Hi friends! Thanks so much for watching... Leave a comment letting me know your favorite life hack or trick for die cutting. :) Here is a link to the blog post and full supplies list: www.inklipse.com/?p=2684
I just love that tone on tone die hack. I use press and seal in the kitchen and never gave one thought to using it in my art room. Thank You. You are a breath of fresh air to this grandma:)
Simon, I loved your last card with all the combination hacks you showed. You are a pleasure to listen to, very calm demeanor and soothing voice, a very nice compliment for my morning’s coffee 🧘🏻♀️, Thank you 😌❤️.
It’s a very cute card. Love the tips. Perhaps I can share one with you too. When stamping your balloon, just stamp the balloon and not the string. Then do your die cut. Afterwards you can take a pen and draw a line down the middle of the Die cut. Then you won’t need the paper guide. Hope you like my suggestion.
The Press N Seal trick is over the top. Just used this with a Spellbinder Rose Die.Please tell your parents that we are certainly benefiting from their parenting skills.
Just "discovered" you! Wow! My card-making will go much quicker & better now! Shows you can teach an old dog new tricks (71 yo), IF the dog is willing to TRY!
Terrific hacks. My favorite is using the black fun foam. I agree that the black looks better, although you could use alcohol markers to color the edges of the die cut if you really wanted to match. Could you back the fun foam with the Scrapbook.com adhesive before cutting? I also like the Press n Seal technique. It's great for paper piecing too. For anyone using a die cutting machine with plastic plates, rubbing the plate with a dryer sheet helps with static.
Hello Simon, watched you grow before my eyes. I am 82 and a busy card maker. I have shakey hands. When I layer anything I use one of my worn out mats from my cricut to hold things in place, then lift off the mat to make sure design is aligned and stuck together nicely. There are companies selling light sticky mats now. Might be a useful tip for someone else.
Thanks for sharing about the Genie Jr. I saw both you and Jennifer McGuire using it so I ordered one and got it last week. I had surgery on my right/dominant shoulder yesterday. Recovery will be 6 to 8 weeks. Now thanks to pre-cut cardstock, my Misty and now my Genie, I will still be able to make my cards.
I hope you have a quick recovery and I am happy that you are able to continue crafting! So awesome that there are products that make it a bit easier. :)
I love your videos. I'm new to card making, die cutting, stamping etc. I'm learning so much from you! And I love your product recommendations for each craft because I don't know what kind of ink to use for various crafts as well as adhesives, cleaning products, coloring pens/pencils. It's all so very helpful. Thank you!
Great tips.....the tip on lineing up for die cutting a stamped image...(✋ slap forehead)..WOW...never thought of that. Could of used it yesterday...lol...thank you for all your tips.
Thanks Simon. I'm just beginning to use the Press n' Seal for die cutting. Didn't know you could use it on both sides!! Thanks for the tip. That makes it so much easier.
Simon, I really enjoy watching your life hack videos. These are what originally lead me to your channel, which then I became amazed at your talent. Like the fun foam tip and I might need to invest in a Gemini as you keep singing its praises.
My favorite hack was the balloon die cut trick. I always have problems die cutting stamped balloon images so I'm going to definitely give it a try! And I think you're going to get me to buy a Gemini, Jr!
Love your videos - learn so much! Time passes quickly using the treadmill, too😂! I’m so absorbed with what you are saying, I lose track of the time! Thx for your inspirations!!! Keep ‘me coming!
I love my Gemini Junior and your Life Hacks, just wish I could find Press n Seal in Australia. Great work Simon, I've been following you for a while and love all the tips you share.❤️
So glad to have found you! You are a delight to watch! Great job explaining things nice and simple. You are AWESOME!! Thank you! Nancy in New Jersey :)
Hey Simon, great video. I think my favorite hack in this video is the black foam background. I usually use glue dots or pop-ups but this is so much easier. And the glue you talked about I must try. Thanks for the video.
Thanks again for a great video. Watching you grow up is so fun. I remember some of your first videos. You did a challenge with Catherine Pooler. Also your teeth look great after your braces. Your parents must be very proud.
Thanks First time seeing one of your videos I’m Hooked, and now a new fan. I subscribe after just this video. Because your a nice looking young man you present well and professionally and your editing is perfect for me. Thank you for putting your self out there, great job and I look forward to going through your other video. I started stamping and powder embossing back in 1986 via a hero arts home party I went to with my mom. And no one had heat guns for the embossing powders we just used the heat off the stove. I’m getting back into stamping again I have tons of equipment and have been collecting my fun stuff over the last few years and stashing it away till I finally had my own home to set up and have everything at my finger tips. I live learning new tips and tricks and new way of doing things I started scrapbooking back early 80’s and scrapbooks my son’s baby album 1989-90 no one has the supplies they do now. I love sharing my knowledge with people that are very unsure about what their doing and what to buy.
Thanks Simon! I’ve stamped with dies before but never that way, I usually die cut with foam and use the foam as my stamp. I loved your technique for fine delicate lines 💕
Hi Simon if you had cut the wish square on you could have cut a box around irvand use it over a bright paper to have another sentiment. Just a thought.
That’s interesting with the dies. I’ve never even given it a thought. All I do is think of new customers. Hahaha! Not really. I really am so fond of those of you who support my little business. Although, we are closing in on almost 2,000 orders soon. It’s been so much fun meeting all y’all’s subscribers
I think my recent favorite came from another of your videos. I have been die cutting dura lar, its cheaper than yupo, and making stencils. The Spellbinders wagon wheel kaleidoscope die makes a WONDERFUL stencil!
TFS! Especially love the Press n Seal tip! I just bought a Gemini and am now hesitant to unbox it because of seeing the metal plate nearly destroyed, as well as reading reviews that it cut right through an embossing mat. I learned of this while i was waiting for my Gemini to arrive. I would be so appreciative if you would do a video on the Gemini, as there seems to be many more plates needed than for my Cuddlebug. There’s also been a couple of videos I discovered where folks are using self healing mats to die cut in place of the plate that usually warps on all of us. Anyway, sorry this is so lengthy, and am hopeful you could help shed some light on the Gemini. Again, tfs. You’re very talented and knowledgeable.
Thanks for letting me know... I shared a few videos with the Gemini and have been loving my machine! I will try to share a more in depth review type video... :)
THANKS sooooo much! I’ve literally just unboxed this and am trying to figure out sandwich configurations using a self healing mat. So far, my clear cutting plates are starting to warp even though i flip and rotate after each pass. Anyway, thanks for your response and i look forward to another great and informative video!
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Hi friends! Thanks so much for watching...
Leave a comment letting me know your favorite life hack or trick for die cutting. :)
Here is a link to the blog post and full supplies list: www.inklipse.com/?p=2684
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Inklipse, new subbie. The press n seal, die as a stamp, and fun foam ideas were awesome. Im really new to all of this and im looking to learn more.
I just love that tone on tone die hack. I use press and seal in the kitchen and never gave one thought to using it in my art room. Thank You. You are a breath of fresh air to this grandma:)
OMG that foam layering for dies is a game changer! Who knew?! Thanks, Simon!
Simon,
I loved your last card with all the combination hacks you showed. You are a pleasure to listen to, very calm demeanor and soothing voice, a very nice compliment for my morning’s coffee 🧘🏻♀️, Thank you 😌❤️.
The press and seal tip is literally the best thing I've seen in ages!! Thank you so much.
It’s a very cute card. Love the tips. Perhaps I can share one with you too. When stamping your balloon, just stamp the balloon and not the string. Then do your die cut. Afterwards you can take a pen and draw a line down the middle of the Die cut. Then you won’t need the paper guide. Hope you like my suggestion.
Thanks for sharing! That’s a fun idea too! :)
The Press N Seal trick is over the top. Just used this with a Spellbinder Rose Die.Please tell your parents that we are certainly benefiting from their parenting skills.
wow its not often we see a guy teaching us how to do die cutting tutorials. well done some great tips here for us, thank you Simon.
I love the "press and seal" technique 😍
Simon, Simon, Simon... I can't get anything done watching you work your crafty magic!
Just "discovered" you! Wow! My card-making will go much quicker & better now! Shows you can teach an old dog new tricks (71 yo), IF the dog is willing to TRY!
Love the fun foam idea. No more holding pieces of paper together
Great die cutting tips. They were all great - no one favorite. The turned out super cute. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks so much
Thanks for sharing! I especially like the layering hack using the fun foam!
Terrific hacks. My favorite is using the black fun foam. I agree that the black looks better, although you could use alcohol markers to color the edges of the die cut if you really wanted to match. Could you back the fun foam with the Scrapbook.com adhesive before cutting?
I also like the Press n Seal technique. It's great for paper piecing too. For anyone using a die cutting machine with plastic plates, rubbing the plate with a dryer sheet helps with static.
I loved that you thought to use a die as a stamp. Clever!
hi inklipse im a cardmaker as well and I found these hacks very handy thank u!
Why do I get the feeling, as I watch this, that I am looking at the next Tim Holtz or huge craft/art product entrepreneur? ;-)
Janine Woodhull yup he will be!!!!🤩🤩🤩
Just scrolled down and saw this. I almost made a very similar comment regarding Tim Holtz.
Just fell across this video and loved it. Getting a Gemini Jr tomorrow. Can’t wait. Glad to see too about fun foam.
I love my fun foam!!! Comes in so many colors! I actually keep white, black and brown on hand for backing die cuts!!
That’s a great idea to have several colors! It is so easy to do. :)
Hello Simon, watched you grow before my eyes. I am 82 and a busy card maker. I have shakey hands. When I layer anything I use one of my worn out mats from my cricut to hold things in place, then lift off the mat to make sure design is aligned and stuck together nicely. There are companies selling light sticky mats now. Might be a useful tip for someone else.
Thanks ! Great tips.You're a natural teacher. some tips I never would have thought of :-)
Thanks for sharing about the Genie Jr. I saw both you and Jennifer McGuire using it so I ordered one and got it last week. I had surgery on my right/dominant shoulder yesterday. Recovery will be 6 to 8 weeks. Now thanks to pre-cut cardstock, my Misty and now my Genie, I will still be able to make my cards.
Renita Meares I hope you have a speedy and full recovery. So happy that you get to keep creating beautiful cards!
I hope you have a quick recovery and I am happy that you are able to continue crafting! So awesome that there are products that make it a bit easier. :)
I love the way you colored the butterfly paper
Great tips!! My fav is the press n seal!
I really enjoyed these tips, and you explain them so well. Thank you! The card is very nice, love the background.
Thanks so much! :)
I love your videos. I'm new to card making, die cutting, stamping etc. I'm learning so much from you! And I love your product recommendations for each craft because I don't know what kind of ink to use for various crafts as well as adhesives, cleaning products, coloring pens/pencils. It's all so very helpful. Thank you!
Hi Joanne! I hope you are loving crafting and I am so glad you enjoy and learn from my videos. :)
stamping with dies? YESSS. I have to do THIS. 😍😍😍
It is SO much fun!!! :)
I love my Gemini thanks for the tips it is very refreshing to see a young man with interesting perspective to share thank you
Simon, have to agree with Anne Roberts on her comment to you. Thank you for sharing another great video and love your card. Pretty!
I want to try backing some of my words with foam to make them stand out on my cards. Great idea! Thanks, Simon!
Thank you, Simon. Your presentation of the wonderful tips you provide is excellent.
Thanks! :)
Love the Press N Seal hacks!
Way to go Simon. Look forward to your next video. Extremely helpful.
Thanks Bonnie!
I really enjoy watching your videos and learning from them. Thank you for sharing.
Some great tips and tricks. Your instructions are very clear and easy to understand. Thanks.Xxx
I have not tried a Press & Seal technique -yet- fun way to make a background! So fun!!!
Thanks for the hug and the great ideas you have and sharing them with us. This is my first time seeing one of your videos, loved it, I subscribed.
Great video tfs you r so cute wish my grandsons would love crafting as much as you and myself keep creating and I’ll keep watching.thanks
Wowed yet again by your Life Hack tips! Thank you for sharing them.
So many more ideas to use lots of different tools to make your supplies go so much farther!
Loved all the tips, but my favorite has to be fun foam! What a great idea! Thank you!
Thank you so much for showing! Very good tips, I'll try them all!
I love the die cut with fun foam idea... thanks
Great tips.....the tip on lineing up for die cutting a stamped image...(✋ slap forehead)..WOW...never thought of that. Could of used it yesterday...lol...thank you for all your tips.
Lol! That one can be very helpful...:)
Your tips are very helpful and the card is beautiful . Thanks for sharing your talents.
Great ideas 💡 I especially like when you use black foam instead of a lot of layers of card stock
Lovely tips . Thanks a million. You are a genius simon
Love the press n seal hack! Awesome!
Great tips! Loved the fun foam idea!
Thanks Simon. I'm just beginning to use the Press n' Seal for die cutting. Didn't know you could use it on both sides!! Thanks for the tip. That makes it so much easier.
Bravo! I’ve been diecutting for years and this has to be one of my fav vids on tips! Thank you so much! Oh, and I love your craft room:)
All of the tips were very innovative. Thanks.
Simon, I really enjoy watching your life hack videos. These are what originally lead me to your channel, which then I became amazed at your talent. Like the fun foam tip and I might need to invest in a Gemini as you keep singing its praises.
Thanks Shelly! I’m glad you are enjoying my channel. :)
Thanks for sharing ! Press and seal technique is very helpful ..tbanks a lot!!! 😘
Great tips, Simon. Thank you
Mind blown great techniques!!
Hi Simon, Wow! Another great video! You are awesome!
These are brilliant techniques. Thanks for the tips.
Great job Simon👏👏👏👏
Love all these die cutting hacks
My favorite hack was the balloon die cut trick. I always have problems die cutting stamped balloon images so I'm going to definitely give it a try! And I think you're going to get me to buy a Gemini, Jr!
Thanks! I’m glad you found that helpful... you’ll love the Gemini! :)
Love your videos - learn so much! Time passes quickly using the treadmill, too😂! I’m so absorbed with what you are saying, I lose track of the time! Thx for your inspirations!!! Keep ‘me coming!
Agreed! Crafting videos pass the time a lot quicker when exercising. :)
Really enjoyed these hacks, will be trying them out myself. x
Hi I really enjoyed these die cut tips, especially the one with the foam backing. I've got the full size Gemini and love it.
Just starting to try die cutting. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for all the great tips🥰🥰
I will love to get one next because of my arthritis.
Hi Simon, I liked all of the tips, however, the Press & seal was slightly my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
I love that technique too! The press n Seal is so helpful. :)
Thanks for the great tips in another GREAT video! Your videos are so good. I never would have thought to use dies as stamps!
Thanks so much! :)
I love my Gemini Junior and your Life Hacks, just wish I could find Press n Seal in Australia.
Great work Simon, I've been following you for a while and love all the tips you share.❤️
It's available in Costco here in SA.
So glad to have found you! You are a delight to watch! Great job explaining things nice and simple. You are AWESOME!! Thank you! Nancy in New Jersey :)
Thanks so much Nancy! :)
Hey Simon, great video. I think my favorite hack in this video is the black foam background. I usually use glue dots or pop-ups but this is so much easier. And the glue you talked about I must try. Thanks for the video.
That fun foam is so helpful! And the Scrapbook. com adhesive is so versatile. :)
Thanks again for a great video. Watching you grow up is so fun. I remember some of your first videos. You did a challenge with Catherine Pooler. Also your teeth look great after your braces. Your parents must be very proud.
Super cool ideas, Simon! I really like your hacks using press n seal! Thanks!❤️
Thanks
First time seeing one of your videos
I’m Hooked, and now a new fan.
I subscribe after just this video.
Because your a nice looking young man you present well and professionally and your editing is perfect for me. Thank you for putting your self out there, great job and I look forward to going through your other video. I started stamping and powder embossing back in 1986 via a hero arts home party I went to with my mom. And no one had heat guns for the embossing powders we just used the heat off the stove.
I’m getting back into stamping again
I have tons of equipment and have been collecting my fun stuff over the last few years and stashing it away till I finally had my own home to set up and have everything at my finger tips. I live learning new tips and tricks and new way of doing things
I started scrapbooking back early 80’s and scrapbooks my son’s baby album 1989-90 no one has the supplies they do now. I love sharing my knowledge with people that are very unsure about what their doing and what to buy.
You have Awesome videos by the way, I'm learning so so so much. Thank you
Thank you for your ideas, very helpful!💙💜❤️
Thanks Simon! I’ve stamped with dies before but never that way, I usually die cut with foam and use the foam as my stamp. I loved your technique for fine delicate lines 💕
That’s another fun technique! :)
Love your craft hacks, thank you so much.
Really love that background technique
Magnetic plates are great for die-cutting smaller pieces. The only brand i know is Stampin' Up!. I love the magnetic plate.
Great video -- thank you for sharing your ideas with us!
Your awesome!! Greats tips! Going to try the press n seal.
Great info!! Thanks Simon you always teach me something new!! Have a super day!!
Hi Simon if you had cut the wish square on you could have cut a box around irvand use it over a bright paper to have another sentiment. Just a thought.
That’s interesting with the dies. I’ve never even given it a thought. All I do is think of new customers. Hahaha! Not really. I really am so fond of those of you who support my little business. Although, we are closing in on almost 2,000 orders soon. It’s been so much fun meeting all y’all’s subscribers
Thanks, great job with the hacks video. I like your clear and concise explanations. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing your amazing tips. Thanks for sharing. God bless you take care..
Great tips,Simon...thank you
Another great tip tutorial!!
thank you. love the press n seal idea.
All these tips are great! Esp the press and seal! I love that stuff! ☺️💕
I think my recent favorite came from another of your videos. I have been die cutting dura lar, its cheaper than yupo, and making stencils.
The Spellbinders wagon wheel kaleidoscope die makes a WONDERFUL stencil!
That’s so awesome! I just love making stencils out of yupo to get more from dies. :)
Very clever, Simon. 😁
TFS! Especially love the Press n Seal tip! I just bought a Gemini and am now hesitant to unbox it because of seeing the metal plate nearly destroyed, as well as reading reviews that it cut right through an embossing mat. I learned of this while i was waiting for my Gemini to arrive. I would be so appreciative if you would do a video on the Gemini, as there seems to be many more plates needed than for my Cuddlebug. There’s also been a couple of videos I discovered where folks are using self healing mats to die cut in place of the plate that usually warps on all of us. Anyway, sorry this is so lengthy, and am hopeful you could help shed some light on the Gemini. Again, tfs. You’re very talented and knowledgeable.
Thanks for letting me know... I shared a few videos with the Gemini and have been loving my machine! I will try to share a more in depth review type video... :)
THANKS sooooo much! I’ve literally just unboxed this and am trying to figure out sandwich configurations using a self healing mat. So far, my clear cutting plates are starting to warp even though i flip and rotate after each pass. Anyway, thanks for your response and i look forward to another great and informative video!
Awesome haks! Thanks for sharing
thank you for sharing the tips with us i like the card as well i will give them a try
Hello, love your due cutting tips!
These were so helpful --thanks