My Favorite Layering Die Cut Technique

Hello again! Today I am sharing how to use use layering dies as layering stencils!

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

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I have always loved layering dies. However they are a bigger investment then most, so I try to come up with as many creative uses as possible! Hope you try these ideas!

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.


BRIGHTEN MY DAY CARD – Using layering die cuts as layering stencils.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Eloquent Butterfly Layer Dies (SSS | ELH)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Taylored Expressions Diamond Piercing Die. (TE)
Photoplay Thank Stamps (SSS)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HELLO FRIEND CARD – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 5 x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Eloquent Butterfly Layer Dies (SSS | ELH)
A Pocket Full of Happiness Spring Showers Die (SSS)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Stamps (SSS | HNB)
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Dies (SSS | HNB)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Color 5×7 Envelopes (AMZUS)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


YOU’RE AMAZING – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Glimmer Butterfly Dies (SSS | ELH)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Scrappy Tails Assorted Leaves Dies (SCR)
Crafty Meraki Dancing Feathers Die (CRF)
*Inkon3 Here For You Stamps (SSS)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Trinity Stamps Something New Baubles (TRN | SSS)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HAPPY THOUGHTS CARD – Using layering die cuts as layering stencils.
Size: Approx. 4 x 8 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Glimmer Butterfly Dies (SSS | ELH)
Lawn Fawn Happy Hugs Stamps (SSS)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Kat Scrappiness Slimline Envelopes (KATS)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


BIRTHDAY MAIL CARD – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 3 1/2″ x 6 1/4″
Featuring:
Birch Press Glimmer Butterfly Dies (SSS | ELH)
Memory Box Birthday Mail Posh Script Dies (SSS | ELH)
Crafty Meraki Dancing Feathers Die (CRF)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Trinity Stamps Something New Baubles (TRN | SSS)
Taylored Expressions Mini Slimline Envelopes (TE)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS BUTTERFLY CARD – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 3 1/2″ x 6 1/4″
Featuring:
Birch Press Glimmer Butterfly Dies (SSS | ELH)
Crafty Meraki Dancing Feathers Die (CRF)
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Dies (SSS | HNB)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Taylored Expressions Mini Slimline Envelopes (TE)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


SO HAPPY CARD – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Glimmer Butterfly Dies (SSS | ELH)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Picket Fence Negative Sparks Die (SSS)
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Trinity Stamps Something New Baubles (TRN | SSS)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS BUTTERFLY CARD – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Glimmer Butterfly Dies (SSS | ELH)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Scrappy Tails Assorted Leaves Dies (SCR)
Memory Box Pinpoint Burst Plate Die (SSS | ELH)
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Dies (SSS | HNB)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Trinity Stamps Something New Baubles (TRN | SSS)
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HUGS CIRCLE CARD – Using layering die cuts as layering stencils.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Tranquility Layer Dies (SSS | ELH)
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Stamps (SSS | HNB)
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Dies (SSS | HNB)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


SENDING LOTS OF LOVE CARD – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Tranquility Layer Dies (SSS | ELH)
Waffle Flower Sending Love Stamp Set (SSS)
Birch Press Pinpoint Radial Die (SSS | ELH)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Trinity Stamps Something New Baubles (TRN | SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


BEST EVER CARD – Using layering die cuts as layering stencils.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Arista Layer Dies (SSS | ELH)
Birch Press Pinpoint Radial Die (SSS | ELH)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Lucy’s Cards Pearls (SSS)
Tonic Holo Waves Mirror Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


EVERYTHING CARD – Using layering die cuts as layering stencils.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Delight Dies (SSS | ELH)
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS SWEET FRIEND CARD – Using layering die cuts as layering stencils.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Stamps (SSS | HNB)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


LIFE IS BETTER CARD – Using inked layering die cuts.
Size: Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
Memory Box Pinpoint Burst Plate Die (SSS | ELH)
Birch Press Dazzle Mini Frame Layer Dies (SSS | ELH)
Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies (SSS | ELH)
Inkon3 Here For You Stamps (SSS)
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands (SSS | GNK)
Altenew Inks (SSS)
Trinity Stamps Something New Baubles (TRN | SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Layering Dies as Stencils Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Hope you enjoyed!

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 products with the * 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.

*Birch Press Eloquent Butterfly Layer…
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Birch Press Glimmer Butterfly Dies
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Birch Press Butterfly Basics Dies
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Birch Press Dazzle Mini Frame Layer…
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Birch Press Arista Layer Dies
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Birch Press Tranquility Layer Dies
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Birch Press Delight Dies
[ SSS | ELH ]
Scrappy Tails Assorted Leaves Dies
[ SCR ]
Taylored Expressions Diamonds…
[ TE ]
*Memory Box Pinpoint Burst Plate Die
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Birch Press Pinpoint Radial Die
[ SSS | ELH ]
*Picket Fence Negative Sparks Die
[ SSS ]
A Pocket Full of Happiness Spring…
[ SSS ]
Crafty Meraki Dancing Feathers Die
[ CRF ]
*Memory Box Birthday Mail Posh Script…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies
[ SSS | HA ]
*Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Stamps
[ SSS | HNB ]
Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords Dies
[ SSS | HNB ]
Photoplay Thank Stamps
[ SSS ]
Photoplay Thanks Dies
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn Happy Hugs Stamps
[ SSS ]
Waffle Flower Sending Love Stamp Set
[ SSS ]
*Inkon3 Here For You Stamps
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
[ SSS ]
WAffle Flower Mini Water Media Mat
[ SSS | WFF ]
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands
[ SSS | GNK ]
Altenew Inks
[ SSS ]
Bearly Art Glue
[ SSS ]
Bearly Art Rubber Stopper
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn Double Sided Tape
[ SSS | LWN ]
Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink…
[ SSS ]
Black Copic Marker
[ SSS ]
Corner Helpers
[ ETS ]
Trinity Stamps Something New Baubles
[ TRN | SSS ]
Picket Fence Night and Day Gem Mix
[ SSS ]
Lucy’s Cards Pearls
[ SSS ]
Studio Katia Embellishment Wand
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Platinum & Plates
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Embossing Mat
[ SSS | SPL ]
MISTI Stamping Tool 2.0
[ SSS ]
Sticky Mat
[ AMZUS ]
Color 5×7 Envelopes
[ AMZUS ]
Kat Scrappiness Slimline Envelopes
[ KATS ]
Taylored Expressions Mini Slimline…
[ TE ]
Memory Box Holiday Glitter Paper
[ SSS ]
Tonic Holo Waves Mirror Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Easy See Tape
[ SSS | DSG ]


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17 thoughts on “My Favorite Layering Die Cut Technique”

  1. Fun to see! But out of my league financially. And folks that get my cards would never understand the underlying expense. And the card would get tossed at some point. So, you know, it becomes the thought that counts rather than a special die or whatever. But making it for a wall art thing, maybe that would have some lasting value. Thanks for inspiring.

  2. Wow! Another amazing technique. I love that you were able to create two cards each time and the detail you added by doing simple things like dry embossing the dies or heat embossing. I can hardly wait to give this a try. Thanks!

  3. Love all of your videos. You always inspire me.
    What is the name of the mat you are using to ink your designs?

  4. Absolutely great video showing yet another brilliant idea…thanks Jennifer for demonstrating another way to use our dies!

  5. Stunning results when used aa stencils. Thank you fore sharing your creative talents. I love watching your videos,

  6. Stunning cards, I love the look of the laying dies, unfortunately they are too expensive for my wallet. Besides that, I don’t make that many cards a year.
    My favorite dies are from the first two cards, the Eloquent Butterfly Layer set and from those two the first one is my most favorite card. Although I’m normaly a bright colour girl, these soft colours are so gorgeous and it makes the card so elegant.
    Thank you so much for this beautiful inspiration, stay safe and have a wondeful day.

  7. Very interesting technique. Not sure I have any layering, fancy dies to try it. Thanks for showing this to us as it’s beautiful.

  8. Hello Jennifer My name is Debbie and i live in Australia. i would like to thank you so much for showing us the layering stencil technique. i am really interested in giving this technique a go but i don’t know where to get the stencils from. could you please point me in the right direction. thanks

    Kind regards
    Debbie Lynam

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