What are my Favorite Craft Supplies for 2022? And what didn't work for me  

The main difference between the oxide and inks is the oxidation of the oxides when you wet it on paper. If you are not doing mixed media, you probably should use the inks. You can wet them as well but they do not oxidize. As far as being juicy, you stamp off on scrap paper first then stamp your project. They are new that’s why juicy. Tim has great video on the differences. Hope this helps.

I notice all your plastic envelopes that you keep everything in, I love them,now I want to get some,I do love your list,and I love that you love yourself,positive is so nice to hear,I love watching your channel.

I use the White Ink.... to stamp for using EMBOSSING Powder.

✨🌼❣️❣️❣️🌼✨ Thank you very very very much Margreth ❣️❣️❣️

Just now watching this one today and so happy you made this one long video in one go. I appreciate your honest opinions expressed in a humorous manner and also appreciate how much time and effort went into the making of this video❤…it really flew by for me. 😊

Love all the tools and stuff you introduced here. Totally understand your feelings about the alphabet sizzix. You could abandon using them to punch fuzzy letters completely and instead use them to make dangles for journals. Colour them with alcohol inks, embossing powder etc, however you want, or with nail polish (much cheaper) and voila! you have some pretty dangles or charms.

You kept apologizing for such a long video. As a new don't journal maker I found it very interesting to watch as I was doing a bunch of fussy cutting. Your reviews of these items was very helpful.

As a new crafter, (well a retired person returning to crafting after many years...lol) I found this video very helpful! Good job❣️I love your videos!😘

Tim holtz has a stamp that goes with the labels

I would like to thank you so much, I got fed up with making cards, to be honest, I got bored with it. I am now after watching your channel into the lovely grungy stuff, you have got me going again. I loved the little labels. I am now your biggest fan. I have just had my 71st birthday last Saturday and I am now going to start to do journals. I am going to binge watch your videos. Sending lots of love from the UK❤

Sugar belle icing bottles are the best for fabritac/fabrifix/3in1 Beacon. The big bottle oozes to much and those little bottles are frustrating. Definitely sugar belle bottle will ale all the difference and you can get silicone caps for the icing bottles

Super cute Cathy.

Put temporary adhesive removable adhesive on the Elisabeth craft sticky. Wash the with warm water and mild soap

I'm not sure how I missed this video but I did love this video. Please redo please please 😅 this is so good

Margareth, thank you for your candid opinions and recommendations; this is such a helpful video. I have been subscribed for a couple of months now and totally enjoy your craft and your personality. I also cannot believe you have only had your channel for less than a year. Other crafters have said it's about normal to get 1,000 subscribers in your first year - you surpassed that goal long ago and have more followers than many long term crafters. It just goes to show what talent and personality can do for you. Here is looking forward to a healthy, happy and successful 2023 for you and your family. Happy New Year. 💖🎆 👍

I didn't find you until June 2023. I'm going back to watch others. Love you channel!

Sizzix makes a really die cutting brush. And I live the speedball rubber brayer because its easier to clean or one made my ranger.

New Subscriber..from Arkansas, USA. I used to have a good friend that was born in the Netherlands. I found it funny that U brought up the make up! My supplies have been packed away for awhile and haven't found my inks yet, My Mom has some eye shadows...one case has like a dozen shadows, including..a BROWN & a BLACK for use as eyeliners + a creamy yellow that worked VERY Nicely for "aging" something that way too white. Plus she found a pack containing 5 Glitter shadows. I used a cheap small Paint brush, a make up brush I don't use, a couple of makeup sponges (a Firm 1 & a Soft 1)...1 of those cheap foam paint brushes, & of course the little sponge applicators in the eye shadows..(which U can purchase a small pkg of Extras for a round a $1.00. THEY ALL WORKED! A bottle of Elmer's Multi Purpose Glue..(which can be turned into Decoupage glue! NEVER understand people paying $10 for a jar or Modge Podge, when U can just pour some of the glue in a small jar..add just a LITTLE water, stir...And U HAVE IT! On. THE. CHEAP! Been doing that for years...NO PROBLEMS w/it.) I really take it as a PERSONAL CHALLENGE, to see what I can find...NOT marketed AS "Craft" & see what I can do with it!

It is nice to hear I'm not the only one that prefers the original inks over the oxides. TO me it just looks like white gouache is added. When you talk ink pads you have water based such as the original distress inks, pigment like VersaFine, ink based pads like Archival, and Oil based like SazOn. You mentioned that your SazOn dried out quickly... The reason for this is usually that people throw out the inner see through plastic cover. They think that it is shipping material but it actually is there to protect the pad. This may or may not be your issue. If your pads are drying out there are some easy inexpensive fixes. For water based pads you can mist them with water and let sit for a minute. It will not bring back pads that are out of ink but is very useful for reviving ones that are just dry. For pigment pads glycerine you get from baking or pharmacies is very affordable an works miracles. only a couple drops let sit if it needs more you can ad 2 drops at a time but do not over use. Hope that helps.

Margreth, try lightly rubbing the stamp with very fine sandpaper. Iod designs very expensive stamps etc and they recommend that gently sanding on their stamps. It makes them a little less sticky and they hold the ink better.

The hockey puck thing for the stamping platforms is a godsend if you have arthritis!

This was a wonderful and helpful vidio for me thank you so much. Yvonne from Australia

Love all if your videos. I am going to go watch all of your posts!

Tim has a video showing the difference between the ink and oxide.

You will have to use binders like Tim, but you can use magnetic strips that you put over your air vent on the floor works grate for all your sixes dies.

That metal wire on the fiskets is the reason I use it. Tim Holtz had a new rotary trimmer

I had no idea your channel is so new…so many subbies! Goes to show you…unique projects and techniques and a fun personality are the keys to success. I appreciate you.

All acetone based glues like beacon will volcano, because it needs to be thinned down, however, using the icing piping bottles like the one from Sugarbelle helps greatly as long as you keep it full. ❤

Absolutely thrilled with your page AND for cheaper tools. I can only do my gluebooking in bed as I have Multiple sclerosis and I would never have thought about eye makeup! Wow….I am so happy. I only have scissors and glue sticks and I cannot cut pictures straight… but I make do. You are my inspiration. Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️😃

I LOVE the Whale Tail die set! Well worth the money!

Forgot to add I loved this long video!

I love the pumice stone on dark papers or black. Ink is more transparent. Oxide is great for backgrounds. I prefer archival for stamping. But loving my new fallen leaves and shady lane from Versafine Clair. 😍😍😍😍. Thanks for introducing me to it. I like that you can pick up reinkers for less than 2 ink pads and they last ages!!!!!! I agree on vintage photo too orange. But walnut stain and ground espresso ink are my jam!

Re the light colored Distress Oxides that don't show up: I use them for altering and distressing photographic images. Photos are often too dramatic or colorful or contrast-y to fit in well with other elements, so I alter them with a light color ink as a filter to knock them back a little so that they "sit down" on the page better. "Old Paper" is one of my favorites for this, but I also use Spun Sugar, Stormy Sky, etc.

The tweezer scissors are called Castroviejo scissors if anyone is looking. They are a surgical instrument for eye surgery I think Castroviejo was just the guy who invented them. :)

I made my own deckle edged ruler. I used a triangular ruler that my husband had and wasn’t using. I made 2 different edges and kept one straight. I love it more than any I purchased

Thankyou so very much for sharing yourself with us and thankyou for your time. Im just starting and find you so inspiring ❤

You Love your stamps so much they sell believe it or not in a dollar store or on line dog grooming scissors with one side a comb edge and it looks just like the stamp perforations when you cut.

Brush thingy is for intricate die cuts. You use roller brush to get paper cuts out. Lov your video, very well done. Thank you so much., Lin

You really should watch some of Timmy’s (as Gayle calls him) videos about the inks. That’s how I learned their properties. It’s helpful.

On the Tim Holtz label dies, use a sponge and dab on the die, see if that helps. It make take a bit of fiddling. On the abc’s. Use tape to line them up and punch out tape them.. layer post-a-note sticky side up. Put paper you want to punch out of it the post a note, put die on top and put low tack take on top. It may, be easier to use..

Eye shadow is made of mica. Resin workers use it a lot instead of expensive mica powders.

Oh thank you so mutch, This was sooo helpful and inspire

This was really good! Thanks!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks and best wishes for 2023!

Margreth, congratulations on (almost) one year of your channel! I can’t believe you have been doing this less than a year, your videos are always so well done. I have really enjoyed wat them, and I’ve made several of your projects. Thank you for all your work! And 💗💗 from Tucson, Arizona, USA 🌵🌵🌵

You are so amazing Margreth. I am new to your You Tube channel and I love your videos. Thank you. I have a hint for you with the TH label dies. The brayer did not work well for me either. What DID work was using a pigment ink stamp pad. I put the die down on a flat surface (my desk) and gently tapped the ink pad on the die. Picking it up without touching the ink took a little practice. I used a pencil to slide it to edge of my desk and then just grabbed it. Have your paper already on die cut machine, place die ink side down and it worked very well for me. i would say 80% came out perfect. And the others were actually all usable. I was worried the pigment ink would smear- but it did not. The paper absorbed it. I used coffee died copy paper and card stock. I did try other inks, but Pigment Ink worked best.

For the label dies, they do take practice. My labels and tags don’t ever come out crisp and clean looking, but I’m learning to embrace the imperfection. Archival Ink and a soft rubber brayer (like Tim’s) are best. For stamping, I prime all of my stamps by rubbing a layer of black archival ink over them and letting it dry. They don’t look pretty anymore, but they stamp nice. I prefer the regular Versafine (like Versafine Onyx Black) to Versafine Clair for the exact reason you said. Like you, I am a bargain shopper and RARELY pay full price for anything. Fabulous video and congrats on a stellar first year! Sending hugs from Ky, USA

The best way to understand oxide and inks is to watch Tim Holtz videos. He explains the features of each type of ink.

I HAVE.. GOT TO Buy some ink stamps Soon! I've run out SOO many colors don't work anymore. AAHH, I'M.. NOT.. the Only one that uses MAKE-UP. I DO give what everywhat ever I've used it on, a quick mist of hairspray after a few minutes to help set the makeup. I decided to try it after discovering how FEW of my inks Stilled worked(& having a look at all the eyeshadows that mother has... lol)

I agree with you on the circle punches - have them all and love them. If you would like to have a larger slot punch (the size of your little die), I have one that I found in an office supply shop, made for punching a slot in a plastic ID card. The slot is the perfect size for threading ribbon, and it’s such a heavy duty punch that it will easily punch through card stock.

STAZON white is best on porous surfaces Transparencies,wood,metal etc 100% good in the correct use❤

Thank you so much for this video! Very useful!

Love your honestly! Good review!

I didn’t realize how new your channel is because you are so professional! Thank you for sharing all your creativity with us. I appreciate your honest reviews on all the products. I totally agree with you. 😊 looking forward to what 2023 brings to your channel. ❤

Thank you so much for this video, it answersed lots of questions for me!

Hello 👋🏼 got my package 📦 I so love them! My favorites are the envelopes ✉️ with stamps from Berlin 😍 I know there’s a lot in there that are add ons and maybe freebies so Thank You 🙏🏽 so much for putting them together.

thank you!

Loved this video. Thank you !

Just watched this, only started scrapbooking in March came across you and love your video. Respect your opinions and loved your top20 which is very useful. Thank you

Thanks for your honest opinions and recommendations! Happy New Year!

I agree, the label dies are very tricky. I use a rubber brayer (not Tim Holtz brand) and I use archival ink. I also use smooth watercolor paper with these dies - other paper did not transfer the ink well at all. It always takes a few cuts before I get a really good ink and cut. Loved this video!

💜💜💜 GREAT and helpful video - thank you!

Very helpful, thank you 😊

Great video! I jotted down quite a few items I hadn't seen before especially the whale tale die set! I agree with you on many of your must haves and favorites! Thanks for sharing with us!

Great rundown of products!

Happy New Year to you. Thank you so much for sharing all your favorites.

Happy New year to you. You are always happy and that makes me happy!!

Thank you for all your wonderful videos of 2022. Looking forward to next year's. HAPPY NEW YEAR, Margreth! 🥳

I use my 12x12 a lot for my scrapbooking but I do agree with you on your brand choices!! Thank you for all your videos and Happy New Year!

So much excellent information, thank you, Margreth! it's okay to have an extra-long video for such an important purpose. I love all your videos, and you get me making along with you. You are a jewel!

I’m in total agreement with you lovey! What a year we have had together! Happy New Year to you and Tim! Looking forward to 2023! 😊❤️🇦🇺xxx

Thank you Margreth! I’m sure that will be invaluable for so man6 fi4 man6 years to come! Thank you thank you thank you for the lovely shout out!! Hugs and Happy New Years! 🤗❤️🇨🇦

Happy New Year! Really enjoyed your video today. Can't wait to see what next year brings!!!

Congratulations of 1 year on your channel 🎉🥳 (give or take a few)!! I Love that you did this video of all your craft supplies and your top 20 of course 😁!! I am so Excited and being that I'm fairly newer to junk Journaling/crafting in so Excited for all those Stamps, DieCuts, Paper packs, and Inks by Mr. Tim Holtz! Thank you so much again for an Amazing year of so many wonderful creations! I am Excited to see what 2023 holds! Great job on your channel and looking forward to more crafting with you! Big hugs Margreth 🤗💗🥰!!

Thanks

So enjoying this video while having my coffee! Very informative! Love your videos and love listening to you talk❤️

I was so hopping for this kind of video. 😘

A Ferry Belgium video! Thank' s a lot! Und Best wishes for the new year!

Thank you for such a detailed and honest review of supplies. You’ve introduced me to a couple of new brands. I’m always happy to hear of European supplies too. TFS

Zou je weer een keer een update willen geven van je favorieten en waar je minder enthousiast over bent? Ik heb hier zoveel aan gehad!

Thanks for your favorite supplies video. Have a Happy New Year.

Thank you very much for this video! I've been watching it over several days and was updating carts on different shops :))

OMG, I am so happy to found you!! I love you all ready!! 😊 Thank you for all the hints! ❤️ 🇨🇦

I enjoyed watching this video and all the tips and treasures you shared. I bought your digital kit that was in your top favourites list and it is fabulous - I love it. I had already purchased this kit prior to making it to your top 20 list. I have added the 'Eccentric' clear stamp to my wish list. Thank you for candidly sharing all this info. Happy to say I have a few of the things that made it to the list. I've also been binge watching your videos since discovering you a few days ago Margreth and making some of your projects. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Margareth! I absolutely loved this video, and agreed, with almost everything! I can vouch for your digitals, I adore them. Keep doing what you love, Lovie! Hugs, from Joliet, IL, USA.

This was very helpful.

Bedank voor je leuke video's dit jaar. Een goed uiteinde en een gezond en gelukkig 2023

Thanks you fir the fun time. I watched the entire video. I do like your printables! I love your style and humor! Happy new year from Orlando Florida USA🎉

Dear Margreth, Thank you for all the most useful information, great to know what the best/worst of the products are. Especially Mr Tim Holtz's goodies. The glues was also most informative. Thank you also for all the fabulous videos you have given out this year, I am a new subscriber and already I am catching up on the "older" videos, and I am LOVING them. So glad I "found" you and now you are my go to person for inspiration with lots of fun and laughter. Love the way you work and keep on calling yourself Lovie, it is soooo cute. I also talk to my tools and things I am doing, my hubby thinks I am loosing my mind, but having shown him some of the videos, he now understand, although he does tell me you cannot hear me!!!!!! I need a Harry Potter TV, then you could hear me and I could also craft with you at your house!!!!! Would love a real "visit". i could learn so much. Margreth, I want to wish you and your hubby the very best for 2023, may it be an awesome one, filled with lots of love, laughter, blessings and many more crafting adventures. Blessings and hugs, as always, from Cape Town. Diana 😊🤗🦊🦊🥂🥂

We're on the same page on do many items and the TH "Eccentric" stamp set is the one item left on my wish list... consider it DONE. Thanks for your honest reviews. Love, hugs, and best wishes for a very happy new year! MK ❤️🤗🌵🤗❤️

Wonderful video. Happy new year.

I loved this video! Thanks so much! I have been thinking about some of the Tim Holt stamp sets. I think I bought all of his Christmas ones, years ago. I do use them but they are such an investment. I should never buy anymore digital sets because I have so many but then you mentioned your favorite. Wow! I just went to her Etsy. Her digitals are beautiful! I want them all!

Leuke informatieve video!! Keek heerlijk weg! Mijn complimenten voor je Engels. De beste wensen voor 2023!

I love this. It is nice to see what others like to craft with. My printer is my number one favorite tool also!! I have to go look for the tab dies now. Happy New Year.

Hello Margreth, awesome video, loved hearing about your likes and dislikes in craft supplies. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you and yours a very Healthy & Happy New Year🎉

Wow I cannot believe I watched all of this video, but I have to say it is well worth it. I appreciate your honesty and straight forward information. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Happy New Year wishing you lots of love, laughter, happiness and good health and many happy creative crafty moments. Hugs and Smiles

Happy and Healthy New Year to you!

Just wanted to say I think the dauber looking die in the hole reinforcer set looks like it may be for making one of the little closure tabs that twists around to hold a flap closed maybe. Also wanna say I love watching your videos! This has been a very rough year for me personally and watching your videos has really helped take mind off my troubles if only for a little while. I love your sense of humor!

Thank you!!! I was a bit confused about what inks and oxides to buy. ❤

Ive watched from start to finish in one go and totally enjoyed your review. Happy New Year and happy crafting , hugs from Tasmania 🤗🤗💕💕💕