I’m always curious to know about my blog readers! Are you guys experienced crafters? Are you just starting out? To make sure I’ve got you all covered, I’m rolling out video gift guides that will give you a few tempting options for your holiday gift list, no matter what your level of expertise. Last week, I shared my top picks for beginner crafters. Today, I’m turning my attention to all of you crafters who already have it all. So come hang out with me for the next three minutes to see what products are truly my favorites.
I’m loving the Evolution Advanced and the accompanying motor attachment. Like many of you experienced crafters, I had the same die cutting machine for years! I was tethered to it. These days, my die cutting habits are a lot different. Many of my die cutting projects have been replaced with the Cricut Explore but there are still things that the Explore can’t do. I still love to create letterpressed projects, embossed projects and of course, I still have my collection of dies that I want to use. After years of owning a Sizzix Big Shot, I upgraded to the We R Memory Keeper’s Evolution Advanced . This machine is a huge step up for me and the design is so much better than the previous Evolution. I love that is folds up for compact storage and I love that there is very little guess work about getting the proper amount of pressure for your project. Then of course, there is the motor which I swear by! I love that I can push a button and have the machine do the work for me. If you’ve considered purchasing a new die cutting machine, I’d definitely suggest this one!
It took me a long time to invest in good markers for crafting. They are just so damn expensive! Copics are the most common out there and you can easily spend a few hundred dollars on a complete set. A few weeks ago when I visited the set of Home Shopping Network’s 24 Hour Crafting Event, I had a chance to play with the Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and was really impressed with how well they performed. They blend wonderfully and the cost is a fraction of Copics. Win! If you are considering a high-quality set of markers but would like to still pay your electricity bill – Spectrum Noir markers are the way to go. The full set of 72 Spectrum Noir markers is less than half the price of Copics.
The Hot Glue Gun Helpers are the only reason I haven’t ended up in the ER from glue gun injuries. Such a simple invention that makes all the sense in the world. I especially love the flexible mat that catches all those drips. The heat-resistant material is easy to clean and dried glue peels right of so the tools will be ready for your next use.
And now three readers will have the chance to win the products featured in today’s gift guide! I am loving all these giveaways!! Entries for these giveaways will close on Friday, November 14th and winners will be notified on Saturday, November 15th.
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I love today’s post. What a great idea with the glue gun helper kit. That went right away to my (ever expanding) wish list. Thank you!
How would you recommend using alcohol ink markers if coloring stamped images (which seems to be most of how I see it being used) isn’t really my thing?
Thank you for the info on the Spectrum Noir markers! I have only ever used Copics and while I like them they are, like you said, quite pricey! I’ll have to look into these and give them a try! Thank you!
I love a quality rotary cutter.
I have so many favorites. I could not live without my ATG gun! But I could list a LOT more!!!
love it! amazing goodies! love die-cuting!
I’ve learned so much from you. Thanks and keep ’em coming!
If I had to pick 3 things I could not live without….it would be my die cutting machine, ATG tape gun and my paper trimmer! I do love so many other things…thanks for the chance to win!
My favourite crafting supply is patterned paper. It is where it attracts me into crafting!
Great guide, I think die cutting is a must 🙂
All three items are wonderful but the Evolution could be a game changer! Thank you for the opportunity.
My current favorite is glass etching cream. Thanks for a chance to win!
Thanks for sharing the info about the markers. I had a full set of Prismacolor markers but have been looking for something better. Die cutting is essential to life! So many classroom projects to complete! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love my CAMEO. Lately stencils have been a crafting “must” for me.
My favorite “specialty” item is my die cutting machine and dies! While I don’t mind the occasional fussy cut it saves so much time and is so much more precise! 🙂
My favorite crafting tool is my Big Shot! I love it and use it for all my paper crafting.
The glue gun helper is such a great idea! Definitely need one of those soon!
My favorite tool would have to be any of my cuttings tools- my scissors, my Big Shot, my Cricut, my straight edge cutter, my punches. Love them all!
Definitely my glue gun.
My favorite specialty item is my Scor-Pal.
I Love Markers!!!!!
I love my paper punchers. So handy when crafting cards. Thanks for a chance to win these fabulous items!!
What great prizes! I have wanted to get a new set of markers for a while now and will have to check these out.
My die cutting machine is my fav tool!
I like to emboss so I would say my favorite tool is my heat gun.
Oh THANK YOU! THANK YOU for the info on the Spectrum Noir Markers! I have been wanting to try markers, but haven’t had the “guts” to put out the arm and leg for them and then not use them! Also the glue gun help! A-MaaaaaZing! The Evolution Advanced…Oh what fun that could be! Happy Holidays!
My favorite crafting tool would have to be my CAMEO! It is wonderful, and so versatile!
I love that embossing machine! Too bad I just bought my Big Shot less than a year ago!
I love my die-cutting machines! But I really couldn’t do all I want to do without all of my cutting tools…
My favorite specialty crafting supply would have to be paper. Handmade, stacks, plain, foiled, glitter, you name it. Paper!
My favorite tool is my Silhouette! So versatile!
Favorite specialty supply? Do paper and stamps count? If not, then I have a weakness for washi tape. And custom address stamps. I could go on and on…
OMG I want all three! If you could see all the burn marks on my fingers from the glue gun! But I suppose my favorite tool would be my Silhouette Cameo. There is so much you can do with it!
My favorite specialty crafting supply are Tim Holtz ink products — gorgeous colors!
OMG….markers….can’t have enough of them!
My fave tool is my die cutting machine, I could not live without it!
I love Liquid Pearl, easy to give anything just a touch of bling.
would love to try the Noir markers
Probably my We R Memory Keepers Punch Boards…the Envelope Punch Board and the Pillow Box Punch Board.
I may have to put all three of these on my wish list. Would love to try those markers!
I don’the own any heat embossing supplies yet, but that is what I want to invest in next.
I love die cutting! Thanks for the chance at a giveaway!
Even though I am an experienced crafter, I haven’t tried these 3 items yet. Can’t wait to try them out in person!
Thanks for the giveaway and have a great week!
Josiane
I’m loving the WOW embossing powders, great colour range and high quality finish.
love your blog!
Man I should have waited and not gotten the fiskars fuse and gotten the eveloution. That looks awesome. And so does that hot glue set. gonna have to check that out too.
My fave supply are papers and dies, love clean cut shapes and beautiful papers
I guess stamps and inks.
I can not live without my die cutter! Although I am definitely checking out the evolution — looks really neat!
A die cutting machine is definitely a must have. I will look into the glue gun helper; I don’t use my glue gun often because of the mess it leaves on my desk.
Score tape is my favorite!