5 Best Die Cutting Techniques (and SSS Diecember Close-Up)
Hello. Today I am sharing my five favorite die cutting techniques! I also am showing lots of card examples and giving a look at the new Simon Says Stamp Diecember release. It is a fun one!
[All supplies are linked in the text below and in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting these videos!]
I share a lot of techniques and examples in this video. Be sure to watch it to learn how each card is made!
Here are the cards from my video along with the main products featured. For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post. I also share links to additional technique videos.
Here are my five favorite die cutting techniques:
1. SCRAP INLAY TECHNIQUE
One of the best ways to use dies is along with scraps for an inlay look.
THANKS CARDS – showing a scrap inlay technique
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Large Outline Thanks Die
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
• Cardstock scraps
For a video sharing more on the scrap inlay technique, head HERE.
YOU – showing a scrap inlay technique
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Lined You Dies
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
• Cardstock scraps
For a video sharing more on the scrap inlay technique, head HERE.
2. STAINED GLASS TECHNIQUE
These cards give the look of stained glass, thanks to layered die cuts, markers, and Glossy Accents.
COLORFUL – showing a stained glass die cutting technique
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Art Supplies
• Simon Says Stamp Thin Circle Dies
• Simon Says Stamp Crafty Friends Stamp Set
• Glossy Accents
• Cardstock scraps
For a video sharing more on the stained glass die cutting technique, head HERE.
3. EMBOSSED IMPRESSIONS TECHNIQUE
I love using intricate dies to make an impression and heat emboss… instead of cutting.
THANKS SNOWFLAKE – showing a embossed impression technique
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Shimmer Snowflake Dies
• Simon Says Stamp Bold Thanks Die
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
• Die Cut Machine and Spellbinders Embossing Mat
• Versmark Ink and Silver Embossing Powder
For a video sharing more on the embossed impressions technique, head HERE.
4. DIE CUT MONOPRINT TECHNIQUE
One of the coolest ways to use die cuts is for a faux monoprint look. And it results in three pieces to use for three cards!
HELLO CRAFTY FRIEND – showing a die cut monoprint technique
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Detailed Leaf Cluster Die
• Simon Says Stamp Hello Crafty Friend Die
• Distress Oxide Ink Pads
• Gold glitter cardstock and gems
For a video sharing more on the die cut monoprint technique, head HERE.
5. SHAKER TECHNIQUE
Shaker cards are fun to make… and dies make them easy.
THE WORLD NEEDS – showing a shaker technique
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp A7 Thin Frames Dies
• Simon Says Stamp The World Needs Die
• Gold glitter cardstock, cardstock scraps and gems
For a video sharing more on the shaker technique, head HERE.
I will be back soon with a sixth favorite die cutting technique. Stay tuned!
DIECEMBER
Today is the start of Simon Says Stamp Diecember… a month long celebration of die cutting! I hope my five die cutting techniques above help you kick start the month. I also shared a look at the products in this Diecember release… and you can find them all HERE.
CRAFTY SALES
By the way, there are still lots of great Crafty Sales happening this weekend! You can find an updated list HERE.
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the SSS branded products which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, I was not paid to do this post nor am I on any design teams. I only use products I love!) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
|
