Using Dies As Stencils and GIVEAWAY

Welcome back! Today I am sharing techniques for using your dies to create stencils.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[If the video isn’t showing up, click HERE to watch it. All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you. As always, I appreciate your support of my videos!]

Be sure to watch my video for tips on using dies creatively!

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.


THANKS LUCKY CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies (SSS)
• SSS CZ Design Reverse Lucky Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS APPRECIATE CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Stencil (SSS)
• Gina K Glitter Glitz Iridescent (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp All the Thanks Stamp Set (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


FRIEND APPRECIATE CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Stencil (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Thank You For Being A Friend Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp All the Thanks Stamp Set (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS SPARKLE CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Gina K Glitter Glitz Iridescent (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Thanks Die (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HELLO LOVE YOU CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Stencil (SSS)
• Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies (SSS)
• SSS CZ Design Reverse Lucky Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Script Thanks Dies (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANK YOU CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Thank You For Being A Friend Die (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS LUCKY CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Boho Stencil (SSS)
• Gina K Glitter Glitz Iridescent (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Bold Thanks Die (SSS)
• SSS CZ Design Reverse Lucky Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Blending Brushes (SSS)
• Gina K Designs Dye Ink (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Stencils as Dies Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


DISCOUNT CODE

Through 1/18/21, use the code “HUGS4U2” to get a FREE Faraway Hugs 6×8 Stamp Set when you spend $100+!!! Shop HERE.

BLOG HOP

Today I am part of a blog hop celebrating the newest Simon Says Stamp release – Love You, Too! You can find it all HERE.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of my wonderful friend Cathy Z!!!! You can always start at the hop’s beginning at the SSS blog.

GIVEAWAY

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from our blog comment section. They’ll choose the winners and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 20th of January.

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 and some of the inks 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.

Simon Says Stamp Boho Circle Die
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Simon Says Stamp Boho Stencil
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Thank You For Being…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Bold Thanks Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Script Thanks Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Thanks Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Small Hello Die
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies
[ SSS ]
SSS CZ Design Reverse Lucky Sentiment…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp All the Thanks Stamp…
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink…
[ SSS ]
Altenew Double Sided Adhesive Sheets
[ SSS ]
Gina K Masking Magic
[ SSS ]
Gina K Glitter Glitz Iridescent
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Embossing Mat
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Metal Adaptor Plate
[ SSS ]
Inkadinkado Masking Paper
[ SSS ]
Easy See Tape
[ SSS ]
WAffle Flower Mini Water Media Mat
[ SSS ]
T Ruler
[ SSS ]
Honey Bee Precision Tip Glue
[ SSS ]
Gina K Connect Glue
[ SSS ]
Trinity Stamps Pearls
[ SSS ]
Lucy’s Cards Gems
[ SSS ]
Studio Katia Pearls
[ SSS ]
Gina K Designs Blending Brushes
[ SSS ]
Gina K Designs Dye Ink
[ SSS ]


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300 thoughts on “Using Dies As Stencils and GIVEAWAY”

  1. Lori Spitzer says:

    Wow! You always get SO MUCH out of your supplies. I just got a die cut machine (Gemini Jr). BTW it seems you and I are both Geminis, too. I love all these cards and will start making stencils for myself using dies. Fabulous!
    Thanks so much!
    Lori in PA

  2. Lora Lea says:

    Beautiful use of the boho die! I put in an order yesterday, not really regretting passing that die up. Arg! 😁

  3. Carol E. Wortman says:

    I cant tell you how many times I go back to my dies and revisit a technique you have presented. Love this one. Thanks. And thanks to SSS… love ya both!

  4. Jennifer Whitehurst says:

    Great ideas…..I love the bright colors – lifts my spirits!

  5. Laurie Gelo says:

    All of these cards are gorgeous. I am especially drawn to the card with all the layers of dimension. And also the card that you used the stencil portion on. But they are all so pretty.

  6. Miriam A Baker says:

    Love how you extend the use of things we already have.

  7. Julie Miller says:

    Love the ideas you’ve shared! Thank you!

  8. Gayle Chrvala says:

    Wonderful cards and another awesome technique.

  9. Theresa Gerlach says:

    Love the bright cheerful colors. So many ideas. Thanks for sharing.

  10. Tina Voss says:

    Thank you! I love being able to stretch my supplies and learn new techniques, plus seeing all your gorgeous cards is inspiring!

  11. Kari D says:

    I love the fresh vibe on the Boho Circle cards. The colors are incredible….. Thank you for the inspiration! 😍🙏

  12. Yvonne Boucher says:

    This Boho die is so cool! I love all the designs and the dimension you achieved using it as an embossing folder!

  13. Velda Ferguson says:

    Love your blog and youtube channel. You have such great ideas. And what a lovely giveaway.

  14. Anita E says:

    Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us Jennifer. Your wonderful creations have helped me with my anxiety and even just watching your videos has helped.
    These cards are truly beautiful and I look forward to creating some with dies I have at home

  15. Karen Walker says:

    I loved this die when I saw it, and am delighted to see it used as a stencil! Gorgeous cards!

  16. Luci says:

    Interesting techniques…beautiful

  17. Wonderful variety, colors and artsy look.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

  18. InwoodRoz says:

    I’ve made stencils using Yupo medium weight “paper.” It’s very thin and “wipe-able.”

  19. Betsy says:

    Thank you for showing so many variations and tips for using the same product. I like seeing the different effects from each. I think you’re convincing me to start making multiples and variations when I make cards… I’m really noticing that and it looks like a great way to get more from my creative efforts.

  20. Nohemí Trevino says:

    Awesome cards !!!
    Love all the vivid colours that you used.
    Didn’t think I could use like that my dies.!
    Thank you for sharing.

  21. Your cards are wonderful! I especially love the thanks appreciate card. 🙂

  22. Lindarub says:

    Beautiful cards!

  23. Susan Valle says:

    These are such great ideas. Your cards always inspire

  24. Dolores Good says:

    I am forever blown away by how many ideas you have if only I could remember them all. This die, stencil idea is the best.

  25. Marisela Delgado says:

    Wow, Jennifer! Absolutely gorgeous! Just stunning!

  26. Pam Schexnayder says:

    Love the Simon Says Stamps.

  27. Vicky C says:

    Beautiful cards, love the colours! And such an inspiring idea, thank you as always!

  28. Gail says:

    Love being able to make the impression later. That makes the whole deal worth it.

  29. Jody V says:

    Thanks for sharing all your ideas with us. It’s good to stretch your supplies. Beautiful cards. Thanks.

  30. Kristen Snoozy says:

    You work so hard to give us great ideas on how to use our products, thank you Jennifer!!

  31. Jeannie H says:

    Love your creations and the video.

  32. Monica Ellis says:

    Fantastic like usual I was waiting for you to give examples how to use this stencil since I was going to buy it. I love your work!

  33. Audrey Peterson says:

    Beautiful cards and wonderful techniques! Thanks for sharing all your ideas. My favorite is when you made the impression using the die on the stenciled card, what a unique effect!

  34. Phyllis Freese says:

    Another great series of cards. I love the idea of using dies as stencils to get more use out of my dies and to expand my stencil collection.

  35. Monica Linerode says:

    Really like your beautiful cards and techniques. Thanks for sharing

  36. Helen F says:

    A great set of eye-catching cards, Jennifer! So many helpful hints as always makes this video special! Love that you can use this idea for lots of different occasions! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful inspiration! Take care! 🙂

  37. Jenni King says:

    So many great cards with just one “stencil “!!

  38. Denise Bryant says:

    The Boho Circle design is a favorite of the release! Love the die and the stencil! Beautiful cards in pretty color combos!

  39. Gayle Allen says:

    Absolutely love this new release. The cards you make are awesome. Love how you use this gorgeous die as a stencil to really stretch supplies. Love your videos. Thanks for all the inspiration

  40. Kailash says:

    So many fabulous ideas. Thank you for sharing!

  41. Kaitlyn says:

    SSS has so many great products. I’ve been inspired by all of your fabulous designs, Jennifer. Keep up the great work!. Thank you!

  42. Carla Hundley says:

    Great ways to use
    the dies and the
    cards are so pretty!
    Carla from Utah

  43. Christine says:

    For sending cards with gems, I use any thin foam in packaging or old padded bag envelopes. I cut the old bags with the trimmer to various sizes to sit over the card. In some bags the bubble wrap peels off the outer layer which makes it thinner..

    1. Giselle D. says:

      Great ideas! Thanks for sharing! 😀

  44. Cheriese H says:

    gorgeous creations, loving these colour combos!!

  45. Paula Haller says:

    Wonderful cards! I think the color combo of your “Thanks Appreciate” card is my favorite. I love the look of the circle die on a square card.

  46. SJ says:

    Like all the ways you use products for different looks. Thanks for the techniques.

  47. Giselle D. says:

    My main aversion to stencils has been their lack of dimension but thanks to you I can see myself digging mine out and using them much more frequently. They have such a good price point and if they turn out half as lovely as yours I will be thrilled! Thank you so much for sharing all of your amazing knowledge!

  48. Kim U says:

    Such a great video with so many ideas. I love how you embossed with the die to get more dimension with your stenciling.

  49. Anne Devin says:

    Such amazing inspiration and education, as always. Beautiful cards and I’m motivated to practice this technique!

  50. MandaLJ says:

    Love your cards – the colours are beautiful! Thanks for all the ideas on how to use die cuts, such as masking off sections.

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