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Post by kwitekreative on May 17, 2015 21:36:07 GMT
It seems like many of us have a collection of dies, and I am fascinated by how many of you know just the right plates to use and techniques for getting the dies to release little intricate bits, etc.
I also have a growing collection of these little darlings, but - gasp! I hardly ever use them.
I'd love to see your creations using dies. Would you please share them here? I'm sure I'm not the only one who will be inspired by your awesomeness!
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garcia5050
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Post by garcia5050 on May 17, 2015 22:06:44 GMT
I chuckled when reading this. When using something other than a thin die, I have to look up the correct sandwich. I also don't use my die cuts enough. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.
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Post by krcrafts on May 18, 2015 0:06:32 GMT
 This isn't a sb layout, but I did use dies to make the banner and the name for a wedding gift  |
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Post by gmcwife1 on May 18, 2015 4:45:11 GMT
Even though I use my dies fairly often, because I don't get a lot of crafting time I still need to keep the directions handy. I have even had to stop in the middle of a card and watch youtube when I wanted to emboss with a metal die. I knew it was possible but had never done it.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on May 18, 2015 12:26:27 GMT
FYI--in order for me to remember the correct die sandwich I take photos! Yes, I do. Then I print and label what I'm cutting and the layers of the sandwich. It is the only way I can do it and get something created. Without doing this I'd spend forever figuring out each sandwich again.
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Post by Basket1lady on May 18, 2015 15:46:58 GMT
I have a Big Kick and use the magnetic plate for thin dies. I know the die is sandwiched between the clear plates. Easy! If I use the multi purpose platform, I know all the layers are used (so the MPP a is closed). But I'd have to look up the sandwich used for Sizzlets, embossing folders, etc.
As far as knowing the tricks, it's a lot of trial and error. And I was using wafer thin dies when the Epic fiasco happened, when the the company tried to convince us that it was user error, not a problem with the machine. I learned all the tricks of getting the Epic to cut when it was just a poorly designed machine.
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Post by checkwheelsdown on May 22, 2015 21:27:05 GMT
I have a "Cuttlebug Sandwich Stack Rules" cheat sheet I printed years ago from a post on Two Peas. The creator is C.Lail (catscreativeplace.com) She also gives credit for posters' inputs from the Splitcoast Stampers board. Thanks to this little gem, I use my 'bug so much more than I would otherwise! |
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Post by artisticscrapper on May 24, 2015 1:58:13 GMT
I use a cheat sheet also but I created my own. When I first got my Big Shot I wrote down all the combinations for the various dies and embossing folders. I know the platform comes with instructions printed on it but I find it easier to use my sheet, especially if I need shims or when to use rubber mats for the Spellbinder embossible dies.
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Post by doesitmatter on May 24, 2015 2:04:33 GMT
I use the sizzix magnetic plate for my thin dies too.
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dald222
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Post by dald222 on May 24, 2015 6:41:12 GMT
I have the Big shot & it came with a multipurpose platform that moves & shows which exact dies each or the platform fits :
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 24, 2015 12:29:17 GMT
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