Believe it or not, todays technique is made in seconds but it took me all day to figure it out. I tried 3 other techniques before this one. Embossing with a die cut machine is not new. My crafting friends and me did it in the early days of home cutting machines back in 2000.
“Phoomph™ adds oomph!” Phoomph™ is a new product from our friends at Coats & Clark. It’s a double-sided, 1mm fabric bonding sheet with permanent adhesive on both sides. Simply peel away the protective covering and place your fabric over the Phoomph™, smoothing it with your hands. Yep! There’s no heat or ironing needed at all
This tutorial is looking at how to stop materials moving around on the Scan N Cut mat during the cutting and drawing process.
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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!
The secret to creating felt flowers quickly? Die cut your felt! If you have a Sizzix die cut machine, we sell felt flower dies. But no worries if you don't... we offer precut shapes too. This tutorial will focus on creating the rose and the daisy, but use the techniques to mix and match to make a variety of blooms! Ski
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One of my favorite techniques is to create drama and dimension by bending elements; it’s so unexpected, so when people see it, it catches their eye. Hi there, I’m Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace and today I’m going to show you how to assemble a quick ‘shaped’ card that will send you around the bend. This card is going to be a shaped card. Shaped cards are quick because of the limited layers but they are eye catching because you can see through them depending on the complexity. We do that by cutting two of the shaped elements except one of the elements is cut on the fold. Come along, I’ll show you. 1. Cut/Emboss two Spellbinders S4-733 Braided Grace Squares from gold poster board except the second one should have a 3/4″ flap at the top and the fold like placed just inside the cut line. 2. Poke out all holes on flap and apply Glossy Accents as glue. Place single piece on top of piece with folded flap with wrong sides together. Embellish center with die cut from interior piece in cream. Adhere with double stacked foam tape. 3. Cut/Emboss large motif from Spellbinders SDS-054 Giving Occasions Die and Stamp Set 4. Bend and curl piece from left to right; place double stacked foam tape on left and right edge. Adhere bent piece to center of card taking care to preserve the bend.5. Cut/Emboss sentiment rectangle from Spellbinders SDS-054 Giving Occasions Die and Stamp Set 6. Stamp rectangle with Just Because sentiment and adhere to front of card. 7. Embellish with ribbon and pearls. You can send lots of elements around the bend it they are able to be secured with foam tape on the sides. Of course this type of card is sent in a CD mailer with about 1/4″ head room to preserve the bend. The dimension adds such appeal to your cards. I hope you’ll give it a try, and “see you around the bend!!” Sending hugs! Becca Feeken – www.amazingpapergrace.com Spellbinders Supplies: Spellbinders S4-733 Braided Grace Squares Spellbinders SDS-054 Giving Occasions Die and Stamp Set PE-100 Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine – 6″ Platform T-001 Tool ‘N One™ T-004 Magnetic Handy Mat Other Products Used: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White 80lb Smooth Card Stock, May Arts Silk Ribbon, 3M Foam Tape, The Paper Studio Pearls, Ranger Glossy Accents
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Hey all, it's Pam here! Do you need some ideas for using your exacto knife or scissors to create some neat shapes without a die cut machine...
See how to use die cut paper piecing for cards to add tons of details, accents and realism AND use up your scrap stash in the process!
Two questions I get asked all the time: "How do you cut your shapes so perfect?" and "Can I die-cut felt?!" Yes, I say while nodding my head enthusiastically! You can die cut felt -it creates perfect edges every time and makes Benzie's felt even more versatile and production friendly. It is important to first note t
Come see how to make this card with a die cut wishing well - it's so realistic you might be tempted to throw in a penny! I just love making outdoor scenes
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Hello everyone, Welcome to MY All Occasion Card making series. I used spellbinder die of the kit dies for this card. I used the dies and watercolor papers. I made 3 cards with the same die. You can watch those on my youtube channel. I made a video tutorial showing how to make these, you can watch it at the link below or on my Youtube channel. If you like it, I would appreciate you giving it a thumbs up and sharing. Thank you! Layered Background with Colored Die-cut Card Techniques CARDS PICTURE Feel free to share this post on social media using this image! Thanks so much for stopping by and happy crafting. I will enter my card for challenges: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Work It Wednesday for May 2018! ——— S U P P L I E S ———
