Using Dies As Stencils - Many Techniques and Cards!

How to create a stencil from dies... several ways!
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[@elizabethhair9017]

I rarely do projects if I need to buy alot of new items, but in this case I'd happily make an exception.

[@shawndavis7862]

As always, thank you for sharing. Another tip about placing cards with gems in envelopes: mail is processed on equipment that uses friction to provide the locomotion. There are more points that friction is applied to the back of the envelope than the front. I always address my envelope then place the gems towards the front side. I too will add a scrap of something inside to ease the relief.

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Jennifer WOW Your Cards are so Gorgeous!! Your ideas are Beyond Brilliant and a Whole Lot Ingenious!! My goodness it was so much fun and mesmerizing watching your creative process...the looks you achieve with your Techniques are Stunning and Magnificent!! Thanks for your Outstanding Tutorial and Sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!! YOU SO ROCK!! Joan Smith

[@jennifermcguireink]

Hi! I should have mentioned in the video that there are other options for creating stencils, such as yupo paper, etc. However, with an intricate die, I find the options I shared to the best. Also, cardstock isn't slick so you don't have to wipe the ink off it between colors. AND if you use cardstock, you can add it to your card! :)

[@bonniezelazek9012]

I make stencils out of plastic dividers made by Avery. I tried many different materials and these work best for me. While they are not sticky like masking tape they hold up very well and can be cleaned. I use light tape to keep them in place.

[@wonderwonder30]

That’s a great idea, which dividers did you use?

[@jeannearrington3970]

You are the best teacher. Thank you so much for all your work!💕

[@tamialpriebe2163]

Thanks for sharing all these wonderful ideas. I so appreciate you showing ways to stretch the use of my supplies.

[@veecee9536]

Many thanks for another great video, so full of ideas. Really appreciate how 'clean ' and clear these are to watch and listen to, again, thank you. It's also great to be able to learn different ways of using our stash and getting more out of each item. In that, you are a one woman teaching machine, love it.

[@patriciabethke4142]

Thank uou, Thanks you,Thank you another great video. I like the way the DIY stencil can be used as a card element. There are so many wonderful tips in this video, thank you.

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

You always spark my creativity and get me moving. Thanks so much,you deserve a thank you card❣❣❣

[@karenbanks3366]

These are really beautiful. Wonderful different techniques shared. Thank you for the continued dedication on sharing your love of papercrafting.

[@sherriejohnson9250]

Oh my goodness! Love this technique so much. Can't wait to try it. I will try the masking paper and also I do have some yupo paper in my supplies. I do keep lots of rhinestones and pearls on hand...however, they are for, the most part, clear rhinestones and white pearls. If I want to use colors to match the ink colors on my cards, I usually just color them with my alcohol markers...or the inks I used. Works quite well and saves me from trying to keep lots of colored thingys on hand. :-)

[@pennyklie7530]

These cards are beautiful... love the look of dimension when you used the die to emboss and the use of the stencil for background or extend the image. If you could peek into all the craft rooms around the world you would find crafters inspired by the techniques you share... you are truly a blessing to this community.

[@megbreiter6314]

Thanks Jennifer for another great technique session! YAY 😍

[@2110scorpius]

I have a Birchpress layered die set coming my way. Can't wait to try them with this idea. First a light colour, then medium and dark. Should be very pretty 😍😍😍. Thanks for the inspiration Jennifer. You are the best

[@jennifermcguireink]

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[@sharon94503]

Might try cutting a stencil from yupo paper! Jennifer, your brain is amazing and your art is always beautiful.

[@Ema25Henao]

I love that you show what works and what doesn't! That way we can really learn. I love your videos, thank you so much for your work 😊

[@pattibrigman9469]

Jennifer, I really enjoy watching your videos. I always learn something new. Usually I learn a lot🙂 👵🏻.

[@robincooper9323]

I love your creative mind Jennifer. You techniques and card suggestions are always loaded with inspiration. Thank you for sharing your wonderful mind with us!

[@patriciadelany6699]

Wow! Brilliant! I especially like the idea with masking magic!

[@yvonneaydemir344]

love your workshops. thank you so much!!!

[@Squabetty]

Fantastic and budget friendly- love when you stretch our supplies!! So creative -. You are the best!

[@PrairieStork]

I apply Tim Holtz micro glaze on DIY stencils and masks. Works great. Thanks for sharing your techniques. 💠❄️☃️

[@vickiwest4149]

(Insert 10 minute standing ovation here!!!!!) Love this!!!! We love using our dies for multiple uses and combinations to create new looks ~ we were just discussing that yesterday!

[@deesveltsema8129]

Such beautiful cards and yet another great technique by the Queen of Cards! Thank you so much for sharing all your inspiring ideas with us, Jennifer, you ROCK, you really do! My heart always makes a little jump of happiness when I see you’ve uploaded a new video ☺️ Hugz, Love & Light 💗 Desiree (the Netherlands)

[@stephanieadams84]

Thanks for all the great tips and techniques shown in this video Jennifer! I tried to make a reusable stencil with a very intricate butterfly die and yupo, acetate & OHP film, but none of them worked successfully so will definitely be trying some of your ideas. I hadn't thought about using masking paper, that's a great idea! Thanks, Stef.

[@denaheck1506]

These turned out great. This dies is perfect for masculine cards. Thank you for the video.

[@Dotalina33]

Fabulous ideas especially for those hard to come up with ideas for guys! Yeah without the pearls! Thanks Jennifer!

[@natasam.3308]

Jennifer, you are the beeeest teacher ever!❤ I love your ideas! I must try this! Love ya and take care!🙏💋😇

[@love2create62]

All of those cards turned out stunning!! I love how you share how and why you do things, and you always step it up a notch! I look forward to each video. We can never have too much bling!! 💟

[@cynthiac6430]

I love all your videos!! I learned alot in card making and it helps me with my depression...I can't thank you enough Jennifer❤...God bless you and your Family and please stay safe🙏🏼

[@jennifermcguireink]

hugs to you

[@moirahansen1955]

So enjoy your videos. I learn something new each time. My favorite card is the one using the die to make an impression. Thank you. Stay safe and well. God bless you.

[@janetmuir6011]

Thank you Jennifer for another great video. x

[@1tinac]

I love all the ideas. As always thanks for the great tutorials. Great cards.

[@vickikroll9570]

Amazing the different looks you achieved with these techniques. This die is beautiful inked up with the rainbow colors. Love the sparkle and the deep impression cards. The embellishments take them over the top!!

[@jennieswardh1066]

I really love the way the stencil looks after inking the cards😍

[@titaniumgirl55]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@love2create62]

Wasn't that gorgeous? 🤩

[@terrie1226]

What a fantastic technique and the outcome turned out awesome....thank you Jennifer for putting out these learning videos......TFS

[@annihilator45]

Thanks for sharing wllmofnthese wonderful techniques! I have found the best way to make a stencil out of your dies is to use yupo because you can wash it and if you want you can glue it to your card 🧡🧡🧡😃!

[@tracydibsdale4004]

Fantastic!! What good ideas you come up with!!! Thank you!!

[@BeverlyJordanblog]

Wow! Great Boho die and stencil that made such beautiful cards!! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

Wow!!! I love the cards...they are fabulous! And making the stencils is something I would love to try!

[@paularaulinaitis3068]

I'm truly in awe!!! I have to watch this again!

[@LBarrioV]

Amazing techniques with amazing results!

[@mariskaritfeld]

I love these! Thank you for the inspiration. I also make stencils out of card stock, works really great. Stay safe!

[@janacreek6184]

You just amaze me every time I watch you.

[@nancybuzzard2079]

Wonderful technique, lovely cards! Thank you❤️

[@minikraut]

WHAT! You can't find something? You are the best organized crafter I know!

[@jeannebeam3042]

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing...

[@lynnlohne6578]

Very cool ideas. I have a bunch of the Birch Press Designs 3 piece cover plate dies & I think they would be perfect for this. The dies are quite the investment, but I love them & getting more ways to use them, just perfect!

[@jennifermcguireink]

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[@lynnlohne6578]

@@jennifermcguireink Very helpful, can't wait to try this!

[@barbaral6431]

Wonderful idea beautiful card fronts.

[@racheljolley26352]

I love all your cards, they are stunning! The embossed die on top and the glitter paste are especially fabulous. You are so talented, imaginative and clever, thank you for all the inspiration 😍♥️⭐️🏆

[@mamapillow8365]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just got some glitters and pastes and wanted to try this, your timing is superb! I appreciate all the videos you do, it has really helped me have more fun crafting.

[@chines68]

Thank you for this, Jennifer! I love your work and the ideas for variations.

[@reneebanbury7066]

I really like the boho look on these cards. Nice!

[@mccseq]

Love the cards and the great ideas. Thanks for the ideas about mailing cards with pearls/gems. I’ll give that a try.

[@chicaannag1]

Thank you so much for another inspiring video! I appreciate how you help us us to stretch our materials.

[@nikkirosindale7854]

Great techniques as always!Thanks for sharing.I use miri card for intricate dies that I use as stencils,as wipes easy,so get a good few uses

[@cherylthompson9470]

Like the way the die and stencil worked together, although I thinnk the stencil center is prettier. Great ideas, as always!

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

Love, love, love this. You have shared so many amazing tips. I appreciate you!

[@jeanmorin8340]

As always I love your video. Great 💡

[@743linda]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@candicerimell2601]

Brilliant as always!

[@pattyfromherz9965]

thank you for your ideas, I can't wait to try this technique, with my dies.

[@charlenecundy1690]

These are gorgeous😊😊😊😊

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Very impressive techniques ... and the cards are spectacular. 😊

[@PTScrapper]

Love this idea. I am going to try it with some layering dies I have. I have a heart and a butterfly.

[@donnad8361]

Love these stencil ideas Jennifer, I am a new subscriber to your channel and look forward to more great tips.

[@RainorShine1]

Leave it to Jennifer to think of everything, love when she does these kinds of videos

[@denelbrister538]

Gorgeous cards! Thanks for always coming up with these great ideas!😍

[@anaraposo522]

All cards are so pretty, but my favorite is the fifth which is the embossed one.

[@susanvalle4463]

Thanks Jennifer. Great ideas as always

[@bonnerdebbie]

great cards and ideas.

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Great cards and a fun technique, TFS.

[@rtd1791]

Barbara at Joggles just released a video in the last week that shows that using intricate dies to cut the Teflon crafting sheets to make stencils from dies works. I used the exact same dies Barbara used to cut Tyvek stencils before I saw the Joggles video. I bought the dies from Joggles; I love the Art by Marlene line. Those die cuts work but are tedious to weed because Tyvek has a fiber running through it. Still great though. I’m using the stencils/masks with gel plates. Neither the Teflon sheets nor Tyvek would be very good with gels or pastes as both are very thin materials. But fun foam does cut easily with thin dies and is great for pastes and gels. Fun foam stencils don’t last as long as stenciling plastic. The thin etched steel dies leave an impression in stenciling plastic and acetate. I have traced the impression in stenciling plastic with a stencil cutter. Not terrible but requires a steady hand and I always get wobbly lines with that method. But it is the best all around stencil in terms of durability and versatility. I suppose you could just scan the die cut and have an electronic cutter cut stenciling plastic, but I don’t know if die manufacturers would permit that. I really wish manufacturers would just release die, stencil, and stamp for all their images.

[@outofthecraftermath8497]

Alright, time for me to buy some intricate dies. I love all of these ideas. I may try them with contact paper and see how they work.

[@Cards4Cancer]

Just breath taking

[@63artemisia63]

Shot, Jennifer! I was excited about this +until+ I realized I needed a die cut machine, something I don’t have money or room for. Who wants to sell me some die cuts made from this die? Maybe your embossing folder video will work for me. I have those and use them on my gel plate.

[@aasheetaarun5861]

I'll be happy to send you some die cut card fronts. I don't have this die, but I have similar intricate dies. No need to pay me. Is there a way you can privately message me your address?

[@sallybicknell8402]

Thank you Jennifer. Beautiful

[@gloriaebert4209]

Thank you sharing how to get multiple uses from a prroduct.

[@loke-art7383]

Another great Video and beautiful cards ❤️

[@barbhenning4068]

These are delightful!

[@withazcooper1464]

Great video.

[@conniewoldstad9942]

You say that you would like to see any cards that you’ve inspired. How do we share with you? I know you have shown embossing with dies many times but this time, it really sparked something. I love your videos. Keep up the good work

[@jennifermcguireink]

Are you on Facebook or Instagram? You can tag me on there when you post your projects. I would love to see them.

[@nancysperry8334]

love it! How about cutting the die out on plastic stencil material rather than cardstock, it'll clean off and last longer? Oh i see ... you can use the colored cardstock on the card . great ideas Jennifer

[@skunnavatana9407]

I love your ideas of using stencils. Have you ever used freezer paper as the stencil ?

[@elizekohler6199]

Love it ❤️

[@gaylebates254]

Thanks for telling us where you ordered your pearls.

[@1maacha1]

Your cards are amazing!

[@sam_i_am_.]

They sell stencil blanks at hobby lobby that are great for creating durable, reusable stencils with your dies.

[@jennifermcguireink]

i don't have success cutting that with intricate dies. and i don't shop at hobby lobby anymore :) but the blanks are great with simple dies!

[@janetg.]

You are amazing!

[@renaeallen9890]

Outstanding video! Wow!

[@2281CozyBrickCape]

I love how the embossed die looks, and the glitter glitz! TFS

[@christinagoggin9531]

Yupo paper makes good stencils

[@jennifermcguireink]

not long - less than hour

[@patriciascoble9680]

Hi Jennifer, I was looking at utube this morning on laminating. Unfortunatly I can't find it again to give the name of the crafter I deceided to try out what she was doing and I think this might help with stencils. I used 1side of a laminating pouch cut it to be a bit smaller than the card and put it through the laminator. It worked and the pouch doesn't peal off. You finish up with one side shiny and the other side plain.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Oooo.. I love a good tip. Thanks!

[@patriciascoble9680]

@@jennifermcguireink I had a go at making a stencil but forgot that you use a die without an outside cutting edge. OOps. but the laminating didn't lift anywhere so I have a cool decoration for a card.

[@63sonotech]

I do this but never something this intricate. I also ink embossing folders for a change.

[@sharriharri1589]

Hi Jennifer can you show us some examples of cards using the left over gems from those popular diamond paintings. There are always tons left over

[@jennifermcguireink]

i dont have any of those, but you can glue when on just like i do other gems!

[@colleendutro8560]

Your ideas are so wonderful! I have a suggestion for when you are using the masks on your tutorials. Please use a different shade of paper so we can see the mask against the card. White on white is difficult to see where the mask is.

[@jennifermcguireink]

i agree. sadly masking paper is white - i wish it was grey!

[@pamthornton2922]

Have you tried using some distress glaze on your cardstock stencil to make it last longer? I would think it would not absorb so much ink and possibly be able to wipe off some inbetween inkings for less contamination.

[@irenedyson6469]

Hi Jennifer that’s a great tutorial but can you explain how the die doesn’t cut the foam mat when you pass it through the machine. Thank you. Irene in Liverpool.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Hi Irene! I am happy to help you but I don't know what foam mat you are referring to.

[@Ninjamom4]

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