More Bang For Your Buck: Using big dies in different ways

[@kathysunshine699]

I love the stained glass card and all the rich darker colors!… It reminds me of a big door… maybe make the black belly band as you planed but where the parts meet or in the middle of it glue a Victorian or some decorative doorknob of your color choice, maybe antique gold, pewter,brass Or copper metallic paper. Then you just pull it off and on like a normal belly band. I have bigger dies and a big enough die cut machine, to try these designs, so thank you for sharing!👍💕

[@SashaReade]

Oh thank you for the ideas! And thank you for taking the time to write them out :)

[@neelambari7492]

BEAUTIFUL CARDS WITH BIGGER DIES AFTER A LONG TIME SEEN YOUR VIDEO

[@karenreeves3958]

Beautiful way to usr larger dies. I live them all, especially the stained glass ones. Thanks for sharing

[@tjyb1502]

I sure hope we get to see what you decide to do with that beautiful stained glass window! You have So many options! It also looks like you could trim around the top and the columns could become candles! 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed watching once again!

[@SashaReade]

oh that's a cool sounding idea! Thank you for watching :)

[@zoefrance1064]

Ever very good with the big dies. That’s for the great ideas.

[@rebeccafiveash4335]

Lovely stained glass card...could have a bride and groom facing us on a belly band? Maybe an angel? Both really white and sparkly though

[@SashaReade]

ooo those are some great ideas! thank you

[@andrealavigne7824]

Wonderful cards, Sasha! When you showed the cut-out on the window-shaped card, that you thought of using as a belly band, my immediate thought was it looked like a belt. I would glue 2 strips together so they are longer than the width of the card. Make sure one end is the square end & the other is the rounded end of the strip. Cut a "belt buckle" shape with a middle piece from sturdy cardstock, making sure it's somewhat taller than the height of the band. (That will give you room to pass the end of the band through the buckle.) Add glue to just the front of the middle bit of the buckle, thread the square end of the band through, & glue the end of the square end of the band to the middle bit of the buckle. Then you can weave the rounded end of the band through the buckle to close it, just like a belt. You could then either glue the rounded end to the other part of the belt, so the belly band/belt slips up & down on the card (like a "normal" belly band), or leave the rounded end loose, so the recipient can pull it back out from the buckle, like with a regular belt. I wish I could demonstrate with a video or photo series, but hopefully my description makes sense. Anyway, thank you for sharing your cards and all your great ideas for using larger dies. Good way to stretch our supplies. Sending belated birthday wishes to your daughter. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)

[@SashaReade]

oh my days, i think i should post it to you and let you unleash your creativity. Gosh your brain works well as a crafter! I love it. I love that you took the time to write all that out as well. Ha ha You're fab! Thank you, and thank you for the bday wishes and compliments. Feeling crafty loved today for sure :)

[@MichelleM-kp2gm]

Great cards 👍

[@SashaReade]

Thank you Michelle

[@barbarasandison7891]

Love love the Ballon card it I my grandsons 10th birthday on the 10th of Oct and I am going to card lift your idea all the cards are lovely never thought use a double belly band

[@SashaReade]

oh yay! im so pleased it's given you some inspiration! Happy Crafting!

[@Pebblesmas]

Seen this video for the second time, such clever card ideas and fab cards, thx so much.

[@jesseb5112]

Fun!! Coverplate dies are awesome

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Oh yesterday was my birthday = 67th!! I hope your daughter's party 🥳 was great!Love to you and yours! We are under evacuation in Tampa Bay but I'm inland, not in a flood zone. But I worked hard today doing all the outdoor prep. Glad that's done and I can sit and enjoy your company! Love that arched window die from Pretty Gets Gritty! Love that red line tape! And I adore those vellum cards❣

[@SashaReade]

Oh happy Birthday! Sorry to hear your area is under evacuation :( what a scary time. We have such mild weather here all year long, i just couldnt imagine what it would be like to have extreme weather. The most we've had is a couple pretty strong wind storms, but very mild in hurricane comparison! Keep safe

[@teresadoyle1396]

Stay safe Rebecca! We just got through with hurricane Fiona here in Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦 last weekend. We weren’t in the flood zone in our area but lots of people were in other places as well as our sister Provinces. We lost our power for about 15 hours but there are still thousands without power yet!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

@@teresadoyle1396 thank you Teresa, I will keep you and yours in my prayers as well!!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

@@SashaReade Thank you Sasha, we are hunkering down! But my YMCA is open and I'm headed to get one more spin class in at 8am!

[@nancybreathnach411]

Love the cards ❤

[@mirjamroos9746]

Happy birthday to your beautiful daugther🎂🥳 Great ideas Sasha thank you.😘

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much Mirjam

[@shirleydesrochers3319]

I love your cards! I must give them a try🇨🇦!

[@LynBell]

You could add a key to the belly band. Thanks for the ideas! Happy birthday to your daughter

[@SashaReade]

oh thats a lovely idea! Thank you :)

[@Sketchbook9999]

I LOVE keys

[@conniesobczak2177]

Love the cards they are really nice thanks

[@anaraposo0857]

Happy birthday to your daughter 🎉. Beautiful cards, love your ideas. I think some shiny bling to pop the color on one that’s looks like a door.

[@SashaReade]

awe thank you for the bday wishes Ana. And yes... i like the idea of bling on the door...

[@kathyboings1227]

Beautiful cards Sasha!!!💖

[@lawsmarson2897]

Awesome ideas Sasha 🙏 thank you

[@SashaReade]

Thank you :)

[@zoedoodle]

What great ideas! Those large dies are expensive and additional ways to use them are much appreciated!

[@SashaReade]

yes some of them can really rack up a bill! So pleased this was helpful for you :)

[@kathykjmek]

Super

[@kristinesteedman6431]

I love your cards today. Love the belly band. Maybe add an embellishment where a doorknob would be? The first thing I saw in my mind with the band was a door.

[@SashaReade]

thank you for the ideas Kristine! and thank you for the lovely compliment :)

[@lizzielister1428]

Wowee ... loved these Sasha. Thnx for sharing xxx

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much Lizzie :)

[@sherylefagan5132]

Those cards were so beautiful thank you for sharing I gonna have to watch that video over and over and over again because those cards were just so wonderful and your voice is so soothing I love to listen to you talk❤

[@SashaReade]

awe Sheryle, you are just the kindest! I honestly thought this video was going to be rubbish and people werent going to watch it. I struggled to get my words out at a couple points. Thank you for your lovely encouragement, it means so much to me

[@kezthefam8263]

Great ideas Sasha !!! Life is busy and our kids come first 💜

[@carolsoutar4719]

Happy Birthday to your daughter.Wow the stained glass one looks beautiful.Thanks Sasha.

[@SashaReade]

Thank you Carol :)

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Sasha, what beautiful cards. Thanks so much. 😊🇨🇦

[@debbieevans1515]

happy birthday to your daughter... I love your cards.. on the last card I would put a narrow belly band in black,, and glue a narrow sentiment on the belly band

[@SashaReade]

yea that's what i was thinking as well, but then felt like it might need just something else??

[@debbieevans1515]

@@SashaReade when in doubt bling it out...lol needs some bling..

[@theshabbyhippie]

Wonderful ideas, and beautiful cards!!

[@yellowroses15]

Gorgeous cards Sasha!! Quite inspiring. Thnx for sharing your awesome ideas. Birthday Blessings for your daughter 🎉.

[@ann9793]

I enjoyed this full panel card, thank you

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much for watching Ann

[@melissazabower339]

I like the black belly and idea for the stained glass card.

[@SashaReade]

thank you Melissa :)

[@blessedhandsac5972]

Beautiful cards and great ideas 🤗😍

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much :)

[@deballen7031]

Hi. My, my, my, you have been a busy bee.....so many fabulous cards all in one evening.I really wanted that arched window die right up until I saw the price, DOH! Just a bit out of my range.😂 Thank you for sharing all your wonderful skills, ideas and creations. They're superb.

[@SashaReade]

Yes sadly dies can get expensive :( But keep an eye on it, they often have sales. You might be able to grab it at a discounted price at some point if it's one you love. Im also sure you've probably got something hiding in your stash that you could use as well :)

[@deballen7031]

@@SashaReade yes, I'll do that and I probably do have something to fit the bill meantime.

[@noreenmulder5255]

Hi Sasha. Absolutely brilliant! I love the stained glass effect. I like the inner cutouts that you showed to use as a bellyband for your last card. TFS. Keep well. 💜🤗💗

[@SashaReade]

awe thank you Noreen, you are always so kind and encouraging

[@noreenmulder5255]

@@SashaReade 💖🤗

[@havingfunplayingwithpaper9903]

Love all of your cards Sasha! 😊 Thank you for sharing these techniques. Blessings

[@whiteherondesigns]

Happy birthday to your daughter. Thanks for another great idea xx

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much for the bday wishes, and the lovely compliment

[@roxanneklinger3828]

These are wonderful cards. Very inventive.

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much Roxanne

[@juliegonya6236]

Beautiful ideas. Thank you

[@SashaReade]

Thank you Julie

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much for watching them Tami :)

[@loke-art7383]

Happy Birthday to your daughter🥳, i love your ideas and cards🥰

[@SashaReade]

thank you very much for the birthday wishes and lovely compliment

[@katieh200]

Sasha I just love your cards huni ,your so talented ,please keep up the great work and keep sharing please ,hugs Katie 💕💜💕

[@SashaReade]

awe thank you so much Katie! I love when i see your face pop up in my comments! it's like seeing a long time friend :)

[@katieh200]

Aww Sasha thanks for your lovely reply huni it has made my day ,have a nice day sweetie 💕💜💕

[@marianamyers4142]

fabulous!! I love the ideas -- thank u for sharing

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much for watching Mariana :)

[@vickiburow7560]

You are fun and inspiring

[@SashaReade]

Awe Vicki that is just the kindest thing to say. Sometimes i really question my content, but getting a lovely message like this is really really kind

[@TheSuzyfick]

Hello from Illinois, love your inspiration. Happy birthday wishes your daughter

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much Suzy, and thank you for your kind bday wishes

[@teresadoyle1396]

Beautiful cards and great ideas Sasha. For your last card…it were me, I would glue two of those black pieces together at the back of the card ( directly to the back) and put a small piece of Velcro on each of the front decorative edges to close it. (If that makes sense???) It’s a beautiful card.

[@SashaReade]

oooo velcro.. No one has suggested that yet!

[@teresadoyle1396]

@@SashaReade I buy them at Dollarama. They are 1/2” circles and they aren’t very thick or bulky and can be easily cut down to fit the project! This way you could make it ‘look’ like an actual belly band by only sticking it to the back panel of your card and hold it closed with the Velcro.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Sasha, I really really enjoyed watching you create those different cards and I really really love ❤️ them all. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@Pebblesmas]

Bellyband is a great idea!!

[@charlottesilber1687]

Love them all. TYFS

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much Charlotte

[@cathylaycock5598]

Absolutely love that Gothic window! I think I’d just add gems here and there. Nothing blocking it and keep the greeting inside. All are gorgeous cards. I love your ideas. 😊❤️🇨🇦

[@ruthmills2292]

All I can say is, WOW! HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@michelleweston2562]

I love the stained glass card, it's beautiful. Happy birthday to your daughter, mine is tomorrow lol. September is a good month.

[@SashaReade]

goodness i know so many people with birthdays in September, it's nuts. Happy Birthday to you!

[@michelleweston2562]

Thaank you

[@kellercrucita550]

Increíble❤

[@subigland5600]

I hope you're daughter had a wonderful birthday and as usual great video xx

[@SashaReade]

Awe thank you so much, she had an awesome one. Was an all day fun day with 2 friends and a sleep over

[@debbieduran6791]

Fun die ideas!

[@SashaReade]

Thank you so much Debbie

[@jac4YouTube]

Maybe it would be nice with a small magnet closure attached on inside of card

[@arashy]

Fun!

[@SashaReade]

Thank you

[@Sketchbook9999]

Best video I saw tonight- thanku- new sub PEACE

[@SashaReade]

awe, thank you so much. Gosh what an amazing comment to get :) And welcome to my channel! hope you enjoy more videos

[@roseannem.tockstein8140]

Wouldn't this look better with a white or foil to be what is directly behind the stained glass? It just seems to me that the dark muddies up the stained glass effect..

[@SashaReade]

i didnt fint it made a huge difference but if i do it again i think i will go with white behind for a bit more pop :)

[@Rebeccacell]

I agree! I was so sad to see the colours become dull when the card was closed. But it is a nice pop when the card is open!

[@Pebblesmas]

Lovely video, but a shame you did't tape that little red flab to the inside of the card and adheted a page over that, than you would still have a beautiful glitter back of the card (as it is such beautiful cardstock....

[@SashaReade]

oh i know, i was so stuck thinking if i should have done that or not, and did the tab look that bad.. i LOVE that holographic card. so pretty and fun!

[@theresehudran7635]

The arch card is spectular.

[@susandavenport9257]

Last card: first communion, baptism or birthday!

[@SashaReade]

oh yes! great ideas!

[@hankejoosen4029]

🤩🤩🤩

[@lorraineferguson231]

♥

[@bernicejanssen6540]

Don't use the black belly band at all...it detracts from the overall card.

[@SashaReade]

yea i hate the thought of covering up the pretty stained glass look

[@fazestorm4441]

That didn't work very well I was thinking the ones that you have punch holes in maybe you could send your daughter's school greeting in and it would be really pretty or you know just a pretty picture in the middle of it or Christmas scene I think it'd be really pretty

[@merrilynsmith2490]

Sasha, I love your videos, but I the focus is not so good. I' have. Poor and sight and misss, ju out a lot. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS