Not So Basic - 5 Ways To Use Basic Shape Dies

[@myrnab2022]

This is the first time that I watch one of your videos. I'm so glad I did. You have a new fan!! I am going to use almost all the ideas. I am so thankful.

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

Awesome! Thank you! ❤

[@patriciatreslove4449]

Thank you Ellen, we all focus on the newest dies, but every once in a while we should go back to basics.

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

Glad you like them!

[@marshalamberth2305]

I have really been into working with die cuts lately. Thank you for a good basic instructional video. I plan to use some of these techniques in my craft room.

[@Sapphire2691]

OMGosh! Brain overload. I’m new to card making and I want to try every technique you did. The shape card! Oh my, that may have to be the first!! Wait, maybe the window. Oh dear! Thank YOU for the inspiration to just dive in!! Watching from the US!!

[@ellenhutson3875]

Welcome to the world of card making! So thrilled you have joined us - you will have so much fun learning, creating and just playing!

[@laurievanduyne1358]

I just love her stuff!!!

[@miabehrens5229]

I like that you use what most card crafters have, nothing to rush out and buy. Thanks heaps for sharing

[@smallmoments957]

Thank you so much for these ideas. I plan to use these ideas to make some birthday cards for my granddaughters : )

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

You are so welcome! That's wonderful. Have fun!!

[@laurievanduyne1358]

Ohh thank you Carissa! Beautiful! I find your instructions are very easy to follow! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nangustafson8110]

Yay! Get out those languishing dies and create! Thanks for some terrific inspiration.

[@betcooper582]

This is one of the most informative videos I have viewed as a new crafter. Very helpful on how to use your stacked dies.

[@ThePattysc]

Very good ideas -- I will have to try some of them...thanks...

[@diezrosales]

What gorgeous projects! Thanks for sharing.

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@edieedie1392]

Love your circle card ideas and LOVE your presentation.

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

Thanks so much!

[@lillianconradi]

I like how you did the flower (and also the monkey). Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@sindyw135]

I used your circle shape tip and made a circle card. I really appreciate your tutorial. I never would have thought to do this. Thank you!

[@kathrynciavone6624]

You did entice me to use shape dies in more versatile ways-thank you

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

That’s wonderful! 😊

[@Taitcreates639]

This helped me so very much. New paper Crafter here. TY so much. HUGS!

[@geraldinebecher7702]

What super great lesson you gave. Firstly you speak clearly. Plus you explain the why's of things you are doing. You have just shown how easy it is to use simple dies for card making. Thank you for Teaching this to us.

[@sandyduell2396]

Great idea! I love the fact that you're prepared for your videos. It makes it pleasant to watch.

[@maryloucota9912]

Thank you for showing these steps. You do an excellent job with you your videos.

[@jacquehouseholder904]

I always wanted to know how to use my stackable circles. So glad your showing us how. 😊 Thank you

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

You're so very welcome! ❤

[@patsmith1324]

I see I am about 4 years behind! However,, slow as I am, I enjoyed your video. Thanks. A big hello from Northern CA

[@bevpage5441]

Love your cards. Thanks for sharing y our ideas to stretch our use of dies. I really appreciate this.

[@katarzynaw.4737]

Great ideas :) Thank you for inspirations 😍

[@Taitcreates639]

This video was so very helpful to a newbie like me. I love all the techniques and have enough supplies to make them. I don’t have the beautiful stamps that you used as this video is almost 3yrs old. Tyfs. Hugz!

[@annemelanson3231]

LOVED YOUR IDEAS WITH THE DIES

[@patticallihan8515]

They are so cute. Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@margiehill1325]

Love these techniques! Thanks

[@jennifererickson1715]

Great "new" ideas! This was a great refresher course sprinkled with some new techniques!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Ellen. I stumbled onto this video. Stayed and loved these ideas and have become your newest subscriber. Thanks. 😊

[@denverkat276]

I totally agree that the basic nesting sets of dies are a MUST have for scrapping and card making. It's amazing that crafters give up on their basic shape dies. Those should be a staple in everyone's arsenal!! Please share more of your ideas. Although I think that I can come up with great ideas you think totally outside of the box!! I never saw the full circle card technique or the Shaped card Technique, before. I will definitely use that. I loved all of your techniques.THANKS!!

[@yvonnetolen8140]

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[@kwetzel911]

denverkat276 yes I agree the basic die sets contribute so much in card making and scrapbooking. I’ve started adding to my collection.

[@craftsbypwilli2664]

WOW! I better get out my circle dies, I don't use them enough. I absolutely love how you created so many shapes techniques. This is so inspiring! Thank you and big thumbs up! ;)

[@germaine734]

Excellent tute! And wonderful cards. I do not use my dies as much as I should, but will try to now! Thank you, Germaine

[@willow8126]

Thank you for these tips! I am a beginner and totally inspired to make a shaker card 🙂

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

You are so welcome! Welcome to the card making community!! 💞

[@sarahbray3832]

I love the window card the best, will have to give it a go, love your video.

[@alisongrey4527]

Great techniques, and an excellent reminder about how to be creative with some of our basic dies. This video goes into my “Keep” file - thanks!

[@cheryl7476]

Great tip for making circle cards! Your cards are adorable, and I love the flower peeking through the circle on vellum. I definitely want to do the circle card and the lovely flower one peeking through the circle. Thanks so much for the great tip and the card ideas.

[@DaisyMachado1967]

Great tips with very pretty results. Loved.

[@LoriUren]

I love my basic shaped dies. your window card is fantastic!

[@sharonfrench1087]

Great ideas for those shaped dies. Thank you.

[@deomunoz5486]

Very interesting video. Thanks

[@lindahobbs5545]

Very cute. Thanks for sharing!

[@emhols9528]

Thank you for such a thoughtful video - we often overlook those 'basic' supplies however with a bit a of creativity we can get so much more out of them! Great ideas ( especially the frame) - thank you!

[@barbaratroxell6682]

Really loved your tip .I am anxious to try.

[@donnalaufenberg351]

Thanks so much for the inspiration. Going to dig out my dies now and start creating!

[@ownsacat]

That's a nice card. I find it difficult to use vellum and this is a good idea. Thanks.

[@paulaaddison546]

Love the circle card and scoring the back side was genious

[@judithsigler9644]

WOWEE! What a COOL video, Carissa!! I LOVE the wonderful variety in cards using those basic shape dies! CLEVER DESIGNS n’ ideas AND LOVELY cards! I learned some “neat tricks”, too, especially with the “;shape card” creation! I, too, sometimes have “snafus” when cutting a strip to match a “circle” shape so your tip to cut the DSP from the same-sized shape and THEN placing the strip is SO HELPFUL! :-)). I’m pulling out my dies today and going to “play” using some of YOUR CREATIVE ideas! TFS n’ HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’! Looking forward to the Ellen Hutson releases! Enjoy your day! I know I will have fun “playing”, too! :-))

[@lindajamme5459]

I was admiring your pretty unmarked embossing plate. Ooo la la! I love the stamps and dies you used. My neighbor was trying to dry emboss yesterday and needed my help. I have the "sandwich recipe" to do this on the big shot and was able to help. These are fun techniques and I forget to use them. The last circle card I made that was like the second circle card idea you used. I made an Oreo cookie card and it turned out so cute. I love my Cricut die cutting machine but it doesn't give me the nice edges that the dies do. Thanks for the video!

[@jennygoodall4282]

Great video, just discovered your videos so will be subscribing for more inspiration. Need to ask you, how come your die cutting plates are completely unscratched? Are you using a magic mat underneath instead of one cutting plates?

[@4wandsand2swords]

awesome video! I got so many fresh ideas. I hope you'll do more like that!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Awesome shape die cut tips and cards! TFS! 😘👍🏾🍁

[@debiv7834]

Thank you so much!! Great ideas!! Super cute cards!!

[@lisaainscough2465]

Wow, so many techniques and some amazing cards. Thank you so much.

[@francesarmstrong957]

Loved what you did with the card. It also made me want a Big Shot even more.

[@rebeccapfeifer2376]

It's always fun to learn new techniques! Thank you for the great video.

[@sueshanks9447]

The shape technique was so neat ! Thank you for showing so many techniques that are fun. Excited to try them !

[@terryeggen1303]

I enjoyed this video! Can't wait to view more. Thank you!

[@kathiecondon9187]

Where do you get the containers that you use for your embossing powder? Thank you for your videos. I love watching them.

[@olivemaycards]

I got some that look very similar, if not identical, from amazon. I think the brand name is Sistema.

[@jacquelinecardoso4266]

Nossa adorei todas as dicas. Apesar de não entender inglês suas visualizações são ótimas e devagar possibilitando bem o entendimento. Acabou de ganhar uma inscrita brasileira. Obrigada por compartilhar

[@ritatharp5238]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ritag9612]

Finally a new idea 💡!! Great video. I am not creative but I am great at copying. Occasions to use these methods are already rushing through the brain. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.

[@netsgalore71]

I am enthralled with your video! So instructive! Thank you!

[@patacan7]

Great cards and inspirations! Thanks so much!

[@lauramurphy438]

Thank you for sharing your techniques. Have a beautiful day!

[@gaiasmommy]

Love your ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@debheslinga2712]

Great tips, thanks

[@awenbunny]

Great tips on basic dies!

[@wendy8184]

Awesome video!

[@tc247]

Fantastic video. I'm going to go back through all my dies and get those basic's out and make some great cards, Thank YOU...oh and your laugh is contagious! :) lol

[@louisescouller2229]

Love your ideas! I have a Big Shot and pads and love it but often get confused with my different “sandwiches”. When you embossed the circles what was the order?

[@vickigoodman1614]

Wow! Such great ideas! Tfs!

[@jewellmoebus7976]

What kind of stamp pad did you stamp the flower stencil with before adding embossing powder? I'm new to embossing & wonder what makes the powder stick to the image so u can heat set it. ... jewell

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much 😊 I really love 💕 you’re cards, and helpful and useful tips and tricks.

[@janetmuir6011]

lovely cards thank you.

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Great techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@blackitten2]

Great cards and techniques! TFS

[@lindagerlick9111]

Love the cards and all your suggestions. I'm getting out my circle dies right now!

[@roselinprimrose1637]

this is a great idea it looks good fun looking forward to trying it out

[@MsGabmc]

Really great ideas - thanks!

[@lindaharris2607]

Beautiful ideas!

[@ireneherrera-shan7272]

Great ideas and tutorial. Love the pineapple card. Thanks for sharing.

[@hyacinthcross6729]

Thank you for the video ! It was so so clear and really encouraging to use the basic shapes

[@melissareynolds8691]

So much info. Love it❤️....US based

[@pandywilson9076]

thank you for great tips for using shape dies. excellent!

[@sueharner6040]

These are awesome techniques!!! Thank you.

[@franscott9536]

Wow! These are great tips. I'm glad I saw this even tho it's 6 mos old. Thanks so much.

[@shelliesnow4895]

Love the pineapple card especially!

[@julieharden158]

Great cards, thanks for sharing

[@krissybooth3839]

Lovely tutorial thanks for sharing x

[@andrealavigne7824]

Carissa, thank you for sharing this! Even us "seasoned" crafters can use a refresher/reminder of techniques like this. :)

[@mariecamus2264]

How did you attach the vellum to the inside of the card please?

[@EllenHutsonLLC]

With glue! We love the The Original Precision Craft Glue, Bearly Art from ellenhutson.com

[@sworley1956]

Do you use any type of vellum to take the heat when embossing? Is there a special type of vellum?

[@SquareType]

Your finished cards are so beautiful!

[@debbyanneful]

Beautiful makes

[@craftera.a3509]

Do you think a cricket machine is the best for Embossing and die cutting, especially die cutting or do you recommend big shot? Which is better when it comes to cost( buying all the dies and other tools needed) , Results(quality), Time(which is easier and quicker).

[@deliabee]

Thanks for the tips! I love the circle card.

[@heidiann184]

Some great ideas. But how do you get the Circular Cards to 'stand' please?

[@nyssac2914]

Heaven1y Cra4ting cut a litttle bit off the bottom on the back to make a straight line. So the front is a full circle, the back has about 1cm cut off. Does that make sense?

[@jheart803]

Will these cut fabric for quilting

[@carolstubbs5684]

LOVE this video and the cards. I'm curious, however, the stamp used in the first project is not listed in the details of this video :( What stamp is used? Where can we find it, and is it still available?