Today I chose to focus on die cutting tips and techniques. Many of you already know that the Stampin’ Up!® Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines come in two sizes and they two essential tools to have in your crafting collection.
The die cutting and embossing platform meaures 9″x 6-1/4″.
There are 5 plates that come with the machine – one #1, one #2, two #3s and one #4. Plate #1 shows the three different ‘sandwich’ layers needed for different cutting and embossing requirements.
When the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine was first released, I was amazed that I only needed to pass what I was embossing or cutting through the machine ONCE. This was also true for more intricate die cutting folders. It is such an amazing feature of this machine. The cost of this machine, in Australia, is $218 before shipping.
The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine accommodates smaller dies so effectively. It is equally amazing at die cutting and embossing in just one pass as its ‘big brother’. This ‘little brother’ is $110 AUD.
The Mini also has 5 plates – one #1 base plate, two #2 cutting plates, one #3 standard embossing folder plate and one #4 3D embossing folder plate. The base plate has the ‘sandwich recipes’ as your guide.
Another feature is that you can replace cutting plates and other platforms as needed. These are listed in the catalogue.
Today I have another Gumball Greetings Bundle project to share with you, featuring die cutting as a technique. I am also sharing a little sneak peek of some dies and other products you will find in the new 2022 -2023 Annual Catalogue.
TIP #1 – After I have stamped an image and go to die cut it, I place the cardstock with the stamped image onto the first cutting plate and the position the die over it. I almost always use washi tape or Post It strips to secure the die over the stamped image to ensure an outline around the image. This significantly reduces the chance of the die moving while you are die cutting.
For today’s project I have used a current Mini Catalogue Bundle as well as some upcoming Annual Catalogue products, including two of the new 2022 – 2024 In Colours.
The Mini Catalogue Gumball Greetings Bundle is my featured bundle this week.
I decided to use it again to highlight die cutting using the Gumball Machine Dies as well as soon to be released Fabulous Frames Dies and Stylish Shapes Dies.
The card base uses the new Orchid Oasis cardstock and the DSP layer is from the 2022 – 2024 In Colour 6″x 6″ Designer Series Paper bundle.
The gumball machine base, dome and lid were stamped, using StazOn Jet Black ink, onto a piece of the new Sweet Sorbet 2022 – 2024 In Colour 6″x 6″ Glimmer Paper.
The Orchid Oasis strip DPS frame was cut using one of the new Fabulous Frames Dies.
These were cut using the Gumball Machine Dies. I attached a piece of Basic White cardstock behind the frame. Then I marked the position to die cut the space for the Gumball Machine Shaker Dome. Once the dome was secured I placed some Effervescent Elements inside before attaching the stamped piece of Glimmer Paper to hold them in.
The next step was to adhere the gumball machine base and lid.
The sentiment was stamped using the Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad and cut using one of the banner dies from the new Stylish Shapes Dies. This new set of dies includes stitched squares, stitched circles and stitched banners.
I tied a #tammybow using the Orchis Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon and popped it under the gumball machine flap using a Mini Glue Dot.
I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut these pieces, from the 2022 – 2023 In Colour 6″x 6″ Designer Series Paper Assortments, to add to the card insert and envelope.
The new products I ordered during the preorder period have arrived and are ready for me to do a Facebook Live sneak peek. There are so many wonderful new products in the 2022 – 2023 Annual Catalogue.
I’ll be sharing lots of projects using them very soon.
Tomorrow I will have some challenge and blog hop projects to share with you.
Until then, happy stamping.
If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.
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