Diecuts to add some shape to your cards.An easy way to add some shape to your cards is to use diecuts.
You can purchase them ready cut out for you, or the best and cheapest way is to cut your own over and over again from the dies you buy. Although not a cheap piece of equipment to buy initially, they can save you money in the long run, if you make lots of cards with the same theme.
It is cheaper to buy one die that you can use over and over again.
If flowers are your thing then you can cut hundreds of flowers from the many different flower shaped diecuts that you might like.
And it's much cheaper than buying a pack of flowers that may only have a dozen in it
There are lots of different machines on the market, and the prices vary from model to model.
The one I have is the "Big Shot" by Sizzix and it was a Christmas present from my husband. (Lovely man) It is versatile because it will also take the dies from other companies too. Thus saving me more money! YaaaY!
I have nights when I cut out lots of shapes and then they are ready to adorn my cards. I now have a tin full of flowers all raring to go. (And it's a biiiiig tin)
The dies for the machine are all different shapes. One of my favourites makes the swirls that I like to use on my cards.
This is such a useful addition to cards for any age group.
It can be cut out of silver (as in the picture), gold, glitter card, or just plain colours if you choose.
But when used together with other embellishments it can make a stunning card.
Play around with the diecuts that you like but remember they aren't cheap, so choose carefully and make sure you will get good use from the ones you decide on.
Spellbinders dies
are an excellent way to produce
toppers
for your creations.
Layout your card to see which is the most pleasing place for your diecut. Just dry place it on the card to see what you prefer and when happy with the effect then glue it in place. Again truly magical!
And take a look at some of the Novelty Cards that can be made with diecut shapes. There you will find some really fun projects for you to do.
The internet is always a good source to browse around. Another good die cutter, in the not too expensive range is the Cricut Click the link below to the Discount Diecut Cartridges , and an excellent library of discount Cricut cartridges will open in a new window.
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Adding diecuts to you creations can make all the difference.
Try it under a flower edge, or to frame an image.
