you and your beautiful family!

[@WellOfEchoes]

Jennifer, you are always so thoughtful in your processes and choices. Your constant attention to detail and high standards are helpful to so many of us trying to replicate your beautiful techniques. We appreciate the time and effort that goes into making these videos, thank you so much. 🥰🙏🏼

[@kazoomi2]

I love it when you reference other videos that you’ve done. I’m going to revisit the ink video as I need a refresher regarding the different inks and ink properties.

[@janetdurbin4256]

In a video, years ago, you mentioned the sanding blocks. I bought them because they did exactly what I wanted! I have used them for many years and they have worked well. One block can be used for a long time. Also, the sticky mat is a great tool! I used to put temporary adhesive on the back of cardstock and that worked but the sticky mat works so much better! Thank you for this video and all your research, I will be looking into the other products you mentioned!

[@carolprice3142]

Omg ! I have been waiting for this one ... I love it when you go over your favorite tools . If fact I have bought quite a few of them and they really do help in the craft room

[@bretonbird4812]

Love these My Favorite Crafty Things videos. I have purchased a number of these items in the past and have rarely been disappointed. My favorite is you Press and Seal hack. Brilliant!

[@melbernard3493]

Thank you for all the work and expense you have put into finding "the best" tools for us.

[@kristinbenini7967]

Thank you for another great video! I had been thinking about the Waffle Flower media mat. I appreciate that you added your recommendation for the mini over the full size. What I am most excited about though is the We R Memory Keepers The Works. Like a lot of us, I have tools that do most of the things it can do, and my initial reaction was to skip it because of that. Then I remembered how many times I've wanted to go out to my little vintage travel trailer to craft but didn't because I'd have to cart so much stuff out there. I might bring a card out to assemble, or images to color, and invariably I've forgotten something. If I just have one tool to bring out with me that can do so many different things, a whole new world of crafting opens up!!

[@lindseyweaver9857]

Thank you for all your "favorite things" videos. I can't wait to take a new look at the tools you mentioned that I actually already have and also to think about new tools that I would love. Because of your videos, I have no excuse to have "crafter's block" ever again! Every video offers me something to get my creative juices going - if only I can find/ make the time! Thanks so much for sharing your gifts!💓

[@marthameikle2015]

Jennifer, this video is awesome! I have a friend just beginning card making and such! I told her about you and like me, she loves your videos! As I watch this, I know how helpful this will be to her!! You always inspire me!! Thanks so much!

[@nancybuzzard2079]

Thank you, Jennifer, for the tool section of the video. It is so helpful to have recommendations to weed out all of the choices out there😀! You are a great resource for crafters, much appreciated.

[@kathygroff4526]

The Memory Keepers tool is out of sight! Think I’d need a week’s tutorial to learn it all, haha. I use a number of these tools, and they have improved my cards, so I’m very grateful for that. TFS, Jennifer! 💌

[@berlycece]

That ink cube holder looks amazing! I have a very weak left hand; holding any size ink pad while I try to work with a sponge/brush/whatever is always messy. The Waffle flower media mat also looks like a game changer. I don't know if the product designers are thinking of people with limited fine motor skills, but they are helping us with these!

[@lmmazzola]

Thank you so much for all your time you put into these videos. I use many of these but there are also many that I have not tried or even knew were out there. You save us so much time and mistakes.

[@Wendyrocler]

I love listening to your lovely voice, full of enthusiasm for all your favourite products. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to us all. 💞

[@dianalynn8970]

I look forward to the favorite things videos every year. This is one of my favorites. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. Will you be doing a paper and adhesives this year?

[@barblibrarian]

Thanks, Jennifer. This is always helpful, not just for selecting tools, but for reminding me of tools that I need to pull out and use. Be well!

[@soulshinedesigns]

I greatly appreciate all the hard long work you do to put these videos together. I remember when I first found stamping these videos helped me know what the basic supplies I needed to start with. I always learn something from you. Have you tried Altenew's stamp conditioning eraser?

[@jennifermcguireink]

I haven't tried it. I just rub it with my hand.

[@sandyhopkins6098]

I’m so glad you told us how to fold scored card stock, I have been very confused about this, thank you Jennifer.

[@09mclemens]

Another wonderful My Favorite Crafty Things Video. I learn so much from watching these. Thank you.

[@deniselawrie3570]

Thank you for all the great info! Makes me happy when I see I use products you highly recommend and introduce some I didn’t know about.

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Jennifer, Thanks for sharing your crafty craft tutorial showing your Favourite crafty tools Lin x

[@judyevans9884]

Thanks you so much for all this information, really helpful and so good to see all the wonderful tools available. Use have taken an age to prepare this! Really appreciated.

[@pamelalucioni2917]

Fantastic and really informative video, thank you Jennifer for spending so much time in producing these for other crafters.

[@theniffs]

I have that same score buddy but I wore out the score tool LOL. I use a score tool with a ball on the end then I use the bone folder to crease.

[@Tessiefaye]

I've been waiting for this. It's my favorite one.

[@undoubtedlywrong]

This is so great! Thank you so much Jennifer! What I don't really understand though, is why it's best to use different brushes for pigment and dye ink. I've always used the same brush for those, but now I am worried I shouldn't have 😅

[@jennifermcguireink]

It's really a personal preference. They are different types of formulas. If you want to Clean them really well between uses? You don't need different brushes (Tim Holtz just talked about this in a live demo recently). But many of us prefer to keep them separate.

[@jangeheb5390]

Not sure if someone has mentioned this, but the sanding block is probably very similar or exactly the same as nail sanding blocks. I get them in large packages on Amazon or you can just pop into a local beauty supply store and they carry them too.

[@dianehunter3034]

I’m always interested in which tools you are loving. Thanks fo showing them.

[@michellenolan6435]

embarrassingly I think I had 90-95% of the tools featured here! oh well! I use them all - that's the main thing right?! always love watching what you feature- so helpful to many out there! Thanks

[@suestruenkmann4403]

Me too. 😁

[@KimHthedarkorchid]

About the glass media mat - I’m not left handed but I’ve been using my mat backwards so the white is on the left side since I got it a couple of years ago, before the left hand option! It just works better for the set up of my work space that way. Just an idea if people were having trouble sourcing the left hand version :)

[@barbaramiller3877]

I am left handed and find the right handed mat more to my liking...go figure!

[@pinkpinsofpain]

Numbers are upside down so this is not an option for us left handers. Shame on Tonic, and recently WRMK, for not issuing versions of their media mats for left handers simultaneously with right-handed versions. Tonic released a left-handed version well after the right-handed version and WRMK has yet to do so. Not sure how it is good business practice to omit left handed crafters.

[@conniepyle904]

Thank you for a very informative video. I have a lot of the tools that you mentioned and I found some new ones that I would like to get. I am new to making cards using stamps and dies so I am just trying to build my supplies little by little and your videos have been a great help. Thank you for you creative ideas.

[@JenAultman]

Thank you SOOOO much for continuing this series! Love!!! ❤️

[@paulinegalloway8920]

Thank you so much for this series of videos. The work you've put in to create it is much appreciated. 👏

[@deniseledbetter6091]

I always look forward to these videos because then I can decide which tools I need or want to try

[@ellaconner9452]

My all time favorite video of your favorite things💖. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us and all the time you put into making the video!! Very smooth and very well done💕💕

[@wendyfalk2793]

Just FYI the small toothbrush style blending brushes work wonderfully on stencils ~ you can avoid having to mask so much when multi-coloring an intricate mask :)

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Oh, I like the clip on the powder bag trick... I’d stopped using mine cos I hated touching it, lol

[@dapperdoxie]

I have a T ruler like that, but man I sure would love it if someone would make a smaller one. Since I just do cards, that large one seems over kill to me, a 6 inch one would be fantastic!

[@nuhynforrest621]

I sawed mine down to 8” .....works so much better! I used an blade in a ‘slide-type’ holder ....just kept sawing in one direction using a metal ruler against the cut as a guide.

[@amandacaldwell3492]

Thank you Jennifer!!! I love that your videos are so thorough and helpful!!💜

[@ChrystalsChreationsWycoff]

Love ❤️ your video of your favorite things. Some day I will get a gel plate and a brayer.

[@Tina-Marie-iz8zy]

Thanks Jennifer for your tips, love them all. I see you'll do an organisation vid soon which will be good to see, I need organisation so badly. One thing I've yet to see with any of the crafters I watch is a way to catalogue and easily retrieve the plethora of stamps and dies we have. I have organised my stamps in folders and themes but I still don't have the time to sit down and scrumage through the whole lot looking for just the right stamp or sentiment I need. An program that I can catalogue and index what I have will make short work of finding just the right stamp I require. Do you have or have you seen a program that can deal with this problem? Love to hear that you have! Cheers Tina in Australia

[@jennifermcguireink]

I don't use a catalog system. But some of my crafty friends, like Lydia Fiedler, use Air Table. for that. I can't tell you how to use it but with some google searches I think Lydia has something out there to explain

[@lisastankiewicz1926]

Thanks Jennifer. Been following you for years and value your research and attention to detail. Thanks for all of the hard work! Any chance we will see a craft room tour? Its been awhile !

[@LindaCrowder10021950]

Love your series for 2020. Thanks so much for doing these!!

[@LilianGuerrero]

`Thanks for sharing. I've several of the tools you use but will definitely give others a try. On my list is the TH media mat and the Gina K blending brushes. TY! :)

[@online22much]

Excellent video... love the addition of the video links! ALSO: wondering if you could lay down black distress paint on the new Gina K Wreath Builder grid lines, wipe it off... the way Tim does on his Shifter stencils??? just a thought. TFS..MA in snowy CT.

[@lindaconway1802]

I love all of your videos! I too was looking forward to this particular MFCT. Thank you for sharing your talents and calm presence. ❤️

[@loriwikoff1410]

Awesome!! Great tutorial on how to use each tool! I always look forward to your crafty ... tutorials! Thank you so much, God bless and stay safe! Say hi to Lila!

[@cindyhenry1410]

Great info here! I came up with my own version of the TH media mat because I had the supplies and I’m short on budget. I have a quilters mat (with all the grid lines on it) and a piece of glass over it (drawback is that the glass is not tempered and would not advised in a craft space that kids use.) For the blending area I just use a silicone mat. I also have a ceramic palette. Those little triangle trays are great! I got an order of 50 from Amazon for like $5! TYFS! ❤️🦋💜

[@roxannetellini26]

Phew! For a moment I thought you where not going to list that stamp set shown with the Misti. It would pair so well with the Crafty Meraki set with the kids and heart balloons!

[@annettedesmaraisstearman5200]

Would like to order the deice you put cards into and hold them in a definite position and stamp them with inks. Think it was a Tim Holts product. Love your videos and learning this art.

[@yvonneboucher9306]

Love this series..looking forward to your organization tutorial! Thank you, Jennifer! One more thing, I had the Tim Holtz heat gun and it finally burned out (actually I caused it's demise) so I purchased the new Wagner dual heat gun...to save having two. It works well...and I am pleased with it, but I think the original (I still have it) has a stronger air flow.

[@jjellii1228]

Lots of great products and tips. Thanks for keeping us informed!

[@janros2217]

Great video! Can't wait to get some of the new tools.

[@katherinepowell3856]

Thank you for all of your hard work on this series each year. I am especially interest in the ink pad holders. Are they available for ordering and if so a source please.

[@jennifermcguireink]

• The Ink Stand --- ldli.co/e/21nnnx [ ETS ]

[@katherinepowell3856]

@@jennifermcguireink Just placed an order. Thank you!

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

I wonder how many sheets of cardstock the small Tim Holtz trimmer can cut at once.

[@jeannebeam3042]

Love all your videos! Thanks so much for sharing...

[@cindischmidt7369]

I have added many of your favorites to my supplies. Haven’t tried every one yet, but I’m working on it!

[@nelidam8289]

Hi Jennifer, referring to the blender brushes. You mentioned to designate a brush for oxides and one for dye inks. Is it detrimental to one or the other ink if I clean my brushes well after every use, or would I somehow contaminate the ink even after I clean my brushes? I would greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you!

[@jennifermcguireink]

You can clean them super well each time and it should be fine.

[@junem4102]

Have you ever used the Tim Holtz Stamping Platform? I have that. I don't have the MISTI.

[@jennifermcguireink]

long ago. but i have been using the misti since the beginning and LOVE it.

[@patcyzauskas7216]

I LOVE the TH platforms!! I have both sizes. I wasn’t going to waste my money on platform but when TH was being discontinued in USA, I found small one at Tuesday Morning for $12. About a month later found large one for $17.

[@natashavacca2850]

Thank you so much!!!!!! I appreciate all your hard work!

[@startlistening2021]

Looking forward to your organization video!

[@suebusch7599]

Thank you for all the information in this video! I know it took you a long time to do this video. And, I appreciate all you do for all of us crafters!! With the TH 12 inch guillotine paper trimmer ---with the arm ---is it easy to get good cuts with the arm extended? I keep trying to decide if I want this one, or not --because of that. I really want one with lines at the quarter inch --but not having much luck finding one. Thanks!!

[@jennifermcguireink]

The Tim Holtz trimmers all give great results. Perhaps someone here has more to offer on their personal experience as well.

[@suebusch7599]

@@jennifermcguireink , thank you!!

[@scrappassionnata595]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this kind of videos too.

[@melaniehoughton5017]

Using a sticky mat in the Misti is a game changer. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisamiller8174]

It's brilliant, isn't it?

[@kaity_is_reading]

I’ve been dying to know where you got the strap on your watch!! I love it!

[@jennifermcguireink]

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[@kaity_is_reading]

@@jennifermcguireink Thank you!!

[@susansmith8942]

The white sanding blocks are 1 buck at The Dollar Tree. You can also buy them at a beauty wearhouse. Sally Beauty. Walgreens, etc.

[@jennifermcguireink]

good to know! i am not a makeup person so i am clueless lol

[@melissasullivan1658]

Thanks Susan!

[@carmenbaby02]

I had been waiting for this!

[@ShaynaKrause]

JM, Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I am not in your medium, but I still enjoy your content.

[@JC-dk4ny]

I think the flat, thick bristles of the pink & main brushes are phenomenal, but the handle wasn't big enough and rubbed my knuckles raw on the 1st use. I'd like to see them just ditch the handle altogether or make the handle larger.

[@j9cardstock354]

Thank you, Jennifer. I have some of these products but lots to check out this year. Jeannine

[@maryjohull6341]

Thank you !thank you !thank you ! You are my DAILY inspiration

[@shinigami.eyesss]

jennifer! omg hoping you see this. when you're talking about the MISTI, what stamp set has that bear?? with the balloon? he is so cute omg. also I've been taking notes like a college student during this video LOL

[@jennifermcguireink]

It's the Mama Elephant Up With Love set

[@melissasullivan1658]

I take it you didn’t have enough time with the Concord ink line? I’ve been drooling over their palette on Laura’s channel 😍, but then I saw it stamp a bit splotchy elsewhere, post dried. Would love your official thoughts sometime (even if at the end of the year). Thanks so much!

[@jennifermcguireink]

i do really like their inks. but i feel i need more time with them. their colors are TOP NOTCH. i will be using in more videos. :)

[@fionnawheatley9095]

I bought them and love them. I haven’t had any splotches- I have only really used them on Neenah solar white.

[@Dotalina33]

I had problems with Altenew inks bring splotchy and not smoothing out. Cleaned my stamps but still same result. Crazy cause I see lots of gals using them. Also I don’t see Catherine Pooler inks used often though her colors are bomb!!

[@jenniferdrake1210]

I to have started using the gel pads, so much fun

[@susielove333]

Thank you so much for sharing! I noticed the links are mostly out of stock... not sure if that’s COVID related or if your post has created a shortage!

[@megbreiter6314]

Thanks Jennifer, most helpful!

[@Kathymorganhartz]

Thanks, yet again, for a fabulous MFCT video!! So helpful and well thought out!! Much appreciated. Your opinion mean so much.

[@jewelelaine6866]

Thank so much for such valuable info, Jennifer!

[@Cards4Cancer]

Awesome stuff, thanks so much for sharing

[@rosemarierohlfs789]

Jennifer, what do you wash with the microfiber cloth. I worry about inks running on my clothes and dishclothes

[@jennifermcguireink]

They don't run. Just don't use fabric softener on them.

[@shirleydesrochers3319]

Thank you so much for this video. It was needed.

[@sandramarquez3760]

Love when you do these videos!

[@bethjackson8727]

How do you clean the protective plastic on the Tim Holtz small trimmer. Can it be removed from the base. Mine has Nuvo drops stuck on the under side. I didn’t wait until the drops dried. Ooopps.! I noticed you have something stuck on yours too. I’ve checked on KZbin but can’t find how to remove the bar for cleaning.

[@jennifermcguireink]

It can be removed, carefully. I do that, clean it and then put it back in

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@sharonpott4253]

Thank you that was really helpful xx

[@pamwheatley9775]

I am enjoying your channel sooooooo much!!! I really want a lot of stuff but my top priority is … the Misti 2.0. I’m in Canada. Is there anywhere I can get this.

[@jennifermcguireink]

I'm not familiar with stores in Canada but I bet someone here is. My Sweet Petunia and Simon Says Stamp ship there but I know shipping from US to Canada can be pricey

[@mitzidavis7486]

I’m wondering about the differences between blending brushes that have bristles that are flat and those that curve at the edges.

[@jennifermcguireink]

They do the same thing. The ones with the curved edges are a little easier to use without getting hard edges with your inking. But if you are applying ink lightly and building it up you can get a good blend.

[@KenchiSchool]

Sorted for the next best 41 mins of the day !!! YAY!!!

[@andygranick]

Watching with pen and paper in hand!

[@PoconoPam]

Thanks for this Jennifer!

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

I appreciate you so much! Thank you for all you do!

[@sharongeyer5051]

can't find the ink stand site. goes to etsy and say can't find anything

[@jennifermcguireink]

This is the link: www.etsy.com/shop/TheinkstandShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=929591172&S-265393&awc=6220_1613070683_c10828803f1be95467eeff9494f2a477&source=aw& The shop is empty right now because they are sold out but they are making more.

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Very helpful thankyou!

[@suegibson850]

Thank you Jennifer. Much appreciated.

[@lindameunier2580]

What type of ink do you use on the masking magic? I find the ink smears after I stamp my image....... this video is awesome like all your videos! Thank you!

[@jennifermcguireink]

try stamping in a light ink that wont matter if it smears