MY FAVORITE CRAFT SUPPLIES OF 2023 - WHAT WORKED AND WHAT DIDN'T -  

Oh, Margreth...you know we are all sitting through the whole 2 hours listening to you talk about the things you love and just crafting away while doing it. Short or long, your videos are a joy to watch.

Margaret you can talk for hours and hours and hours and I would still listen You relax me every night and I love it. Thanks for doing all of this for us we do appreciate you even though we may not say it enough but I do appreciate you. 💕💕💕

Eeeekkkk! Thank you so much for the shout out with the Labels From Days Gone By Series! Thanks for suggesting it! I’ve actually got another one planned for early in the new year! Pastels are a great idea too! They’d prove to be much more difficult for me to do. I’m so used to bold colors…. Hmm…. Wheels are turning… Big hugs for doing all this hard work for the paper crafting community. I sat and watched the whole thing through in one sitting and it didn’t seem like it took more than an hour! You are always so lovely to listen to my dear! Xxoo.

Loved this video! Watched the whole thing in one sitting while I crafted. You are such a pleasure to listen to, and shared a load of information that was super valuable! Thank you for taking the time to film this, I know it took some work! We all appreciate everything you bring to this community. Thank you so much once again!❤

You can make your own colored staples by taking a group of them still attached to each other and color just the flat tops with a permanent (shARPIE) marker or alcohol marker, and tada custom staples any color you choose! Works great and you are only limited by the marker colors that you have!!! 11

#Replay with Tim Holtz mini attacher, you can use a sharpie pen to color the staples before you put them in the stapler.

Great video! One suggestion. In your slot/ribbon punch. Just punch out and slide to left or right and punch again making the slot wider. I do this a lot and can get the perfect slot for all ribbon sizes. Hope this helps with this punch and maybe it will become one of your favs. Looking forward to your 2024 vids.. Healthy and Happy New Year….

What a fabulous informative video. Thank you so much for all your help and hard work 👍 ❤️ 😍 🇨🇦

I absolutely love this long video! I could listen to you all day. I had this going while designing my digital ephemera and test printing, Loved listening to you! ❤

I enjoyed every minute till the end and wanted more! Thank you so much!

Well , it took me FOUR hours to finish, not to take comfort breaks, but because I had to shop!!! I’ve been glued to my tv!! 😂😂 I hope Marlous is ready for this next year!! I’m sure once this video hits, she is going to be hopping!!! Even just MY order😂😂 today wasn’t adding to cart, I was like” Buy NOW”😂😂. I love this video, I loved last years too, just so much knowledge and entertainment, and one cute bundle of Margareth. Thank you thank you. ❤❤

I watched the whole video in one sitting! I know it took you a long time to make but it is chock full of great information. Thanks so much!

Incredibly informative

I just put some vaseline around the lid area to keep glue from sticking to the lid. It even works for E6000. It works great and only takes a second.

Thanks, great video. I'd love to see a video of how you store all your supplies.

Love your honest opinion of brand names, craft materials, and such; a pleasure to watch you dig through all of your awesome gadgets and ephemera! Have a great New Year! 🎆💕❄

Darn. I shouldn’t have watched this lol. Amazon should pay you!! Love the reviews and all the useful information ❤

Loved this video. Always enjoy your authenticity and appreciate your honesty about the supplies you use. You always make it fun.

For Tim Holtz products, I have learned to watch his instructional videos so I can use the tools as intended. His precision trimmer does not require the user to lift the clear plastic paper holder. Paper can be inserted without lifting anything. It's a real time saver, for me.

So glad u made this video. Very informative.

I highly HIGHLY recommend the Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive glue (they've rebranded it to Scotch Tacky Glue in more recent years). I discovered it about 20 years ago and it's the best I've used. I cannot imagine Art Glitter Glue or Bearly Art being better...they are certainly more expensive. The reason why I like the Scotch glue is that is dries very quickly, never clogs up (in the original bottles), dries clear, acid free, etc. When I purchased it 20 years ago, they had a really thin applicator, which has gotten bigger so it's not as precision as before and it also allowed you to stand it up on it's applicator so the glue never has to be shaken (the newer bottles don't stand on their tip so you'd have to shake them like Art Glitter or Bearly Art to move the glue down to the tip). I was creating scrapbooks back then and quit for almost a decade before I picked up a used bottle of glue and it worked just as good as the day I bought it even though it was years old. I found an online source that sold them for about $4/bottle (4 oz) and loaded up. I re-use the original nozzle that is a precision applicator or put them into the tiny need nosed bottles (not as big a fan because if I go for months without using them, the needle nose will get clogged up and is unusable). You can probably use your Art Glitter Glue nozzle on it....also, I've heard people say the whether affects those glues. I never had a problem with Scotch brand adhesives (glues or double-sided tape....they make great, quality adhesives that will stick for years, if not forever).

I am so honoured to be part of your 2023 favorites my friend, Thank you !! You are so sweet, you never need to be nervous about messaging me, you are so wonderful and I look forward to chatting with you XXX

Tiny Attacher staples can be colored with alcohol markers. I have colored a whole bar of staples at a time in whatever color I needed at the time.

I love these videos, the first one you did was so helpful and it helped me to build my junk journal tools when I started.

Hi Margreth, wow how did I miss this video,🙆 did you know you can change the color of your staples with alcohol inks. I totally agree about the corner chomper and the credit card. a loot of money for something we can get for free. For your TH matt use it the hold you papers or cards in place when stamping. it is great for holding things in place. Margreth I love 49 & Market Rub-ons so awesome. My creative Expression rub-ons didn't work for me either. I'm sad because I've seen them used. I'll just use my stamps. Thank you I really could listen longer :)🤗

I have ordered the small single hole punch from Temu.

Thank you so much for hauling out all of your stuff to curate it for us. It was very valuable. I hope it doesn’t take too long to put back, but it was worth it. Appreciated.

You can color your staples with sharpies or alcohol markers of ink

I have found small circle velcro that I put at the bottom of my oxides to keep the sponge with its color. I love it! I must have seen that trick on a video somewhere. 😊

When I bought my TH tiny attacher I was able to also purchase colored staples.

Hello miss margreth happy new year god bless hope you had a wonderful Christmas ❤you and your family

WOW! What an epic video! I watched the entire video in one sitting on this gloomy Saturday morning. Brutally honest reviews, that's what I love. I will be checking out some of the products that I had no clue existed. Thank you!

This has been the BEST 2 hours I’ve spent in a very long time! I am happy that I have most all of the things you love..so let 2024 begin and let’s get creating together! You are AMAZING! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This was fabulous! Thanks for soldiering on for us. It was great to see your top favorites in all these categories. I just turned your video on while I was crafting so it was like I had a crafting buddy while I was making a project. I so enjoyed it! You are in my top 5 YT video designer finds of 2023! Thanks for all the amazing inspiration!

I find Tim Holtz products very expensive here in the UK. You can get the same quality products which are less expensive.

LOL...I am NOT sick of you. In fact I just discovered you. Your genre is one I'm just barely getting into but i was fascinated by your entire video. THANK YOU. Now to subscribe and see where you take me!!!!

Wow!!! You must be exhausted, this was a lot and so much fun. There is so many wonderful things you shared. Looking forward to seeing all that you have coming in the new year. Take care.

That was very nearly a craft room tour😂 Can we have one of those soon, please. 😊 I said ' I have that' more times than I should have...not that you influenced my craft purchases this year, much!❤😊 I love that you say "you don't need this". We crafters really are, all, just collectors of yumminess. I was making a Camelia Crafts (Julie) project yesterday and used some Mr TH ephemera 😢, but then I remembered I have some of his stamps so I can make my own!😊 TFS❤ Have a lovely New Year.🎉 See you in 2024

What a great video! It was so informative, and just plain fun. My favourite part has to be when you raved about a tool or item and then showed how it could be replaced by something much simpler. Such as the emery board vs. the Tim Holst roughing tool. Thank you for such an entertaining look at the best of 2023!

Margareth, we I never get tired of hearing you talking...I love ❤️ listening to you! I could not break this up into different times..all the way through...no stopping...is 12:23 am here in the states...just finished.. love your longer videos! 😊

You forgot to mention your favorite of all time... It must be the clear envelopes with the Velcro closures that keep everything so organized! 😆. As a newbie to journal making, I find your insight to these products helpful.

If you're anything like me you buy something, forget you have it....l.and buy another one!! ☺

I a-DORED this video!! So many ideas! I understand your unique style 100% better now. The cost-saving hints are my favorite parts. Thank you for your honest reviews and taking the time to craft this video! It's a true work of art all by itself. Blessings in the new year.

I really enjoyed this ! I watched a few times and tried writing everything down but I know I’m missing important stuff! Could you make a list all your must haves and favs please.

Tired of you?! Never!!!! You are amazing! I wish you could hear me when Im talking to you on the screen!😂 A happy and healthy 2024 to you(and your dad, husband and cats!)and if you come craft in the US, you can share my 12x12 TH pads!1😘

Thank you for this love it all

Loved the video it gives us an idea of what will be good to buy

❤ Thank you 🙏🏼🌷

I know you said you don't really use them, but there are reinkers for the dew drop pads. I get mine at Buddly Crafts (large pads, dew drops, reinkers; they've got it all, except what's exclusive to the Japanese market). You might like the VersaMagic ones better than the Memento ones (I do) since they're more like the Oxides. But again, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" so I certainly don't expect you to get any since you're happy with your Oxide inks. 🧡

Bravo!!! 👏

✨🌼❣️THANK YOU❣️🌼✨ OML iam loveing you made a all in one video -thank you very much Margreth you are absolutely a treasure, always recommend you! 🤩❣️❣️❣️

Fantastic!

Lots of info. Thank you😁

love your pages!

This was soooooo Fun!!!😂

Thank you sooo much for your tremendous effort showing us what you like and what you don’t. I have made greeting cards for many years and now also make junk journals. My equipment and supplies include nearly everything you reviewed and I agree with most of your opinions. The one thing that I have an issue with is Ali Express. As a US follower of your channel, I will not purchase from Ali Express. After learning that they are sponsored by the Chinese government, I have stopped buying from them. China is not a friend of the US, so I do not wish to support anything from China or the Chinese government. My support will always go to US or EU companies even at the higher price - the quality is higher, also. Thank you again, Rocky J. 🤗 🤗

I love all your videos and I’m very grateful for your honest opinions of these products, saves us $$$ on useless supplies. I would love a tour of your craft room and storage ideas. Thanks again!

I enjoy YOU! I love your humor. Thanks for all the tip and advice. This video was so informative time just flew by. 💜

Great video. Thank you.😊❤

Thank you so much

Yes! I am so ready to watch this whole video all at once!

I love all the honest opinions very usefull. I'm wondering do you have an idea about fun projects with notebooks? I love notebooks but they are so boring on the inside 🤣

You can color the staples from the tiny attacher with alcohol ink

What brand of plastic storage pockets, hook and loop etc., are you using. I liked seeing the different sizes, very useful.

Loved this review because you have strong opinions, but making it quite clear when something is just a personal preference, something not working for YOU, or when it is actually a fail - like rub-ons that will not rub on ... A note on the large scoring board. I bought one many moons ago and paid extra to have the one with the centimeters at the bottom. Did it do me any good having those? No, not at all - because the scoring grooves will still be in imperial increments, of course! I felt really silly at the time. The Genuine Hougie Board, I think this might have been the first scoring board around, was smaller but had imperial on one side and you could flip it over to cm, where it would at least give you 5 mm increments.

Absolutely loved this video, thank you!

Ooo that paper!❤

Thank you for sharing and giving your opinions,on your favorite craft supplies. Was very helpful . Enjoyed video. 👍🏻👍🏻

Love love love you! Thank you so much for your talent and time!

Thank you for all this good information! It’s very helpful to know this since I am a beginner journal maker.

Love this!! FYI, you can alter the color of staples with alcohol inks/markers! So you can have any color you want! 🎉

Thanks for this video 🤩🥰

Oh my goodness! I have so many things added to my list of wants and needs. Thank you so much for all of this!!!

Fijne jaarwisseling en een heel mooi, gezond en creatief 2024

Richtig toll geworden ❣️

Oh yes… I am excited Margreth! ❤

Wonderful video! Thank you for taking the time to compile the information

Suggestion for the screw loosening on your scissors... loosen the screw just a little and put a drop of loc-tite and tighten your screw back down. When the loc-tite dries, the screw will not come loose anymore.

Great video and great advise. Thanks for all the work you do for us.😊❤

Absolutely love this video! Thanks on the ideas for things i need to check out.

Newbie here! I loved your feedback on all of the products however I really wanted to see examples of how you use them. I know it is already and long video so maybe that's why you didn't. I wasn't sure how to use all of the products such as the punches, inks, etc

Awesome video. Would love to see more especially dies Thanks 💜

INCREDIBLE…time flew by…very helpful ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for your help on what is what VERY HELPFUL

This was great!!!!!!! Thanks! Really enjoyed. Happy New Year

Loved this video🥰 Awesome.

Thanks for sharing your favorites❄☃💙

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. So much valuable information !

Wonderful review of your favorites~ Thank you~

Thank you so much for sharing your favorites! Since watching your channel, I have purchased many of your favorites and have quickly become my favorites! Love your channel!❤ Happy New Year!🎉🎉

Fabulous video!! Labor of love and so appreciative of you sharing your favorites…so helpful for those like me that are in the process of building up their stash of must haves.❤

What a great video! Very, very helpful! 🌻

fantastic video loved every minute of it thanks love from Canada

Thank you Margreth for going into so much detail for all of these craft tools. It is SO helpful and appreciated. Happy New Year!

Absolutely loved this, thank you so much. I now have a list going. Such dedication Margareth, though I could listen to you all day

This was a great video, I watched it all at once Thank you!

LOVE this video ❤ will defo watch it again for reference thank you SO much ☺️🥳🥳

This was such a great video, Margreth. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year!

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful! I am fortunate to already have much of these but nice to see the comparison! Once again thank you!

Fantastic video! I watched the whole thing in one sitting, since I know if I didn't I'd forget the rest 😂😂 happy new year!!🎉🎉