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Post by quietgirl on Mar 25, 2021 21:51:56 GMT
Hi! I just ordered a die cut machine to make some cards (I've been scrapbooking a long time). It hasn't come yet. I only ordered one die set, the Waffle Flower A2 set. Ok, I'm having a moment of panic, and on top of that I'm not sure how to word my question. Ok, this die set, does it cut the whole measurement of the paper, or just the rim? (I want to cut my watercolor paper down for those panels (?) that you stamp and color on.) Did I buy the right thing? I had to make sure I understood the A meanings, and triple checked that measurement came in the set. Now I don't know if it just cuts a thin frame or the whole thing? If you have read this far, I appreciate it very much. I'm still confused on how to word my question.
I also have a second question, but its not near as important as the first one... I was looking randomly at dies. What do you use those full size panel type dies for? The ones that are the size of a card and makes, say, A sun burst ray, or the confetti stars or hearts, or other designs that are as big as the card. What are they for and why?
Thank you again if anyone can answer me, and please assume I know absolutely nothing.
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Post by wendifful on Mar 25, 2021 22:19:07 GMT
Haha, I understand your moment of panic! I have the Waffle Flower A2 set (and the additional layers one as well). The measurements it gives are the measurements it cuts. It cuts the WHOLE rectangle, not just the frame. (If you used two sizes together, e.g., 4.25x5.5 and 4x5.25, it would cut a frame, but only if you use both shapes, if that makes sense.)
I love cover plate/full panel dies because to me they're a quick way to make a card. I like to use them as a background for my card, then add a focal image and/or sentiment! Hope that helps.
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Post by quietgirl on Mar 25, 2021 23:35:47 GMT
Oh, yes! Thanks very much! Yes, I understood what you meant about the two dies together, too. And you would just put a sentiment, and something like a flower, say, on top of that panel and call your card done. I understand. Thanks very much! I appreciate that!!
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Post by wendifful on Mar 25, 2021 23:47:48 GMT
Happy to help! Die cutting can be confusing to get into, so ask all the questions you need  |
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Post by don on Mar 26, 2021 20:31:48 GMT
It's just art, no worries. Like everybody else here, you learn from your foibles, but it's just paper.
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Post by joblackford on Mar 27, 2021 0:46:33 GMT
It doesn't help that different companies call things by different names... It took me a while to figure out what a "cover plate" die was. I find them very handy to use as backgrounds for quick cards too. Some add stitching lines that are similar to using an embossing folder on a background, some create windows or frames that make it easier to position die cuts and stamps so they're not just floating in the air of your card, some let a background color peek through. Some people use the little stars or hearts that get cut out as confetti for shakers and things too. Buying a die cut machine was one of the best investments I made in cardmaking after resisting for a long time. I hope you have a lot of fun with it |
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Post by quietgirl on Mar 27, 2021 1:37:22 GMT
Thank you so much!
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Post by craftgranny on Jun 8, 2021 14:28:22 GMT
You should watch some Jennifer Mcguire videos on die cutting. You will learn sooooo much. The type of card stock you use affects die cuts as well. Jennifer explains the difference in card stocks such as weight and gsm. The thicker the paper the sturdier the die cut or card base. Die cutting is addictive as there is so much you can do with it! Have fun!
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