End of the 2025 Year Crafty Favorites: My Top 5 Crafty Companies
- Jules
- 11 hours ago
- 4 min read
As the year comes to a close, I love taking a moment to reflect on the crafty products and companies that truly stood out at my craft table. These aren’t just things I tried once — they’re the brands I reached for again and again, the ones that sparked creativity, told stories, and made this year extra meaningful.
Today I’m sharing my Top 5 Crafty Companies of the Year — the ones that earned a permanent place in my heart and my stash. I’ll be adding photos and affiliate links throughout, so you can explore them too.
And don’t worry… a separate blog featuring my Top 5 Crafty Tools & Supplies is coming soon. 😉
Unity Stamp Company takes the top spot for me this year, and for very personal reasons.
The entire Rescue Tales line is incredibly near and dear to my heart. This collection was created as a collaboration with Angela, who reached out and invited me to give input on something truly special. Together, we decided that 10% of proceeds from Rescue Tales stamp sales would be donated to animal rescue efforts.
As an animal lover, adopter, and fosterer, this collection feels like a dream come true. One of the stamps, Sandy, was created in honor of my heart dog, Sandy Bear, which makes this line even more meaningful to me.
These stamps allow us to create cards with purpose — spreading love while giving back.
If I had to pick one die set I use the most, this would be it. The Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies show up on almost every card I make (as you can see above).
The stitched edges are a timeless, classic look
The scallops add just the right amount of cuteness and dimension
The smaller nesting sizes open up endless design options
This is truly a must-have staple in any paper crafter’s collection.
If there’s one product line that completely stole the spotlight this year, it’s the Postage Collage Dies & Stencil Bundle.
The basic Postage Collage Bundle works for literally anything. Birthday cards, holidays, encouragement, mixed media — you name it. You can:
Use the collage as a full panel
Cut it apart and use individual sections
Keep it clean and simple or go wild with layers
And then there are the layering stencils. Waffle Flower keeps releasing new themes that work perfectly with this die set… and if you’re a collector like me, well… you kind of need them all. This system is creative, versatile, and endlessly inspiring.
3. Tim Holtz
Tim Holtz products are truly in a category of their own, and even though Tim is no longer releasing new products, his designs continue to inspire the crafting community in a massive way. I use his Distress Inks on almost every card and now find myself using the Distress Oxide Minis more and more!
What makes Tim Holtz products so special is their timeless, gritty, perfectly imperfect aesthetic. You can still collect his stamps, dies, stencils, inks, and embellishments across a variety of platforms — and honestly, the hunt is part of the fun.
Why Tim Holtz remains a favorite:
Products that layer beautifully and mix effortlessly
A style that works for cards, art journaling, mixed media, and scrapbooking
Endless inspiration from creators who continue to push boundaries using his designs
Whether it’s distress inks, industrial-style dies, or collage elements, Tim Holtz products encourage you to experiment, get messy, and tell deeper stories through your art. His influence on the crafting world is undeniable — and his products will always have a place on my craft table.
4. Ciao Bella
Ciao Bella is fairly new to me, but it quickly became a favorite.
Their Ephemera Books are packed with beautifully curated elements — imagery, patterns, and designs that spark creativity instantly. I love how versatile they are:
Perfect for junk journals
Easy to travel with (just add scissors and a few inks!)
Ideal for scrapbook layouts, cards, mixed media, and art journals
These magazines make it so easy to sit down and just create. They’re absolutely something I plan to explore more in the new year.
5. CC Designs
CC Designs has been around for over 20 years, and it’s easy to see why they’re still a favorite in the crafting world.
They consistently release:
Adorable, on-trend stamp images
Monthly collections that keep things fresh
Designs that are perfect for coloring and cardmaking
One of my favorite ways to stay inspired is participating in their monthly Facebook challenges. The CC Designs design team is incredibly talented, and their projects always motivate me to try new techniques and styles.
If cute characters are your thing, this is a company you’ll fall in love with fast.
✨Looking Ahead✨
These five crafty companies shaped so much of my creative journey this year — from meaningful collaborations and nostalgic designs to brand-new discoveries.
Next up, I’ll be sharing a Top 5 Crafty Tools & Supplies blog — the inks, tools, and essentials I couldn’t craft without this year.
Until then, thank you for being part of my creative community. Here’s to more inspiration, more creativity, and more handmade joy in the year ahead.
👉 Stay tuned for product links, affiliate details, and project photos throughout this post! Happy Crafting!
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