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Thank you so much for these tips! I'm a newbie at die-cutting. Just bought my first Big Shot (I'm almost 70 years young!). I love using it and making cards. Now I feel much more confident! Cheers ❤🎉🇺🇸
Thinner paper, especially vellum, requires a shim (an extra piece or two of scrap cardstock) for a good cut. Another paper crafting friend told me to add a piece of thin plastic cut from something like a thin plastic shopping bag or the clear packaging that is often packaged on a collection of paper, will help keep your plates from curling up. Just cut the plastic roughly to the size of the plate and layer it on the plate away from the blades. This also helps cut out intricate dies with better success. Thank you for the great tips! :)
Lou, This was so very helpful!! I did not realize putting the die cutting side up makes a big difference!! And how to place the die in certain areas!! Thanks so so much!!
I’ve been crafting for a few years and still enjoyed your video! These were great reminders! Thanks for keeping it short, sweet and concise! Have a crafty weekend! 😊
Thank you so much for this video! I have cover dies that I cannot get to cut anywhere but at the edge. The tip on using softer paper really helped. I still have to use a craft blade to finish a few spots, but so much less that the dies actually become useful, now! 😁
Lou, even though I’ve been die cutting for years, always learning something from your videos! Thank you! You did have some other tips in the past (can’t remember which ones though) including using acetate packaging to collect little bits from intricate dies and also something about paper piecing too. Would love if you could do another video with advance die cutting tips!
We're glad you picked up some tips from this video! Is there anything you struggle with in particular with die-cutting or are you just looking for some extra wow-factor and inspiration?
@@CraftStashcoukTV I’ve tried paper piecing (like with that large butterfly die you used) and end up spending so much time trying to match the little bits into the right places as they just fall willy nilly on the table. Bulk die cutting tips for making multiples (like for Christmas cards), and successful cover plate die cutting. And any other extra inspiration would be great!
just stumbled on this great tips thank you, I move my dies around all the time to emsure even wear on my rollers, you didnt mention wear on the top plate I turn mine to try and limit warpping
I have been die cutting foe years. Something made me watch this and I'm so glad I did! Learned a couple of tricks. That last one was golden! Thank you!!!!
Thank you. I had never heard these tips before. Now i understand why my cuts can be uneven. I loved how you used the left over to make a background silhouette, it was lovely.
I have a tip to add. I have found with very thin paper like the vellum I add 1 layer of copy paper against the paper I am cutting on the side opposite of the die but under the cutting plate the cut goes through. The die cuts through the vellum & into the copy paper making clean cuts.
Thank you so much Lou I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through those different die cutting mistakes. This is really really helpful and useful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
So happy to have found this video! I don’t even have my big shot out of the box yet but am gathering tips!! Question, when thrifting, how do you know if a die is a good piece to buy? Or is it better to buy new, on sale of course!😅 And what about heat bond? Can that be run through the cutter after it has been adhered to fabric or card stock successfully?! Thanks, Kel
I have been crafting for more years than I like to remember but I found these tips very helpful. I especially liked the last one, I would never have thought to do that. Thankyou so much 😘
Thank you for your tips. Even though I've been making cards for years, I'm not very good and your tips help a lot. I use tiny punches to cut out the left over paper or cardstock. Then these can be used as embellishments or shaker bits.
That has taught me so much. I always cut with my die facing down. But you make so much sense . I will be changing a habit. Thank you. Using the cut out to colour in is a fantastic tip. Thank you so much ❤
Hi Lou, yet another great video with fantastic tips n tricks. The things a beginner needs to know n a expert sometimes forget. Brilliant. Thank you as always x
Like your videos, watching the playlist. The tip I got from another crafter: put a piece of bubble wrap under the cardstock you die cutting. Works like a charm, and since then, I 'm collecting all bubble wrap packages that Amazon sends my stuff in.
I really struggled at first, but I really enjoy die cutting now, it's so therapeutic! I do have 4 different machines though. My tip for stubborn dies is save your packaging, them sheets of foam and even Jiffy bags, the ones with paper on the outside and bubble wrap in the middle, even gives a nice emboss. Jennifer Maguire has the best tip for flattening plates too, with boiling water and a heavy pan. I use old broken plates for embossing folders in the Bigshot Plus, keeps the other cutting plates flatter for die cutting.
Thank you for your tips. I always cut my dies facing down, cause that is what I was told when starting card making. I'm going to try it your way,it kinda makes more sense. What is your opinion on the metal base plate for detailed, intricate dies? I bought one but haven't used it yet. Thanks for Sharing.
I have that butterfly die and it is the biggest nightmare ever. I have watched numerous videos of people demonstrating with it, but they never, ever, seem to show a completed version, only how easily a "few" of the pieces are removed. I can appreciate it might be a "time" thing when recording a video, but it would be helpful to see one complete rather than just a few pieces removed and move on. I have tried everything under the sun to get this die to work and nothing ever does, which is the reason, I am unfortunately very sceptical of it. Great ideas though to use with other, more co-operative dies 😊
There's lots of types of thin paper that can be cut through just like there are thicker papers like glitter paper that are more difficult to cut through. It's just a matter of how you do it. Maybe reframe it as not a mistake but as a need to use a different technique when cutting. There's very little (paper, thin metal, fabric etc.) that you can't cut through when using the right technique for that particular material.
Thanks for this review. I wanted to ask you at what point should I replace my cutting plates? Mine look pretty much like yours right now. Is it time to replace?
Ive also never seen anyone turn the die ipside down and put the paper on top to run through the machine. That is very interesting. Im gonna start doing that also. I have a lot of dies that dont cut well.
Are you leaving the precision baseplate or a shim in the die sandwich? You don't need it except for small, hard-to-cut dies. Using it for every die all the time will cause too much pressure and warp the plates.
Interesting that your adhesive sheets work so well. My sizzix adhesive sheets have one side i cannot remove the paper from. 😖 I also find that there are a few companies that i will not buy dies from. Not sure what their die-making process is but i can never get a good cut from them. So i dont buy them. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I believe by trial and error i have already found these ideas, although i have a heavy weight vellum that cuts like butter and have found a great foam for die cutting also. One of my fav techniques!
Does ANYONE reading this have a "GO-TO" DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE SHEET for Die Cuts -- O T H E R T H A N "Stick It" !!! No matter if I use shims, additional layers, stand on my head, or wait for the temps in hell to moderate, I CAN N O T get my dies to cut thru Stick-It-backed cardstock; Not 65#; Not 85#; Not 110# ... A N D it doesn't matter if the dies are from Spellbinders, HeroArts, or the re-runs from China. I have a not often used Sizzix BigShot Plus (the wide platform one), which does fine for all straight-up die cutting, and embossing folder runs, but it's hit-and-miss, or t o t a l l y N O cutting through the STICK-IT B A C K I N G !! Thanks to all for listening!
paper is NOT woven. Textiles are woven. Duh! Instead of telling us we are making MISTAKES. Try saying the difficulties we might be having. Be politically correct.
If you loved this video check out our playlist for more card making tips and tricks! th-cam.com/play/PLF3rcBHhyG0NTEoTwb3KsAXM7d3mnvEm8.html&si=OvumXsqQu0HpM1VX
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that last idea was awesome! 🤩
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I agree! And I always throw those away. Not now! Looks like I'll be filing them away! 😊
Thank you so much for these tips! I'm a newbie at die-cutting. Just bought my first Big Shot (I'm almost 70 years young!). I love using it and making cards. Now I feel much more confident!
Cheers ❤🎉🇺🇸
Me, too. I'm 72 and eagerly awaiting for my Big Shot to arrive. Such helpful tips for us starters.
Thinner paper, especially vellum, requires a shim (an extra piece or two of scrap cardstock) for a good cut.
Another paper crafting friend told me to add a piece of thin plastic cut from something like a thin plastic shopping bag or the clear packaging that is often packaged on a collection of paper, will help keep your plates from curling up. Just cut the plastic roughly to the size of the plate and layer it on the plate away from the blades. This also helps cut out intricate dies with better success.
Thank you for the great tips! :)
Yep i use both tips myself and that really works
Thanks for that tip .I will have to try it.
Great tip - thanks for sharing!
Old poly pockets and vinyl bags bedding comes are especially useful for this too x
A piece of cardboard or an Amazon envelope works wonders! The plates just need a bit more pressure!
Lou, This was so very helpful!! I did not realize putting the die cutting side up makes a big difference!! And how to place the die in certain areas!! Thanks so so much!!
All tips were great but the last one… superb!!! It makes sense about not crowding the dies… it lessens the due pressure on the dies👍
Great little reminders. But no, we would not throw the offcuts in the bin! Crafters do not throw coloured card scraps in the bin.
Thanks for all your amazing tips I’ve just bought a dizzily machine and not used it yet so I’m grateful for your advice 🥰
I’ve been crafting for a few years and still enjoyed your video! These were great reminders! Thanks for keeping it short, sweet and concise! Have a crafty weekend! 😊
Thank you so much for this video! I have cover dies that I cannot get to cut anywhere but at the edge. The tip on using softer paper really helped. I still have to use a craft blade to finish a few spots, but so much less that the dies actually become useful, now! 😁
Hi. Thanks for the heads-up. I had often wondered about the 'die up versus die down' thing. Have a good day 😊
I've always cut up, primarily because if you cut down, the bottom plate is the bent cut one which can then bend your die.
I always forget die blades up, ha ha. The rollers exert more pressure from the top.
Thank you from SW Michigan. It helps when you explain the reason why it won't cut properly. All great ideas and solutions.🎉🎉
Lou, even though I’ve been die cutting for years, always learning something from your videos! Thank you! You did have some other tips in the past (can’t remember which ones though) including using acetate packaging to collect little bits from intricate dies and also something about paper piecing too. Would love if you could do another video with advance die cutting tips!
We're glad you picked up some tips from this video! Is there anything you struggle with in particular with die-cutting or are you just looking for some extra wow-factor and inspiration?
@@CraftStashcoukTV I’ve tried paper piecing (like with that large butterfly die you used) and end up spending so much time trying to match the little bits into the right places as they just fall willy nilly on the table. Bulk die cutting tips for making multiples (like for Christmas cards), and successful cover plate die cutting. And any other extra inspiration would be great!
I'd love to know this to. I've tried double sided sticky paper but I'm obviously doing something wrong lol. X Xc
just stumbled on this great tips thank you, I move my dies around all the time to emsure even wear on my rollers, you didnt mention wear on the top plate I turn mine to try and limit warpping
I have been die cutting foe years. Something made me watch this and I'm so glad I did! Learned a couple of tricks. That last one was golden! Thank you!!!!
Thank you for all these tips. Could you do a video on the use of the chrome precision base plate? Thank you.
Thank you. I had never heard these tips before. Now i understand why my cuts can be uneven. I loved how you used the left over to make a background silhouette, it was lovely.
Thanks for this information, these tips will be helpful to all of us novices.
Loved the tips especially the last one. Thank you. Ruth down under.
I have a tip to add. I have found with very thin paper like the vellum I add 1 layer of copy paper against the paper I am cutting on the side opposite of the die but under the cutting plate the cut goes through. The die cuts through the vellum & into the copy paper making clean cuts.
Thank you so much, very informative for a newbie here ❤
Thank you so much Lou I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through those different die cutting mistakes. This is really really helpful and useful too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
We're glad you loved it!
So happy to have found this video! I don’t even have my big shot out of the box yet but am gathering tips!! Question, when thrifting, how do you know if a die is a good piece to buy? Or is it better to buy new, on sale of course!😅 And what about heat bond? Can that be run through the cutter after it has been adhered to fabric or card stock successfully?! Thanks, Kel
I have been crafting for more years than I like to remember but I found these tips very helpful. I especially liked the last one, I would never have thought to do that. Thankyou so much 😘
This is the best video I have seen on tips and tricks. Thank you.
Absolute genius! I'm fairly new to paper crafting and this video has been a revelation! Thank you! X
I was thinking of using the leftover paper for patterns as well. Thanks i learned some new stuff!
Thanks for sharing your tips Lou. Happy Crafting x
Very good ideas and I love when I learn something new! Thank-you
Great tips . Im always running the dies back and forth, ill try putting the upside down with the paper on top.
This is so helpful! Thank you!!!
Thank you for your tips. Even though I've been making cards for years, I'm not very good and your tips help a lot. I use tiny punches to cut out the left over paper or cardstock. Then these can be used as embellishments or shaker bits.
Great tip!
Wow, I learned quite a bit from this video. thanks
That has taught me so much. I always cut with my die facing down. But you make so much sense . I will be changing a habit. Thank you. Using the cut out to colour in is a fantastic tip. Thank you so much ❤
Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for sharing, great tips❤
Awesome, I learned so much today, thank you so much!!!
Hi Lou, yet another great video with fantastic tips n tricks. The things a beginner needs to know n a expert sometimes forget. Brilliant. Thank you as always x
So helpful, thank you !
Omg! I’ve done so many things wrong! This is super helpful!!
Brilliant tips Lou, very useful and helpful indeed. Thank you for sharing. ❤😘
Like your videos, watching the playlist. The tip I got from another crafter: put a piece of bubble wrap under the cardstock you die cutting. Works like a charm, and since then, I 'm collecting all bubble wrap packages that Amazon sends my stuff in.
Just received my Big Shot today and these are great tips! Thanks!
These are great tips, thank you for showing them to us, I’ll definitely be using the last one 💜
You're welcome! Can't wait to see your die-cutting creations, make sure to tag us - #CraftStash !
wow very helpful, especially tip #3
Great tips. Thank you
Thank you 🙏🏻 for those AWESOME tips Lou! I love your tutorials, because they don’t drone on!!! 👌🏻🩷🐨🌺
In glad you used that butterfly die, I hadn't yet cut it successfully But, I've always cut it horizontally so, I will try again tomorrow.
Thank you for all the great tips😊
I really struggled at first, but I really enjoy die cutting now, it's so therapeutic! I do have 4 different machines though. My tip for stubborn dies is save your packaging, them sheets of foam and even Jiffy bags, the ones with paper on the outside and bubble wrap in the middle, even gives a nice emboss. Jennifer Maguire has the best tip for flattening plates too, with boiling water and a heavy pan. I use old broken plates for embossing folders in the Bigshot Plus, keeps the other cutting plates flatter for die cutting.
Great to hear about your journey with die-cutting - and thank you for sharing your own tips and tricks!
Thanks for your die cutting tips. I am always looking for ideas for making my experience better/easier!
Thank you! Great tips!
Great information.
Good ideas, thanks!
Very helpful TY
Absolutely brilliant video so helpful I've subscribed so I can get more help and advice thanks so much 😊
Great tips!!
Thank you for such an awesome video!! I’m very new to diecutting and gather as many tips as I can
We're glad you found it helpful!
Thks Lou that was great tips for beginners like myself
We're glad you enjoyed! We've got plenty more beginner-friendly videos on our channel - make sure you check them out!
Thank you so much ❤
Really good die-cutting tips Lou! thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing these tips, I have a die I am going to try this one right now😊
Wow!! Thanks ❤
Brilliant!!!!😊
Looks very smooth
Thanks so much Lou. Great tips and reminders as well. 😊🇨🇦
Thank you so much for those. I learnt a lot today. 😊
Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing. 😊🤗
Great tips thank you
Excellent. And I thought I knew it all. I used to get Create and Craft on TV here but no more…loved you then too!
I learned so many tips in this very informative video! Thanks so much. I have subscribed!
Thanks Lou, very helpful tips
Excellent!
So helpful! Thanks.
Oh you are clever thank you so much
Glad to help
SO GOOD TO KNOW, THANKS. Do take care. Fl.
This was really helpful - thanks!
Oooh interesting about placing diagonally
We agree!😊 - a super easy but effective die-cutting tip from Lou!
Thank you for your tips. I always cut my dies facing down, cause that is what I was told when starting card making. I'm going to try it your way,it kinda makes more sense. What is your opinion on the metal base plate for detailed, intricate dies? I bought one but haven't used it yet. Thanks for Sharing.
Very helpful, thank you.
Thank you for sharing.
I have that butterfly die and it is the biggest nightmare ever. I have watched numerous videos of people demonstrating with it, but they never, ever, seem to show a completed version, only how easily a "few" of the pieces are removed. I can appreciate it might be a "time" thing when recording a video, but it would be helpful to see one complete rather than just a few pieces removed and move on. I have tried everything under the sun to get this die to work and nothing ever does, which is the reason, I am unfortunately very sceptical of it. Great ideas though to use with other, more co-operative dies 😊
Thanks Lou
Lovely, thank you.
There's lots of types of thin paper that can be cut through just like there are thicker papers like glitter paper that are more difficult to cut through. It's just a matter of how you do it. Maybe reframe it as not a mistake but as a need to use a different technique when cutting. There's very little (paper, thin metal, fabric etc.) that you can't cut through when using the right technique for that particular material.
Thank you, some good tips.
Never seen a butterfly like that, was it for a different kind of card ?
Very interesting video Thankyou ..
Thanks for this review. I wanted to ask you at what point should I replace my cutting plates? Mine look pretty much like yours right now. Is it time to replace?
Ive also never seen anyone turn the die ipside down and put the paper on top to run through the machine. That is very interesting. Im gonna start doing that also. I have a lot of dies that dont cut well.
what gsm should i use for die cutting and which gsm for the actual card pease
Awesome tips! BUT I WANT to know - how are you keeping your plates so flat?
When a plate starts to warp, turn it over. I constantly flip my plates whenI die cut.
Oh, I do, but they seem to warp after just one cut even. I think I have a really high pressure machine.
Are you leaving the precision baseplate or a shim in the die sandwich? You don't need it except for small, hard-to-cut dies. Using it for every die all the time will cause too much pressure and warp the plates.
I’ve seen cards on Facebook with vellum butterflies . How do they manage it , as you imply it just can’t be done .
I would adjust the sandwich by adding shims until I get a cut I like.
Lou, I have a question. Does it make a difference if die is placed face down or face up?
Question answered! Thank you
What brand is your cutting machine
It looks like a Sizzix to me.
Hola hooola...alguien me puede decir cómo poner los subtitulo en Español porfavor 🙏.
Gracias.
Apenas estoy aprendiendo 😊
Interesting that your adhesive sheets work so well. My sizzix adhesive sheets have one side i cannot remove the paper from. 😖
I also find that there are a few companies that i will not buy dies from. Not sure what their die-making process is but i can never get a good cut from them. So i dont buy them.
Thank you for sharing your ideas. I believe by trial and error i have already found these ideas, although i have a heavy weight vellum that cuts like butter and have found a great foam for die cutting also. One of my fav techniques!
I find Masking Magic and the Stick It products better as they always cut thru & there’s a place from which you can easily peel each sticky sheet…
Sharing
Does ANYONE reading this have a "GO-TO" DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE SHEET for Die Cuts -- O T H E R T H A N "Stick It" !!! No matter if I use shims, additional layers, stand on my head, or wait for the temps in hell to moderate, I CAN N O T get my dies to cut thru Stick-It-backed cardstock; Not 65#; Not 85#; Not 110# ... A N D it doesn't matter if the dies are from Spellbinders, HeroArts, or the re-runs from China. I have a not often used Sizzix BigShot Plus (the wide platform one), which does fine for all straight-up die cutting, and embossing folder runs, but it's hit-and-miss, or t o t a l l y N O cutting through the STICK-IT B A C K I N G !! Thanks to all for listening!
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paper is NOT woven. Textiles are woven. Duh! Instead of telling us we are making MISTAKES. Try saying the difficulties we might be having. Be politically correct.