10 Die Cutting Hacks You Won't Want to Miss!

[@cathyshockley6859]

I have been crafting for years and have watched many, many videos with tips and tricks. Your videos most always teach me something new! Thank you!

[@jennyreed9759]

Z__z

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cathy, I am so glad.

[@LisaMFischer]

I was just going to comment the same as you. This is the best instruction video for die cutting! ❤️❤️❤️

[@debbieatlildcrafting2670]

AGREED!!!!

[@vernahall8080]

Hi Connie, I have a great very simple tip to protect your top cutting plate from getting all cut up. I put a sheet of copy paper over my die under my top plate. Sometimes I put a double sheet. This means my top plate lasts for months and months without having to be replaced. It also protects cardstock from marks, very handy for foil. I have been doing this for years. Verna from Australia 🇦🇺

[@simplysimplestamping]

Verna, thank you for the tip.

[@innar6757]

Great tip, thank you much!

[@KathleenMc73]

One of the best tips I ever learned was to add double sided tape to the back of my cardstock before diecutting. Makes life much simpler for intricate diecuts and Sentiments.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kathleen, great idea.

[@joannaknight728]

My ll

[@elainefiveland1462]

Wonderful hints! I never thought about the Press ‘n Seal trick. The box is moving to the craft room! My 13 y/o granddaughter loves to come over and die cut and I will share these tips with her. (She will think I am smart!! 😉)

[@simplysimplestamping]

Elaine, I am so glad to know the tips were helpful.

[@melissaeldridge2428]

Hee Hee

[@RoseAngella]

Great tips. The lint roller I will definitely use . 💙

[@Professional_ProCraftinator]

Me too! I might even use it on my craft room floor after my crafting tornado blows through!...lol!

[@veperez6250]

I cannot live without my adhesive backing. Life is so Simply Simple-er with you❣️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ve, thank you so much. You made my day.

[@elizabethhampton1557]

I love this woman! She is so full of great ideas and generously shares them. But when does she sleep? 😁

[@simplysimplestamping]

Elizabeth, that is so nice of you. Trust me I sleep.

[@tanyaphinney9719]

I just love your video's. Learn so much each time I watch them and so nice that you share the info on how you have made your card in the video. Also just takes me back when I hear your music you play. Reminds me of the old show "My little Margie. You are a great teacher and so enjoyable to listen too!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You just made my day. I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement.

[@judyestrada1446]

Connie - These are Great & very useful tips. Thank you very much for sharing these die cutting tips with us! Lots of very useful information. Thank you for all your extra work in making a printable pdf to have with all the tips & ideas . Connie you are so crafty talented & so kind to share with us ! Have a great week 👏👏👏💞

[@simplysimplestamping]

Judy, thank you for your nice words of encouragement. You made my day brighter.

[@kathleencolbourn7587]

Great tips, thank you. I recently started this hobby and wanted to emboss with one of my dies. Nothing I improvised worked until I thought of using my thin rubber-ish mouse pad. Voila! it worked.

[@melissaeldridge2428]

Creative idea! 💌

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kathleen, I am so glad you enjoyed it. I am glad you found some tricks that work for you.

[@kellyschudi4581]

Connie, thank you for all the great tips. I forget to use some of them so they are a wonderful reminder. Going to print out that sheet. Thank you!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kelly, you are very welcome. I am so glad the tips are helpful.

[@lindalancaster6192]

Wow Connie…Fantastic Die Cutting Hacks! Thank you for sharing…❤️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Linda, I am so glad they were helpful.

[@missychan63]

*** side note - for those of you that follow Jennifer McGuire, her husband actually invented (or was on the team that did) Press 'n Seal. True story. 😉

[@simplysimplestamping]

I did know this. I love her art work.

[@kathykramer6267]

I use Press N Seal all the time. It has a zillion uses around the house.

[@doloresdowd5203]

Hi from Lancaster, PA ❤️ your tips!!! Great help in creating new and additional cards. Thanks.🤗❤️🤗

[@simplysimplestamping]

Dolores, You are so welcome! I am glad you found them helpful.

[@kayfurnish8715]

I've been using Press n' Seal for a long time in my craft room, but never to hold dies in place instead of washi or purple tape! I haven't been happy with any of the "new" tapes to hold my dies, so I'm definitely going to try PnS now! Did you know a fellow crafter's hubby invented PnS?? Yep! Jennifer McGuire's husband invented it!! Oh, and the SU silicone mat is fantastic! I use them all the time for applying glue to intricate dies and daubing them off on the silicone so they don't 'bleed' on my project! I also use them to hold ink pads, loosen lids, etc. I have 2 & I bought my hubby one for the garage so he would keep his mitts off mine!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kay, I did know that actually. It is a great product.

[@kittydemeo]

What is the name of the purple tape tho?

[@kayfurnish8715]

@@kittydemeo it was the original Purple Tape from Therm O Web but they don’t make it anymore. They make a new version but it doesn’t stick very well.

[@sandianderson1500]

Great tips, Connie! I never would have thought of the press n' seal in this way. I can't wait to use it. Your enthusiasm is so contagious. I just love watching you!!

[@aussidi5476]

Ditto!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sandi, thank you for your sweet words.

[@marthadueck6461]

I come from Canada and I’ve used press and seal for years. Thank you for all these tips. This has been the best video I’ve watch on tips on die cuts. 🇨🇦

[@simplysimplestamping]

It is an amazing product and so useful.

[@kkrolf2782]

Thanks bunches for the reminder about the Press’n’Seal for use as the “hold down tape”! I’ll give that a try, as I’ve tried everything else, from the YELLOW Frog Tape on through the “sensitive skin MEDICAL TAPE”. In most applications, these are just fine - UNTIL I run the project through my embossing/die cutting machine. After that maneuver, ALL those others adhere to the point that they abrade the paper when I try to remove it.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are welcome.

[@DonnaFernandez74]

Thank you for the tips. I learned a few new things and I appreciate you sharing!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Donna, Glad it was helpful!

[@gardengracecreationspaperc4554]

I always learn something new! Thank you for sharing❣️♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@dianalama1591]

Connie, your video is great… will surely save it for future reference.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Diana, I am so glad it is useful.

[@susanmcintyre9383]

Luved this installment of your Learning tutorial I picked up so many great tips! Thanks for sharing 🦋🇨🇦

[@simplysimplestamping]

Susan, You are so welcome!

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Love all the tips! You are such an asset for the stamping world. I loved the beer card. One suggestion? Put the last beer glass on a wobble. I appreciated the tip about making dies work as different labels. Always 🙏

[@simplysimplestamping]

Oh now THAT would have been FUN!

[@melodiefreund2026]

I just made a birthday card before I watched this video. So I didn’t see your comment about the wobble until after everything was glued down. Why can’t I remember these things?🤦🏼‍♀️

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

@@melodiefreund2026 maybe next time?

[@karicoleman3548]

Connie, Thank you for all the wonderful tips, your fun presentation and especially for making your Top 10 Tips so so easy to access and print!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kari, you are very welcome. I am glad they are useful to you.

[@reneebanbury7066]

Great tips! That little circle on the “I” is called a tiddle! Just a fun fact!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Renee, Good to know!

[@marshaspicer4189]

I’m just getting back to making cards. I have SU stamps from way back but I’m interested in the die cuts & embossing. Your tips were great. Thx so much!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Marsha, I am so glad they were helpful.

[@allisonbarbrie2427]

As always, I really enjoyed your tips and tricks on die cutting. It’s time to dust off my box of Press and Seal that’s been hanging around my craft room just waiting to be put to use! Love all your tips. I’ve been crafting for many years (thoroughly enjoyed my 10+ years as a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator) but I’ve forgotten the many uses and techniques for , in this example, die cutting. Thank you for reminding me of some and teaching me some new techniques. I also appreciate the downloads you offer. I print them up, put them in binders and glance through them before I craft. TFS! 🌹 Ali K.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ali, thank you for your words of encouragement.

[@cjoyce9459]

I ned some press and seal in my craft room. Such great tips!

[@simplysimplestamping]

It is sure handy to have.

[@junegoodwin9345]

Thank you for sharing I really love your tips I will definitely use the one I could make my card longer or shorter that’s nice have a blessed day can’t wait to see what you have next for me

[@simplysimplestamping]

June, Thank you for your kind thoughts. I am glad the tips were helpful.

[@claralebsack6077]

I love all the ways you demonstrate how to use different ways to use your dies.

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad you find them helpful.

[@Karen052999]

Oh my! The stretching and shrinking dies tips are life changing! Thanks!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Karen, I am so glad they were helpful.

[@livegoodwithlisa]

TGFReplays! Love the stretch and reset for the framed die. And so many ways to use Press and Seal (my fav in the kitchen). You are awesome!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Lisa, so glad you found it helpful.

[@WAlycia]

Loved the tip on how to emboss from a die. I always had to drag out my “other” die cut machine to get nice embossing from dies. Now I can sell it! Thank you!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are welcome.

[@kittydemeo]

I bought a cheapo magnetic plate on amazon and it works great! I am also going to use my sticker maker to do the intricate die cuts!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kathy, thanks for watching.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Loved that short to long tag trick… thank you Connie!! 🤩🥰👍🏾

[@simplysimplestamping]

Gwen, You are so welcome!

[@denisetebbs2742]

Wow, great tutorial. I'm a newbie and this was so helpful, thank you x

[@simplysimplestamping]

Denise, I am so glad this was helpful.

[@siscarmichael2949]

These tips are fantastic!! Thank you very much!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sis, you are very welcome.

[@barbaraa6098]

Love your ideas, some I have never seen. Glad I found your videos, thank you.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Barbara, thank you. Glad you like them!

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Some great ideas thanks Connie xxx

[@simplysimplestamping]

Wendy, I am so glad they are helpful.

[@sherriejohnson508]

You have tips that have helped me and how you use press and seal thank you

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sherrie, I am so glad.

[@cherylstreeter7094]

I’m always amazed what I learn from you!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cheryl, I am so glad.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Connie, I really really enjoyed watching you show us all those great tips and tricks for die cutting and embossing too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@JustaGTO]

I love the one where you turn around the decorate tag!!! Marsha

[@simplysimplestamping]

Marsha, it is so fun to make.

[@laurie7604]

Great tips! I'm shopping for Press N' Seal!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Laurie, so glad you found them helpful.

[@gailoleary968]

Brand new just purchased the machine but haven’t tried it yet Love the tips thank you for sharing

[@simplysimplestamping]

Gail, You are so welcome!

[@amymanley7862]

What a revelation! Thank you so much! You have a wonderful brain to figure out all these things. Thanks a million for sharing!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Amy, that is so nice of you to say.

[@RuthieB51]

OMG!!! The Press-N-Seal is a game changer!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ruthie, You are so welcome!

[@merilynstrange9203]

You share the *best* tips! Thank you ❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@cherin6037]

Another treasure trove of Connie’s greatest hits!! Thank you so very much for sharing all your wonderful ideas…and your time!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cheri, I am so glad they were useful for you.

[@diezrosales]

Excellent ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Fatima, you are very welcome.

[@kirene5631]

OMG! Press and Seal! I would have never thought of that!! Thank you!

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am glad it was helpful.

[@aufan7134]

I just love all your tips. Amazing!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Leslye, thank you so much!

[@annette9747]

Your tutorials are excellent! 😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you! 😊

[@pattimercer9357]

THANK YOU!!!! EXCELLENT TIPS!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Patti, You are so welcome!

[@nancymuller3291]

Thank you for the Press N Seal tip. I have been using the product for many years but never for stamping. This made my day.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Nancy, I am so glad.

[@jennifers8843]

The press and seal - definitely trying that! I have it in my kitchen! Thank you!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Jennifer, You are so welcome!

[@brendac2206]

Great tips. Thanks. I’m so glad I found your channel.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Brenda, I am so glad they were helpful.

[@craftyladybug411]

The press and seal and the lint roller are great ideas especially if you want to paper piece. Brilliant! 💕💕💕 so many great tips. Thank you

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am glad you found them useful.

[@kathyf07]

Thank you for these tips. So great. Helped me so much

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kathy, Glad it was helpful!

[@ortizle1]

LOOOOOVE your video! I am so happy I found your video. Love all the useful tips. I just got my big shot and although I am excited to get started, I have to be patient because buying all the beautiful dies can add up. All the tips are useful to know what to do.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Lydia, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@innar6757]

Nicely done ✔️ 👏 and very useful 👍 Thank you!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Inna, thank you very much.

[@maureenconley6006]

Super video! Such smart tips. Your downloads are so valuable . Thanks for all your great ideas and card designs💕

[@simplysimplestamping]

Maureen, I am so glad you find them useful.

[@ramonapromitas6563]

Love the tips. Thanks for taking the time and share

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ramona, You are so welcome!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thank you for this video and the wonderful hacks and tips awesome!!! Liz 😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Liz, you are very welcome.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

@@simplysimplestamping Thank you so🙂 much!

[@barbaracabrera207]

I'm a new subbie. I also shared this video with my sister. She just bought a die cut machine. This is great video. I watched many videos on tips for die cutting. But you had info I've never seen before. Thx for great video. Austin,TX USA

[@simplysimplestamping]

Barbara, thank you so much for subscribing. I appreciate the support and the share.

[@debbieduran6791]

Using the Press-n-Peel for holding dies in place is a super tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Debbie, it is one of my favorites. So glad it was useful.

[@liliana1lfr]

My husband is enamored with Press N Seal, he'll help clean up & put away after dinner now! 😄 These tips are great, I printed 2 copies, one for home, one for travel / crops-- thank you!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Lilana, it is a great product and sounds like a win for you!!

[@pquack51]

What great tips! Thank you SO much!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Pam, you are very welcome.

[@ladytee337]

Thank you for these 10 die cutting tips. My favorite is the press & seal tip

[@simplysimplestamping]

Theresa, you are very welcome.

[@pokey3010]

Wow more awesome genius tips! Thank you so much I am going to try all of them.. :)

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad you are going to try them.

[@olivegobin1584]

Hi Connie, I love all your tips. Thanks for sharing and I love that you give free downloads. ❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

Olive, I am so glad you find them useful.

[@raehodby4563]

I need to go buy a lint brush and Press ‘n Seal. Great ideas.Thanks

[@simplysimplestamping]

Rae, You are so welcome!

[@deborahbarbaccia1109]

Hi Connie ! Love the press n' seal tip, but also adding length and the decorative edge to the tag. And using a die to emboss with GREAT !! Thanks for the tips !!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Deborah, you are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@dixieprather282]

Your Tips are so great Thank You

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are very welcome.

[@jamiemueller1881]

Absolutely fantastic hacks. Wow. You are a pro! Just love how you extended the length of the tag (so useful as most are way too short) and then turned it into a decorative plate. LOVE it!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Jasmine, I am so glad they were helpful.

[@galsigner1]

Found you on KZbin quite by accident, but am loving your video! You give great tips and what I love most is that you are staying on topic! I hate videos that the presenter gets off topic so much that no matter how good their advice is I feel like it's a waste of my time watching all the extraneous garbage. So thank you not only for all the great tips, but for also realizing our time is valuable as well. Keep up the great work! Love your video!!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much for that sweet comment! I really try to stay on topic so you can get back to creating.

[@kaylindawilson2148]

Thank you! Have a wonderful day.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kaylinda, thanks. You too!

[@terrymatsusaki9032]

Awesome tips again! Love your shirt.🌺

[@simplysimplestamping]

Terry, Thanks so much!

[@melissaeldridge2428]

What a great idea with the sticky roller!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Melissa, I am glad it was useful for you.

[@mimiartates8956]

Great Tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Mimi, you are very welcome.

[@murielwilliams161]

I'm just starting to craft cards again, thank you for all the tips.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Muriel, you are very welcome.

[@karenpowery2875]

Connie you are simply Fantastic !! I love watching all that you post. Thank you 💕

[@simplysimplestamping]

Karen, Thank you so much!

[@maxinetindall7563]

Connie l I've watching your ideas but I will tell you the images app is fantastic, great idea.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Maxine, Thank you. Glad you like them!

[@kimmorrow200]

thanks Connie for all your tips as always it sure helps and I really appreciate you taking the time to share it!!! I love the take your pick tool ... but had no idea about the press and seal ( which I have already) 💜💙💚💛💖💕😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kim, I am so glad the tips are useful for you.

[@kimmorrow200]

@@simplysimplestamping 😊

[@rrome6178]

You always have the best tips!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you like them!

[@AnnieCreates-hugs]

Thank you for all the awesome tips !

[@simplysimplestamping]

Annie, You are so welcome!

[@kayzurenko5990]

Have been wanting to figure out how to stretch a die … now I know !! Also, going to try the Glad press & seal instead of painter tape (how would of “thunk”!! 😊 Thanks Connie !!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kay, you are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@sharonplucker9228]

Thank you! You make everything so easy to understand and soooo helpful!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sharon, you are very welcome.

[@shellysanders8983]

Brilliant! My press and seal is about to leave the kitchen for the craft room!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Shelly, I have some in both places. I love this product.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

All great tips! I think my favorite was the way you transformed the label die. I’ve made a die longer or shorter, but for some reason never thought to cut it to have a design edge on both ends! 😱Love that! Also I don’t remember anyone using the press and seal this way! Another great tip! Thank you for taking the time to share such good information!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Rachel, I am so glad this has been useful for you. Thank you for your kind words.

[@jeffrigby7887]

JoAnn Rigby here and I love this for a Beginner. Thank you!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

JoAnn, I am so glad.

[@kimcrane9870]

Love your tips. I knew some of them but it was nice for a reminder. Didn’t know about the press and seal. I have some because I had heard it was good for die cuts but couldn’t remember how to use it.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kim, I am so glad they are helpful.

[@djohnstone510]

thank you ! thank you !....for all the wonderful tips for die cutting....I can not wait to try them out....and the press and seal...genius!!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

So glad you liked them.

[@margewilson7048]

What an awesome idea about the press and seal I would’ve never thought about it

[@simplysimplestamping]

Marge, I am so glad it was helpful.

[@geminidream4347]

That take your pick tool, I can't recommend enough! Get the little add on for it too and you'll have a more relaxed crafting session.

[@simplysimplestamping]

I have one. I generally do use it.

[@geminidream4347]

@@simplysimplestamping That's why I told other watchers to order one from you. It's one of the best crafting tools to have in your arsenal. LOL It's one craft buy you won't regret!

[@beckyanderson2504]

Lint roller for the little bits...genius!

[@simplysimplestamping]

It works so well.

[@phyllismonroe8603]

Thanks for these tips, Connie. I especially appreciate tips number 8 and 10. I always have a hard time getting things exactly where I want them. But now can get things lined up exactly. And your demonstration on how to emboss using a die is extremely helpful.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Phyllis, you are very welcome. I am so glad these tips were helpful.

[@lordlem]

Great tips and tricks Connie! I never miss a Tuesday Tip Video I have learned so many fabulous things from watching them. Even though I didn't started stamping until 2016 I feel like I have the knowledge of someone with 20+ years of experience. Thank you Connie!! Your tips have been priceless to me.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

[@cynthiagauntt4298]

AMAZING TIPS-- thank you!!!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cynthia, You're so welcome!

[@sonialightfoot5562]

Excellent tips. Thank you. I use that wrap for my quilling.

[@simplysimplestamping]

That's a great idea!