Creative Use of Stacking Dies + Giveaway

Hello again! Today I am sharing several ideas for getting new looks out of your basic stacking dies. This is an excellent way to stretch your supplies!

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]

The techniques and tricks I used to get these new looks from stacking dies is very difficult to explain in text… so be sure to watch the video! I will just share the photos and products I used here.

My first cards feature the new Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB). And to make the card a bit special, I used thick mulberry paper. (I like THIS and THIS set.) This paper is so lovely! The Honey Bee Congratulations Die Cut (SSS | HB) sentiment is made of vellum and black cardstock. With this card design, it looks like I used border dies… not square dies. And I have MANY left over pieces for additional quick cards.

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Here is a card I made with the leftovers. Simple! Added a Honey Bee Hooray Dies (SSS | HB) sentiment, along with sequins and gems.

Oh! and all of the envelopes for today have a bit of stamping using the fabulous Honey Bee Angel Policy Stamp Set (SSS | HB).

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Using the same Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB), I created a couple of cards with regular cardstock. I like this unique design! I added a Honey Bee Hugs (SSS | HB) sentiment and flower sequins.

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

This one features a sentiment I love SO very much from the Honey Bee My Tribe Stamp Set (SSS | HB).

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Next up… another card with the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB). In the video I show how to make the dies look bigger than they are! I finished the card with a Honey Bee Hello (SSS | HB) sentiment and Honey Bee Shaped Flower Sequins with gems in the center.

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My next card again features the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB). It is bright and cheery! I added a Honey Bee Hello Die Cut (SSS | HB) and sentiment from the Honey Bee Angel Policy Stamp Set (SSS | HB). And I love those Honey Bee Be Mine Candy Hearts!

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My last card using the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies (SSS | HB) features leftover pieces from my cards above. I added a simple Honey Bee Love You (SSS | HB) greeting.

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

You can also use circle stacking dies creatively. Here I created a fun, scallop rainbow with the Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Circle Dies (SSS | HB). The cute sentiment is from the build-your-own-greeting Honey Bee Love Bug Stamp Set (SSS | HB).

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Here is a fun example using the Honey Bee Double Stitched Square Dies (SSS | HB). Simple, yet unique… with a message from the Honey Bee Ham It Up Stamp Set (SSS | HB).

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My last card is my favorite! It features the Honey Bee Hexagon Dies (SSS | HB) and Hugs Dies (SSS | HB). I will be making more of these!

Stacking Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I hope you give this a try!

BLOG HOP

Today I am part of the Honey Bee Stamps Spring Release Blog Hop celebrating their 3rd birthday. I have been a fan for a long time and Melissa is very kind!

You can see the whole new release HERE at Simon Says Stamp or HERE at Honey Bee Stamps.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of the delightful Jo Ann Danchik. (You can also start at the beginning of the hop at the Honey Bee Blog.)

GIVEAWAY

Honey Bee is giving away two $50 gift certificates and four Bee Organized Prize Packs. For your chance, leave a comment below and at each blog on the hop by 11:59pmEST on 4/4/18 telling me if you invest in stacking dies. (To leave a comment, head to blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. Winners will be posted on the Honey Bee Stamps Blog!)

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with an asterisk or from Honey Bee Stamps. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Square Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Stitched Scallop Circle Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Hexagon Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Double Stitched Square Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Congratulations Die
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Hooray Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Hugs Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Hello Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Love You Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Angel Policy Stamp Set
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee My Tribe Stamp Set
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Love Bug Stamp Set
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Ham It Up Stamp Set
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Been Pinky the Pig Stamp Set
[ SSS | HNB ]
*Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
[ SSS ]
Die Cutters
[ AMZUS ]
Thick Mulberry Paper
[ AMZUS ]
Thick Mulberry Paper
[ AMZUS ]
Gemini Junior Die Cut Machine
[ SSS ]
Be Creative Tape
[ SSS ]
Gina K Connect Glue
[ GNK | SSS ]
Honey Bee Sun Light Confetti
[ HNB ]
Honey Bee Shaped Flower Sequins
[ HNB ]
Honey Bee Be Mine Candy Hearts
[ HNB ]
Tonic Crystal Glaze
[ SSS ]


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428 thoughts on “Creative Use of Stacking Dies + Giveaway”

  1. Fabulous cards, Jennifer! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us. You are always so inspiring.
    I do have a few sets of stacking dies and am always on the lookout for different ones.

  2. Great idea! I don’t have much stacking dies since I’m new to crafting and scrapbooking. I am slowly collecting it as I go/grow in this area. Love watching yours and other great crafters’ videos.

  3. Such fabulous and clever cards! Every time I watch your channel I always learn so much. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

  4. Awesome cards! I have quite a few stacking dies- thank you for the ideas, and the chance to win!

  5. I do have more stacking dies than stamp coordinating dies especially the ones with faux stitching since you cannot really re-create those other than writing on it. I love the impression the faux stitching creates. This is a great technique! Thank you for being so creative! I can’t wait to try this on the dies that I have.

  6. I love working with dies. I am need to Honeybee Dies, but love working with the couple I have.

  7. Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing all of these techniques. I haven’t invested in stacking dies yet, but there are some sets I definitely want to get soon 🙂

  8. Jennifer you really know what you are doing, you are one of my favorite crafter. I don’t know how you do what you do. Love the way you did the stacking dies. Love Love your site.

  9. As always, your Cards literally blown my mind !! And since I didn’t have a die cutting machine so far, I didn’t invest yet in stacking dies. But I’ll probably when I’ll have my machine.
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

  10. Very cool! I have several sets of plain stacking dies but they probably won’t look as pretty as the ones you have used- but I’ll give it a go!

  11. Thank you so much for the inspirations! Those word dies are just adorable. I might have to go shopping! But also thank you for showing me how to search through my stash and use stackable dies in a way I never thought of.

  12. Yes, I do have stacking dies and I will definitely be trying this technique. Your cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

  13. What a fabulous idea! I do have some stacking dies and I will definitely be trying out this technique. I especially love the ones with the Mulberry paper. So beautiful! Thanks.

  14. I like my stacking dies but now I LOVE them because this opens up so many more ways to use them. Thanks for such great ideas.

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