Welcome back for another Clean&Simple die cutting episode.
This is another post from the bi-weekly “Clean & Simple Die Cutting” series (retired). You can view all posts from this series by clicking here.
Today I want to talk a bit about using dies as stamps. Now I do have to point out that this technique only works with certain dies, the ones that I’m using are called Imperial Gold dies from Spellbinders.
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To create my card I used a die to not only cut, emboss but also to stamp (or letterpress) a design onto cardstock. For best results I recommend using heavier weight cardstock for this technique.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Curious to see how I made this card? Watch my video tutorial below to learn more. Or watch it on Youtube.
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DETAILS
If you are wondering about the Imperial Gold dies from Spellbinders here are a few tips to help you spot them in the store. Imperial Gold dies always have a little crown icon on the packaging. If you are shopping online, the crown is also located on the product image:
old Spellbinders packaging
new Spellbinders packaging
A few more details of my card:
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Be Happy Today Stamp Set CL729 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Fiskars 4 Acrylic Blocks Set Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Spellbinders Architectural Accents Dies Shop at: SSS | SPEL |
 Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Inkpads, Splash Shop at: AZ |
 Clearsnap Colorbox Bon Voyage Ink Pad Shop at: SC |
IMPERIAL GOLD DIES BY SPELLBINDERS
Sadly, many of the Imperial Gold dies have been discontinued, here are links to a few that are still available. Grab they while you can!
 Spellbinders Gold Labels One Dies Shop at: SC | AZ |
Spellbinders Architectural Accents Dies Shop at: SSS | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Majestic Elements Imperial Gold Circles Die Shop at: AZ |
 Spellbinders Shapeabilities Gold Facets Dies Shop at: SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Nestabilities Gold Labels Four Shop at: SSS | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Gold Labels Thirty-Four Shop at: SSS | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Nestabilities Gold Majesty Circles Shop at: SSS | SPEL | AZ |
Very pretty! Great Tutorial. I recently bought a set of Imperial gold dies, will have to try this technique. TFS
Great tutorial ! Another way to use Imperial dies and it makes beautiful prints. I will put this on my list try . Thanks!
Yana, this is pretty and delicate? I have to check out my huge collection of Spellbinder dies to see what INHAVE.
What a pretty card….
Thanks for sharing the tutorial. It will be of great help taking out my Gold Imperial collection.