Hi Natalie, I love your 'smooshing' technique, it looks more 'controllable' than the usual method of putting paper to puddled ink. Your cards are always so pretty and delicate. As ever, TFS 👍💖
Great ideas! This die might be meant as a gatefold die. For that you cut a cardbasis that is not just double but has 3 the same squares. The base is scored in 3 equal parts and you die cut the outer panels and tie them with some ribbon or twine. You can leave the gate panels as they are or place card behind them to hide your written message.
Absolutely stunning ideas. I think my favorite ideas were using it as a stencil and cutting out the inside of the dies with hearts or circles. That's definitely thinking outside the box. I'll have a play with my die and show you what I create . Thank you so much Natalie for the inspiration. You helped me alot in giving new life to an old die. !!!
@NBcascards I found I had a second die just like the butterfly only it's snowflakes. I'll post pics soon. I have gone thru all my dies , laid them out, looking at with fresh eyes!! Again thanks.
Another brilliant selection of ideas. I have a couple of dies similar to this that I've had no idea what to do with! I love the smooshing for the background. Really need to get some mess cleared off my desk to have a play at this. Need more decent ink pads too.
Thanks Natalie, great ideas and that set my brain on fire - you could use the die on each side of a gatefold card and if you were very brave, could turn the die around and match the edge so you cut a circle. Love your smoosher, I can see it give more control than dipping the card into the ink. I'm off to make me one. ;-D
Oh my. This video is chock full of lovely creative ideas! The one I'm eager to try first is to adhere a background die cut to card stock then cut shapes (hearts no doubt) out of it. I never thought of that. I'd cut shapes from the single-layer frilly piece, but then the edges would be ragged. Thanks muchly, Natalie! 😊
I am really enjoying your teaching videos. Your simple cards are perfect for any stage crafter. Beginners and experienced makers alike can benefit from your tips. Thank you for posting and for your clear and clean explaining. 😊
Brillant suggestions at the end. Love how one's imagination can take off and create all sorts of card ideas! Watching your videos starts my day off with a creative nudge to get into my craft room. Thanks!!!
your videos are great for beginners.easily explained. what size is the card please. is it possible for you to give the measurements in you description.
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Such pretty cards! thanks for sharing.x
You are so welcome!
Hi Natalie, I love your 'smooshing' technique, it looks more 'controllable' than the usual method of putting paper to puddled ink. Your cards are always so pretty and delicate. As ever, TFS 👍💖
You are so welcome!
Wow, so many great ideas. I'm definitely going to have a look at my dies with new eyes. Great video thank you.
You're so welcome! x
Love the cards
Thanks!
Brilliant ideas, that's very helpful thank you ❤
You are so welcome!
So many ideas. Incredible. Thank you. Shirley in Virginia.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the video,the cards are lovely,love the colours too xx
Thanks, Jane! x
Great ideas. I have a similar die and now have new ideas. Thank you.
That's fab! Thanks for watching. x
I LOVE pealized paper! I have it in several colors including a pastel pink which is just lovely. Thanks for the ideas.
My pleasure. x
Thank you for all your wonderful ideas. I will definitely be looking at my dies a little differently now! Excited to try it!
Thanks, Janie! x
Stunning cards and ideas, Natalie! Tfs xxx
My pleasure. Thanks for watching! ❤️🙏
Wow! So many ideas thank you so much for the inspiration x
You're so welcome, Linda! Thanks for watching! x
Wow, loads of inspiration tfs Natalie
Thanks so much 😊
Fantastic ideas! How exciting! I have this die and am delighted to try these ideas. Thank you!
Thanks, Susan! x
Great ideas! This die might be meant as a gatefold die. For that you cut a cardbasis that is not just double but has 3 the same squares. The base is scored in 3 equal parts and you die cut the outer panels and tie them with some ribbon or twine. You can leave the gate panels as they are or place card behind them to hide your written message.
Many thanks! x
You could make a gatefold card for a wedding invite or something like that. Lovely ideas. Thanks. First time here for me!
Thanks, Lyn! Welcome to the channel. x
I have this die and it rarely gets used.
Thanks for showing me new ways to use it!
You're so welcome. Glad it was helpful! x
Great video and lovely results!
What a great card Natalie.
Thanks, Joanne! x
Thanks so much! x
Those are brilliant ideas! Thanks 👍
Glad you like them!
love all your ideas....I make card sets for gifts for family & this would be a great idea for making a set with a common theme
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing. x
Such lovely cards! TFS! I’ve got dies I don’t use, and need to get out! You’ve inspired me to give them another try!
Brilliant! Thanks for watching. x
Love this card and all the different suggestions. I am completely enjoying your videos and learning so much. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Absolutely stunning ideas. I think my favorite ideas were using it as a stencil and cutting out the inside of the dies with hearts or circles. That's definitely thinking outside the box. I'll have a play with my die and show you what I create . Thank you so much Natalie for the inspiration. You helped me alot in giving new life to an old die. !!!
Thanks, Suzanne! So glad you found it helpful. x
@NBcascards I found I had a second die just like the butterfly only it's snowflakes. I'll post pics soon. I have gone thru all my dies , laid them out, looking at with fresh eyes!! Again thanks.
Brilliant! x
You could make a handbag card using the semi circle as the flap or possibly use as an envelope flap
Great idea!
Thank you..I have something similar to try
Great! Thanks for watching, Paula! x
Another brilliant selection of ideas. I have a couple of dies similar to this that I've had no idea what to do with!
I love the smooshing for the background. Really need to get some mess cleared off my desk to have a play at this. Need more decent ink pads too.
Thanks, Tracey! I hope you manage to get some craft time in! x
So many idea. Now ill have to find my intricate semi circle die. Thank you.
Have fun!
Thanks Natalie, great ideas and that set my brain on fire - you could use the die on each side of a gatefold card and if you were very brave, could turn the die around and match the edge so you cut a circle. Love your smoosher, I can see it give more control than dipping the card into the ink. I'm off to make me one. ;-D
Thanks so much, Vivienne! Glad you found the video helpful. Enjoy your smoosher. x
Oh my. This video is chock full of lovely creative ideas! The one I'm eager to try first is to adhere a background die cut to card stock then cut shapes (hearts no doubt) out of it. I never thought of that. I'd cut shapes from the single-layer frilly piece, but then the edges would be ragged. Thanks muchly, Natalie! 😊
Thanks, Marguerite! Glad you found a useful idea! :)
You are a genius to come up with all those ideas. Thank you for sharing. It helps a lot
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. x
WoW! All these great ideas would pretty much apply to any shape die we have. Thank you, Natalie.
Thanks, Jan! It’s great to be able to get so much use out of our dies. :)
Very clever ideas for one die. I love the idea of sprinkling glitter into the glossy accents. Thank you.
Thanks, Maxine! x
Lovely lots of ideas , i do have that die and no i have never used it lol . Maybe I will now , thank you x
Thanks, Angela! Go for it. x
I am really enjoying your teaching videos. Your simple cards are perfect for any stage crafter. Beginners and experienced makers alike can benefit from your tips. Thank you for posting and for your clear and clean explaining. 😊
Thank you so much! That means a lot. x
Brillant suggestions at the end. Love how one's imagination can take off and create all sorts of card ideas! Watching your videos starts my day off with a creative nudge to get into my craft room. Thanks!!!
That's wonderful, MJ! Thanks so much for the encouragement. x
Terrific video. I love this video format. Very informative and inspiring thank you for sharing
You are so welcome! Thanks for the encouragement! x
You can cut two and make a circle
Yep! I realised that AFTER I’d finished filming the video. 😂
So many ideas from one die!!!
Thanks, Julie! x
I am so enjoying your tutorials. Keep up the great work. Thanks x
Thanks so much! 😊
Love those ideas Natalie! 🫶🏻 Thank you so much 👌🏻🩷🐨🌺
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Fern! x
Lovely card Natalie, some great ideas and tips, thank you...xx
Thanks, Pauline. Glad you enjoyed it! x
great ideas!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! x
What a lot of lovely ideas!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching, Susan! x
Could use that die on the envelope flap as well. You might have done this - it just struck me when you held it on the card.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing. x
Wonderful ideas, beautiful cards Natalie 💛
Thanks, Briana! x
Super great ideas!! 🎉❤ Thanks ❤
Thanks, Gina! x
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching. x
What brilliant ideas! Inspiring!!!
Thanks so much, Anne! 😊
Wonderful ideas! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
your videos are great for beginners.easily explained. what size is the card please. is it possible for you to give the measurements in you description.
Thanks! I usually mention the description in the video, but this one was 6 x 6 inches, although you can adapt the designs to any size you like. x
You are so creative! Thank you!
Aww. Thanks, Dawn! Thanks for watching. x
I’ve got a few like this and never used them. You did a great job Natalie!
Thanks so much!
Lovely cards. I'm going go through my dies now. Thankyou. Alison. X
Great stuff! Thanks for watching. x
Thanks!
Oh wow! Thank you so much, Marguerite. That’s so lovely of you. x
Brilliant ideas❤️
Thank you! 😊
Love great cards and great ideas! What electric die cutting machine do you use? xx
I want to make a smoother, for dabbing on ink. I think you said there was a link, but I don’t see it. Could you please help me find it? Thanks!
Here's the video: czcams.com/video/sg4aPGGJL3Q/video.htmlsi=7ZGQmD4-NYh54J5N
Beautiful...but I can't find the Facebook group...
Thanks! Here's a direct link: facebook.com/groups/325157827189927
Do you ever run out of ideas? I never would have come up with even half of the suggestions you showed
Not yet! 😉
Smoother, not smoother, for dabbing on ink….
I know what you mean! :)