Don't get stressed with your INTRICATE Dies!

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Do you have cutting dies in your stash that you simply avoid using because they just don't cut perfectly, no matter how many times you run them through your die-cutting machine? Whether you're using a Big Shot or any other manual or electric machine, the struggle with intricate dies is a common crafting dilemma. In this blog post, we'll explore tips and tricks as well as some additional insights, to help you achieve a perfect cut every time.
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@tinahiggins2965 5 ай бұрын

Trust me everyone - I followed this advice from a previous video - and bingo, it works!

@sandranorth0009 5 ай бұрын

Years ago we were encouraged to put wax paper between the die and cardstock. Possibly to make it easier to get all the bits out, I can't remember. Thank you for the comprehensive tutorial. So nice to be talked to without being patronised 😊

@Karen-ch1dy 5 ай бұрын

Yes! Now I know why some cardstock does not work for die cuts! Thank you Lou for the wonderful explanation!

@johannagoldenberg3300 5 ай бұрын

I've been papercrafting for almost 30 yrs (😮) and thought I knew all the tricks for diecutting. And I do, but yours are next level! I will be incorporating these. Thank you, also, for the clear explanations and the science 😊

@jackiekeen9468 5 ай бұрын

Thank you x

@lynclifton3285 5 ай бұрын

Good tips - I always have my dies face up as this was the recommended method when I got my first Big Shot machine., I also take the dies through at their narrowest way round and often at an angle too - I still have dies that give problems. I have realised that some cardstock is more resistant than others. When a newbie at die cutting, I got waxed paper for using with dies, to help with removal - and used it all the time, but now I don't do die-cutting as much, due to only having a big shot plus in working order and it's heavy awkwardness at getting down & back up to its shelf, and have lost the habit of remembering the wax paper, for those intricate dies!

@PKaye3369 5 ай бұрын

By far 🎉 one of the most comprehensive and easy to understand and follow videos on intricate dies. Well done and thank you!!!!!!

@jospi1844 4 ай бұрын

GREAT TIPS. THANK YOU. I saw a video that shows using bubble wrap envelopes. You cut the bubble wrap to the size needed. (1) Lay down the bubble wrap, bubble side up. (2) Lay the cardstock on top of the bubble wrap. ( 3) Lay the die on top of the cardstock. . Layer cutting plates how you would normally. This cuts beautifully. (Now I keep my used bubble envelopes instead of throwing them away.) It also worked beautifully.

@erikaharris3078 5 ай бұрын

What FABULOUS tips you’ve shared. I’ve been card crafting with dies for YEARS and have never seen most of your tips. THANK YOU SOOOO much❣️I’m going to pull all those forgotten intricate dies back out and show them the love I had when I bought them!🤩❤😍

@zenamccalmont7637 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been die cutting for years and didn’t know about the fibres, it makes perfect sense. Thank you, proves you can teach an old dog new tricks 😉

@michelegourd5742 5 ай бұрын

Lou, this was so very helpful!! You explain things so very well!! You are a great teacher!!! Thanks so much!!

@SF-xm7re 5 ай бұрын

Really clear and concise. Thank you. You are so skilled as a KZfaq presenter...

@Loveulott-lz5pb 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Lou, another tip is to wipe a solid bar of soap across the die, it helps release the die :)

@sq.ytc. 3 ай бұрын

I am currently waiting for my sidekick replacement machine, but a friend shared this with me & I am saving this to try when it arrives, because I also have die issues like so. Your video has now given me an extra reason to anxiously await my machine😅 hope it works Thank you for sharing this🌻

@adriennecollett3937 5 ай бұрын

I’ve used the cardboard from cereal box for shims(s) and I’ve used cereal containers Inside the box between the diecut and the paper

@donnacarraway9182 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous! I noticed that my new fold away big shot actually says to put the card on top of the die instead of the way we have been doing it. I didn’t like that at first because it meant that sometimes I needed to tape it in place and then turn it over but knowing why helps! Maybe they have watched your videos?! Thank you! 💕

@evelyndavis5999 5 ай бұрын

Thank goodness for this video !!!

@lorraine8037 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ! I had never heard this!

@lauriestephens98 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the refresher Lou. Always helps to have a reminder.

@evelynbrown5312 5 ай бұрын

I usually get my awkward dies to work better by having the die facing up too

@maryt9375 5 ай бұрын

Simple - but it works. More videos like this pls

@jillburch7691 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful tips. I’m so happy you are doing these videos.

@cisvolk 5 ай бұрын

Never have I seen such a good video packed with info about all you need to know about one topic. Well done! I hope you get lots of views 🥰👍🏻

@ginak921 5 ай бұрын

Great information , now i understand with the last demo about the card stock.

@nancyw8450 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all these great tips !!!!! I think I can use a few !!!!!!!!!

@marcireale 5 ай бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you!

@emmalouloves2397 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thank you 😊

@starmerrill4691 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Graet to know now. Thanks.

@bernadettelawson2916 5 ай бұрын

Great tips. Thank you x

@reneebanbury7066 5 ай бұрын

Great tips! Thank you!

@LisaVornhagen 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these great tips!

@CraftStashcoukTV 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@vickymajajas5866 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Lou. Makes so much sense.

@Birds1953 5 ай бұрын

Great tips❤

@JH-wd7ul 5 ай бұрын

Excellent tips!

@yelsyels 5 ай бұрын

Great tips! Thank you ❤❤❤

@Mari-cre8s 5 ай бұрын

SO very helpful, Thank You!! There are definitely certain papers that are a near to cut! Any more tips on distinguishing different types of paper for specific uses like this would be immensely helpful! I never get past the colors enough to look at the rest of the qualities !! 🧑🏼‍🎨😀💗

@julieemmison9007 5 ай бұрын

Wow fabulous ❤

@tarabeard 5 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@jenniferrobertson6595 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful tips. Thank you!

@juliesnyder7785 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video!!!!!

@candyclay01 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@sandrasimpey1712 5 ай бұрын

Some great tips Lou, thanks x

@annewilkinson7504 5 ай бұрын

Great advice clear and precise thank you soooo much x

@davinahardy7195 5 ай бұрын

Well who’d have thought, brilliant advice.❤

@rosemarydanson4158 5 ай бұрын

This has been a great help, thank you. I nearly threw out a couple of intricate dies but now I can use them successfully.

@gwendolenlever7043 5 ай бұрын

❤l thought it was because my old Big Shot was worn out but find it still happens with electronic machines so I found your explanation and demo very informative, Thank you!

@winifredkennedy6669 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Lou will definitely give all this a try

@rebeccaacquah1475 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely Brilliant thanks so much for the tips ❤

@maggiebrinkley4760 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Lou, this was very instructive! And what gorgeous dies, too!

@lisahaasecustomsewing2106 5 ай бұрын

I often use very intricate dies (Diesire) and will hav issues with a clean cut. This was very informative and helpful

@sophievandale5633 5 ай бұрын

Thank you❤

@bethjackson8727 5 ай бұрын

Such a clear concise video. Thank you.

@jominter1089 5 ай бұрын

Wow, why did I not know these tips, thanks Lou.

@pauladyer9845 5 ай бұрын

Great tips..thanks

@bridgetoglesby3474 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I do have dies that I wanted to use so very badly but could never get clean cuts so like you said, I set them aside & just avoided using them. I can’t wait to try these tips on them & use my dies again!!

@julieellis-davies3717 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊🎉

@rbailey3309 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@Barktholemew 5 ай бұрын

I’m really looking forward to and enjoying your videos lately, they’re so helpful and clear, thank you!

@MareeForman 5 ай бұрын

Great explanations. TFS 💕💕

@barbmennie2502 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! This is so helpful; it will encourage me to use my intricate die’s.

@jillsater5121 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the great information! I've had so much angst with the ghosting that I've almost entirely given up on die cutting. I'll try using textured paper and see how much love I can give to my intricate dies!

@orlahastings4563 5 ай бұрын

Excellent Lou, thank you very much, really helpful tips and tricks. ❤😘

@tammyh1010 5 ай бұрын

I changed my Christmas card for this exact reason. Thanks for the tips!

@janetfrain9330 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Lou fantastic tips and I'll certainly be trying them x

@shereehoshing9827 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@kayenash5481 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@brendaleitzow8062 29 күн бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you!

@kimhull2620 5 ай бұрын

GREAT tutorial... THANKS

@michelemalanczyn8890 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video Lou! Really helpful, thanks for sharing.😍

@lxy7820 5 ай бұрын

Your tips and explanations are absolutely brilliant. I have several new intricate dies, thank you for helping me use them correctly from the beginning!

@NolaSpiersMitchell-gu5iu 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Nola from Australia

@terribarnard7549 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou for your tips. I just had a big shot for Christmas, and found your video very informative. ❤

@cathyhughes991 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful tips. Thank you so much! I have definitely had a problem with some dies and thought it was my machine or the die. Now I know what to do. ❤

@ritafadams 5 ай бұрын

excellent explanation and demonstration!

@Cyrilmc222004 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through these helpful and useful tips. I’m going to put this into practice with my intricate dies. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

@sueyoung3077 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your crafty knowledge with us. I knew the tip but your explanation as to why we should put blade up made it make sense. I didn’t know about the types of paper could be the reason why dies didn’t cut through.❤

@triciacarolkilbride2993 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Lou as a newbie I replaced my die cutting machine and plates to no avail. Bought the big shot plus and it was no better...now I know why! Even bought an intricate die metal plate! Can't wait to use my gorgeous intricate dies now! Happy New year hunni xx

@jacquiposener7262 5 ай бұрын

Great tips Lou. I do have some dies that I not only avoid but have put into my giveaway pile. I’m going to rescue them and give these tips a trial. Thank you so much.😊

@junetimson884 5 ай бұрын

Great video Lou..I wasn’t aware that the paper could be the problem…other than glitter card I know is a problem sometimes. I given up on that!

@rondabartholomew458 5 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much. Works.

@CraftStashcoukTV 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@juliesmith3857 5 ай бұрын

I also like using the weeding tool from Sisk that rolls over the card stock to get all the nibs out

@bethrogers5656 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! So very helpful. I love those intricate dies but have struggled with getting clean cuts. Looking forward to trying out all these techniques! By the way, M2S’s desk vacuum is perfect vacuuming up those little bits of paper stuck on cutting plates when using intricate dies!

@christoomey5877 5 ай бұрын

Great tips😍💜🧚‍♀️😘

@paulinetaylor4492 5 ай бұрын

So true, it works every time…….

@theresaeagles6869 5 ай бұрын

I wish I had seen this video long before Christmas, when I was die cutting 120 intricate Poinsettia die cuts. I made so many mistakes, and ruined so much card stock, not to mention, tearing my hair out, (and I haven’t got that much to tear out). I have a Big Shot, and a small cutting machine, and a new Gemini electric, which I purchased three months ago and I’m too afraid to use it, how stupid is that? Anyway, I did eventually achieve the desired number, but it was a real labour of love. Thank you so much for this wonderful video, you are a real expert and a brilliant trainer in the art of card making tips.

@melissaverboom3542 5 ай бұрын

I sometimes have trouble getting the carsstock then out of the die in one piece. Are there tips for that aswell? These tips were great, thanks Lou!

@ooman56 5 ай бұрын

Aaaack! This is sooo helpful, thank you! I've gotten rid of so many intricate dies because I got tired of fiddling with them, I thought it was the dies. Your tips would have helped for sure. So if I had known, (sigh...). Time to go buy a couple of intricate dies and see the magic happen! Or at least not be afraid to buy an intricate die I would like, when I see one. Any tips for using wax paper or freezer paper to release all those tiny pieces? Thank you again, so much!

@chrisarlington1792 4 ай бұрын

THANKYOU. I'm old school and always have dies face up never had a problem. Your education helps me realize why. I was wondering if it would be safe to put cuttung plates in the dishwasher? Also,can I share this link with others?

@CraftStashcoukTV 4 ай бұрын

Yes, you may share the link with others :) As for the cutting plates, I'm not so sure if it's okay to put them in the dishwasher.

@CraftyAliConfessions 5 ай бұрын

HELP, One thing though, sometimes I get fine slithers of paper around the cuts, especially when I run the die through twice? Any tips for this? I normally have a tooth brush that I use to brush these away, but they seem to be really fine? Great tip today! I’ve been doing this for a while now and you’re spot on! It’s frustrating, but when you know how it becomes more enjoyable crafting! Thanks heaps Lou xx

@patriciaj9670 5 ай бұрын

Tape your die in place, the second pass the die is moving a tiny fraction, hence the slivers