The EASIEST Way to Add Color to Die Cuts | Plus a GREAT HACK!

In this video, I will show you one of the EASIEST Way to Add Color to Die Cuts! I’ll also share a GREAT HACK and a few tips along the way. I now color all my delicate die cut flowers this way to avoid wrinkles or tears in my die cuts. How many times have you had to toss your die cut because you applied a little too much pressure when shading it! ME! #diecuts #colordiecuts #hacks
The tool I use here is a little unconventional but it’s so handy and one I will reach for amzn.to/3zdCX9v more often. Since I bought this in a store and it’s not readily available, you can easily find them on line. Here is a similar model to the one I use in the video in case your interest has piqued.
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This power makeup brush has really helped me with wrist issues and if you SHARE this video, perhaps we can get the crafting industry to manufacture these for us crafters who experience some pain on occasion! What do you think?
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Disclaimer: All products used in my videos are purchased personally. I am not affiliated with any particular brand or company (truly, I love them all and I wish I was! Haha!) but on occasion, I use affiliate links to help support my channel. All comments and opinions are my own. I will try to provide links to the products I use but I currently do not have a LinkDeli account that will direct you straight to the product. If you can’t find something I’ve used in the video, let me know and I’ll try and help you find it.

[@giselled.4149]

Walking away is the best advice! I am very hard on myself and if it’s not perfect I feel like it’s not good enough. If I walk away for an hour or so I usually can see the beauty in what I’ve created and/or come up with ideas to improve my project. Thanks for so many great tips!

[@KathyaKalinine]

YES!!!! I have to remind myself to walk away more times than I care to admit! 😊 Thank you for the kind comment and for watching. ♥️

[@wendybagan1175]

That is so my experience also!

[@AlliciaB]

I really love your approach to greeting card design. It meant so much for me to hear you say, 'use what you have.' Sometimes, I feel this compulsion to run out and buy the latest dies or stamps when I have plenty already! Thank you.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much, Allicia! I, too,fall into that rabbit hole of purchasing everything I see and have that ‘I need it all’ syndrome! I recently purged a lot of craft items I no longer have a passion for. So, now, I promised myself to try and use what I have. Stay tuned for an upcoming video where I will be using a lot of products I already have in my stash. Thanks for watching and commenting! ♥️

[@fvg123sweetsandeats]

I love this idea of making 4 at a time. I loved them all thank you so much for the great tips, oh the brush is a awesome idea sense I have arthritis and my hand start to hurt this would be a great help

[@cathithorpe9036]

Excellent suggestion for adding color. And when you cut those beautiful flowers? I thought “ oh, no! What is she doing?” I did not see that coming. I love your brilliant idea, though. I would have never come up with that. I’m going to have to try it out.

[@KathyaKalinine]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! 💕

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

I loved your cards and some of the suggestions . I don’t think I would be courageous enough to cut my work up into 4 separate card fronts. You did a great job. Loved all of them

[@KathyaKalinine]

Aw, thanks! ♥️

[@ardyth]

I love that you're constantly thinking about better ways to do things! This is a cool technique!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks, missy! I am terrible at shading tiny die cuts and this is a new work around for me. Hugs! 🤗 ♥️

[@greendancingshoes]

I love everything about this video! Salvaging those mistakes was brilliant. The cards turned out so beautifully. You are amazing! Also, thank you for reminding us that we need to use what we have. It is so easy to be swayed by influencers to buy more product. Instead, it is a satisfying challenge to use our own product to create based on the inspiration from another creator. As a result of this video, I am a new subscriber.

[@KathyaKalinine]

This warms my heart! Thanks for subscribing and watching. 🥰 I remember cutting and cursing when I made these four card panels. I’m glad I was able to salvage it!

[@carollyngillespie3860]

I do appreciate the errors. It demonstrates how to keep going and how to fix it. Thanks

[@KathyaKalinine]

You bet. That’s how I learn, too. 🥰

[@yolandahuysamen14]

thank you so much for sharing. The idea of stepping away from your project for a while really works it has saved many of my projects from being trashed. Blessings

[@KathyaKalinine]

Same for me, Yolanda! It gives a new perspective and often leads to something much more beautiful. Thanks for watching ! ♥️

[@frenchfry14595]

You have a wonderful voice. I could listen all day! Thank you for all of the information. This is just the information I needed!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for your sweet comment! That made my night! ♥️ I’m glad this video was helpful. ♥️

[@CarolHildebrand-zu1kt]

I LOVE these ideas!! I am totally going to try it. I wish I would have seen this 3 years ago when you first filmed it! Thank you. :)

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@jeanburns4008]

OMG, you are brave to cut up your artwork. I will try all these techniques. Thanks so much.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Haha! I almost kicked myself when doing it. But, we crafters know how to power through, right?! 😂 Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@pinkymoro3]

Beautiful card and I agree about walking away for a while.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Agreed, Pinky. Sometimes I have to force myself to walk away from a project. Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@mclenachan]

These cards are stunning and your moments of self-reflection, and tips are so helpful! Thank you!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Aw, thanks for the sweet comment! Crafty hugs! ♥️

[@janiajohnson6405]

Your cards are stunning! This a great technique that I can’t wait to try! Thank you for sharing every step even how to fix the petals and how to be patient with ourselves as we create 😊

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! ♥️

[@TRsPlace]

Beautiful! New cards came out lovely! Yes I would definitely try this type of brush! 💛TR

[@heartieone3]

Thank you for keeping the hiccups you faced when cutting and recreating your panels. It's good to see what could go wrong and how they can be fixed. GReaT idea about creating grid patterns! Thanks for sharing it all Kathya!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re very welcome! ♥️

[@cathychapin3850]

Loved the power blending brush and how you set up to make multiple die cuts. Great tutorial!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re so very welcome! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@1beckyhomecky]

I was cracking up at your Corrective Lenses joke and that the recipient doesn't notice our mistakes! So true! Thanks for the video!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so welcome! And thanks for the kind comment, from the card maker who wears corrective lenses herself! 🤣

[@littlebirdie2]

Love the cards and the techniques you used!! I especially love #2&3 (from the left). Thx for sharing, from new subbie in Texas.💕

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks for subbing and for the compliment! 🥰

[@angel_on_the_edge8084]

I love the idea of creating the flowers onto a big sheet and cutting it down! The dimension on these cards is amazing. Very little else needed. Thanks for sharing.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! 💕

[@GrdmaKat2000]

Wow just came across this. Idea. Subscribed. Lovely cards, techniques and showing process….thanks so so much! I e been a card maker for 60+ years and live all the newer ideas…

[@KathyaKalinine]

Welcome, my new crafty friend! Thanks for subscribing and thanks for the kind compliments! 🥰

[@maryjohull6341]

Love all of your hacks..and thanks for leaving your goofs, like forgetting to remove the glue seal, in your video. We all do “DUH” things when we craft

[@KathyaKalinine]

Guilty of so many! 🤣 But, those mistakes don’t stop me! 🥰

[@barbaracabrera207]

WOW!!! These came out gorgepus!!! I'd never think to cut my flowers up like that. But I love how they look. Such a nice job. That's a snazzy ink blending tool too. Thx for great video. Austin,TX USA

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much! I was heart-broken when I started cutting but I stuck with it. We have to do that sometimes, right? Thanks for watching! :)

[@lindadunstall1790]

Hi there! I don't use my T ruler enough! Loved your video. Learned a lot! Coloured cardstock & an ink pad with depth of colour created by how much ink is added is a👍tip! TFS!🙏🥰🦋

[@KathyaKalinine]

Glad you found it helpful! ♥️

[@RosyJalifi]

The cards are lovely…I think I’ll give your ideas a whirl thank you for sharing

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re so welcome, Rosy! Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@mzp6620]

The cards look fab! There are some good 'hacks' in this video that I have never seen before. One panel cut 4 ways-brilliant! Also I like the idea of having an electronic blender. Thanks for sharing.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much, my friend! 😍💞

[@7884Kellyc1]

What an amazing hack Kathya. You’re such a pro!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks, Kelly! And thanks for watching! ♥️

[@ritaswanger1047]

All great ideas

[@marionlepley2692]

Great ideas, many thanks 👏👏

[@norinemueller4588]

Just beautiful thank you

[@nancystrebel3339]

Love them all

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome

[@raeleenrobinson5749]

I like the one with the raised sentiment

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! 🥰

[@cindym9851]

Lovely fresh cards!!

[@jeanmcfarren9616]

Love the technique demonstrations!

[@elizabethmates9530]

Looks fab

[@ClearlyCards]

Brilliant!!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks! 🥰

[@Janstroh1]

Great ideas and I love your cards!

[@billiekloder5343]

These are beautiful!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! ♥️

[@susancarlson2547]

Thanks so much for these tips!!! Looking forward to trying these ideas!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re very welcome! 🥰

[@lashaunasexton5498]

I needed that sand eraser tip. I have stamps no matter what I do they don't stamp. It works. Thanks.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yay! So glad it worked! 🥰

[@christinemason8783]

Love them

[@KathyaKalinine]

So glad you enjoyed! 🥰

[@lizjutila6020]

Good tips!

[@deborahbuonomo296]

Gorgeous! 💕

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! 🥰

[@pammie12]

What a great video, thank you.

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re so very welcome! ♥️

[@katherinewilkerson2211]

Fantastic ideas

[@KathyaKalinine]

So glad you enjoyed! ♥️

[@raceandrodeo]

Great tips and beautiful work!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! ♥️

[@JenAultman]

Really like this idea! I have to make many thank you cards so this will come in handy! Ty

[@arlenep3784]

Yes definitely will try inking before cutting. Great idea

[@missiewiles]

Yes I will try this brush

[@KathyaKalinine]

Hope you like it! 😊

[@Malmo117]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. 🤣🌺

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re so welcome!

[@ZENGIRLS3]

Omg! What a great job you did in this video. SOO many tips, really helpful & informative! Yes... plz showing "blunders" so helpful to see how to think outside the box. Big Kudos Sistah!

[@STRAHAN50]

I will look at my Marshall’s store too. Great idea.

[@lisarichbourg4796]

Those are very pretty!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much!!! ♥️

[@cherylmaskey434]

A great idea, thanks for sharing 😀

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Mari-cre8s]

Great tips, beautiful cards! Yes, a power brush could be a terrific tool, but definitely with additional brushes to interchange for color families…seeing as we are putting a wish out there, might as well be specific! 🤣🤣😀🧑🏼‍🎨🌸

[@KathyaKalinine]

Agreed! Let’s make crafting easier, right!? 🥰

[@cives2008]

I'm totally going to try this. I have some floral dies that I never know quite what to do with so they are not used. I love how you plan out the card fronts too; dividing the large sheet in 4 and then cutting through all. I am so going to try this. This is the first of your videos I've watched, and have subscribed. I think I'll learn a lot from you! Thank you!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Wonderful! I learned that adding more glue and letting it dry completely is key. Thanks for subscribing and watching! 🥰

[@7884Kellyc1]

What a great video. Love that hack!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! 🥰

[@eldoretsykes]

Thanks.so much!! I've been battling with dies tearing too. Great idea that I will definitely use! 💌🌿

[@sheilaperl4155]

Great video, interesting technique!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Excellent. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alisoncollins5625]

This was so helpful and motivating! Thank you!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks, Alison! I’m glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@elizekohler6199]

Great technique 👍❤️

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much!!! ♥️

[@lucillemoncrieff2330]

Great info. Sure will try some of them.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Excellent! Let me know how it goes! ♥️

[@mariaserpa-gauvin8405]

Lovely cards!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! 🥰

[@amyswares]

Those are lovely! Great job on these cards!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you, sweet Amy! ♥️

[@jonettajones7789]

Love all the cards and the techniques.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks, Jonetta! 🥰🥰🥰

[@earlinekeepingitreal]

Love your tutorial and I love this brush ideal thanks for the tips

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re welcome! 🥰

[@lynnmorello7863]

Always nice to find something that is quite useful other than what it was meant for. Awesome.

[@CaliGirlCrafter]

Cool technique!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks! ♥️

[@sheenyg2878]

The cards came out brilliant🧡🧡🧡. I'm binge watching your videos and I'm thoroughly enjoying your way of making things simpler. TFS

[@maryjohull6341]

Wonderful videos. Love all of your “hacks” thank you

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re so welcome! ♥️

[@vanderbrowning1821]

beautiful set of cards xx

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! ♥️

[@coolstamper]

Beautiful cards and great tips!!! TYFS 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so welcome!

[@danitaoleary1013]

All very pretty cards!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@edithgonzalez3402]

Absolutely gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing!! 😊

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you so much! ♥️

[@pattiepan]

Very effective and it looks great

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! Cheers! 🥰

[@barbarahuttmann8055]

When you show things like favorite tools, it would be so helpful if you put a list down below so we can copy it when your show is finished because writing while watching you is so difficult. I've made thousands of cards over the years but feel like a complete newbie when I see how you do things. Most often I never knew the products you use existed.Y ou are a 24-karat great teacher!!!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You got it! I do not use a tool that many other crafters use called LinkDeli. It’s far too expensive per month for me to justify what I consider a side hobby. I did put a link to the power makeup brush I used in the video, in case you’re looking for that. Was there a particular tool I used that you wanted? I’m happy to help you find it or something similar. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@7884Kellyc1]

You’re really great with the hacks Kathya!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Glad you enjoyed!♥️

[@moniteo5836]

I appreciate your resourceful brain so much🥰🥰🥰

[@KathyaKalinine]

Haha! Thank you so much!!! ♥️

[@LeAnnYantis]

great video -- love the blending before die cutting!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks! I find it super helpful when mass producing. Thank you for watching! ♥️

[@debrabessette2699]

Loved all the cards! Thanks for the coloring technique

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so welcome! 😍

[@4chencookie1]

I love the xoxo with heart sequins...they are such a small embellishment, but has a BIG impact. I have a tip, that I should follow more...if you are so excited by some product or stamp and die set, dont buy it that day...unless you're absolutely sure you MUST HAVE it. Give it a couple of days in your cart. 1/2 the time Idk what is in the package I ordered...lol

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are SOOOO right! I have found myself actually waiting until things go on sale or clearance--then I buy in bulk at a fraction of the cost--but ONLY if it really is something I plan to use. It's so hard to hold back when there are so many amazing stamps and dies, isn't it? Thank you for watching and your kind words!

[@kkrolf2782]

I learned a REVERSE LESSON. A year or two ago I saw a (possibly) 3.75” x 5.00” wood-mounted stamp, picturing a piece of sheet music, but with all the notes in a heap at the bottom of “the page”. I’m now like “The Gray Lady” of lore, haunting every stamp rack I come across ‘cuz I passed up that wonderful jewel. Not once, BUT TWICE!!! And I kick myself EVERY time I open my stamp storage box. 😩😫😭😢☹️🙁😕

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

What wonderful tips and ideas. Thanks so much.

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@rosamariavazquezmena883]

I will certainly try it and your cards came out beautiful!!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Please do! 😀💞 Thank you!

[@alisonmartin6101]

Lovely cards.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much!!! ♥️

[@blackitten2]

Your cards are beautiful. I love that brush. Thanks for sharing.

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re so welcome!!! ♥️

[@LynBell]

Thanks for your video. I have looked at something I did when I first started crafting and had put aside (don't like wasting) and years later have used it to make something special...got experience and confidence along the way I guess! Waste not want not! Loved the colouring technique

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re so welcome! Glad you found it helpful! 🥰

[@cindyellis765]

Great technique. Really pretty cards.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much! And thank you for watching! 🥰

[@kathleenveltsos7973]

Thank you so much

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re very welcome! ♥️

[@fullermoments]

Im seeing these beauties 2 years after you created them. 😍 And I so glad I did...also glad this came in my feed. I cant wait to binge watch your videos. Im so hoping that you are still creating/posting now in 2023.

[@KathyaKalinine]

I sure am! Video in the works and should be posted this weekend sometime. ♥️

[@sharonmiller-kocis1156]

They are gorgeous

[@KathyaKalinine]

Many thanks! ♥️

[@verdagagnon6602]

I am so glad I discovered your videos. Lots of good info and hacks producing such beautiful cards. Thank you!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Aw, thank you! So glad to have you! Thanks for your kind words and for watching! ♥️

[@SharonLuska]

Love your videos🤗 beautiful cards &great tips👍💕💕💕💕

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks, Sharon!!! ♥️

[@EC-gy9pv]

Another wonderful idea came from this video. Thank you so much, Kathya! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thanks so much! ♥️

[@scrapperiam463]

Love these cards. I plan to give this a try.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Have fun! Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@lonestarladytyler1980]

The cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your processes!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@sherryhamilton3209]

Subscribed today after I saw you tagged on Facebook. Love your videos and will definitely try your technique

[@KathyaKalinine]

Welcome and thank you! ♥️

[@maryfalconer3453]

Thank you 😊 I loved all your designs and hacks. I am going to try all of them!! Thank you 😊

[@KathyaKalinine]

Excellent! Thanks for watching. I’m glad you found the tips helpful! ♥️

[@barbarahuttmann8055]

I'm on my way to amazon. many thanks!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Our every welcome! 😊