28 Must-Have Crafting Products Used by Top Crafters in the Industry

Hello, Altenew friends!

We are dropping by with 28 crafting products that you must have in your stash! These are highly recommended by us and by our very good friend, Jennifer McGuire. In case you missed it, Jennifer has recently uploaded her annual My Favorite Crafty Things video series. And we know that, like us, you have been waiting for her recommendations as well!

We are truly honored and absolutely ecstatic upon finding out that a few Altenew products made it to her list! We adore and respect Jennifer McGuire and she has been such an amazing supporter of Altenew ever since our humble beginnings.

Of course, we'd like YOU to get in on this too! Without further ado, here are the  Altenew products that are highly recommended by Jennifer McGuire!

STAMP SETS

While it is no secret that Altenew is well-known for our floral layering stamps, one of our Sentiment Stamp Sets made it to Jennifer's list! The Sentiment Strips 2 Stamp Set is indeed THE ONE sentiment stamp set that you should have in your crafting stash. The sentiments included cover a wide range of occasions, and their size is just perfect for stamping onto cardstock strips, along borders, or curved to match design features on your projects.

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Floral Layering Stamps

One can never have too many rose stamps and our Build-A-Flower: Wild Rose Layering Stamp & Die Set is definitely a must-have for your collection! This floral layering stamp and die set is great for a wide variety of paper crafting projects.

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Who wouldn't fall in love with the Sweet Flowers Stamp Set?! The delightful ruffled petals, delicate floral sprig, and generous coloring layers will help you create beautiful floral arrangements, but can also be used individually as elements in your cards!

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DIES

Dies are always a good investment for crafters. Cover dies, word dies, 3D dies, layering dies – whatever kind of die you fancy, you can never go wrong with them. Here are some Altenew dies that got Jennifer's stamp of approval, and you might want to check out, as well.

The versatile Hello and Hugs Die Set is large enough to create a bold statement on your project, yet small enough to leave room for images and embellishments. It will surely elevate your handmade projects with an option for adding a 3D effect to your cards!

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Our Circle Greetings: Hugs Die was so loved by our customers that it is currently out of stock. However, don't fret! Make sure to subscribe to the in-stock email alert so you'll be notified right away once it's back in our store.

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If you want to make your loved ones feel special, our Fancy For You Die is as special as they get! The die is large enough to create a bold statement on your project, yet still leaves room for images and embellishments. The cursive font is easy to read and can be adhered directly to your project or popped up for added dimension.

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Want to add a unique, nature-themed touch to your paper-crafted projects? Try our Parlor Palm Die Set, which has options for a layered flowering pot and a gorgeous indoor palm tree. You can also use the leaves alone to create background patterns or add to floral arrangements.

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Finally, the perfect companion to your sentiment stamps – Featured Sentiments Die Set. These dies coordinate perfectly with our Sentiment Strips 2 Stamp Set mentioned above.

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Of course, this list wouldn't be complete without one of our quickly-growing, popular Craft-A-Flower layering dies. Jennifer McGuire loved our Craft-A-Flower: Poppy Layering Dies, and we know you will, too!

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Craft Your Life Project Kit

The Craft Your Life Project Kit: Seasonal Blooms is so popular that we've had to restock it a few times and it went out of stock quickly! While it is currently out of stock, make sure you sign up for our in-stock email alert so you'll be the first to know once it's available again.

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Another trendy and bestselling Project Kit that made it to Jennifer's list is the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Vintage Tapestry! Every product in this exclusive kit is simply stunning and will help elevate your handmade projects in an instant!

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Finally, our Jumbo Garden Picks Layering Die Set has been a huge hit among crafters, and Jennifer McGuire was a huge fan. This set features the same well-loved floral elements from our Garden Picks 3D Die Set – reversed and 1.5 times larger. You will have a blast layering these dies together to create gorgeous floral layouts.

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STENCILS

Haven't invested in stencils yet? Well, this is your chance! Check out the Altenew stencils that are highly recommended by the amazing Jennifer McGuire!

Who's a fan of clean and simple designs? The simple geometric design in the Mighty Corners Stencil will work great on all of your handmade projects.

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If you're looking for fun and unique stencils, then make sure you check out our Tranquility Rose Coloring Stencils. These newly-launched coloring stencils will allow you to add instant color shading to your stamped designs. We don't blame Jennifer for adding these to her favorites list!

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EMBOSSING FOLDERS

Next up is a relatively new product category which we are so excited about. We are honored that Jennifer added two Altenew embossing folders to her favorites list!

If you want to add an amazing textured dimension to your projects, our Angled Mosaic 3D Embossing Folder is the way to go. All you have to do is run it through your die-cutting machine to get stunning results.

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Finally, we have our uber-popular Beautiful Bergenia 3D Embossing Folder that took the crafting world up by storm. Crafters have been raving about this gorgeous floral embossing folder, and there's little surprise that it made its way to Jennifer McGuire's list.

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Next is our Diamond Stars 3D Embossing Folder. With this gorgeous geometric background design, your cards will never be the same again!

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STAMP AND DIE BUNDLES

Among a crafter's best friends are stamp and die bundles. Coordinating stamps and dies bring ease and convenience to the crafting experience! Here are a few of Jennifer McGuire's highly-recommended stamp and die bundles.

The beautiful ornamental floral elements in our Scalloped Ornaments Stamp & Die Bundle caught Jennifer's eye and for good reason! This is such a unique floral stamp set and a definite must-have for your stamps collection.

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One of Jennifer McGuire's favorite Altenew bundles is the Mandala Maker & Confetti Stamp & Die Bundle. This stamp and die set includes everything you need to start making your own mandala designs in half the amount of time.

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The next bundle on this list is the Spheres & Spirals Stamp & Die Bundle. These unique stamps and dies can be used separately or on their own. The bundle includes seven iconic shapes which can be used to accent a variety of projects.

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Finally, Jennifer McGuire shared our popular Beauty Within Stamp & Die & Coloring Stencil Bundle. This set features three gorgeous Japanese anemones along with a couple of large branches of leaves and a few delicate branches. Our coordinating coloring stencils in this bundle will provide a base for adding color and character to the images in the stamp set. You will love creating beautiful projects with the stamps, dies, and stencil in the bundle.

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INKS AND CRAFTING TOOLS

Your craft room is not complete without some handy crafting tools to ease your crafting process. Jennifer McGuire listed quite a few Altenew products in her list of favorite paper crafting tools.

Our Large and Small Ink Blending Tools have been flying off our shelves since their first release. It's no surprise that Jennifer is a fan!

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Next, we have a must-have product for any paper crafter: our Crafter's Essential Cutting and Alignment Mat. Jennifer McGuire swears by this self-healing mat and uses it to create her projects!

The final item on the list is our newly-released Crafter's Essential Bone Folder. It has a special non-stick coating that prevents unwanted shine on the surface of your cardstock. You can use it to create card bases, create 3D projects, and more!

Other Stamps

If you're looking for the perfect background stamp set, try the Woven Stripes Stamp Set! We know Jennifer thinks the same way about this simple yet unique background stamp set!

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One of our most versatile stamp sets is the Fancy Star Builder Stamp Set. The images in this stamp set can be mixed and matched to create countless unique designs! With so many creative possibilities, you'll understand why Jennifer LOVED this set!

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This Jennifer McGuire-approved stamp set has been flying off the shelves! The Dovetail Butterflies Stamp Set is such a gorgeous and all-around layering stamp set that crafters like YOU cannot stop raving about it!

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Last but definitely not least is the amazing Bird of the Woods Stamp Set! If you're an OG Jennifer fan, you know how much she adores birds. It's no wonder she highly recommends this sweet bird stamp set!

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Do you have these stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders, and crafting tools? Comment below and let us know! We'd also like to hear which product would you like to add to your crafting collection!

If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the vast amount of crafting product options out there, we hope this list has helped you out a bit. Click HERE for last year's list of Jennifer McGuire's favorite things.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!