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If you're a paper crafter, you probably have cardstock scraps! Today's papercrafting tip is a great idea for using cardstock scraps from die cuts in a creative way.
Die cutting machines are a great way to speed up your work and help you be more creative. Check our list of die cutting machines for 2024 to you make the perfect choice.
A must-see here! A beautiful partial die cut card you'll love to make! This project teaches you card making techniques, tips, & designs out of this world!
This machine has a wide 6" platform to fit all dies and full-size embossing folders. Comes with everything you need to get started, including:
Happy Monday crafty friends! Kim with you this morning and I am sharing another rainbow inspired project! Weather is so beautiful and that is inspiring me with color! Lots of color! All of the products used are available on the Butterfly Reflections Ink shop! I started by die-cutting the Concord and 9th Floral and Flutter flower die with several colors of card stock. I added shading with Distress Inks to the edges of the petals. I then cut my Neena 80lbs card front to a little narrower than the 4.25 width and die cut the edges with the Lawn Fawn Stitched Border Dies. I then felt the card needed a black sentiment for it to really pop so I chose the Neat & Tangled Awesome die and I accompanied that with an Avery Elle "You Are" sentiment from the Simply Said Hugs set (with some craft surgery to mix and match the words). I put the card together and had to add my favorite Pretty Pink Posh Crystal Clear sequins and a mix of Nuvo Crystal and Jewel drops in the centres of the flowers! Thanks for taking the time, have a great week! If any of these products are out of stock simply select the "notify me" option Vanessa stocks really quickly!
Go dizzy with daisies when you craft with the Daisy Edger Die from the Paper Cuts Collection by Creative Expressions. The package includes one thin metal die by Cathie Shuttleworth. It features a cutout daisy design that measures 6.3" x 2.8". The die is compatible with most die cutting machines (sold separately).
Are you ready to learn another technique in my BRAND NEW series, Teach Me That?! Every Thursday I will be sharing a new technique, with the help of the Technique Design Team, to help take your stamping creativity to a whole new level. I’m so excited!!! Today in Teach Me That, I will be showing you how to take […]
Want to supercharge your card making skills? Try these 10 die cutting hacks that will help you get great results with your die cuts.
2016 Topic 19: Die Cuts Eileen Godwin Well hello everyone, Darcy here with another new topic for you get your teeth into or rather get your cutting machines into. For the next two weeks we will be exploring die cut shapes, and the ways that they can be used. did you know that PaperArtsy have their very own line of metal dies. There are a good selection, everything from flowers to leaves, birds and hearts. They cut beautifully and work on regular smoothy, waxy, tissue paper, sheer fabrics, card, grungepaper, and even a metal-humungo-card sandwich. Some of the PaperArtsy die also coordinate with stamps, so look out for the ones that match up. Often just the die cut image will be used as an embellishment, but these shapes are excellent to use at masks too, and don't forget the 'negative' space left behind. The 'hole' in your leftover card can be used as a stencil, this means you get a lot more value from your dies. Here you can see that Wanda has used the negative card left behind from using a PaperArtsy flower die, these leftovers were turned into a great little niche. Wanda Hentges Before we start, let's see who won the Topic 18: Autumn Leaves Challenge... The winner of Autumn Leaves is: Raquel from Scrapcosy Email Darcy to claim your prize. [email protected] Some of you may be very familiar with dies and die cutting machines, but other people maybe not so much. Paper and fabric have always been shaped either by hand or with knives or scissors, but when it comes to tougher substrates such as leather and metal then more specific tools are needed for the job. Once humans were able to extract metal from rocks skilled people were needed to from this metal into usable or decorative objects. The ancient Greeks used dies and punches to create coinage. This continued well into the middle ages, the most common method needed two die, one a positive image and the other a negative image. A blank piece of metal was placed between the two dies and the sandwich was struck with a heavy hammer. Even today we use the term 'coins being struck' By the 15th century dies and punches were being used in machines, and in 1796 a Frenchman obtained a patent for dies specifically for punching sheet metal. Throughout the first part of the 20th century dies continued to be used by companies wishing to mass produce their own products. These products were of course not images for art, they were industrial products used in engineering. These methods of precision stamping and punching are still used on a huge scale to produce components for almost everything that we use. Within the art and crafts industries we began to use dies to create multiple shapes, quickly and with more precision than using a knife or scissors. These dies meant that we could cut paper, card, leather, fabric, foam, thin plastics etc. within the leather industry these dies became important in making shoes and gloves, it became possible for many more pieces to be cut that were all of an accurate size. Just look at these dies for making gloves! As the need for decorative embellishments increased so did the variety of die shapes available, and now we have access to almost every shape imaginable. These can be used to cut just one layer or multiples and it has transformed the accuracy of hand made items. For those that hate to 'fussy cut' or have difficulties with hand cutting, the die cutting systems have become a vital part of the tool kit. Here is a great video tutorial from Leandra, showing how easy it is to cut some metal flowers and then stamp the shapes with the corresponding stamps. Helen Chilton is a regular on this blog and she loves to experiment, so when given the challenge to see what she could do with the PaperArtsy dies she came up with a ton of ways to use them. check out her whole post HERE. Die cut shapes can be all kinds of intricate, take a look at this card. Can you imagine cutting one delicate butterfly out by hand , never mind three? Using a die makes this quick and painless. Tobi Crawford Similarly with this so very delicate Memory Box die, I don't mind a bit of fussy cutting, but this would defeat me. Let the die do all the hard work. Val So now we know that dies are great for cutting delicate images, what else can we use them for. tis piece by Kay is a perfect example, Here she has used her die cuts in the background of her project and painted over them, they have turned into the most fabulous texture. Kay In the same way Eileen has layered up die cuts onto an MDF butterfly to create this stunning and very textural effect. If you fancy having a go she has all the details on her blog HERE. We saw earlier how the negative shape can be built into a niche, but even just one layer can provide a window on a card, as on this card by Meghan. Another window effect here, a totally different look from the one above just with the addiction of bright coloured paper behind the shaped hole. Amy Ryall Again using the negative space left in your card, this tutorial shows just how to build up colour using the negative as a stencil. Kittie Caracciolo Once you have used the stencil part of your die cutting, time to use the actual cut out images to build up your scene, till you achieve this fabulous 3d card. Kittie Caracciolo We often want instant art, especially when we need a card in a hurry, this is where dies really come in useful, for creating instant embellishments. they don't need to be fancy or intricate, simple letters like the ones below have a lot of impact when repeated and a punchy colour is introduced. Amy Kolling Bolder,chunkier die cuts also have great impact, see how Ellen Vargo has used these cog dies to great effect on this tag. Here you can see how the die cut image has been used as a mask, temporarily glued to a jar and then paint applied around the shape. Very clever. Laurie How about making your own foam stamps from die cuts, just layer up several die cuts, glue them together and Voila! you have stamps. Tim Holtz There are all kinds of neat tricks that you can do with dies, this technique is dry embossing. Sara See how Sara turned that into this lovely tag. Nothing could be simpler than die cut circles, but see how Anya has layered them up into a Snowman! Never overlook the basic shapes, they can end up being your best tools. Anya Schrier Take your dies to another level and use shrink plastic, then like Kimberly Crawford you can create beautiful and sturdy little buttons. There are so many ways to use dies, the negative cuts and the positive cuts. This applies to the dies used in hand operated machines and also to the electronic machines. If you don't have a die cutter of any sort then why take another look at your punches, see if you can come up with some interesting ways to use your punched images and also the negatives left behind. Think outside the die, and see what you can create! Try die cutting into another die cut! We look forward to seeing what ideas you come up with. Don't forget to follow Darcy and Leandra's Pinterest boards if this topic pushes your buttons, you will see plenty more examples to whet your appetite there! I am really looking forward to seeing what you create over the next 2 weeks! Darcy Topic 19: Die Cuts PaperArtsy Blog Challenge We'd love you to share your ideas and link up your creative response to our current blog topic. Take a minute to read the challenge guidelines below. All links go in the draw to win a voucher to spend on products of your choice from the PaperArtsy online store. The Die Cuts link will close 17:00 (London Time) Sunday, 16th Oct, winner will be announced 2 hours later at 19:00. 1. The challenge is a for you to show how you are inspired by the current blog topic. Your entry should contain: - a mention of which post inspired you and why, and - a link in your blog post to that original post on the PA blog. The whole concept of this challenge is 'play along with us'. You are encouraged to put your own twist on ideas you see on our blog, do your own thing - whatever grabs you! 2. The link you put on our linky page must lead directly to the specific post on your blog where you have explored the technique/ idea mentioned in point 1 above. Don't link to the home page of your blog. 3. We prefer your challenge blog post is created exclusive to our challenge, but if our topic fits perfectly with another challenge, then you may link to both if appropriate. 4. You are most welcome to use stamps/ products/ substrates you have to hand from a variety of companies, we do not expect you to exclusively use PA products - it's lovely when you do though! 6. You can enter as many times as you like. We don't want to restrict your creativity! NB. Link closes at 17:00 Sunday 16th Oct (London Time) 7. The winner of the random draw will receive a £50 credit voucher to be redeemed on the PaperArtsy Website. The credit voucher includes VAT and postage. We request that one of your purchases is an A5 rubber stamp. You can add any other items to your basket, but the final total should not exceed £50. 8. Each fortnight on Sunday, the winner will be announced at 19:00 (London time). In the same post, the link for the next fortnight will be posted. 9. It's your responsibility to claim your prize coupon from Darcy. email: [email protected] Good Luck! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Hello! Today I am sharing a few fun twists on the partial die cutting technique. I also show how to create soft, ink blended backgrounds.
Wondering how to use your dies in the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine from Stampin' Up!? Here are some die-cutting tips that will help!
This bouquet of daisies is going to become one of your favorite Edger dies. This die is designed by Cathie Shuttleworth for Creative Expressions. This die is compatible with leading die cutting machines and your favorite papers and cardstock (all sold separately). Once cut out, the card can be colored with your favorite inks and paints (sold separately). This edger will fit a standard sized card front.
The Skinny Stripes die set is the next set in the stripe dies series by cardmaker JJ Bolton. Like the popular Horizontal Stripe Die and the Vertical Stripe Die, this set allows you quickly and easily create die cut stripes for your A2-sized cards but in a thinner version! Great for making custom backgrounds or layering accents. This set comes with dies for making 5.5” stripes and 4.25” stripes. No complicated measuring and cutting, just perfect stripes every time! This set includes 3 dies. Comes de-tabbed.Can be used in all leading desktop roller die cut machines. Check out the other dies in the Stripe die series:- Horizontal Stripes Die - Vertical Stripes Die- Diagonal Stripes Die
Want to supercharge your card making skills? Try these 10 die cutting hacks that will help you get great results with your die cuts.
If you've seen any of my videos where I've shown you how to make self-adhesive die-cuts, you know
Die-cutting opens up a whole world of papercrafts with one pass through a machine, which we love here at CB. For beginners and experienced crafters alike, turning your hand to a new hobby always comes with the introduction to your new set of tools, but we’ve gathered some top tricks of the trade from expert papercrafters to get you started on your die-cutting journey. Grab a cuppa and a biscuit and enjoy these pro tips! Which top die-cutting tips do you stick to most? Joanna Sheen says… “My first tip is a simple one – keep your die-cutting machine spic and span. Carefully clean the plates as you go along; scrape off little bits of paper and don’t get glue or pen marks on them. There is nothing more annoying than finding a carefully made die-cut that is marked or damaged. My second tip is to organise and store scraps of unused card. When you have a small die it’s amazing how a tiny piece of card can be just what you need. This also means you don’t have to cut a new sheet up for a small section. Keep colours separated too – pop them into individual envelopes so you know what shades you have on hand.” My dies aren’t cutting as smoothly as they used to – what can I do? Stephanie Weightman says… It’s first worth checking your cutting plates and the pressure of your die-cutting machine to see if there’s any problems there. If not, it could be that the cutting edge has worn down over time and repeated use. A quick and simple trick to put a bit more edge back into them, is to cut them through some good, thick kitchen foil! I’m crafting on a budget – how can I make the most out of my collection of dies? Katie Skilton says… There are so many different techniques you can apply with die-cutting. Using a flat image is just the beginning of your die-cut journey. If you have any flower dies, a great tool to help give a whole new look and dimension is the Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit. This creates beautiful, three dimensional flowers that can be used in home decor, bouquets and fashion items. Another tip is to keep the negative when cutting and reuse as a stencil on your next project. You can also cut shapes from foam with your current collection of dies and use them as stamps. Have fun and play around with what you have at home – you will soon see how versatile die-cutting can be! What’s the best way to store my dies? Stephanie says… The best way to store your dies is to focus on organisation. Know where your favourites are and put them in something that you can carry about easily, especially if you’re on the move! Tattered Lace craft tidies are collapsible, meaning they take up very little space when they’re not in use, making them extra convenient about the house. How can I transfer die-cut pieces without damaging them? Natalie Muspratt says… There are many ways you can handle die-cut pieces without causing damage. Ensure you are using the correct plates with the dies, resulting in a crisp, clean cut. The 3-in-1 Die Brush is a fantastic tool to have when die-cutting, as it features a brush, spatula and needle that can be changed around, and saves you time fussing. Use the spatula on the die brush to remove excess card from the die, helping to avoid the card from ripping. The needle on the brush also helps to push out the pieces that have not been released. I want to introduce different materials into cardmaking – what works with die-cutting machines? Katie Skilton says… The best way to get fantastic results from a range of materials is to invest in some Sizzix Bigz Dies. The steel rule blade concept allows you to cut a huge range of materials from fabric and felt, to mountboard and leather. These will work in all of the Sizzix Big Shot machines and allow you to create mixed media projects using thick card to soft craft projects, such as quilting and appliqué. Of course, you can also use it for all your papercraft projects, too. A great rule to remember is anything you can cut with a sharp pair of scissors, you can cut with the huge selection of Sizzix Bigz Dies. How can I make the most of the waste shapes that are left after I have finished die-cutting? Stephanie Weightman says… “Die-cut leftovers don’t need to be wasteful! If the pieces are large enough to still cut into, perhaps you could use smaller dies to make extra pieces for decoupage or decoration. If you have multiples of the same shape, devise a pattern by arranging them in the right way and create a background effect similar to embossing. Don’t forget about the negative left in the card that you’ve cut from – it makes the perfect stencil for stamping or colouring!” What are your favourite die-cutting tips? Share them with us on social media!
I love die-cutting, but I don’t love spending ages dotting glue on the back of my delicate die cut shapes! In this tutorial I'll show you how to use double sided adhesive Sticky Roll, to stick down your die cuts easily and mess free!
It has been ages since I made a gatefold card (in fact, I can't even remember ever making one), so I decided to make one using some new floral dies in my stash (you might remember these dies from another card I shared recently). Plus I needed to make a fancy Birthday card, so this
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These 10 die cutting hacks are lifesavers for anyone scrapbooking, card making, or papercrafting. Watch the video to see them in action.
Hello! Today I am sharing a few fun twists on the partial die cutting technique. I also show how to create soft, ink blended backgrounds.
Stamperia Chipboard Ephemera Die Cut Assortment Pack Package Size: 6" x 12" Backing: Adhesive Thickness: .08 in. Number of Die Cuts in Package: 19 Pieces (See photo) Stamperia Chipboard Die Cuts have an adhesive backing. They feature beautiful collections designed by top European artists. Have fun incorporating them into your next Scrapbooking, Art Journaling, Cardmaking, Mixed Media or Decoupage project. Package size is 6 x 12 inch. Made in Hungary.
Create adventurous designs with the Hot Air Balloon Edger Craft Die from the Paper Cuts Collection by Creative Expressions. The package includes one thin metal die that is compatible with most die cutting machines (sold separately). The die is designed by Cathie Shuttleworth.
Stamperia Chipboard Ephemera Die Cut Assortment Pack Package Size: 6" x 12" Backing: Adhesive Thickness: .08 in. Number of Die Cuts in Package: 15 Pieces (See photo) Stamperia Chipboard Die Cuts have an adhesive backing. They feature beautiful collections designed by top European artists. Have fun incorporating them into your next Scrapbooking, Art Journaling, Cardmaking, Mixed Media or Decoupage project. Package size is 6 x 12 inch. Made in Hungary.
This post will demonstrate the dos and don'ts on how to use Sizzix Big Shot before you invest your time and money. A crafter's dream machine!
Here are all my best tips and ideas for how to use a die cutting machine to make outline shapes for your junk journals, cards or mini albums. This tutorial will walk you through getting started using a Sizzix Big Shot or Sidekick machine.
These 10 die cutting hacks are lifesavers for anyone scrapbooking, card making, or papercrafting. Watch the video to see them in action.
The March Club Kits from Spellbinders are now available! The clubs will remain open until March 27. My first card features the Small dies of the month: Wise Owl, the Embossing Folder: Checkered Scallops, one of the Stencils: Dynamic Backgrounds, and a glimmered sentiment from Sketched Lines, the Glimmer Kit for this month. supplies: colored cardstock, Wise Owl dies, sentiment from Sketched Lines, gold glimmer foil, Checkered Scallops embossing folder, and one of the Dynamic Backgrounds stencils for this month, light aqua ink and a blending brush For the background, I embossed with the new folder of the month, Checkered Scallops. I discovered that 2 of the 5 stencils in the Dynamic Backgrounds stencil kit matches it perfectly, so I used just 1 of them with an ink slightly darker than my pale aqua cardstock. Here's another of the stencils; it looks to me like brushstrokes going horizontally down the length of the panel, but here I only brushed in 4 of them, roughly in the center of my panel, in shades of purples, then added an arrangement of flowers from this month's Stitching kit: Read & Sip. supplies: white, dark and medium purples, yellow, and green cardstocks, Dynamic Backgrounds Brushstroke stencil, floral arrangement from Stitched Read & Sip, (retired) Tammy Tutterow cling sentiment from Tiny Sentiments I've always loved brushstrokes, so I know this particular stencil will get lots of use from me! Last for today, I have 2 cards that using the Glimmer Plates of the Month. This first one combines them with the bonus dies that you receive when you order the Deluxe Caboodle. supplies: red, navy, cream, kraft, beige, and other brights cardstock, Sketched Lines glimmer plate and sentiment, Cobalt Blue glimmer foil, Fairy Tales dies (Caboodle bonus), Postage Edge Rectangle die Starting with an A2 panel of navy cardstock, I positioned the Sketched Lines glimmer plate first vertically, then horizontally and foiled with Cobalt Blue foil. That panel was trimmed down with a postage edge die, then placed onto a red card front. Then I constructed the Fairy Tale castle, foiled my sentiment, and centered them onto my card, adding some stars (also from the bonus dies). And finally, I used the Glimmer Sketch Lines with the flowers from the Stitching Kit. supplies: white, yellow, green, and several blue cardstocks, Sketched Lines glimmer kit, Cobalt Blue glimmer foil, flowers and leaves from Stitched Read & Sip kit, sentiment from Snowflake Wishes Stamp/die set I foiled the sketched lines with Cobalt Blue glimmer foil onto a panel of bright blue cardstock, then added it at an angle to a pale blue card base. Then I arranged my sentiment and flowers. Cut from white, they make me think of strawberry blossoms! You can look HERE for information on Spellbinders Clubs. Each is available only from the 6th until the 27th of each month. If you click on my links under each card, you can see the specifics of each product. You can subscribe to each of our 10 kits separately, (and you can "unjoin" a subscription at any time without any penalty), or you can get them all and save 60% AND get the free bonus dies by choosing the Deluxe Caboodle!
A personal die cutting machine is one of the most popular and loved tools in the modern crafter's tool room. One of the best things about them is their amazing versatility. Even with just a very small assortment of
Diorama card for summer - Tech 4 Stampers blog hop designed and created by Elaine Harding using Stampin' Up! products in the new catalogue.
Hello everyone and Happy Valentine’s Day! So this is the last challenge of this particular term for CAS-ual Fridays, and the theme is to create a goodbye or farewell card in a longer size. Wi…
Here is another card using one of my new Memory Box dies. I simply used the die to cut out a portion of the panel. I added the sentiment (from Hero Arts), added some Perfect Plum cardstock under the die-cut part, and mounted on foam squares. Ta-da! :) Edited to add: The die I used is called Distressed Addington Collage from Memory Box. This is the entire die. There are four designs with the set. I ordered mine from Cropstop, but I don't see it on her website right now. (This link may or may not work: Distressed Addington Collage. If not, you can go to the Memory Box website and search for it. PS - I got two new Memory Box die sets for my birthday - this set and the Stitched Rectangles set. Both were purchased from Cropstop. They were both on sale.) Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you'll come back and visit again soon!
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Want to supercharge your card making skills? Try these 10 die cutting hacks that will help you get great results with your die cuts.
