about using die-cuts! Here's what I can tell you, I barely touched a die-cut before I started designing for Sizzix. Now I have been shown the light and can't believe the things you can do with die cuts. I {heart}them! I've decided to make this a regular posting feature because there are just to many things you can do with your die cuts. In the coming weeks you'll see lots of information on die-cuts coming your way. For today i'll start with the basics, layering colors to embellish.
Start by cutting your die-cut in several colors. Remember pattern down if you are cutting patterned paper.
Use up your scraps you don't have to cut the whole die, only the pieces you want. See how the top of the die is missing.
Pick one color to build on / for a base. I usually pick the color that makes the most sense to be on the back layer. In this case I picked green and will cover everything but the leaves and swirls.
Cut away pieces of the different colors. Here I have already cut away the pink heart and attached it to my base layer. Then I cut apart all the yellow, orange and pink flowers.
Here are all the colors layered on the base.
Now put your die on your project and add any other embellishments you want. Here I added little contrasting circle centers, rhinestones, pearls, paint and chalk on the green and the heart.
There you have it... once you do a couple it really does go very quickly.
You can find the die I used Here.
This week i'm giving away this card to someone on my email list so if you haven't joined yet please do. I'll pick someone on Sunday night. Hope you enjoyed this post!
Wow, what a transformation that simple die cut made when you added the color! Will have to remember this simple tip. I love how you explain your process step-by-step and with great photos! Off to finish my cards from your class last night. Guess I was chatting way too much since I didn't get to finish. ;-)
Posted by: tchrtiff | May 06, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Talk about transformation....The die cut looks amazing as a card.
I shall come back again to look at more ideas, especially as I can never seem to get my act together to go to your class =(
Enjoy your evening.
Posted by: Jo | May 05, 2009 at 07:17 PM
you GO GURL!!! so cute.
Posted by: karla | May 05, 2009 at 01:54 PM
love this
Posted by: Suzanne Klein | May 05, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Elsa Hagner | May 05, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Love the way you have shown the steps. I know I am in love with diecuts too. So many ways to add texture! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Suzanne | May 05, 2009 at 10:18 AM
The end result is so beautiful. Thanks for explaining the process- even though I'm not a scrapper- I found it interesting.
Posted by: cathy somdahl | May 05, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Wow Deena,
This was a great tutorial....When I've looked at die-cuts I've never seen the hidden potential until now....thanks for sharing! I don't think I'm on your email list, can you add me?
Cheers--Shar
Posted by: Shari Anderson | May 05, 2009 at 05:22 AM