Die Cut Ideas for Junk Journals - Did You Know Your Die Cut Machine Can Do This?

[@LesleyTaylor101]

Hi. If you place the top cutting plate at the point you want to stop it will only cut to that point!

[@dr.amyanna9235]

HOW GENIUS! What a great idea! I just love your ideas!🙋‍♀️✌️👍👋💜💜💜

[@jilltunnicliffe4227]

Thank you Barbara, great to see die cutting in action. I haven’t ever used one, so this was really interesting. Those fairytale tags are fantastic ❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Jill Tunnicliffe Thank you Jill! Happy you enjoyed this! ❤️

[@ThelmaGrace1930]

Clever tips and such inspiration, Barbara! Thank you⚘

[@lisahixon3550]

Thanks so much for sharing all these ideas and tips with us, they were great. I love bold bright colors and those made from your childrens books are great.

[@49dragonflies]

Lisa Hixon Thank you Lisa! I learned I. The meantime that you can also fold the paper and then run it through the machine and it’s much easier! 😂😂😂

[@lisahixon3550]

@@49dragonflies ha , that happens to me a lot. after the fact I find short cut or easier way.

[@tuthillg]

Such great ideas and lovely die cuts! TFS the inspiration!

[@cheryls_creative7048]

You always have great ideas! I’m going to try all these! Thanks!

[@celestialsense7728]

Great tutorial. I love dies. They are cheap and durable. Thank you for sharing your helpful tutorial.

[@49dragonflies]

Katinah Walker Thank you Katinah! So happy you enjoyed this! ❤️

[@vinematzke8422]

Great ideas! Love the tags, so cute! Thanks for sharing!

[@aspiretoinspireartscrafts6248]

Thank you for sharing and your inspiration ideas on your die cut machine. Awesome!

[@49lucky]

Oh what a great idea. I'm going to make some today...Love it.

[@49dragonflies]

Luddenis wishes Thanks. Enjoy playing! 😊❤️

[@GoodbyeAngel]

Thanks for inspiring me to use my die cut machine for my journal. I hadn't thought of that. I love those ticket die cuts. So cute to have them in a strip like that. x Marieke. I look forward to seeing you work in your new journal

[@49dragonflies]

Marieke Thanks sweetie! Yes, use your die cuts! They are so versatile! Enjoy! Sending hugs! 😘❤️

[@peggydid]

Me, too! Can't wait for the next vid.!

[@ritamontgomery6008]

Love this idea of using the illustrations in children"s books for the tags. Thank you for the ideas.

[@49dragonflies]

Rita Montgomery Thanks Rita, happy to be of service! 😊❤️

[@dr.amyanna9235]

Butterflies are one of my favorites!🙋‍♀️✌️🙏👍👋💜💜💜

[@peggydid]

Great projects here, Barbara! I'm pretty sure that you can give your paper a good crisp fold, and position your die so the fold is not cut. I can cut 2 layers of card stock with my sizzix and the thinner dies like you showed at the first. I love the idea of cutting them that way, and surely will be cutting some right away for a journal I'm gifting to my niece! Thank you for this lovely presentation! Hugs!

[@49dragonflies]

peggydid Thank you Peggy! I did not think of that folding method! 😂😂😂 totally makes sense! 🙄

[@victoriafortunato1669]

I had the same thought, Peggy 👍🏻👍🏻 How gorgeous ideas Barbara 🤩🤩🤩 The 🦋 are stunning and the tiny tags are soooo cute and my favorites 😍😍 I haven’t a Big Shot or something else and I have no intention to buy one (a space reasons) but I like your video a lot 💝

[@49dragonflies]

Victoria Fortunato Danke liebe Victoria! 😘 Keine Ahnung warum ich daran nicht gedacht habe 😂😂😂.

[@BlaizC]

I also fold my paper over, but the trick for me is that I place the top plate just below the part of the die that would cut the two pieces apart. That way, I don't have to be careful about how far I roll the paper/die through the machine.

[@49dragonflies]

BlaizC smart girl!! 😊👍🏻❤️

[@jeangreen1810]

Thank you for reminding me about the folded die cuts. I usually fold then cut two together. There’s so much we can do with our machines isn’t there. Tfs. 😘

[@49dragonflies]

Jean Green Thanks Jean! I don’t know why I didn’t think of the folding option! 😂😂😂

[@Scrapart_by_Zelinda]

I also fold my paper in half the place the die just above the folded part so it doesn’t cut.

[@49dragonflies]

Joanie. Zelinda PaperNook thanks, yes, O don’t know why I didn’t think of that! 😂

[@felinemagic4473]

Thanks for sharing. Love the folded tags but was really wowed by using pictures from books (or mags) to die cut. The tags and coin envelopes were so unique and pretty. New ideas for playtime.

[@49dragonflies]

KittyKat Thanks, so happy you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@1jmass]

Good tips. If you don’t have the butterfly die and matching embossing folder (or any die/folder set), you can still get a similar effect by using any embossing folder you have. You can either cut out the shape, then put it inside the folder and run it through, or you can emboss the paper first, then choose what part of the embossing you want to cut from, place your die in that spot, and run it through the machine. There are so many gorgeous embossing folder designs these days, and any of them will really enhance die cut shapes, tags, or pockets.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you Jean! That’s an awesome idea! 👍🏻😃❤️

[@marciaporcelli5885]

I have an old Sizzix Sidekick and I recently bought some Thinlits to use with it. I love how you made the tags- I’ll be trying it soon. 😘 Thanks!

[@49dragonflies]

Marcia Porcelli Thanks sweetie! Enjoy playing with yours! 😊😘❤️

[@dianesample1221]

Thanks for showing some ideas ..I just bought a big shot only because it was cheap at the thrift store and was a little stumped as to what I could use it for in my journals..now will have to go buy some dies...🌷

[@49dragonflies]

diane sample Thanks Diane! Have fun with your Bug Shot! 😊

[@marilyncordell4687]

A tip for intricate dies that I learned recently is to use a dryer sheet between the die and paper. Used the ones that have been through the dryer as a new one will be too sticky. It makes an amazing difference in getting the intricate dies out intact.

[@49dragonflies]

Marilyn Cordell Thanks Marilyn, We don’t have them here in Austria ☹️.

[@Kim-wr2ch]

I’ve done this also but I fold the paper first and let the die hang over the folded edge and go all the way through. Love what you do with the tickets. I’m gonna have to try that! Thanks for the show!

[@49dragonflies]

Kimberly Rae Thanks Kimberly! So others have told me, no idea why I didn’t think of that 😂

[@glendajansen2838]

Yes Just fold the paper in half and runthe die just before the fold. No need to cut twice.

[@49dragonflies]

Glenda Jansen Thanks, tried it and it works like a charm! 😘

[@sandratheprocraftinatorll1665]

I was just gonna say that , just fold the paper in half and run it once but not all the way. We all learn something new everyday.

[@jazielcade1290]

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[@Sue-TheCraftyBibliophile]

Thank you for sharing these tips. I can't wait to try them out. I love the envelopes and tags made of children's book pages!

[@49dragonflies]

The Crafty Bibliophile Thanks! I’m so happy the was helpful! ❤️

[@AzaleaLala]

Such wonderful ideas. I must get those Tim Holtz ticket dies for my Big Shot. Thanks for sharing.

[@49dragonflies]

phennec Thank you! You will love those ticket dies!😊

[@alejandrinacookie4915]

Thank you for sharing and for showing us how to use our dies cut in a different way .i have not use mys for a long time thank you ones more

[@49dragonflies]

alejandrina cookie Thanks Alejandrina! Get those dies out! 😃❤️

[@curlykew]

Love this! Currently, I have to store my die cut contraption up and less out of reach than I'd like, so I don't use it as often as I could. You've inspired me to pull that thing down and just spend time stockpiling and being creative with it. It typically feels like such a utilitarian device, but this makes it more fun.

[@49dragonflies]

Heidi Hellstrom Thank you Heidi! 😘I’m so happy this video inspired you to play with your machine! ❤️

[@fernandachristensengama5245]

What a great idea! 8 have so many die cuts (love them) but this gives another “life”. Thank you 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Fernanda Christensen Gama Thanks Fernanda! I’m so happy this was helpful! ❤️

[@conestasmanitas5886]

LOVE the tip with the Tim Holtz tickets die set!! Thanks for share!!

[@44hopeful]

Thank you for showing these awesome samples for using dies!

[@amywilliams4097]

I'm so happy you posted this video right now! Perfect timing. I just bought the big kick and I'm still learning what to do with it. I love all your ideas. I especially love the butterflies. They are gorgeous! Also I just wanted to say again that I'm in love with those coin envelopes! What a great find that children's fairy tail book was! It has amazing pictures. You are probably just having your morning coffee and I'm just going to bed. LOL. Have a wonderful day Bobsi! Hugs!

[@49dragonflies]

Amy Williams Hi Amily! 😘 Congratulations on your big kick! You will love it, I’m sure! I hope you had a good night! 😊❤️

[@monicagalgani970]

I had one and a few not alot but a few templates and had to leave. Fast do to an abusive relationship so it stayed along with most of my crafts but little by little im collecting what I can!!! Its so much fun and I can get lost in crafting

[@ritaharker4466]

Thank you so much for all the inspiration in this video. I am very guilty of not using my die cutting machine anyway near enough in my journaling xx

[@49dragonflies]

Rita Harker Thank you Rita! I’m so happy this was inspirational! ❤️

[@sonyasaville5042]

What an awesome idea! Love it! I don’t have the Sizzix at the moment. They are awesome tools. Thank you so much for sharing this inspirational video. That is something I would love to add for my craft room in near future ... to learn how to use it. You made it look so easy to teaching me in many awe inspiration videos. I finally had my craft room done. I made my first journal that I will use for as my “correspondence” -- to practice to create many new methods thru video tutorials. You have been one of my favorite to teach me in many different ways. Thank you so much for sharing!!😍😍😘😘

[@49dragonflies]

Sonya Saville Thanks so much for your sweet comment Sonya! ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations on your craft room!!! 😃👍🏻. I’m so touched that you hold my videos in such high regards! 😘😘😘

[@denisenorth9919]

Brilliant idea love it love it love it using book pages 📖

[@49dragonflies]

Denise North Thanks Denise! I’m happy this was helpful ❤️

[@marysmith9515]

Loved those ideas!🌺

[@valray405]

Great ideas, thank you for sharing.

[@Samreen0987]

These are so cute and pretty🌸🌸💕

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Awesome ways to use dies! I’m visiting from Camelia Craft Designs channel with Julie. Thank you! 🌷

[@nancysmith6353]

Love your ideas!! Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us!!

[@maudhiemstra]

These ideas are great. I already made the strand of tickets and for sure I am going to try to make the double tags. You will recognize the shape immidiatly😉😂😂 Have a great sunday sweetie😘😘

[@49dragonflies]

maud hiemstra hahaha thanks Maud! 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@bear9427]

Still great ideas my sweetie, too strong 💪😜. I can't wait to get home tomorrow and try this, I have a lot of dies similar as yours. Thank you soooooo much for everything you give us. 🥰 have a beautiful week-end. Love 😘😘❤

[@49dragonflies]

Béa R Thank you sweetie! 😘😘😘 have a safe trip home and enjoy playing with your dies! ❤️❤️❤️

[@WienApplePie]

Barbara!! How super idea you have!! but you're really really clever with your fingers!! i worry i can do that or not u.u

[@49dragonflies]

Wien Apple Pie haha Thank you dear Myuki! You can do it!!! 😂😂😂

[@ChattylaineCreates]

I don't use my Big shot enough, I love those ticket dies might take a look at those... Loved the children's book tags great fun xx have a fabulous weekend 🌼🌼♥️😘

[@49dragonflies]

Chattylaine Creates Use it more, dear Elaine! So many awesome possibilities 😊. Have a fantastic weekend! ❤️😘😂

[@RobinfromCA]

Such cute ideas! My die cut machine is in storage and my husband is not going to like that I want to go through the boxes and dig it out now!

[@49dragonflies]

RobinfromCA Thanks Robin! Oh dear, I hope you find it quickly! 😘

[@vanikurup]

Lovely ideas. Thank you

[@javagirl54]

Great ideas! TFS!

[@beethimbles8801]

Fantastic advice ❤ thank you

[@deejcarter2003]

Oh my, I want those envelopes from children’s books🥰

[@sandyheath9314]

These are just so adorable!

[@Valkennestblogspot]

Brilliant ideas again! Thank you Greetings from Bretagne ( France) Maia

[@49dragonflies]

Valkennestblogspot thanks Maia and greetings to beautiful Bretagne! ❤️

[@sheilaperl4155]

Very creative!

[@annariginalmake]

Some great ideas here. Thanku so much.x

[@49dragonflies]

Anna Milford Thank Anna! ❤️

[@junkjournalgirl]

Great ideas. I never use my dies enough

[@ellenschwarz4945]

Thanks for sharing ☺ ❤ great Ideas 👍 I must do all by Hand 😀😀 Big hugs from a Sunny Germany it is 7 a clock in the morning 🌞🌞☕ Coffee and look your Video 😍 ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Ellen Schwarz Thank you Ellen and hugs to Germany! ❤️

[@nicolebrandes1786]

So creativ! Ans sooooo much inspiration!

[@49dragonflies]

nicole brandes Thanks Nicole, happy it was useful! ❤️

[@MoiraGray]

Fabulous ideas TFS

[@WoodlandInspired]

Love all these ideas thanks for sharing

[@sandysmall6893]

You can place your top cut plate so it does not cover the part of the die you do not want to cut. Or as others suggested, fold the paper first and line up the fold just inside the cutting edge of he die.

[@49dragonflies]

Sandy Small yes, thanks. I didn’t think of it, totally makes sense! ❤️

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Super cute idea!! 💜

[@roksannastephens4375]

Wow amazing, TFS

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

Great tips, thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@puddytatpurr]

Fab idea, the jar would've worked book style too (attached down the side)

[@49dragonflies]

Puddytatpurr Thanks, you are so right! 😘👍🏻❤️

[@kcueva313]

Great idea.. I need to invest in a die cut machine 👍

[@49dragonflies]

CaveIt Crafting by Karina it’s so worth it and there are cheaper options

[@katyratyra]

With the thicker dies, you can also cut thin metal, such as a soda can. You can also cut leather.🙂

[@49dragonflies]

Oh wow, that’s awesome!

[@carolyoung3793]

Great ideas tfs. Xx

[@123uschie]

Great ideas!

[@sandratheprocraftinatorll1665]

Love what you did with your tickets! Now i want to find those dies lol

[@carlamowell6239]

Awesome share!

[@tuthillg]

Great idea! TFS the inspiration!

[@Fit_Kitty]

Awesome tips! Thank you!

[@plicketyplunk]

What a brilliant idea to make use of the die cut machine. What a creative smarty pants you are! :>)

[@49dragonflies]

plicketyplunk haha thank you! 😘

[@bridgetconnolly3197]

Great ideas! ❤

[@deniseramirez9706]

Great ideas .. Thanks for sharing :)

[@AngelikaSchlager]

Hahaaaaa! I have the clear stamp Set from Tim holtz Tickets! Those are so great! I love Tim holtz! Haaaa! Bussal angel.💓

[@49dragonflies]

Angelika Schlager hihi Tim Holtz ist alles gut! 😃. Bussi 😘

[@carolpiakak3830]

Loved this. Much inspiration. Tfs

[@mzo707x]

Love this 😊

[@jodipackardeverlith7854]

Great video today! You inspired me in previous videos to purchase a Sizzex and some die cuts on Ali Express so the timing of this video is perfect. (I hope some of the companies you always mention like Tim Holtz, Ali Express and Sizzex will start compensating you for all the business you're sending their way 😉👍). I can't wait for my die cuts to come in to play around with. What are the black backgrounds you're using to organize your die cuts. It's looks like they stick to the pages?

[@49dragonflies]

Jodi Packard Everlith Thank you Jodi! I’m so happy this was helpful and inspiring! I can imagine that you are really waiting for those dies to come! 😃. Haha I wish I would get commission from AliExpress and Sizzix! 😂. I store my dies on magnetic sheets. I have the link in my description box. I love them! ❤️

[@MariaHerrera-mp7lv]

How fun thank you !

[@gwenloveless]

You can also fold paper in half and just offset the top of die just alittle

[@49dragonflies]

Gwen Loveless Yes, I didn’t think about that 😂

[@tanjarieger4828]

Hallo Barbara 🙋 Wieder mal ein sehr gelungenes Video. Vielen Dank für die Inspirationen 🙏🏼. Sag bitte, wie heißt dieses wunderschöne, rosa-gelbe Papier ab Minute 5.30 ? Ganz liebe Grüße aus dem Ruhrpott 😘

[@49dragonflies]

Hallo Tanja! Vielen Dank! Ich hoffe dieser Amazon Link funktioniert:www.amazon.de/gp/product/B075H7P9TS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&language=en_GB&psc=1

[@TheMotleyFrog]

The jar would be cute folded to the side as well and attach to the side of a page with a paper clip or something.

[@49dragonflies]

froggie251 yes, very true, thanks!

[@610WIL]

Couldn't you just fold the paper in half before you die cut it; keeping the very top of the die beyond the fold so that it doesn't cut through the folded edge?

[@49dragonflies]

Hahah, yes, I think that would work too! Didn’t think of that 😂😂😂

[@debbieellebracht9422]

That is what I do...makes it much easier on yourself!

[@julieprince77]

@@debbieellebracht9422 yes and no mistakes, im sure the way she did it, she cut past it several times, or nowhere near where she needed it.

[@6ixties]

Super de super!! Thanks💕

[@leetlesnyder]

Love these ideas! How did you make the coin envelopes? Did you use a die or do you have a tutorial on how to make them? I just love that children’s book idea! Thank you! Lisa

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you, Lisa! I made on here approx. min 9: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWfFpnqfir6Efs0. Hope that helps! :)

[@jenuinelycrafty2312]

Thanks so much for sharing!!! Where did you get the turquoise/teal paper with the roses? Who is it by and what is it called?

[@49dragonflies]

Jenuinely Crafty thanks! I got it locally here in Vienna from Action. I’m afraid I don’t have the cover of the paper pad anymore, so sorry 😐

[@fernanton8370]

Hello Barbara , I enjoyed your video . 😍 🥰 😍

[@joymenis1048]

You can put the distress ink onto the folder and emboss and colour at the same time. This way you can either have the background or the image coloured. Don't know how you lived without the diecut tool so long, LOL.

[@49dragonflies]

Joy Menis Thanks for your input, Joy! 😊 I cannot imagine how to add the distress ink while embossing???? That sounds awesome! 😘

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

I think is a great idea

[@cathycreates]

Great ideas. Who made your journal? It's lovely.

[@49dragonflies]

Cathy Clarke Thanks Cathy! The journal was made by Alison, I will talk more about it in the next video. She has some for sale. You can find her on IG @alisonnoeljournals. You can DM her if you are interested in one.

[@cathycreates]

49dragonflies Thank you. Your videos are great. Very beautiful.

[@CassieJournals]

Hey, I recently got a cricut cuttlebug for my birthday, do you think the alterations dies would work with that also? I've been wondering!

[@49dragonflies]

Cassie dust_to_roses Hi Cassie! What a great present. I don’t know how big that one is. If it’s not a small one it should work. Enjoy!

[@cherylrymer6782]

Fun tips for using dues to theur fullest - we often forget to make use of them in other ways - loved the book page ideas. I enjoy unusual tags made from foubd nateruals abd who wants to waste even one paper scrap> Lol! Rgabjs forsharing.

[@49dragonflies]

Cheryl Rymer Thanks Cheryl, I’m so happy you enjoyed this! ❤️

[@emmkaa2099]

Baby girl, LOOK at me wandering two years into the past. Based on your recommendation, albeit implied, I treated myself to a Big Shot machine and find myself standing here beside myself (which is in and of itself no easy feat) as for where to go from here. I do have a couple embossing folders but no die cuts. Based on this vid it looks like some tag dies would be a good place to start... yes? And what'd be a second wise investment die-wise? Thanks sweetheart, MomK 😘🤗❤🏜

[@49dragonflies]

Hey MomK! Oh wow, you really ventured back a long way! 😃. Tag dies great start! I would probably go for butterflies and maybe flower petals for layering next. Enjoy your new treasure! 😃❤️

[@LovkynaPeral]

Ich kenne es mit einen Papier halbieren, und wo man scoring macht in der hälfte, dann da bissl höher einsetzen damit man die Stelle halt nicht ausschneidet mit bigshot.. Kann ich falsch erklären. Macht das gleiche aber man muss nicht 2mal mit bigshot kurbeln und anmalen. Trotzdem schön hast es hingekriegt 🌞

[@49dragonflies]

LovkynaPeral Ich danke dir! Ja, das haben einige inzwischen geschrieben und ich kann nicht glauben, dass ich daran nicht gedacht habe! 😂😂😂. Ist viel einfacher!

[@LovkynaPeral]

@@49dragonflies das ist schon gut so, weil du hast dir eigenen Weg gefunden... Ob du das oder das dann in Zukunft verwendest, wirst du selbst sehen. Mach weiter so ❤️

[@dr.amyanna9235]

⚠️⚠️⚠️I’m still looking for that journal you have in your introduction at the beginning of your videos. It is the RED BOOK COVER with NOTED on the front of book. I can’t find the beginning of that journal, it is a 2020 on the journal.⚠️⚠️⚠️

[@49dragonflies]

Now I know which one you mean. It’s here: kzbin.info/aero/PL0uZLUk_bfW6E3bx3tb7X4xNLlCLw7FZ5

[@imkindaartsyfartsy]

You can do the same thing by folding your paper in half and leave the part you want to connect just outside the die. I hope that makes sense, lol

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! I figured that out later as well! 😃❤️

[@shirleyart32]

Do your have a video how to use?

[@49dragonflies]

Not specifically, sorry.

[@liata9173]

G❤O❤R❤G❤E❤O❤U❤S❤!!! N just a thought... 🤓✂📏 these fantastic double die cuts could b the perfect base for magnetic bookmarks. (U can embellish them n add some wow factor, aka, #BarbaraFactor, as u always do so... wowmazingly 😘 ha-ha-ha... 💋💋💋

[@49dragonflies]

Liat A hahaha thanks Liat!!!! You crack me up! Magnets would be great! Just have to find some. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dr.amyanna9235]

⚠️⚠️⚠️Also to get a very intricate die to loosen those stubborn bits? Use a dry new sheet! Ok, take the 4 new dryer sheets, lay them on top of each other, fold in half, set it over that intricate die. Now put the plate, die, dryer sheets and plate. Run it through your machine 2 times. While the dryer sheets clinging to the die set your paper on top of them. Roll it twice through your machine. Take off the top plate, lift paper off die. Tap it! Look at the empty bits of paper from the die cut? Amazing, isn’t it?⚠️⚠️⚠️

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks!

[@melissafancelli-cox9313]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYLbkKWBitydqbM 💡💻🖨Go to this link, it will save you so much time with those tiny dies. You'll see the many you tubers whom are using dryer sheets for the intricut dies! When you run through with sheet all the paper bits of paper adhere to dryer sheet... so no pokey tool needed. Feel free to look up more recent videos,because I think they have made or thought of a better or faster way. I don't yet own a die cut machine, but because I junk journal see them and hope to get one. I hope this helps, I know everyone doing it is amazed. The dryer sheet actually becomes something you can use as art too, the negative space on your tiny holes in die wafer are left perfectly on the sheet.

[@49dragonflies]

Melissa Fancelli- Cox thank you Melissa. I’m sure it works great. I’m not sure we even have dryer sheets here in Austria as dryers are not that common. I will check. But I love my new tool.

[@melissafancelli-cox9313]

I have followed you for awhile but haven't got to watch much of anyone I follow. But I watched 4 of yours...just now realized you were not in the states. I paused it when I heard you say you had a tool...left my link and comment. I was picturing those pokey tools that take forever, and are annoying... but when I hit play and saw your tool it is actually newer and way better. Only pro to dryer sheets woukd be no clean up and the pieces are left exactly where cut. Have a wonderful week🙂

[@SammiJarrad]

😁💜👍🏻