These seven Stampin’ Up! die sets are staples for simple card making. They are my “must-haves” due to their defined, classic shapes and versatility. They pair perfectly with the Stampin’ Up! standard and mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines for quick DIY paper crafting and fun card making elements.
What are Stampin’ Up! Die Sets?:
5 key features about Stampin’ Up! die sets:
- High-Quality Metal Dies: Stampin’ Up! dies are made of thin, high-quality metal, ensuring clean and precise cuts when used with a die-cutting machine.
- Coordinating Stamps & Bundles: Many dies are designed to coordinate with Stampin’ Up! stamp sets, allowing for perfectly cut shapes that match stamped images. These are often sold in bundles to save 10%!
- Variety of Designs: Die sets come in a wide range of styles, including intricate shapes, sentiments, frames, and seasonal motifs, adding versatility to card-making and paper crafting.
- Compatible with Standard Machines: Stampin’ Up! dies work with popular die-cutting machines like the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, making them accessible for most crafters.
- Customization & Layers: Dies are great for layering and adding dimension to cards. They can also be used with various materials like cardstock, vellum, and designer series paper for added texture.
1. Spotlight on Nature dies offer 12 circles in multiple sizes that you can nest, layer or use individually. The magic happens when the detailed borders come to life and take the circles to a new level.
2. Squares, circles and flagged banners in different sizes are the card making foundation of the Stylish Shapes die collection. This is the die set I “go to” the most for creating 15 classic shapes. Did I mention the sweet borders that add the perfect pop of personality?
3. You had me at “hello” with the powers of the 52 (yes, 52!) Alphabet A La Mode dies. Not only can you crop the tall and thin letters to build a word like “hello,” the sky is the limit on building any type of sentiment or personalization you want. And, yes. The collection includes numbers, too.
4. “Nested” is the operative word in the Nested Essentials dies. This classy and cool collection offers 12 dies in 3 amazing “nested” shapes (elongated hexagons, flagged banners and rectangles with rounded corners).
5. Tag . . . You’re it! The Greetings of the Season dies are your BFF for adding style and cropping sentiments into adorable tags. I love the instant “hole” each die cuts. It marries so beautifully with baker’s twine or linen thread for a charming touch.
6. The eight Deckled Rectangles dies (ditto the Deckled Circles dies) aren’t your mama’s classic collection of rectangles. From large (make luscious, “nest-able” layers) to small (“shape up” your sentiments), the “ruffled” border promises a snazzy design detail that works for modern to rustic cards.
7. A little bit country and a little bit rock-n-roll. That’s how I interpret the 7 octagon shapes in the Countryside Corners die collection. They layer and nest with crisp definition. Crop a pretty piece of designer series paper and add a sentiment for a traditional “country” style or add a row or create a pattern of shapes for a modern, rock-n-roll edginess.
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What do you think about some of my favorite ways of to use Stampin’ Up! die sets? I hope you found some inspiration, and that your creative ‘wheels’ started turning! Do any of the clean and simple cards above inspire you to ‘Make a CASE’ (Copy and Share with Everyone)?
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Love this info and your cards are great. I love to be inspired.
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled the info and cards inspire you. 😊
I love all the cards you make and all your hints they make card making fun
Thank you! I’m so happy to hear that the cards and tips add fun to your card-making! 😊 Mary
Oh happy days!!! Thank you so much for the beautiful cards you made. I’m happy! to see that! I hope to receive the PDF!
Thank you so much what you do for me and other S.U. persons.
Thanks for the kind words—it’s a joy creating for you and the SU community! 😊