Trust me everyone - I followed this advice from a previous video - and bingo, it works!
@suehanks94612 күн бұрын
I usually run mine through twice, works wonders.
@nancyskinner52072 ай бұрын
Just this week I threw two nesting dies in the waste basket. Luckily I haven’t emptied it yet. You have given me hope. Excellent explanation. Thank you!
@jospi18447 ай бұрын
GREAT TIPS. THANK YOU. I saw a video that shows using bubble wrap envelopes. You cut the bubble wrap to the size needed. (1) Lay down the bubble wrap, bubble side up. (2) Lay the cardstock on top of the bubble wrap. ( 3) Lay the die on top of the cardstock. . Layer cutting plates how you would normally. This cuts beautifully. (Now I keep my used bubble envelopes instead of throwing them away.) It also worked beautifully.
@evelynbrown53128 ай бұрын
I usually get my awkward dies to work better by having the die facing up too
@PKaye33699 ай бұрын
By far 🎉 one of the most comprehensive and easy to understand and follow videos on intricate dies. Well done and thank you!!!!!!
@Loveulott-lz5pb9 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Lou, another tip is to wipe a solid bar of soap across the die, it helps release the die :)
@Karen-ch1dy9 ай бұрын
Yes! Now I know why some cardstock does not work for die cuts! Thank you Lou for the wonderful explanation!
@zenamccalmont76378 ай бұрын
I’ve been die cutting for years and didn’t know about the fibres, it makes perfect sense. Thank you, proves you can teach an old dog new tricks 😉
@michelegourd57429 ай бұрын
Lou, this was so very helpful!! You explain things so very well!! You are a great teacher!!! Thanks so much!!
@erikaharris30788 ай бұрын
What FABULOUS tips you’ve shared. I’ve been card crafting with dies for YEARS and have never seen most of your tips. THANK YOU SOOOO much❣️I’m going to pull all those forgotten intricate dies back out and show them the love I had when I bought them!🤩❤😍
@johannagoldenberg33008 ай бұрын
I've been papercrafting for almost 30 yrs (😮) and thought I knew all the tricks for diecutting. And I do, but yours are next level! I will be incorporating these. Thank you, also, for the clear explanations and the science 😊
@jackiekeen94688 ай бұрын
Thank you x
@GewoonelsJustelsАй бұрын
Just fab!
@evelyndavis59998 ай бұрын
Thank goodness for this video !!!
@sandranorth00098 ай бұрын
Years ago we were encouraged to put wax paper between the die and cardstock. Possibly to make it easier to get all the bits out, I can't remember. Thank you for the comprehensive tutorial. So nice to be talked to without being patronised 😊
@SF-xm7re9 ай бұрын
Really clear and concise. Thank you. You are so skilled as a KZbin presenter...
@ginak9219 ай бұрын
Great information , now i understand with the last demo about the card stock.
@gwendolenlever70438 ай бұрын
❤l thought it was because my old Big Shot was worn out but find it still happens with electronic machines so I found your explanation and demo very informative, Thank you!
@lynclifton32858 ай бұрын
Good tips - I always have my dies face up as this was the recommended method when I got my first Big Shot machine., I also take the dies through at their narrowest way round and often at an angle too - I still have dies that give problems. I have realised that some cardstock is more resistant than others. When a newbie at die cutting, I got waxed paper for using with dies, to help with removal - and used it all the time, but now I don't do die-cutting as much, due to only having a big shot plus in working order and it's heavy awkwardness at getting down & back up to its shelf, and have lost the habit of remembering the wax paper, for those intricate dies!
@nancyw84504 ай бұрын
Thank you for all these great tips !!!!! I think I can use a few !!!!!!!!!
@lauriestephens988 ай бұрын
Thank you for the refresher Lou. Always helps to have a reminder.
@jillburch76919 ай бұрын
Very helpful tips. I’m so happy you are doing these videos.
@davinahardy71958 ай бұрын
Well who’d have thought, brilliant advice.❤
@cisvolk9 ай бұрын
Never have I seen such a good video packed with info about all you need to know about one topic. Well done! I hope you get lots of views 🥰👍🏻
@JC-pm6tf3 күн бұрын
Seriously!!! You enjoy being talked to like a toddler? In that case, don't forget to be sure your under panties have the cotton lining in the inside before putting them on. This is to absorb any drips of urine you missed while wiping yourself. Now step into each leg hole from the waist hole, the waist hole is the biggest of the 3 holes.. shall I continue?
@lorraine80378 ай бұрын
Thank you ! I had never heard this!
@JH-wd7ul9 ай бұрын
Excellent tips!
@sueyoung30779 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your crafty knowledge with us. I knew the tip but your explanation as to why we should put blade up made it make sense. I didn’t know about the types of paper could be the reason why dies didn’t cut through.❤
@maryt93759 ай бұрын
Simple - but it works. More videos like this pls
@rondabartholomew4588 ай бұрын
Thank you soooo much. Works.
@CraftStashcoukTV8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@thecreativecountrycrafter3 ай бұрын
Awesome tips!!
@CraftStashcoukTV3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@annabellagardner3190Ай бұрын
Thank you. This rocks so well !
@sq.ytc.7 ай бұрын
I am currently waiting for my sidekick replacement machine, but a friend shared this with me & I am saving this to try when it arrives, because I also have die issues like so. Your video has now given me an extra reason to anxiously await my machine😅 hope it works Thank you for sharing this🌻
@donnacarraway91829 ай бұрын
Fabulous! I noticed that my new fold away big shot actually says to put the card on top of the die instead of the way we have been doing it. I didn’t like that at first because it meant that sometimes I needed to tape it in place and then turn it over but knowing why helps! Maybe they have watched your videos?! Thank you! 💕
@kimhull26208 ай бұрын
GREAT tutorial... THANKS
@melissaverboom35428 ай бұрын
I sometimes have trouble getting the carsstock then out of the die in one piece. Are there tips for that aswell? These tips were great, thanks Lou!
@brendaleitzow80624 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@rbailey33098 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@rosemarydanson41588 ай бұрын
This has been a great help, thank you. I nearly threw out a couple of intricate dies but now I can use them successfully.
@littlegoldiesbooks2 ай бұрын
Very helpful!
@marcireale8 ай бұрын
This is very helpful. Thank you!
@juliesmith38578 ай бұрын
I also like using the weeding tool from Sisk that rolls over the card stock to get all the nibs out
@candyclay018 ай бұрын
Brilliant!
@tarabeard9 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@lisahaasecustomsewing21068 ай бұрын
I often use very intricate dies (Diesire) and will hav issues with a clean cut. This was very informative and helpful
@reneebanbury70669 ай бұрын
Great tips! Thank you!
@julieellis-davies37178 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🎉
@tammyh10108 ай бұрын
I changed my Christmas card for this exact reason. Thanks for the tips!
@annewilkinson75049 ай бұрын
Great advice clear and precise thank you soooo much x
@julieemmison90079 ай бұрын
Wow fabulous ❤
@annabellagardner3190Ай бұрын
Thank you. 🙏
@pauladyer98458 ай бұрын
Great tips..thanks
@jacquiposener72628 ай бұрын
Great tips Lou. I do have some dies that I not only avoid but have put into my giveaway pile. I’m going to rescue them and give these tips a trial. Thank you so much.😊
@Birds19539 ай бұрын
Great tips❤
@bridgetoglesby34748 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I do have dies that I wanted to use so very badly but could never get clean cuts so like you said, I set them aside & just avoided using them. I can’t wait to try these tips on them & use my dies again!!
@adriennecollett39378 ай бұрын
I’ve used the cardboard from cereal box for shims(s) and I’ve used cereal containers Inside the box between the diecut and the paper
@Barktholemew8 ай бұрын
I’m really looking forward to and enjoying your videos lately, they’re so helpful and clear, thank you!
@jillsater51218 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the great information! I've had so much angst with the ghosting that I've almost entirely given up on die cutting. I'll try using textured paper and see how much love I can give to my intricate dies!
@juliesnyder77859 ай бұрын
Awesome video!!!!!
@carolewheeler39282 ай бұрын
Ty for great advice!! X
@Cyrilmc2220048 ай бұрын
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through these helpful and useful tips. I’m going to put this into practice with my intricate dies. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
@jominter10898 ай бұрын
Wow, why did I not know these tips, thanks Lou.
@lxy78208 ай бұрын
Your tips and explanations are absolutely brilliant. I have several new intricate dies, thank you for helping me use them correctly from the beginning!
@siggybenedict-shields388325 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the info!
@Mari-cre8s9 ай бұрын
SO very helpful, Thank You!! There are definitely certain papers that are a near to cut! Any more tips on distinguishing different types of paper for specific uses like this would be immensely helpful! I never get past the colors enough to look at the rest of the qualities !! 🧑🏼🎨😀💗
@junetimson8849 ай бұрын
Great video Lou..I wasn’t aware that the paper could be the problem…other than glitter card I know is a problem sometimes. I given up on that!
@terribarnard75498 ай бұрын
Thankyou for your tips. I just had a big shot for Christmas, and found your video very informative. ❤
@LisaVornhagen7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these great tips!
@CraftStashcoukTV7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@michelemalanczyn88908 ай бұрын
Fantastic video Lou! Really helpful, thanks for sharing.😍
@NolaSpiersMitchell-gu5iu8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing Nola from Australia
@cathyhughes9919 ай бұрын
Wonderful tips. Thank you so much! I have definitely had a problem with some dies and thought it was my machine or the die. Now I know what to do. ❤
@ritafadams8 ай бұрын
excellent explanation and demonstration!
@janetfrain93308 ай бұрын
Thanks Lou fantastic tips and I'll certainly be trying them x
@theresaeagles68699 ай бұрын
I wish I had seen this video long before Christmas, when I was die cutting 120 intricate Poinsettia die cuts. I made so many mistakes, and ruined so much card stock, not to mention, tearing my hair out, (and I haven’t got that much to tear out). I have a Big Shot, and a small cutting machine, and a new Gemini electric, which I purchased three months ago and I’m too afraid to use it, how stupid is that? Anyway, I did eventually achieve the desired number, but it was a real labour of love. Thank you so much for this wonderful video, you are a real expert and a brilliant trainer in the art of card making tips.
@bethjackson87279 ай бұрын
Such a clear concise video. Thank you.
@maggiebrinkley47609 ай бұрын
Thank you, Lou, this was very instructive! And what gorgeous dies, too!
@barbmennie25029 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! This is so helpful; it will encourage me to use my intricate die’s.
@orlahastings45639 ай бұрын
Excellent Lou, thank you very much, really helpful tips and tricks. ❤😘
@paulinetaylor44928 ай бұрын
So true, it works every time…….
@winifredkennedy66699 ай бұрын
Thanks Lou will definitely give all this a try
@triciacarolkilbride29939 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Lou as a newbie I replaced my die cutting machine and plates to no avail. Bought the big shot plus and it was no better...now I know why! Even bought an intricate die metal plate! Can't wait to use my gorgeous intricate dies now! Happy New year hunni xx
@MareeForman8 ай бұрын
Great explanations. TFS 💕💕
@starmerrill46919 ай бұрын
Wow! Graet to know now. Thanks.
@rebeccaacquah14758 ай бұрын
Absolutely Brilliant thanks so much for the tips ❤
@bethrogers56569 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! So very helpful. I love those intricate dies but have struggled with getting clean cuts. Looking forward to trying out all these techniques! By the way, M2S’s desk vacuum is perfect vacuuming up those little bits of paper stuck on cutting plates when using intricate dies!
@vickymajajas58669 ай бұрын
Thank you Lou. Makes so much sense.
@chrisarlington17927 ай бұрын
THANKYOU. I'm old school and always have dies face up never had a problem. Your education helps me realize why. I was wondering if it would be safe to put cuttung plates in the dishwasher? Also,can I share this link with others?
@CraftStashcoukTV7 ай бұрын
Yes, you may share the link with others :) As for the cutting plates, I'm not so sure if it's okay to put them in the dishwasher.
@ooman569 ай бұрын
Aaaack! This is sooo helpful, thank you! I've gotten rid of so many intricate dies because I got tired of fiddling with them, I thought it was the dies. Your tips would have helped for sure. So if I had known, (sigh...). Time to go buy a couple of intricate dies and see the magic happen! Or at least not be afraid to buy an intricate die I would like, when I see one. Any tips for using wax paper or freezer paper to release all those tiny pieces? Thank you again, so much!
@sandrasimpey17129 ай бұрын
Some great tips Lou, thanks x
@jenniferrobertson65959 ай бұрын
Very helpful tips. Thank you!
@nancywalker73028 ай бұрын
I don't always know what it is when I'm done.
@kayenash54818 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@christoomey58779 ай бұрын
Great tips😍💜🧚♀️😘
@shereehoshing98279 ай бұрын
Very helpful
@CraftyAliConfessions9 ай бұрын
HELP, One thing though, sometimes I get fine slithers of paper around the cuts, especially when I run the die through twice? Any tips for this? I normally have a tooth brush that I use to brush these away, but they seem to be really fine? Great tip today! I’ve been doing this for a while now and you’re spot on! It’s frustrating, but when you know how it becomes more enjoyable crafting! Thanks heaps Lou xx
@patriciaj96709 ай бұрын
Tape your die in place, the second pass the die is moving a tiny fraction, hence the slivers
@JC-pm6tf3 күн бұрын
I enjoy videos of easy hacks or tips, but explaining to me all about the why's and whatnot's is crazy! I'm not 6 and I don't need to you to explain everything 2-3 times as to why you are turning your paper, just tell me to turn my dies at an angle and put them with the paper side up!!