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Post by Citygirl on Mar 28, 2021 11:44:34 GMT
I recently purchased my first manual die cut machine. It comes with a set of nested tags but I don’t have any other metal does.
What are your most used or must have metal dies?
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 28, 2021 11:50:28 GMT
Think about what you would use most often. Do you make cards? Then buy some happy birthday dies.
I get the most use from my alpha dies.
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Post by Citygirl on Mar 28, 2021 12:05:01 GMT
Not much of a card maker. Mostly scrapbooking and mixed media.
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Post by carolnotkaren on Mar 28, 2021 13:03:12 GMT
I just got an email from SB.com about pocket page dies - sounds useful for PL with a 3x4 and 4x6 die included for $9.99 during sale. A nesting set of stars, squares, or hearts would be great for journaling spots.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 28, 2021 13:48:04 GMT
I use my alpha/number sets and basic shapes the most. Stars, squares, rectangles, hearts. The nested ones are a good buy, as they come in graduated sizes.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 28, 2021 13:50:27 GMT
I have several from Gina Marie designs because they are well priced. I have had no problems with them.
I did a few months with coco Reno but they didn’t have a skip option so I stopped & just buy what I want.
I most use my tags, tabs, flags & arrows.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 28, 2021 14:01:08 GMT
I just got an email from SB.com about pocket page dies - sounds useful for PL with a 3x4 and 4x6 die included for $9.99 during sale. A nesting set of stars, squares, or hearts would be great for journaling spots. I bought those I’ve only used the 3x4 so far to back my 3x4 geometric circles background die. They work well. |
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Post by Citygirl on Mar 28, 2021 14:17:04 GMT
I just got an email from SB.com about pocket page dies - sounds useful for PL with a 3x4 and 4x6 die included for $9.99 during sale. A nesting set of stars, squares, or hearts would be great for journaling spots. Ooohh these would be useful. Wish they made a 2x2 one as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2021 14:34:08 GMT
I used my nested circles all the time for matted journaling in my scrapbooks, as well as the spellbinders 6 leaf set.
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Post by grammadee on Mar 28, 2021 14:34:45 GMT
I just got an email from SB.com about pocket page dies - sounds useful for PL with a 3x4 and 4x6 die included for $9.99 during sale. A nesting set of stars, squares, or hearts would be great for journaling spots. I was just heading here to let you know about that sale. There are a couple of bundles of simple shapes nesting dies which you will find hugely useful for cards. Think banners, stars, circles, squares, triangles any shape you like, or stacked on top of each other, or cut into frames!
ETA Citygirl, The big set is sold out, but this basic bundle is half price, and included a 2x2" square (measurements are at the bottom of the listing), and there is a complimentary set with the banners and flags. |
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Post by kitbop on Mar 28, 2021 15:01:07 GMT
Circles are my most used. I can cut straight lines - so rectangles/squares/triangles - with my trimmer or by hand, but a good circle is hard! STITCHED shapes are my go-to because I love the extra detail. ALPHABETS - I use them so much. I cut them out and glue 3 layers together to get a dimensional letter, and I do this on both cards and layouts. I'm using far fewer letter stickers/thickers, but not buying less of them  Do you have a shape/icon you wish you had more of when you use up a page of stickers? I like hearts, so I bought a die that cuts out about 10 small hearts in various sizes that I can add to projects. I just bought a stitched sunshine die, because I will happily put a sun on each and every summer layout I make  |
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Post by babylou on Mar 28, 2021 16:45:25 GMT
Like others have said, the basic shapes are really nice to have! Tags, banners, circles, ovals, rectangles! I really like having some leaves, greenery, and flower dies. Mostly for cards, but those would be fun for your mixed media too! And for cards, I like having dies of the basic sentiments. Happy Birthday, Congrats, etc. Makes a card quick and easy.
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 28, 2021 20:12:34 GMT
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 28, 2021 20:40:34 GMT
Not much of a card maker. Mostly scrapbooking and mixed media. This is me. I scrap with a LOT of florals, so I bought the Mini Evolution and bought several leaf dies that I will use a million times, along with a set of stars to use to scrap my nephew, a small letter alphabet and cheap set of snowflakes. I will continue to add different leaf sets. Not sure what else I’m looking for, but it has to be something I will use multiple times. It came with circles, which is nice. I have no need for rectangles, squares, tags...these things I can easily cut with my paper trimmer, or banners that I can just cut with my scissors. |
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Post by kate on Mar 28, 2021 22:04:29 GMT
Circles, for sure. The next best thing is a set of nested shapes that you can use for sentiments or focal points on your cards - like these fancy ones or these plainer ones. I also LOVE sentiment dies! Tim Holtz has a good "starter" set ( these), but I've gotten some good store-brand sets at big box stores, so you might want to look around. Have fun!!! |
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Post by oldgardengirl on Mar 28, 2021 22:19:42 GMT
I use my alpha dies more than anything, and also like the square and rectangle nested. My good trimmer broke a few years ago, and it seems like newer trimmers are not as good or maybe it's just me, but I have a much easier time with square and rectangle nested dies than with a trimmer to get a perfect square & rectangle. Plus if they're nested you can get the perfect mat size too  |
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Post by cropelf on Mar 28, 2021 22:29:01 GMT
I just got an email from SB.com about pocket page dies - sounds useful for PL with a 3x4 and 4x6 die included for $9.99 during sale. A nesting set of stars, squares, or hearts would be great for journaling spots. Ooohh these would be useful. Wish they made a 2x2 one as well. You could use a 2x2 square punch if you can't find a 2x2 die. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 28, 2021 23:48:02 GMT
Exclusively a scrapbooker, not a cardmaker, mixed media artist, etc., my most used dies are alphanumeric sets in various fonts & sizes, nesting circles/hearts/stars/tags/labels, & border dies. HTH.
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Post by msliz on Mar 29, 2021 1:56:37 GMT
Alphas for me. I scrapbook.
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Post by bingaling on Mar 29, 2021 4:49:12 GMT
I usually tend to buy dies I know I work into layouts, not card only projects. I have probably 10 I use all the time. Some favs are:
Alphas
Polaroids
Notebook 3x4
Pierced nested squares
Banners
Nested circles
Puffy nested stars
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Post by scrapnnana on Mar 29, 2021 9:49:03 GMT
Flourishes can be used for both cards and layouts. I have a few from Spellbinders that I really like.
I have an electronic cutter, so I am more likely to buy stitched dies. The electronic cutter doesn’t give as nice a stitched line. I recommend getting Queen & Co. Foundation dies that have hearts, stars, floral/greens, banners, etc. I have a ton of dies that I have bought over the years. My Foundation dies get used the most by far.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 29, 2021 17:26:12 GMT
be careful, the world of dies is a slippery slope! LOL
me, i still love the thick dies for cutting chipboard and thin metal. i just now starting buying the thin dies and i like floral and alphabets.
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Post by lilacgal on Mar 30, 2021 11:56:38 GMT
I like tall, skinny alphas - I miss you, colored Fitzgerald Thickers!. The dies I have are similar to these. (aff. link) I bought adhesive backed glitter foam sheets and cut my letters from that. Instant Fitzgerald look alike (mostly lol), and I’ll never run out of e’s! |
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Post by papersilly on Mar 30, 2021 22:23:41 GMT
I like tall, skinny alphas - I miss you, colored Fitzgerald Thickers!. The dies I have are similar to these. (aff. link) I bought adhesive backed glitter foam sheets and cut my letters from that. Instant Fitzgerald look alike (mostly lol), and I’ll never run out of e’s! i really like those letters. i ordered some on Ali Express last night. |
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Post by Citygirl on Apr 2, 2021 21:35:00 GMT
Thank you everyone! Lots of great and useful suggestions here. I already placed one order. May have to pick up some extra shifts to supplement my new diecut collecting hobby lol. Next I'll need to know storage tips |
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Post by leeny on Apr 2, 2021 23:20:14 GMT
If you want to get super creative with your layouts check out Mosaic Moments. |
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Post by hop2 on Apr 4, 2021 13:38:17 GMT
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Post by leeny on Apr 4, 2021 17:19:15 GMT
I use Jennifer McGuire's method for stamps and dies click |
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Post by josie29 on Apr 5, 2021 6:47:19 GMT
I am a cardmaker and I still reach for my basic nested shapes the most: circle, rectangle, square & the matching scalloped nested shapes. I don't use the oval nested shapes nearly as much. They never go out of style IMHO. Stitched basic dies add an element of interest if you are wanting something a little different to the basic shapes. I also loving the smaller sentiment dies with their shadows. Paper Rose has some gorgeous ones. I have attached a one to this post. I have no connection to the company. Heart and star dies are also very useful. I use my Poinsettia and Snowflake dies alot at Christmas-time. Attachments:
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Post by mcjunkin on Apr 5, 2021 13:43:39 GMT
Did not read all replies this morning, so someone may have mentioned already. For storage: Magnetic vent covers from a home supply store like Lowes. They are inexpensive, so much cheaper than magnet sheets from a craft store.
I cut them to either fit the envelope or sleeves the dies came in, or empty DVD cases if there are matching stamps.
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