When I snip those tiny metal pieces off of my dies, I do it over a piece of magnet sheet and even sometimes tape a small strip of magnet to my left pointer finger that I hold against the back of the die while cutting. The pieces go right to the magnet and then when I’m done, I use a piece of masking or painters tape to pick up all the tiny pieces off of the magnet, then fold the excess over, trapping the pieces inside, and then throw it in the trash.

Your series for 2017 is the best. You are my favorite enabler.

May I just say that I’m so delighted that card making and crafting is now your profession instead of engineering! I’d be lost without your video notifications! All your videos, ideas, talent and teaching feed my crafty soul. Thank you for your kindness and sharing your talent with us...have a blessed day and Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! ♥️

@hummingbird0350

6 жыл бұрын

Kathya Kalinine a

Just started this video and I already have to make a comment. My daughter is left handed, and trying to find good, detail scissors has been nearly impossible. We took a card class at a local shop and the owner let her use the Fiskars Micro Tip scissors and she fell in love. Since you're pressing them together, rather than squeezing for the scissor action, they truly can be used with either hand. I wanted to add that for any lefty's looking for something that actually works. And they're hiding right now, waiting to make an appearance in her Christmas stocking :).

@debbiedoud1723

6 жыл бұрын

Erica Easley Thanks for mentioning this. I'm a lefty, too. Toolmakers rarely consider us when they design things.

@maggiebaxter610

6 жыл бұрын

I'm also a lefty (AND have Carpal Tunnel!) and this has always been an issue. LOVE and ADORE my Fiskars Micro Tip Scissors and wouldn't trade them for anything. So glad your daughter found something useful for her. #leftiesunite #leftiesareintheirrightmind #kindnessmatters

@fphandmade

6 жыл бұрын

Another lefty here. Love the Fiskars Micro Tips!!!

@lynetteballard7440

6 жыл бұрын

I am left handed too and these are fabulous! I wish I would have had these starting in kindergarten. :)

Thank heaven's that your engineering linear mind figures out these things for those of us who only have the non-linear, artistic mind! You make things so easy for us and we trust you implicitly!! Thanks you Jennifer. I hope Santa is good to you since you are so good to us!!

Thanks so much for putting this series together. I love finding new tools that make crafting easier! One tool that I started using this year is a sticky washable lint roller. I use it to remove the little scrap pieces that get stuck in intricate dies. Rather than poke out each of the pieces, I roll the lint brush over the die and Voila! the die is clean. When the roller has collected lots of pieces, just run it under the water to clean and it's good to go. Its definitely a time saver.

This video totally rocks Jennifer and you've been such a fabulous source of advice and information over the years. I have purchased, or been gifted, many of the items you've recommended and I could not be more thankful. From the Fiskars Micro Tip Scissors (a lefty with carpal tunnel so these are perfect!) and the Fiskars Trimmer with the guideline; I could not be happier. (I totally agree with your opinion about the user making the difference with a cutter. What worked for my right-handed friend did not necessarily work for me as a lefty as far as cutting straight.) The T Ruler sent shivers down my spine when I was in HS (math was NOT my favorite!) but boy do I use this inexpensive tool every day in my craft room. Last year Santa brought me the Teflon Bone Folder and the Sizzix Big Shot Express and I am in LOVE with both of these products. Our son got married earlier this year and I made 150 embossed thank you cards and this Big Shot Express saved my hand and neck from further damage! This year the Hero Arts Wagner Heat Gun is #1 on my wish list. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put in to making this video; we all appreciate it so much. Have a beautiful Christmas season with your sweet family. ~HUGS~ #kindnessmatters

Thank you for these wonderful recommendations. Good to know these products are tried and true before we make the investment! Ahh.. I remember last year when i reviewed all your crafty things videos to compile my shopping list for the start of my paper crafting journey... I suspect a lot of new crafters are like me - thank you for all that you do!! Happy holidays!

Hi Jennifer great videos this is one of my favorites from you . Not only are they extremely helpful but there also very informative as always thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for these videos. I know they take much time and effort, and I hope you know how much they are appreciated. You do the legwork for all of us, and I’m always comfortable purchasing a product you recommend.

Finally! A stamping surface that doesn't move!! That was the problems with Rangers brown non stick sheet, it moved all over and you couldn't tape it down because of the no stick. I finally cut mine up for travelling and use scrap paper, at least I can tape it. BUT Now I will be buying that Easy Clean mat. As for MISTI, it is worth every cent I paid for the original. I bought mine when Ilianna was still making them at her kitchen table! I love it and just recently bought the mini for travelling. When people talk of the one thing they cannot live without in their craft room, the MISTI is mine! Thanks for the ideas. There goes my budget...again!

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos Jennifer!! Loving them! Another super option for shammy storage is the Heinz trap-a-snack container - it's inexpensive and perfect for shammy storage!

I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU!! I love this series of videos and look forward to them every year. I know this take a lot of time for you to do. Therefore, I just want you to know how truly appreciated you are, not only by me, but many others as well. I love all of your videos. I have learned a lot from you. I wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!

It is never ever a disappointment to watch your videos. Yes, Jennifer, You Rock!

I love that you do these videos for us! I just skimmed through the comments and I think it's so sweet that you take the time to read them and reply when needed. How you have the time to do this at this time of year is amazing. I hope your huge amount of personal family Christmas cards is finished and sent out and that we will get a video about them later. You are just total awesomeness and I want you to know that!

Thank you for all your hard work pulling this together!

Thank you, Jennifer for taking time to compile and share this video along with the other, "My Favorite Crafty Things 2017" videos. You are amazing.

The videos in this series are "My favorite videos" of 2017. Thank you Jennifer for all the work you put into these for us. Much appreciated! I'm always very excited to see any new products that you recommend in addition to the tried and true tools from the past. An early Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Thank you. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your tea break. We appreciate you doing these.

This is my favorite one out of the series. Last year, I got a majority of your recommendations and loved them. It was so helpful since I was just starting out. Thank you for sharing!

I LOVE this series!! Thank you SO much for making these videos for us. Your suggestions are always great and your voice is very soothing! THANK YOU, Jennifer!

Wonderful video! Thanks so much for sharing. Wanted to say that I have the Gemini Junior and LOVE IT! I have always used the Big Shot and I love it too, but cranking is hard on my hands. I also have the big Gemini and love it when I'm mass producing cards. Great video. Now off to order a few of your "favorite tools"

I am not new to card-making, but I still have a long way to go, and I've just seen this video. It's fabulous!! And would have been so very helpful when I first started. You are very knowledgeable on just about everything, and you explain and demonstrate things clearly. This is what newbies really need. We buy things and we don't exactly know how to use them, or all the different ways they can work for us. I just wish I knew where to get some of these things. I'm so pumped, I just want to go shopping right now!! Thank you ever so much for all the time you take to make these videos to fill us in on all the items, and their quality, and uses!!! :)

Love this series Jennifer. Very informative and the video moves at a great pace. Packs a punch! lol!

You have done an outstanding job on explaining what the different tools do. Thank you so much for this video. I have my list made already of what I want to get.

Thank you, thank you for sharing your favorite tools. I especially love that it was long and detailed. It was as much fun as a shopping trip and I didn't have to get out in the cold weather.

You did a great job Jennifer. I always enjoy your yearly favorites !! I know it's a lot of work and all of us appreciate all the work you go through each year to make the videos 😇

With the fiskars trimmer if you're not getting a straight cut look on wire arm for a little screw. The reason you're not getting a straight cute is because theres slack on the wire , tighten that screw and you should be fine

Thank you so much for this series of videos. Several things I have had a hard time choosing between but you helped me to figure out what I want to get! Thank you !! May you be mightily Blessed in this new year!

Thanks a million for all the fantastic information. It’s invaluable to a newbie like me. I really appreciate your taking your time to provide these types of videos.

I look forward to this series each year! Thank you!

I love this annual series! I really look forward to it and find myself checking every notification to see if it's you!😀I also know how much behind the scenes work goes into each video and no doubt it's tenfold for each video in this series! Jennifer please know all your hard work is not only informative, it's greatly appreciated by many especially me!😊❤ Merry Christmas!

@margaretmcgettigan4160

6 жыл бұрын

Tammy Hubley thank you from me too.

Thank you for taking the time to explain everything. God bless you and your loved one's. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🌲

Thank you for taking the time to share these very useful videos with us at this most busy time of the year. You have great advise for us. We love them.

Love this series. Always look so forward to this series every year

This is my favorite series of each year. Thanks so much!

Wow! Lots of tools but a comprehensive assessment of all! TFS.

Fabulous coverage of your favorite things! I broke my Fiskar's wire one time in 5 years of uber use. The company sent me two that comes in the plastic ruler! Sometimes I realize I am "pulling" the cutting piece a bit to the left but I'm more aware of it now. I love Fiskar's!

I'm way behind in your videoes - as I just discovered the magic of card making - this is my new hobby as of February 2019. So THANK YOU for all the tips and inspiration....

Yay! I’ve been looking forward to the next video in this series. 😻

Great tools review, Jenn! Thank you and Happy Holidays!❄️☃️🎊👍🏾

Thank you..all of them comes handy and very practical..love those products. thank you for sharing and God bless.......

Great video. I got the Gemini, Jr. and it is fantastic. So much easier than the hand cranking ones. I’m sure you will love it too.

A long video from you is an absolute treat! Thank you for taking the time to make it during this busy time of year!

I'd be lost without all your excellent tips, ideas, and expertise. Thank you so much.

youre always a source of good information and everytime i watch your videos i feel the need to buy what you show or use, etc. love xxx

Love all your videos! Thank you for taking the time to share all your valuable knowledge and tips. It is greatly appreciated!

I wish I had come to this video FIRST !! I have just started crafting and I'm loving your videos. Thank you for sharing, this was so helpful. I jotted down some supply ideas and look forward to using them!

Brilliant video. Lots of great advice. Thank you x

Hi Jennifer, guess what I did? I finally broke down and bought the Teflon bone folder and all I gots to say is, "WHY didn't I switch over before now?!" I will NEVER go back to my other bone folders after using this bad boy! You were so right! When you have the right tools, boy what a difference it makes! Thanks so much for doing your Favorite Crafty Series every year and I look so forward to your 2018 series! Hint Hint!! LOL!

"I don't believe any of us should be wasting our time with cleaning the house, right? We should be crafting!" My mantra for life.

After my 2nd heat tool died this year, I took your advice and bought the Wagner heat tool. I didn’t think it would be that much better, but hoped that it would at least last longer. Boy was I wrong. That thing is amazing. It gets much hotter, much faster. Because of that there is less warping on your paper. I absolutely agree with Jennifer that it is worth the extra money and is a great investment. Thank you Jennifer for the recommendation. This year I will be getting the Teflon bone folder based on your recommendation.

Hi Jennifer. 😀 I always like each of your videos on KZread & also make sure that I make time to see them. Oh, I love this series every year too and appreciate your time spent. Please don’t ever stop making videos of techniques, new products & your tips. Your videos are so valuable and I am learning so much from you. I try out things because of you. I will always remain a fan! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you for this, Jennifer! I found I have quite a few of these tools already, but there are many I've never tried. You can bet I will now.

Love the teflon bone folder! Thanks for all the recomdations

love all your recommendations!! it's time to create my birthday wishlist! cheers!

I have taken your advice to heart on many of the items you suggest. I had doubts about some of them and will admit I was WRONG. I can personally verify the usefulness of the Pivot Vac. The only problem was keeping it in it's proper place. Everyone wanted to use it but I am now an empty nester, and so no more problems. I was very skeptical about a bone folder being so important. I must say I will always use a Teflon Bone Folder. I am so happy you tried the Gemini. I'm not admitting how many cutting machines I have, but when your hands get older and don't work so well, you will be so happy you have the Gemini. I doubt I get the smaller one since crafting is not my job. I have not gotten the simple things like the T-ruler and the sand eraser. I might add those at some point. I can say for sure that if Jennifer says it's good, you can write that down because it's good. Oh, I finally tried the Kirkland baby wipes and she was right again. Happy crafting to everyone! Big HUGS to Lila! I know she is being extra nice in anticipation for Santa's visit!

@jennifermcguireink

6 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

@deborahpotts3437

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonie, you are so right about Jennifer's recommendations. You really MUST get the sander eraser. It is only a couple of dollars. It's as important to me as the glue eraser. You already have the big ticket items. I don't have those YET. :)

An inexpensive way to store your shammy is with the infant snack boxes... the plastic containers with the X cut in the lid so that you can stick your hand in without taking off the lid. One buck at a dollar store.

@EyesOnAllison

6 жыл бұрын

oheck What an excellent idea! Thank you for sharing!!

@jennifermcguireink

6 жыл бұрын

great idea! i started using the salt thing because i got a spare one from my mother in law. worked great! :)

@moonbaby8743

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tip!

@beccaneeley4389

6 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! The salt cellars are out of my budget but I can definitely afford one of those. Thanks so much for sharing ❤

@sabelljones

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, great tip, thanks!

The Queen of all things paper crafting! Awesome video. Thank you!

You are the BEST, Jennifer! Thank you so much for another informative video!!!

Awesome video! I AMA a veteran crafter but this was very informative and you have a nice voice to listen to. Very professional when you speak. Thank you!

I love, love, love your videos Jennifer. I have learned more from you than I have learned from anyone. I have recommended your videos to all of my card making friends. Please keep up the good work! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

I love hearing about why and how you use the products! It’s like having a crafty friend recommend things to make my life easier. (Is it just me but there’s quite a bit of static) the Teflon bone folder is so nice to hold and makes making card bases something I look forward to lol it’s pricey but I love it. And I’ve bought other bar magnets from amazon and they are all too thick so my misti doesn’t close right away, def going to add their magnet to my wishlist

Wow! That was fantastic! I have learnt so much and love how you explain things clearly and precisely, thank you! I will be watching this video again and again. 👏

Thank you for all the info! Well worth the time spent watching~

It is nice to see that many of the tools you are using I already own and love myself. But I don't have a Gemini and just have to own one will be looking for one. Thanks Jennifer

Hi Jenifer thank you for sharing this was helpful smiles I finally have found a new craft room here in my area around the corner from my house smiles took me years.

Thanks for all the info. Makes me look again at the tools I have.

Very useful; thank you. I am looking for a new paper cutter because my old basic Fiskers tends to wobble a little in the track. Your videos are so articulate and easy to listen to.

Great tools!!! Thank you so much Jennifer. Love these!

I am definitely Italy showing this to my DIL who is just starting to get into stamping and card making. I have been doing this myself since 1999 but there are so many new product's available now. (I had recently won a MISTI and as much as I wanted a Mini, I got the Original for her and she was thrilled.) However, it is a great investment for a stamper and they won't be disappointed. These are all the best suggestions for a beginner but I have had a Cuttlebug for 10 years and will soon be looking into a new die cutting MACHINE. Where I have arthritis, I am interested in the electric one. So this is a very good video for all crafters as (like you said, our needs are different)! Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to do this as it is a busy time of year for you as well. Merry Christmas to you!

Thanks so very much for taking the time and sharing your favorites - it really does help when we may not be too familiar with some of the brands. :)

Yay! This is usually my favorite of the whole series! Too bad I have to wait to watch it. Off to Work. Boo!

Loved this video! Took me double the time to watch as I switched back and forth from video to Amazon to store wanted items in my wish list! ! Don’t NEED anything... just want it all!😜

thank you so much for making all these favorite videos! I love them and get very inspired!!!

Now I know what to keep and what sell smiles thank you. Yesterday was my first moving of 1/2 my 10 by 19 space storage it’s a mess frowns because I have so much things.. I have two other smaller sizes for my crafts and card making things all mixed up but all boxed up already smiles, but dont know what’s in because others packed boxes as they never marked boxes 📦.

Thank you this was an awesome video, very informative and I understood unlike some videos I've seen on KZread. I work with resin but now I want to learn some other crafts. Thanks again. xx

The Gemini is brilliant. It is my first and only machine. It cuts perfectly every time.

you are an excellent teacher, I am new at these crafting videos on you tube and loving it.

Thank you so much for this. It really helped clarify some things for me as well as introduce me to some new options. This series is so valuable!

Thanks for the video, Jennifer! So many helpful tips!!!

That Gemini machine looks amazing! Looking forward to your review of the Junior version and also looking forward to see the new version of the Big Shot Express. Thank you!

Like the Avery removable sheets I found a cheaper alternative on amazon. Rock removable sticker sheets 100pk for less than the Avery sheets.

Terrific suggestions. I ordered one of the Fiskars cutters and the MISTI Magic Corners. Thank you.

thank you, Jennifer, very informative I have a lot of what you showed us, never used the microtape so shall be looking out for that, thank you

All great tools! Thanks for sharing this video 😊.

Wow, Jennifer! Thank-you for yet another amazing and highly informative video!

Thanks Jennifer... another awesome and helpful video. 👍🏻

SO appreciate your many informative videos with lots of ideas and tips!

Thank you for all these videos. I have come to depend on these for great gift ideas for crafty friends... and for hubby to get for me LOL! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Super fantastic video - my Christmas wish list got a lot longer

Thanks for sharing! Your voice was very calming & crafting is therapeutic for me. :)

great video! thanks Jennifer! I am still hoping to see your new craft room!!!

I love these videos!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share these goodies :)

Loved this video. It was so helpful and I learned a lot. Thank you.

Another fabulous video Jennifer. Thank you.

Thank you, that was wonderful. Must go shopping!

Thank you for the time and energy you put into this Jennifer! I've been wondering why Sizzix continued to have the Express on their website if they weren't selling them. I can't wait until they have them available as I would love to have one soo badly! Many of your videos have helped me branch out of my comfort zone in my crafting. Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas!

As always, I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for all the work that went into creating this one. :)

Tthank you for your valuable reviews! I always learn a few things.