15+ Creative Die Cutting Hacks Every Crafter Should Know About

[@marydoherty6859]

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[@margaretandersen9914]

I'm brand new to papercrafting and I have to say: your channel is one of the very few I can tolerate. You have a sweet, conversational style and never take yourself too seriously. Your videos are both informative and entertaining. I know this is an "old" one, but I especially liked it.

[@vanessacarroll1941]

You are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. But most of all, thank you for staying on task and not wasting time by talking about what your cats/dogs did or your favorite place to eat. I mean I wouldn't mind watching those kind of videos but when I'm wanting to learn, I want to learn. LOL. I've tried to watch some popular people's videos, but they're WAY long and there's only, for instance, 10 minutes of actual learning time in a 40 minute video. Yet here I am rambling on. Thank you and LOVE your videos. Especially loved the "bloopers" at the beginning. Maybe you should post a bloopers video, just for laughs.

[@susanthompson2825]

This is one of my favorite videos! While these “bloopers” may make you cringe, they only make me like you more, and love your personality! Where would I be without knowing about the “tittle”? Thank you J.D. for all of your time and effort in producing these videos! Susan S. Thompson

[@Happybidr]

“...glitter in the meatloaf.” LOL. Another classic memorable line. You are so funny. It adds a really nice, fun touch to tutorial videos about on paper crafting. Thanks for feeling free to show us yourself in these videos. You’re funny and charming, which are two of my favorite personality combinations.

[@prentzess]

Using a die cut of clear acrylic to add shine was new to me. What a great idea!

[@jeffrey4505]

Yes! Perhaps laminating would work too!

[@marusnak1113]

Appreciate the comprehensive quality - and the "bloopers" at the beginning were so cute.

[@tarafowler2480]

popsickle sticks and toothpicks as well as little condiment cups with lids (sold at Walmart by the napkins and paper plates) I have used these for mixing paints, glitters, water down glues, pour gems or sequins in the little cups.... I'm never without these things, along with EVERYTHING you recommended.

[@julielovelock5728]

Love watching you. Beautiful smile. You keep it simple

[@yvonnejeanneret6548]

I recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying it! I have gone back and watched some of your earlier videos. I’m still laughing at your pop-up cards video. “Fat shaming my tape” for being too wide was so funny. Also when you never thought the sentence “Snipping up into the teddy bears arm pits” would ever be said. Love your observations and sense of humor.

[@donnamohler8720]

I love of you keep your unintended features in the videos. Showing how to correct it or to live with it. Thank you for being keeping so real.

[@wendywilson1736]

Yeah. Even if I forget to use a gem, I think people will recognize an 'i', even with a dot.😏

[@cedasue]

I love watching your videos. You use your talents to show us with humor. Love the personality.

[@lauramartin7300]

Before I got some glossy accents, I have used clear nail polish. I put several coats on my cut outs,it gives dimension too, the more coats you do. Little more work. But it's worth it. Love the "web" idea to cut dies. I've bought several bead style containers with dividers , cut out a bunch of different images so I have them when I need them. Especially flower,leaves, words. Etc. Thanks for sharing.

[@patricialevenson2912]

Very useful tips here. I just need more time to craft!

[@aufan7134]

I learn more from you than any other show!

[@cynjinmissouri8958]

First time watching one of your videos. 1) LOVED THE BLOOPERS! Entertaining and educational. 2) Thanks so much for the tips & tricks. They will help a lot.

[@emilydorschler3430]

Oh my gosh I absolutely love your videos, thank you! I feel so inspired 😊 And the glitter in the meatloaf part... superb!

[@sanadeau1]

Love the dipped medal look!

[@juliehardy7510]

You are funny and not ashamed to admit mistakes. Go you! XXX Thanks for the tips

[@darlenerenshaw5565]

That die cut is so beautiful

[@amydeleon3387]

Fantastics tips/reminders to get me motivated!! I especially like how you stored all your pre-cut die cuts. :)

[@pamelafaulkner3903]

U are really a first class act... u r so smart. Thank u

[@jesseb5112]

That web is BRILLIANT! My tip is simple. When you are cutting and embossing with a die, I keep seeing cutting first. Tape your die down. Emboss first, the tape remains in place and then you cut without it moving.

[@petmomful2260]

JD, I enjoy your videos. They are so fun and you pack so much information in! Part of the fun of crafting is learning new techniques and trying them. (I like the messy ones, too!)

[@mmmmlllljohn]

These are fantastic tips! TFS!

[@laxmilalsingha6251]

I love it's work of die cuts invitation cards making.

[@cupcakefox5026]

These are helpful AND inspiring!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@826313sherry]

what a fabulous idea...using die cut acrylic on top of card stock die cuts

[@sbudzinski]

Love all of these ideas!! Thanks!

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Another great video! I've now got new ideas with die cuts. Thank you sooo much xx👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍💕💕❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@colleengreen9164]

Well done...many thanks for all your little tips !

[@createinspain]

If you have some hanging around, you can use cheap UV nail gel to add colour or gloss too. No waiting because you put it under the lamp after. Just make sure to choose one without a sticky layer.

[@vickihuffman]

createinspain : I knew there was a reason for hanging on to my UV polish and lamp even though I haven't used it for my nails in ages. Thanks for the idea!💅💡

[@createinspain]

@@vickihuffman You're welcome!

[@rebekawolfe1715]

Great hacks!!

[@evebrunnernkreef2512]

Great ideas. I'm reasonably new to die cutting, so very helpful, also like your sense of humor and being able to laugh at yourself, sounds like me, haha

[@marlisetp]

Brilliant, just brilliant. Thanks!

[@buntybunny]

love the idea of using a card handle

[@renamiller8555]

Love the way you laugh at yourself. It makes your videos even more appealing.

[@brendaphillips1022]

Thank You !!!!! You are just wonderful to watch. You are always so uplifting and happy, I love love watching you.

[@scrappyLiz1]

I love your idea of cutting a bunch of dies together then when you need them you can just color them & use them. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Being a total newby to the die cut world, I really appreciate any and all ideas. I'm waiting for the arrival of my Sizzix Big Shot and studying all it's different uses.

[@scraptist]

LOVE the acetate tip for shine. Thanks Tip: I use my powder tool on my intricate dies before cutting to make it easier to remove the diecuts from the dies.

[@brucenjanmckerras7713]

So many great tips. Thank you so much. I just hope I'll remember them!

[@annesmith1718]

My goodness what a ton of tricks to try - you are THE best at giving us different ways of doing something. Thanks ever so much, love watching your videos.

[@thevictorianedge5465]

I have been just making journals but had it in the back of my mind filed away that card making was on my list of learn to do's!! I love these die hack ideas. I will be watching more to get psyched up for making cards!!

[@tarabeard]

So many great tips even for us old timers. Thanks for sharing!

[@carolecravinho7308]

So talented. Great hacks. TFS

[@shellp888]

Miss your videos! Hope you and your family are healthy and well!

[@sue2019]

How WONDERFUL to have you on screen again! MISSED YOU. Please come back.

[@hambaallah3860]

Thank you for the tips! I am still new to dies

[@Tanja-with-a-J]

Oh, my goodness! I loved the intro showing some of your struggles -- we all know the struggle is real! LOL! Hey, JD, this video is the first time I've seen you and I think every.single.thing you shared was helpful to me! I haven't done a lot with my electronic die cutting machine(s): Gemini Jr. and Cricut Explore Air, but hope to use them more in the coming months. I have tons of supplies from the 90's (seriously) and never even use my rubber stamps, embossing powders, and inks. After watching your video, I got SO EXCITED and INSPIRED to try some of your techniques with the die pieces! I never even thought of embellishing them in this way! Thank you SO much for sharing your experiences and compiling these hacks-- you have a new fan in me!

[@aussierobb]

Thank you JD, I loved the bloopers (which is what we all have done) and my favourite tip is the acetate over the die. Lots of ideas to try. I really thank you for all your time in creating all your videos.

[@donnatorres4369]

Thank you I am new to crafting and I loved all of these 💕

[@tommaciborski9001]

You have so excellent ideas, thank you for sharing!!!

[@janetashley3877]

I appreciate that you cover a topic in a number of different ways. You put a lot of thought into your videos. Thank you for all your work. I always feel I know enough about the topic to approach my task confidently. Sometimes I curse later... but I think I know what I'm doing when I start.

[@londawest1036]

I have just discovered your site and I have been watching them all day! You are very informative, entertaining, and addictive!!!! Love you!!!!!

[@craftypenpalmoma]

Oh wow. The acetate hack is brilliant!! TFS!! 💚

[@craftypenpalmoma]

Oh that dipped metal look!!

[@deborahcurtis98]

Brilliant!

[@mystichris1543]

Great video, JD! I especially liked the acetate overlay on the die cut "hugs" - all terrific techniques!

[@marcelapasmore9261]

Great tips and so helpful to actually see the process! If someone hasn't already mentioned, for the glitter die cut, you can use the release paper over it to press the glitter. Thanks!!😁

[@brandikellerscraftcorner2325]

A hack I love is to fold a couple dryer sheets aplace it under your die before you fun it through and all the tiny little bits sticks to the dryer sheet! No more poking the tiny pieces out!

[@rhondam8877]

You are adorable! Thanks for sharing all your ideas!

[@carolwenker9037]

Thanks for the great tips

[@dianaturner9003]

You are down-to-earth and absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for the continued techniques to help us get the best out of our paper crafting!!

[@triciapodmore3866]

Big, enormous THANK YOU for all the hacks, tips, and tricks. Amazing tutorial as always!!

[@NancyLynn]

Great idea putting all this tips/tricks into one video! Glitter in the meatloaf...I was ROTFL! TFS JD!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

JD, this video is an enormous help. Thanks so much. 😊🇨🇦 PS, hope to see more videos from you soon. 😊

[@DIYCraftBazaar]

Your videos are awesome 👍

[@margaretappleby3124]

Love to see your videos especially if we get to see you too.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

JD, your compilation of crafty hacks rock as usual. You included my favorite; I simply ink my paper and then die cut the image, after the paper dries. TFS!😘✨😘

[@charlinebosse1099]

As always, I love all of what you share with us...I learn a lot!

[@supersec51]

Thank you for your wonderful ideas!

[@hazcar5543]

Great tips thanks

[@lovicollier9640]

Love these hacks. Smiles from down under 👍😃

[@mariannegotze1450]

Great tips. Thank you very much. Greetings from Australia.

[@diannerobert3822]

Great info video !

[@TheStacysperry]

Great ideas! Easy, fast and doable, thanks.

[@elisasaez368]

Wow! I have been scrapping for years but I didn't know and loved some of the ideas you showed here. Thanks for sharing them!!!

[@liliana1lfr]

Terrific presentation, once again!

[@lauramurphy438]

Awesome hacks. Thanks for sharing. Very helpful video.

[@anitagardner1419]

Loved this!

[@created2bless322]

It's great watching your channel grow! I found you on Pinterest about a year ago and was so excited, I just knew you would blossom on here!!! God bless you!

[@geldahlztrom642]

Good evening JD I am so happy that I found you are tutorial on how to put shine on your die Cuts it's been making me crazy I have no idea why I couldn't think of that on my own but I'm so happy I found your tutorial on it I'm going to watch you a lot more often hope you have a very good night and keep up the good work you're fabulous

[@vickyborowski4085]

I got a couple good "hacks" ! Thanks JD !

[@Happybidr]

Loved your ideas, as always. I bought several of them (as always!). You and Jennifer McGuire are two of ones I trust and buy based on your recommendations. Thanks for such great ideas all the time.

[@susanjohnson318]

Ohmigawsh, I love the clear die cut glued on top! Inspired!

[@sharongullikson2121]

I love your videos. I always learn so much.

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Thanks JD! I appreciate your time & creativity!!!

[@cardstockcollector]

Great ideas

[@janejarve]

Very informative video....... thanks for sharing.

[@sherryperkins531]

I love your videos! So many great ideas!

[@clarefuller2428]

I haven't used my big shot much as i honestly thought i was doing it wrong but now i have seen you having the same problem i feel more confidence to use it! Thanks for showing the first bit!

[@kathylarsson8388]

Great hacks JD thanks keep your ideas coming.

[@moreadsAlot]

Great tips, JD! TFS

[@pamwesson5238]

Oh I love this!!!! So you make the pencil tracing on the reverse side become sort of like an old carbon copy paper to transfer the writing. Very cool!

[@davidpark630]

I’ve never commented on a video, but, I had to because the beginning really made me laugh. Loved it. Thanks for some really great tips.

[@susandickson9869]

Hi JD! Great tips, and here are 2 of mine. 1 - we recycle plastic grocery bags but the ones with the holes in them go in my craft room. I cut them into smaller pieces and they make great release papers when placed between the die and card stock. Then I use a pokey tool or an eraser to start the peel from the card stock. 2 - used dryer sheets are great for sweeping those little bits of paper from my cutting plates because static electricity really makes them cling.

[@anne-mareesleigh8667]

Very interesting. There were a few there that I'd never thought about. One hack I have is for using with intricate dies. I don't have a metal shim, which apparently helps you get clean cuts and get all the pieces out when you've finished. But I've found that if I put some grease proof (baking) paper between the cardstock or paper and the die it really helps. It cuts out at the same time (so you get an extra die cut image if you want) but, more importantly, it is so easy to get everything out of the die. This has helped me so many times when I'd otherwise be stuck there for ever trying to poke out every little bit of paper. Thanks for shaing.

[@ItsMeJD]

That's so smart! great tip!

[@insightfuljewels4411]

Thanks, I was just about to ask about the solution to this problem and it's the first comment on the list i read. Synchronistic

[@joeycarter2678]

I''m just getting into die cutting and your info is great.

[@wendybarrows8422]

Oh my gosh! Brilliant tips! Just found your channel - subscribed! ❤️

[@DustEvolved]

Hey woman! Love you and all your videos! Great tips and great advice. Have found some stuff, (especially your organizing items all over the place - you have got to be the most organized crafter out there!), incredibly useful. My kids and i are crafty quite often and with summertime right around the corner our creations increase. Thank you. (back at you, if you are quick, and careful, right around 4:10 in this video, after you have run the sticky and pressed together, you could quickly hit the top with a little heat to curl those final edges around for those perfectionists people who may balk) Thanks again jd, you rock!!! grateful love TC