TIP Using Metal Dies Without A Machine!! + Holiday Gifts Ideas - Snail Mail Ideas - Holiday Crafts

[@carolfrazer8067]

I've used the rolling pin technic for year before I picked up a Big Shot at a garage sale. Works great, especially if you use a wooden rolling pin. I use painters tape to stick things down. To make the tape less tacky, stick it onto you clothes and pull it up..

[@bexproudfoot3011]

Can you recommend any tips using smaller for cuts? A snowflake? I don't have a machine but have the die cuts.

[@carolyngurney5376]

Ingenious! I never thought of how to cut large dies without a machine.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much! TFW

[@roxannetucker5813]

Oh wow, that is such an awesome tip. I will keep that in mind and pass, it on to others.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

TFW :-)

[@RoseD2016]

This is a perfect solution to big dies with a small machine! Great tip! I love these cards you have created. 🤗🤗

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much 😊

[@darshipurewal5739]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@beverlynielsen6714]

You are very welcome. I am happy I could help. The Christmas folders are beautiful.

[@KeepsakesbyPattycakes]

You are so sweet! Ty for sharing that info.! 🤗🥰💜

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Beverly, thanks again! It was so helpful, I appreciate it you taking the time to share that with me! TFW

[@aquilaclark814]

Thanks so much for Sharing your how to cut big dies without a machine..Now I have to watch the video about making the journals they are so adorable ☺️

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! Happy it helped. TFW

[@kari-annerobinson8514]

A serious ‘Thank-you’ for this video. You make it clear and easy (and less than an hour) for a beginner to learn. Plus these Christmas cards are adorable❣️

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much! TFW

[@angelaschmidt9563]

Thank you so much for sharing this die cut tip. So happy to know how to use my special large dies without the larger machine. You've made me a happy camper.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊 i just had to share this once I knew it worked! TFW

[@theolachapman6126]

Thank you for sharing love your ideas your large cards were very beautiful thank you for sharing Theola

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much!

[@MariaGonzalez-yw7eh]

Miss Liz, thank you for teaching me how to use a cutting die. Have a wonderful day.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

I’m happy you found my video helpful! TFW 😊

[@waukonstandard]

This is a fabulous tip!!! Thanks for sharing

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊 happy it helped!

[@judyrobertson9479]

This deserves more than a thumb's up. This should get hearts and WOWs!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Thanks for the tip. Enjoyed watching the projects you made .

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks for watching!

[@katherinehawkes]

What a wonderful tip!! This will come in so handy!!! I love the Christmas pockets as well... so lovely! Your friends will be so thrilled to receive them!! Be blessed!!! 💗

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much!

[@DeeDee_Bean]

BRILLIANT thank you and Beverly for this video. You just gained a new Subscriber

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@TheAAdele05]

That is so super awesome!!! Thank you for sharing!!! It's a "life saver"!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Oh how simple. Thank you. I can see how it would be tricky with intricate designs but at least one can start using die cuts until they can get a machine ☺♥

[@Angela-ok4dg]

Thank you! I was given a bunch of die cuts and dont have a machine so its great to know they are still useable w/o the machine!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Oh yay, now you can use them! TFW

[@sandysasha9239]

The tip is super. Thank you very much for sharing. 💖

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! TFW

[@brendadainton7497]

Thank you so much for sharing this clever technique of using metal dies in this way. Would never of thought of it. I love your projects. 😊

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! TFW

[@kschickle916]

Genius. And your little folios are amazing.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much!

[@milliecookie147]

Love all theses ideas!!! Awesome for holiday gifts! Awesome!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@caroltanzi29]

Liz: that is a great tip. Brilliant! Thanks, Carol from California

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! TFW

[@ThorneyRose]

Thank you for sharing this tip. I have friends who don’t have a cutting machine and this would be a godsend for them. Thank you for sharing. 🌹Rosie of Oz🇦🇺 & 🐶Omega the Cavalier🐶

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! TFW

[@wendywilson1736]

Thanks fornthe info. Not sure ill ill need it, but its nice to know! I like that closure. I have a small oval die that I could score, and to cut a slot on the flap would be easy enough.

[@lindahall8728]

Thanks for sharing. Wonderful tip for large die cuts.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks for watching!

[@JB-xx9ml]

What fun Christmas mail! Love them! Thanks for sharing some more great projects AND the tip on using your big dies without a cutting machine, much appreciated ... 💕

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! TFW

[@kristytyra2633]

Love the tip for cutting out a die that is too large for my machine. Several years ago I bought a die set even though the largest one doesn't fit in my machine. Now I know I can use it. :) I couldn't find the instructions for the project on your blog. I love it! If you would steer me in the right direction, I would love to make some for Christmas presents for the coming year. Thank you!

[@kayrejones3071]

Great tip and cute folios!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much!

[@liettelafontaine7936]

thank you for this great tip!!! Love your holiday gifts ideas!!!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@enchantedcrafts3776]

You made a Mini album Christmas Card. Very great idea!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much!

[@delanamason715]

I love this video. Thank you for the information!!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! TFW

[@dianalovescolors]

What a great community. I'm so glad to see this video. I was about to return a very long die because I couldn't use it in my Big Shot. You and your friend may have saved the day! I can't wait to try this.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Awesome, glad my video helped! Thanks for watching!

[@alittlebirdcrafts]

Thanks so much for sharing this diecutting without a machine technique. I’ve not heard of doing that with any method, so this was really helpful.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@dorothymccurdy9936]

What a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing. Also, I love your cards.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much!

[@dakielty]

Great tip and beautiful cards

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much!

[@DeniseS-6867]

I love them all with the Christmas papers. There are a few I'm gonna do. Thanks for the inspiration and also for the metal die tip.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! TFW

[@ArtsySolutions]

Those are some gorgeous cards!! I love that tip of die cutting without a machine!! Thanks so much!!!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you!

[@lindaholt2235]

I LOVE that card structure! First time I am seeing that design. TFS

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you!

[@cvaldez4937]

I saw a metal die cut at dollartree and had NO CLUE what it was used for, but I still picked it up...🤭😏 Thank for this video!! Now I'm going to make such cute designs!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Awesome, I am so happy my video helped with your die-cutting! Have fun, TFW

[@lindahutchings5394]

Really unique! It is a project that I want to try. Thank you.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊 TFW

[@terahstearns474]

Thanks to both you and Beverly!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

What a neat trick with the large die!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you!

[@AdropAsugar]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I really didn't want to buy another machine!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@cheryl7476]

Great tip for those who don’t have a die cutting machine!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you!

[@ElvaGuevara-o7r]

Thank u so much for sharing, great idea.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks for watching!

[@riiswaters]

Thank you for the die tip! 😊

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Happy you liked it! TFW

[@candaceestrada5744]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for sharing 💐😻

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

Thank you for sharing, that helped me so much

[@Lizthepaperproject]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@mimsie732]

Wow what a brilliant tip for die cutting. I have a lovely die that I have to cut in two parts and stick together, so will definitely try this out. Thank you for sharing xx

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@June58Bug]

Wow! What a fantastic tip for cutting papers with an oversized die! I would have never thought of that in a million years! I am off to watch your videos about how to make some of these wonderful pocket folders now! Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! Right? I couldn't believe how easy it was! TFW

[@amymcmillan3796]

This is really unique I love it. Thank you for sharing. I am new to your channel.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks and welcome!

[@mzo707x]

very wonderful! thank you!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@DragonHeartDesigns-e4e]

Thanks for the info. I have some thick dies that won't fit in any of my machines so I'm going to try this out.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad I could help, TFW

[@theshabbyhippie]

Your snail mail folders turned out so beautiful, Liz!!! I really love them and I also love that tip for the dies!!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaclark2703]

Good evening Liz wow, how amazing is this?! Love it! Your projects are so awesome thank you for sharing. Now I won’t be afraid of picking up larger dies. ❤️🌹 have a beautiful evening

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much Brenda. Me either, I can get so many more now!! haha. TFW

[@michelleball6132]

Great idea, I will be able to use my big die now.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! TFW

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Amazing ! Look at that 🤩👍🏼👍🏼

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@annariginalmake]

Your die tip HAS to be the TOPPEST tip of 2021!!- aBdoLutELy genius! Can't wait to give it a go! ThankU☺️

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much Anna. Have fun with your dies!

[@CordeliaFox]

7:50 this is genius! Thank u for the tip, I always wanted to try them but the machines in my country are soo expensive

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! Now you can use those dies! :-) TFW

[@lindageorge8209]

That looks so easy, but obviously the paper is very thin. I bought an A4 cutting die when I discovered it on sale... I love your projects, too. First time viewer here.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! TFW

[@annettehaley3338]

Very helpful, thank you so much ❤

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! TFW

[@Mawmawjade53]

Thank you so much for sharing. I have one die that I haven’t been able to use because it’s a tad too big for my machine. I’m gonna try this tonight 🙂

[@Lizthepaperproject]

I am so happy it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@TheJournalCottage]

Lovely Luz thank you so much for sharing. And your Amazon supply list is absolutely so very helpful 💕❄️

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@dinagallal8246]

Beautiful work you’ve made dear ❤️❤️ thank you so much for the amazing tip it worked perfectly for you ❤️

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊 Happy the tip helped! TFW

[@gladysward6969]

TFS. I craft in a small space so won’t get a machine. I would appreciate another tutorial with a smaller die, though I know it cannot be too fussy. Stay well. 💕

[@Lizthepaperproject]

This will work the same with any die! You just have to take your time! TFW

[@LindaMZH65]

That is a fantastic tip, thank you for sharing. PS - love the scrappy journal. 😘

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks so much!

[@jacjones3813]

Thank you for this video. I purchased a few dies at a thrift-store but don't have a Big Shot.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Happy it helped! TFW

[@callycatus]

I can only say WOW !! to those beautiful pockets you made and I'm astonished by the tips for the die cutting ..Thankyou so much Liz for sharing this as I only have a very small machine ..your creations are so magical and I'm in awe honestly 😮🤍 also I now know I can buy the bigger dies ..your inspirational 🥰

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@juliechipo257]

Thank you SO much for this tip! I was able to get on and try out some of the dies I'd got in some crafting magazines. I ended up using a table knife because it was better than my bone folder. Thanks, though! 🙏🏽😃

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it was helpful! TFW :-)

[@blazin_kitty]

Thanks for sharing as well cause I don’t have the money to buy a machine since they are expensive but I can get dies easy but wasn’t sure how to get them to cut like that. Thank you. Your stuff is amazing btw! Always beautiful stuff!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you, happy to help! TFW

[@KeepsakesbyPattycakes]

Thank you for sharing the Christmas versions for the happy mail, the bag ephemera holder, and the tip from Beverly!! All so useful for our creations! Hugs from Ohio! 🤗🥰💜

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks for watching! :-)

[@toffylikesgames]

Oh wow, what a trick. I'm going to give this a try! I don't have a die cut machine, sadly, and won't likely have it for a while!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@racheljolley26352]

Beautiful projects and such a great tip about cutting a large die! I have just subscribed to see more! Thank you 🤩🏆

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@gayemiller7643]

I don't have any large dies, but I may have some soon. 😉 This is a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! TFW

[@suzannekauffman6088]

Cool idea

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@sherryrector2275]

Thank you so very much for sharing this

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathrynstankiewicz5926]

Omg. Thank you soooo much for showing us how to cut the large dies. I bought some Anna Griffin non intricate dies. they are way too big for my sizzix big shot.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

I am glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@ingrid2543]

I can use this tip! Thank you!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

TFW 😊

[@jeffellis9462]

THIS IS GREAT

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@danizig7]

What a wonderful idea! I realized after I bought my small machine, that I was going to need a bigger machine. I asked everyone at Christmas one year if they would just donate as opposed to buying presents! This was 20-something years ago, so I'm sure they were much cheaper than they are now.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

I'm happy it helped. It did help me for sure, because I don't have the large machine either. TFW :-)

[@bev.wilson1449]

Thanks, Liz! great ideas. :D

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@vickicervantes1817]

Just seen your video as I was scrolling down and I did a very quick "Stop"! I thought 🤔💭🤔💭to myself uhh! I've never seen nor heard of you, so I got not even half way through and thought why haven't I seen you until now❤😊❣ I really needed to see your video last week, I went down to Southern California to spend time with my Sister. I've painted my greeting cards with watercolor paints all my 40 years, when I was flipping through the channels I seen a video of Natasha Foote. Well now I'm back in Utah & all my craft supplies is still at my Sister's home 😢💔🥺 Anyways I am so, very, very happy that this boo-boo was a happy accident just waiting to happen❤😊❣ I am now a Subscribed Card/Everything Crafter🥰❤😊❣ ringing the Bell at full speed every time you have a video. TFS Liz it's an honor to watch you❤😊❣ Hugs from Northern Utah. Xoxo Vicki 😊

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Hi, I am so happy you found me! Algorithms are awful for some us, we get hidden and our videos and not very easy to find sometimes. I try to share weekly creative ideas, that have inspired me and I share them with all of you. Welcome to my crafty channel!

[@johorrocks2834]

What a fabulous, ingenious idea! I do have too many die cutting machines; electric, manual and digital! But this, for the starters, or the frugal, or craft groups is an amazing idea! I have just found you; I am now a subscriber, and I look forward to viewing your videos. TFS, have a great Christmas holiday. ❄️🎄

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays :-)

[@candaceestrada5744]

This is so cute!! I love this. Could be used for so many things! I’m thinking I might do one for my mom-in- law and fill with pics and notes and drawing from her grandkids!!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊 It is one of those projects that can be used in so many ways. TFW

[@rockyroadahead2698]

This is so smart! I have one die that I would love to cut but my machine won't handle it. Love the albums! On my way to visit your video!!! TFS 💕💕💕

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you! TFW

[@ebriggs3498]

I have the spellbinders grand caliber die cutting machine that will cut a die that is at least 8 inches wide. I hope you have listed the manufacture of that envelope die is that is really cool! What a wonderful idea, thank you for sharing!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊 Yes I have, it’s in the description box.

[@morningglory147]

I love this Liz, TY

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you!

[@mayloo2137]

What a good idea. I do a lot of art stuff. The cost of a die cut machine prevented me from trying this at all.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@moniquedeconinck6679]

Bravoooooooooooo super ✨✨✨

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you!

[@ruby_zpto_dance]

Does this technique work on carton too?

[@Nancy0162]

So adorable, Liz!! I love this. You can make this for any reason or any time of the year. Great gifts! Tfs! 😊💗

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Yes you can! Thank you 😊

[@craftypenpalmoma]

Yes great tip. The paper thickness certainly makes a difference! I tried to do this my first time using cardstock (like 65lb I think).. and it was really hard to do bc it needed more pressure than the thinner paper. I also tried an intricate die and it didn't work out lol.

[@Lizthepaperproject]

The paper certainly makes a difference, also the pressure you use. TFW 😊

[@silvananezzi7475]

I would love to SEE the vídeo of the xmas projects You show...where can I see it? Thank you

[@debbievignola8275]

This is a really great tip. Thanks for sharing Liz. =^^=

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thanks for watching!

[@paperlaceandsome9067]

That’s very handy to know TFS

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Right? Specially if you don't have a machine to do it! TFW

[@gaylemora1390]

I’ve done this before when I forgot to bring my plastic sleeve for my machine. Great job

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊

[@brendapcmt]

Hi Liz.. these are great! Can you link the tutorial for the first project please? Thanks!

[@brendapcmt]

I found it! Thanks!

[@Lizthepaperproject]

Thank you 😊 glad you found it. TFW