Layered Die-cuts Made Easy

Die-cutting is such a joy when it goes right, whether you’re aiming for a clean and simple look with a main die-cut focus, or if you’ve decided to build up dimensional embellishments with your cardstock. Although sometimes, trying to get that impressive die-cut layer just right is tough – how much is too much? Do you have to add layers to make impact? Luckily, there is a huge variety of layering die sets available that will enable you to really let your creative juices flow.

They have been designed to create lots of different layered effects, from solid matt shapes to filigree detailed shapes that layer on top or are used to create filigree frames. You could even die-cut filigree apertures into your card front for that extra special occasion. Have fun making some amazingly-detailed lacy layered cards, or keep it simple for an understated elegant finish.

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Use low-tack tape to secure your chosen die onto the plate facing upwards. Place a piece of thick cardstock over the area of the die that you don’t want to cut

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Lay the cardstock panel over the top, assmble the rest of the die-cutting sandwich and run it through the machine until you feel resistance from the thick card

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Bring the die-cutting sandwich back through the machine, and lift the cardstock to reveal the partial die-cut

Celebrate With This Beautiful Shaped Filigree Layered Card
Create this gorgeous card with check patterned papers, intricate die-cuts, Lots of layers and gems to finish
Die-cutting1 min read09 Sep 2019

You will need

  • White & turquoise cardstock
  • Nitwits Collections Bonnets ’n Bowties paper collection
  • Hobby House Pearls
  • 3D foam tape
  • Go Kreate XXL Square Frame Frilly #10 Die Set
  • Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Festive Collection Frames Eve die set
  • My Favorite Things Die-namics Celebrate die
Celebrate In Style With This Twee Floral Layered Card
Create this card with printed papers, die-cuts, layers, stamping and gems
Stamping1 min read09 Sep 2019

You will need

  • White 7x5” card blank
  • White & turquoise cardstock
  • Nitwits Collections Bonnets ’n Bowties paper collection
  • Black inkpad
  • Hobby House 5mm Pearls
  • 3D foam tape
  • Crafter’s Companion Sentiments & Verses Happy Birthday stamp set
  • Spellbinders Becca Feeken Coralene’s Chemise Layering Frame die set
Pretty Filigree Floral Layered Card To Say Happy Birthday
Make this card with pretty floral patterned papers, die-cuts, layers, stamping and gems
Stamping1 min read09 Sep 2019

You will need

  • White 14.5cm-square card blank
  • White & turquoise cardstock
  • Nitwits Collections Bonnets ’n Bowties paper collection
  • Hobby House 5mm Pearls
  • 3D foam tape
  • Crafter’s Companion Sentiments and Verses Happy Birthday stamp set
  • Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Australian Collection Sydney die set
  • Whimsy Stamps Happy Sayings die set
With love- decorative layered die-cut
Use layered die-cuts to create this intricate lace style design for a loved one
Die-cutting1 min read09 Sep 2019

You will need

  • White 7x5” card blank
  • White & turquoise cardstock
  • Nitwits Collections Bonnets ’n Bowties paper collection
  • Hobby House 5mm Pearls
  • 3D foam tape
  • Spellbinders Becca Feeken Annabelle’s Trousseau & Coralene’s Chemise Layering Frame die sets
  • Spellbinders Shapeabilities Annabelle’s Trousseau Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken & Coralene’s Chemise Layering Frame die sets
  • Paper Boutique Sentiment die set
Pretty Pastel Check Card With Flowers For A Friend
Create this lovely card with check pattern paper, die-cutting, ink blending, layering, stamping and gems
Stamping1 min read09 Sep 2019

You will need

  • White 15cm-square card blank
  • White & turquoise cardstock
  • Nitwits Collections Bonnets ’n Bowties paper collection
  • Hobby House Pearls
  • 3D foam tape
  • Broken China Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink
  • Altenew Dearest Friend stamp set
  • Hunkydory Moonstone The Lily Pond Lilies die set
  • Spellbinders Nestabilities Triple Floral Squares die set
  • My Favorite Things Blueprints 1 die set