Hello, everyone! Today I am sharing 3 of my favorite and most used die-cutting techniques. These are very simple and will work with most dies out there. I have 3 card ideas to show you, each showcasing at least one of those techniques.
If you are new to die cutting – I highly recommend you give these a try! You are going to love them! And if you’ve been die-cutting for several years now – you’ve probably already tried all of these, but it is never a bad idea to try an old technique again!
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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NEGATIVE DIE CUTTING
My number one favorite die-cutting technique is negative cutting. It is as simple as it sounds. Instead of using a positive die cut piece, the pop-out piece, you use what’s left behind, a negative piece.
Products used: Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass cardstock, Spellbinders Skinny Stripe Background plate, Gold Foil, Spellbinders Cameo Die, Spellbinders Mini Sincere Sentiments
INLAY DIE CUTTING
My 2nd favorite technique is inlay die-cutting. This again can be used with all sorts of dies, especially background dies, but it works well for small die-cut shapes too. The idea is to inlay a part of the design with a different/contrasting color cardstock. Here I inlayed the mirror gold wreath into a foiled kraft background.
Products used: Neenah Desert Storm cardstock, Spellbinders Skinny Stripe Background plate, Gold Foil, Spellbinders Cameo Die, Spellbinders Mini Sincere Sentiments
OFFSET DIE CUTTING
My 3rd favorite technique has already been featured on the 2 other cards, I use it very often. It is offset, or layer & offset die-cutting. The idea is you die cut the same element twice – once from your main color cardstock and once from the shadow color cardstock. You layer the main piece on the shadow one and you offset it just a bit to have that shadow show.
Products used: Hero Arts Peony cardstock, Spellbinders Specialty Glimmer paper, Spellbinders Simply Perfect Florets embossing folder, Spellbinders Essential Glimmer Label + Coordinating Die, Gold Foil, Spellbinders Cameo Die, Spellbinders Mini Sincere Sentiments
Which die-cutting technique is your favorite (either from the 3 I list above or any other technique)? Let me know in the comments below!
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!
 Spellbinders Cameo Dies Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Skinny Stripe Background Glimmer Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Mini Sincere Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Simply Perfect Florets Embossing Folder Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Essential Glimmer Label Shop at: SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Nestabilities Essential Label Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Stylus Tips for Tool N’ One Shop at: SSS | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll – Gold Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Peony Shop at: SSS | SC | AN/HA | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Purple Mist Color Essentials Cardstock Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Lilac Blossom Color Essentials Cardstock Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Glacier Color Essentials Cardstock Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Mirror Gold Cardstock Shop at: SB |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Desert Storm Shop at: SSS | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Specialty Cardstock 10 Sheet Pack Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders A2 White Card Bases – Side Fold – 25 pack Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll Shop at: SSS |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | AMZ |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AMZ |
 Pretty Pink Posh Buttercream Jewels Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Lovely die and cards. Very classy! Thank you.
Always good to be reminded of these techniques. They maybe “simple” but they are so effective. You cards are always a beautiful meld of color, impeccable layouts and great accessories. Like Coco Chanel you have just the right amount of embellishment to make the card sophisticated and beautiful. These designs will surely stand the test of time!
Stunning !