Die Cutting with 3x4 Sn@p! Sets

Hello! Nichol here today with some tips and tricks on utilizing 3x4 (or 4x6) Sn@p! Sets cards for die cutting.

Whether you use a digital die cutting machine like the Silhouette Cameo or a manual die cutting machine, I've got some ideas on making the most of your Sn@p! products in non-traditional ways!

Digital die cutting completely changed the way I scrapbook and I can't imagine being without my Silhouette Cameo! And the icing on the cake? Why, the fact that Simple Stories now offers cut files in the Silhouette Store, of course!

I used the following cut files for my first project share today, a layout utilizing eight different designs!

I used some of the cut files "as is" and some files I altered to fit my layout needs. I'll show you how in the accompanying video.

 

Video How To:

I used the polaroid die cuts to "frame up" my page, with a title and journaling in the center of my layout. By layering the die cut polaroids with Sn@p! 3x4 Cards, I was able to create a cohesive page with simple layers and lots of color. 

Once the base of the layout is together, layering on stickers, additional die cuts and dimensional embellishments make the page pop!

The polaroid frames were cut using a variety of 3x4 Sn@p! cards. Most of the cards are from the awesome Office Card Foundations. I implemented many of the Wedding Sn@p! Squares and Pieces, Love Sn@p! 3x4 Cards and Homespun Squares & Pieces into the frames. Don't be afraid to mix and match your Simple Stories Collections!

For my card, I used a metal balloon die in a manual die cutting machine (the Sizzix Big Shot) to die cut balloon shapes from the Birthday 3x4 Sn@p! cards. I also trimmed the greeting from one of the Birthday 3x4 Sn@p! cards.

Adding detail to the die cuts with Glossy Accents, a glitter marker and string make these die cuts a cut above the rest! ;)

 

The balloons didn't take much paper from the Birthday 3x4 Sn@p! cards so I filed the scraps away to use on more die cutting projects!

Simple Stories Products Used for the layout:

• DIY Boutique Outside the Box 12x12 Paper
• DIY Boutique 6x6 Paper Pad
• Love 3x4 Sn@p! Cards
• Wedding 3x4 Sn@p! Cards
• DIY Card Foundations Office
• Wedding Sn@p! Squares & Pieces
• Homespun Insta-squares
• Love Sn@p! Stickers
• Everyday Sn@p! Stickers
• DIY Stickers Typeset
• DIY Stickers Labels
• DIY Stickers Icons
• DIY Stickers Boutique
• DIY Words Stickers
• DIY Boutique Stickers Boutique
• Sn@p! Stickers Icons
• DIY Burlap Stickers Arrows
• DIY Teal, Red & Yellow Enamel Dots
• DIY Pink, Green & Orange Enamel Dots
• Simple Stories So Sweet Together Banner
• Simple Stories You & Me Heart
• Simple Stories Newsflash Polaroids
• Simple Stories Month Polaroids Jan-April
• Simple Stories Fabulous Polaroids
• Simple Stories Hello, Heart This, Smile & Today Polaroids
• Simple Stories Sn@p! Plane, Star, Heart

Simple Stories Products Used for the birthday card:

• Birthday Sn@p! Squares & Pieces
• Birthday 3x4 Sn@p! Cards
• DIY Boutique 6x6 Paper Pad

I hope that these ideas have inspired you to try using your 3x4 Sn@p! Cards in your die cutting machine(s)d. Thanks for hanging out with me today!

 

Comments

[TracyM #6773]

PRECIOUS page and CUTE card Nichol!!!

I'm still learning about die cutting with my Big Shot, drooling over your Silhouette - THANK YOU for the inspiration and temptation :)

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

These are gorgeous! LOVING the hearts and the balloons!!!!!

[michelle t]

Thanks for the tutorial. I don't have a die cut machine but have picked up tricks to use digital elements on my paper pages. I love that card! Michelle t

[Kris Grimm]

Can you only use the Silhouette for the digital cuts? what is the file extension....could it be used on other machines?

[Tina C.]

Oh WOWOWOWOWOW that is such a cool tutorial. I'll be checking out the Simple Stories cuts at the Silhouette store shortly, great way to use up those extra cards thanks oh so much :)

[Linda Farrell]

Great tutorial, I've now gone and bought some of the files for my Silhouette and going to try them over the next few days.

[julie]

swoon-worhty!