Faux Layered Dies

Creating the look of layering dies with a single die.
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• Hero Arts February My Monthly Hero Kit
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• Hero Arts Vintage Window Fancy Die
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• Hero Arts Luggage Tag Alphabet Dies
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• Hero Arts Deco Flourish Stamp
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• Hero Arts Arch Pattern Stamp
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• Hero Arts Bold Graphic Confetti Die
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• Hero Arts Deco-rations Stamp Set
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• Hero Arts Diamond in the Ruff Stamp Set
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• Hero Arts Holiday Greenery Edge Die
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• Hero Arts Rectangle Infinity Dies
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• Hero Arts Hello Stamp & Die
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• Hero Arts Prayers Stamp & Die
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• Couture Creations Gold Matte Cardstock
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• Stick It Adhesive Sheets
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• Gina K Connect Glue
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• Glad Press N Seal
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• MISTI Stamping Tool
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• MISTI Mouse Pad Insert
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• MISTI Bar Magnet
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• VersaMark Ink
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• Tim Holtz Craft Pick
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• Anti Static Powder Bag
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• Hero Arts Heat Gun
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• Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder
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• Gemini Junior Die Cut Machine
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• Therm O Web Purple Tape
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• Tim Holtz Trimmer
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• Sanding Block
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• Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
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[@mzp6620]

Dear Jennifer, if no one has told you lately--the crafting world appreciates you so much! Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration that you manage to put out every week--not sure how you do that! So incredible. Btw, my friend decided to give me all of these old mags that she had from many years ago re scrap booking. Low and behold, there you are! I swear you don't look a minute older than you did 20 years ago! wow :D just a bit of trivia there for ya. ha ha Have a great day.

[@traceylandt9026]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your ideas with us Jennifer, it helps me get the most our of my Hero Arts Monthly kits. You are a very generous and kind person, please never change! T x

[@melissasmith5042]

Jennifer, I could just watch you be creative and make cards for hours! All of your cards are stunning! I am new to making cards and your clear teaching skills really help. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@gulffire117]

Love this idea, but especially love how you always recognize that not all crafters have the same resources or disposable income. You are right, Layering Dies are gorgeous but out of range for many. Thanks for sharing this awesome alternative. You totally rock!

[@irunwithink]

Thank you Jennifer! I noticed that your last few videos have been aimed at those of us who may not be able to invest in higher price point products, thank you for your intuition!! I love layering dies, at the moment, it's not a priority for me to have some in my stash, I love your alternatives!!

[@tasst2674]

You are BRILLIANT! These are beautiful cards. The only thing that makes me sad about your videos is when they end. Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

[@sharonnesvog4269]

WOW!!! Just WOW!!! As always Jennifer....you hit your creations out of the park!!! These are stunning!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! ☺

[@carolclark4933]

Jennifer, you DO realise that you are brilliantly creative, don't you?!?!?! This is the answer to my prayers. I so love the layering dies, but have only been able to afford a couple of them. Thank you for sharing this great technique.

[@lindagorun4161]

Jennifer, your creating and “thinking outside the box” skills are remarkable! And I so appreciate your finding a more economical way to get this great look! Thank you!😊

[@carbooth49]

Wow! Love this technique. Love all your videos, but anything that lets us use our expensive products in different ways are always my favourite. Thank you

[@denisekitts-wadlow7967]

Hi Jennifer! As always, your cards are stunning, and I'm excited to try this technique. I appreciate the way you show us how to achieve the same great result while using things we have in our stash. Not only is this more economical, it is great for those of us who have limited craftroom/storage space. I appreciate that. Thank you for the way you teach in a way that benefits all of us no matter what our financial situation or craft space storage may be. Love you Jennifer! Have a blessed day.

[@ChrissieNicely]

Wow! Thank you so much, Jennifer! I feel you have directly responded to my plea for less expensive background dies with this genius work around! I also love Art Deco. It was a style from a very liberal and progressive time of the last century before our various Governments (in Germany's case the Nazis) once again started oppressing people and brought on so much hardship. 😘🧡❤💜

[@pamelab7871]

I love the layering dies, but you are right... they are expensive. Thank you for showing us how to get this look without having the expense. Great idea!! And beautiful!!

[@johnrichard2385]

Jennifer I really love loved these card examples of how to make layered looks with a single die! This was brilliant! I love the look of layered cards like these but have never put any because of the price points! I so appreciate how your mind works especially when it is about getting more out of die cuts! I can’t thank you enough for sharing another brilliant idea with us! You really do inspire creativity!! ~ Katz Baugh

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

MAGNIFICENT CARDS JENNIFER!!! YOU ALWAYS AMAZE ME!!! Thanks for sharing your time and creativity, 🥰🤗👏👏👏💗💐🤩💡🤯

[@ycartyahoo]

Can I just say "I love You"....your crafty mind is brilliant!!!😍👏🏾👏🏾

[@kathyferguson7302]

You never cease to amaze me. Thanks for showing us how to layer regular dies. I would have never thought to do this.

[@saranya5882]

Thanks a lot for hearing and creating for us. You are amazing.

[@terrie1226]

Jennifer this technique is awesome all I kept saying was wow, wow, wow...thank you so much for showing this faux layering....love it and the cards turned out fantastic....

[@vkm100409]

Oh Jennifer, You are amazing with your creativity. I have wanted to do layering background cards I've seen in your other videos, but just couldn't afford the dies, now I can do this with the background dies I have. Thank you so much. You always have wonderful tips for those of us who have a smaller budget. LOL Thank you again and again.

[@julieharden158]

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful ideas and creativity with us. I love watching the techniques and your explanations are always easy to understand. Blessings x

[@slyseyes]

I'm sure that any one of these will take some time for the "novice", but it's worth it in the end. The cards are stunning. Thank you.

[@pattiepan]

Jennifer this is the type of tutorials you are famous for. And you've done it again. So many tips and tricks and such great designs and colors. I've saved this to Pinterest as it is too good not to share with others. You increase the things we can do with out dies and show us ways to improve our designs and cards. What more can you ask from a great tutorial...All the examples are stunning. Really. the art is fantastic.. Thank you so much for your high quality of design and stamping. You show us how to go from ordinary to spectacular. I just love this about your tutorials.. Take all the time you need to rest and be with family as the wait is so worth it from your video's. A happy artist is a happy teacher and creative too. Love this tutorial.. thank you again from all of us. pat

[@donnaz836]

Yay, thanks Jennifer for sharing this super awesome idea! Have a most wonderful day. Cheers Donna Z :)

[@maryroe1125]

You are a Master Card maker! Blessings, Mary 💜

[@sharondipity152]

Dear Jennifer, Your ideas and cards today have completely blown my mind! I enjoy everything you present, but today's techniques in particular have really got my attention. Something about repeated patterns brings me joy, and your cards have me wide-eyed, open-mouthed and so excited for my Hero Arts kit to come. Thank you for all you do! You are awesome and amazing, and we are so very blessed to have you in our craft rooms and our hearts.

[@joanneguarino170]

Amazing cards, Jennifer. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.

[@GogoDham]

If you already didn't know, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know 'You are Amazing'! or is it 'Super Amazing'. Currently I can't get layered dies where I live but now because of this fantastic video I can make beautiful layered cards. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@patriciahillenberg2530]

Hi Jennifer..Totally love the Butterfly Card....they are all really nice & love the Art Deco set....Thank you for sharing 🐨🦋

[@carolestrawn8755]

Your brain must be working all the time to come up with all these fabulous ideas. I've done this but didn't think to cut the back layers in the middle. What a fabulous idea! These cards are gorgeous.

[@virginiaellison8227]

Wow.... I love the way you used the dies from the Hero Arts February kit.... I watched the Facebook "Live" tonight and had to watch your video....everyone was talking about your cards....Beautiful Cards .... thank you as always!!!!!

[@BarbGhig]

So clever and your cards are absolutely gorgeous, Jennifer! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this technique with us...LOVE your video tutorials!

[@catherineloveless9876]

I've had many layering dies on my wish list for a long time, just couldn't afford to get them. How great that you've shown me how to get the same effect with other dies! Thank you so much for showing us this.

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

I am so grateful for you engineering mind that figures out this wonderfully creative way to layer these!!! So excited to get my monthly kit! I am so much a fan of Art Deco! The Chrysler Building here in NYC is my favorite!

[@verblu8507]

this was so interesting to watch! Great faux technique Jennifer! Thanks for sharing! God bless!!!

[@Vgudorf]

Wow, I’m a pure sucker for Art Deco, and this month’s kit is knockin’ it outta the park! But what really sealed the deal for me is this amazing faux layering die technique. Jennifer THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing us how to get this amazing look for far less than the $70 price point of some layering dies on the market. I can’t afford $70 for a single die set, but this is doable. I have a wedding card to make for a March nuptials, and am so excited to use this kit to make it.

[@bevpallenbelbin7100]

Your cards are beautiful and I must try to see what dies I have that will work like this. thank you so much Jennifer. Have a wonderful day.

[@kathypatterson4630]

This is off topic but I wanted to tell you that I am using your video about the Lawn Fawn reveal wheel dies to make Valentine's cards for my grands. Thank you, Jennifer. This is a wonderful technique. I love it.

[@dshuman4812]

Thank you for showing another beautiful way to use dies. I love the idea of how to put letters on cards evenly!

[@patricelemon6415]

These cards are stunning! Thanks for sharing Jennifer!

[@melaniebarrett462]

You are so creative, but I see the engineer at work in many of the techniques you come up with!

[@dianec3279]

This video is the bomb! Omg that hello beautiful card was just stunning! I really wasn’t sure if I wanted this months Hero Arts set, but after seeing this I can’t wait to get it. Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic job as always! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@arlenep3784]

You always have amazing ideas. This is fantastic. What a way for us to get the most out of our products. Thank you

[@sherrywoods4630]

So creative and clever. You are right - layering dies are on the pricey side. This is a great way to get the look. Thanks, Jennifer.

[@marymakinen3120]

Thanks for helping us to get the most out of our dies and supplies. This was awesome.

[@shonaaustin7894]

Awesome way to save a little money and get the effect you want. Love your videos and your style. Thank you so much.

[@michellechristopher6468]

Wow cool cards love this your so good Jenifer TFS

[@vidbox44]

Your engineering background really showed on this project. Very, very inspiring! TFS

[@claudiapapcun-piegdon2643]

Thank you so much Jennifer. I love watching your videos and I always learn so much about many different products. My daughters are also into stamping and I have been sharing some of your videos with them.

[@lesleyrodgers3872]

hi Jennifer wow im really impressed with your layering technique it looks so simple thank you for putting the video together and please keep sharing these technique's

[@francenegreene6568]

Wow! Fantastic technique that allows a creative use of dies---love it!

[@deborahsanders8564]

WOW, Jennifer, this is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@jacquelineb.3907]

Thank you, thank you, and thank you. I was on the fence about ordering February kit but after I saw your video, I was sold! I had to do the add on die too.

[@donnaphelps572]

Very nice Jennifer. I would have never thought of that. Wonderful class.

[@lindaanderson7375]

Thank you so much for all of the tips. Background dies are so expensive, I only have one. This will give it new life and many applications!

[@CreationsbyDESign]

You always have the most nifty and helpful tips. Thank you for sharing. You're genius!

[@ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM]

I sent for this kit and so happy I did. So versatile, Thank You Jennifer for the Tutorial. Be Blessed.

[@melodieisreal5933]

What a wonderful and unique way to use background dies! Thank you for sharing.

[@margaretboyce2673]

Hello Jennifer! What a beautiful die for a beautiful lady, only you could have done this ...I am only 8 minutes into your video and I had to make a comment..I bought a layering die, I could buy the other one as I have only started shopping online from November, but I would layered word dies which I bought one year before I shopped online....who see or got those would always praise the beauty of those cards...but only 3 days ago I was trying to eyeball a three layering card which would look Beautiful... But saw it would be off with with the at the ends...but thought of trimming the end whether top/bottom, but did not think of the middle..you are truly a genius and I do love you... You have save many crafter's a bundle of pennies... I will continue to watch the rest of video... Blessings my craft sister..

[@lorriekruse5491]

Very nice, Jennifer. You truly amaze me with all of your ideas!

[@wendyrobbins6339]

Thank you! I get the Hero Arts monthly kit all year as my Christmas gift from my husband. It is so nice to have inspiration and I'm more excited than ever to get my kit.

[@kiminalaska9363]

Wendy Robbins what a nice husband and such a practical gift that you will use continually

[@lorriekruse5491]

Wendy, I'd say your husband is a keeper! What a wonderful Christmas gift, one that keeps on giving, and one I'm sure you truly enjoy (more than a toaster).

[@DanaJoy]

These are fabulous Jennifer. I’m in the craft room at 1:20 in the morning trying my hand at this. LOL

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Gracias por siempre darnos alternativas para disfrutar en hacer tarjetas a mano! Me fascina tu forma de enseñar cada paso que haces con los mejores productos! Estoy agradecida por su esfuerzo...GRACIAS...Laura🇵🇷

[@katherinehaught7950]

You are a genius! Love & appreciate your time & effort in all your videos. Thank you so much.

[@sarahraymond873]

I need to create a binder, with all the different techniques you’ve shown us, and label it, “Jennifer McGuire.” Then when I want to try something new (like this technique), I can go to my binder. Thank you for all the hard work you continually put into our creative world.

[@sharonfrench7005]

Thank you for presenting ways to use what we have especially extra "scraps of colored card stock. This off set layering is marvelous. Art Deco is so universal it's a must. Thank you and Hi Lila.

[@isabelle7403]

Great tip, Jennifer, for lining up letters to a word with purple tape! 💗

[@kathyroehrer93]

I ❤️❤️❤️your videos!!! So clear and precise directions!! Also I really appreciate all you tips!!! Such gorgeous cards!! Thank you!!! Hope you have a blessed day!

[@christymalone5191]

What a great technique!! I’m going to go look through my dies to see what I can try this with. And the tip for adding the diecut sentiment letters is handy too. I always struggle with those. Your videos are wonderful. You give such clear, easy to follow instructions. Thanks so much!!

[@divenursok]

Simple but so elegant!

[@patwilliams9036]

Hi Jen, I have a suggestion I use for layering some words that I use a lot....like "hello" and "thanks".... Before cutting the words in my Big Shot, I glue a couple pieces of white scrap paper together, then cut the word. That way I have some extra layers to use to make the words stand out. I love your videos! Please keep them coming, even if you go back and use some of the older techniques. We always learn something new.

[@lisasheehy3316]

You are a genius! I love the layered dies but they are out of my price range. I will definitely try this!

[@susanjohnson318]

Wow! This makes so much sense but I never would have thought of it! Thank you for sharing this idea.

[@dariasikorski7217]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique with us! Your cards are beautiful!

[@margaretjohnson1283]

Thank you so much for showing this wonderful tutorial. I have dies that would be ideal for this, and I can’t wait to try it. You are so talented, I wish I could think of different ways to use my dies, but it is just fantastic that I can tune in to you! Many thanks 😊

[@jennifermcguireink]

I realized I forgot to mention how I was gluing the layers together on the green border card! I put a bit of Gina K adhesive on scrap paper and then picked it up with a cheap-makeup-triangle-foam-thing. lol. I then dabbed it on to my die cut. This is a fast way to apply glue but I find it a bit wasteful.

[@Crazy4Crafting50]

I just dab with my fingers, lol! But I realize some people dont like touching sticky glue with their hands. Haha! But you dont waste nearly as much that way

[@mom2aidanemma]

Gorgeous! Can you link us to the envelopes you use?

[@andreawilson5196]

Hi

[@lorriekruse5491]

I am so happy you showed that technique. There are times when it's difficult to put the glue on really thin pieces. Dabbing it on will be much quicker!

[@yvonnemosley7926]

Such beautiful cards, your creativity is amazing. Will definitely give this a go. Tfs

[@jaynegarrity8621]

Fantastic and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@catherinescreationsjustfor8020]

Amazing technique. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. If we had to take a class for this...it would be expensive. Thanks again

[@sarakillian5494]

I must try this!! Great ideas and very affordable. Thanks so much for your inspiration.

[@jeannebeam3042]

You always amaze me with your creativity! Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing...

[@karinhoag8727]

All I can say is WOW and I'm literally going thru my background dies right now looking for prime candidates so I can try this. :) PS - I got to meet you in one of my workshops at Creativation in January, and it made me so happy!

[@1tinac]

All of these look amazingly interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@pattyeifert4355]

Wow!! You are a genius at making cards!

[@rtd1791]

This is a very clever idea. I like the look of layered die cuts, but I balked at the prices. There are a couple of other alternatives too. I was delighted to discover that all of the stores that sell cutting files have layered die cut files available for very reasonable prices. Even if you don’t have one of the electronic cutting machines, you can buy layered die cuts on Etsy and EBay. As a bonus, files and die cuts take up less room and are therefore much easier to store.

[@mariawaczek4823]

I think I'm in love!!! Thank you for your shares. I am a Cricut person and am tired of the same ol' same ol'. I never thought of the things you were sharing. I'm a hands on so I have to see and then maybe produce something. Thank you. I have watched many videos BUT I like how you just get to the point, show and tell!!! Thank you. I'm on Amazon trying to buy some of the things you mentioned. Unless you have a better place to order some of the dies and stamps. I can't thank you enough. I think I found someone to follow!! Thank you

[@noralogan7287]

What a great idea! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Elizabeth45840]

Totally Awesome and Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@NancyLynn]

You are just brilliant! TFS Jennifer!

[@RijackiTorment]

Very cool ideas. Thanks, too, for showcasing the new MMH. I have such a weakness for 1920s. Your layered look with the dies in the kit is the Bee's Knees!

[@leilaslindelarson2151]

Brilliant. Love this look!

[@lindahyden]

This video is so needed; thanks for sharing how to layer the dies.

[@patcyzauskas7216]

Thanks for sharing techniques for faux laying. I simply cannot afford layering dies. My crafting budget is minimal this year. But I do have a few dies I think I can use to try this technique.

[@RenePrice]

What a great idea!!! Thanks for coming up with this!!!

[@kaceeboxers3580]

Absolutely stunning!

[@reneecassidy7279]

Thank you for this video, Jennifer. I love the look of layered dies, but just way to expensive for the budget. This is genius!

[@bethhansen821]

Absolutely love these amazingly stacked die cards. You always have such marvelous ideas for using what we have and turning them into "new" ideas. Thanks so much - I can't wait to try them for myself.

[@marjimiller3985]

Jennifer, thank you so much for this! I’ve always like the stacked die cut looks you’ve shared but couldn’t afford the price. I’m going looking to see what dies I own that I can use. Also love the Hero Arts Deco Art style Stamps and dies. As this is my birthday month, I know what to ask for. Thanks again. Hugs and blessings.

[@jinglekringlemiller4058]

I love this technique. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea with us!!

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

Absolutely gorgeous!! 💙