If you’ve ever reached for your favorite dies to cut out shapes and sentiments, you’re going to love this creative twist! Instead of focusing on what you cut out, this post shines a spotlight on what’s left behind — the negative space. Negative die cutting opens up a world of clean, modern, and unexpected design possibilities. I’ve rounded up 34 DIY card ideas that use negative die cuts in fresh, fun, and sophisticated ways — from peekaboo layers to bold backgrounds. Get ready to look at your dies in a whole new way!
The “Negative” Side of Flourish Thinlits Dies!
dive into the details! card ideas using negative die cuts!
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