Are you lost for words? Well, you know I never am 😄. So today I am going to share some wordy ideas to kick start your creativity. So get those word dies out and let’s get started!

I am back with another Same But Different set of cards and today I am sharing 8 Hacks to Use Word Dies on Cards and I have a video walking you through these techniques.

Would you like to see today’s cards? And (hint) if you scroll further, you may even see a technique that is new to you!

You can watch the video here or in HD on YouTube right HERE.

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#DIECUTWORDS

With the introduction of die cut words, our technique repertoire needed to expand as well as our stash. And, with so many different styles to choose from it would be easy to become overwhelmed. Today, I am going to help you with that problem as I walk you through how to create with multiple styles of word dies as well as share multiple techniques to use them too.

Tip #1 – On Repeat

An oldie but a goodie. I love to create ‘repeat’ designs on cards with stamps, so why not do the same with die cut words.

Simply die cut multiples the same word and adhere them in a repeat pattern onto a card front. This design is easy to do and can be stepped up. Apply the words horizontal or on an angle. Why not choose different colours of cardstock, or even mix up multiple word die cuts on the same design.

PRO TIP: It’s easier to line up words of a similar shape and height. But if you are not sure, practice on a test piece and lay out the die cuts to see if the shape of the words suits this technique.

Tip #2 – Word Pattern Background

Why not step it up and create a patterned background such as I did here. To get a tone on tone effect I simply die cut the same colours of cardstock for the pattern beneath as well as the word die cuts adhered on top.

Tip #3 – Focal Point

Do those HUGE die cut words leave you lost for inspiration? Guess what, it’s easy, simply make them the focal point of the design. You can also do some ‘surgery’ have you ever thought to cut these words into sections ? This is a great way to change them up and make sure they fit the card design. The eclipse technique is fantastic for these dies as they can be ‘hidden’ among the pattern of the card (let me know if you would like to see a video on this technique?).

Tip #4 – Add Details

You can also take advantage of these large word dies as they are perfect to add some fun details to. Today’s ‘hello’ got a little ombre treatment as well as some fun stamped lines to create a pattern on the word. Previously, I have also stamped ‘words’ directly onto these die cuts and that looks fab too!

Tip #5 – Critter Scene

While we are on the subject of large sentiment dies I have MORE fun ideas. This time I decided to create a scene an brought out some critters to ‘hold’ the sentiment. And another fun idea is to ‘sit’ a critter or image on top of the sentiment as I did in the previous card.

Tip #6 – Striped Sentiment

Step up these larger sentiments by creating your own striped cardstock. It’s easy, add some double sided tape to a piece of copy paper, then adhere strips of cardstock to it (this is a perfect way to use up scraps of cardstock).

Tip #7 – Sentiment Window

Have you ever thought about adding a die cut word to the ‘inside’ of your card? I wanted the word to be seen with the card closed so I simply die cut a circle on the front panel of the card.

There are so many fun ways to do this, but today I decided to use some Basic Shapes to create my own lifebuoy ring. Circles are easy and can be used for any word or image you may have. But you could also use other shapes such as stars, hearts or even shaped images with a coordinating die…

I like that I could see the decorated inside of the card when it is closed!

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Tip #8 – Double Die Cut

This technique may be new to you! Negative space die cuts are such fun to play with and now that some word dies come with coordinating shadow dies we can create fun effects using these together… but not in the way that they are intended.

HOW? Die cut the ‘word’ first, make sure to keep all those little inside pieces of the letters (these are called counters). Then use the coordinating shadow die to die cut around the die cut word. This will give you a negative space word with a small border. You can use the die cut as is or step it up by adding a second die cut shadow beneath in the cardstock colour of your choice.

The only floral in today’s card collection and I went for a monochromatic clean and simple design.

It’s amazing how many styles of die cut words are available, so it’s good to have somewhere to kick start your creativity. Do you have a favourite, and are you going to try creating some cards using die cut words, I’d love to know in the comments below!

Thank you for spending your time with me today, sending crafty hugs your way!

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Other Supplies:
Cardstock: Concord & 9th – Rainforest | Peacock | Tidepool | Aqua Sky | Lemongrass | Marmalade | Poppy | Nectar | Black
Copics: 0 | E000,00,11,25,29,31,33,50 | Y17 | YR04 | RV10,13 | BV20 | YG00,03, 21 | T0,2,4.
Artist Markers: Altenew – R105 | R107 | C024 | G935
Ink: Altenew – Grapevine | Dew Drops | Teal Cave
Ellen Hutson: Landscapes | Essential Clouds | Mondo Hello | Beach Day | Essential Circles | Waves
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Simon Says Stamp: Hey Mama Die Set (retired)
Honey Bee: Rod & Reel

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