Hi friends and welcome. I know you love your basic shape dies because you can use them in so many different ways. Today I want to share three unique ways that you can use your nesting shape dies. Let’s take a look at them.
More Ways To Use Your Shape Dies Video Tutorial
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More Ways To Use Your Shape Dies
Here are a few creative ideas for how to use your shape dies. Let’s take a look at them.
1. Easel Fold Card
Easel fold cards are simple to create, and this one is extra special because I used the Beautifully Celebrated die to cut the card base. Watch along with the video, or you can get the tutorial for a different type of easel fold card here.
2. Pop up Fun Fold
Here’s another fun fold card that you can create by using a shape die to cut out the front of your card base. Then attach that piece to a pop-up on the inside.
3. Layered blending
By creating masks with shape dies, you can use your blending brushes to create a layered background effect as you see here. This is such a simple but nice effect!
Materials List
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![Beautifully Celebrated Dies [ 166974 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166974s.jpg "Beautifully Celebrated Dies [ 166974 ]")
![Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166994 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166994s.jpg "Cute As A Bug 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166994 ]")
![Sweet Bugs Bundle (English) [ 167002 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167002s.jpg "Sweet Bugs Bundle (English) [ 167002 ]")
![Made With Sweetness Bundle (English) [ 167492 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167492s.jpg "Made With Sweetness Bundle (English) [ 167492 ]")
![Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147111s.jpg "Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]")
![Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147050 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147050s.jpg "Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147050 ]")
![Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119793 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/119793s.jpg "Poppy Parade 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 119793 ]")
![Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 133676 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/133676s.jpg "Mossy Meadow 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 133676 ]")
![Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102482 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/102482s.jpg "Real Red 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 102482 ]")
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166780s.jpg "Basic White 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 166780 ]")
![Banner Triple Punch [ 138292 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/138292s.jpg "Banner Triple Punch [ 138292 ]")
![Banners Pick A Punch [ 153608 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/153608s.jpg "Banners Pick A Punch [ 153608 ]")
![Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166991s.jpg "Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ]")
![Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/110755s.jpg "Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]")
Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoyed seeing more ideas for ways to use your shape dies!
I don’t have very many shaped die curs, but I bought the Sweetness bundle and love the tag dies that came with it
Anna – I learn so many tricks with your videos. I love making cards and use all my shaped dies – can’t say I have a favorite!!! Question for you – how are you storing the new dies and shapes so it’s easier to see. Years ago I bought a circular upright ‘thing’ that a card shop used to display books. It works great for the older packaging but not sure how it will work with the newer packaging. One thing I do is cut a sheet of magnetic that tapes to the inside of the packaging along with the shapes. I like to keep everything together – especially for word dies. Any other suggestions/ideas will be helpful!!!
Anna!
I guess my favorite shape die is the rectangle. I have some that have stitches, lines, scallops, woodgrain and basic straight sides. I have so many that I have a hard time deciding which one I want to use!
Right now I love anything with scallops. I go through phases, but I usually prefer Circles and Ovals.
really cute cards. I like the decorative shapes, not necessasarilythe plain ovals, circles or squares
Great ideas ! i’ll definitely be using these ideas thx for sharing
Hi Anna. I really like those ideas on using die shapes to create these very beautiful cards. I guess my favorite die set is the ovals. especially the ones with scallops edges.
I agree that designs with fun edges are so beautiful. It adds a lot to the design of the card. God bless you!
Such great ideas Anna!!! My favorite shaped dies are the ones you just used! Thnx for sharing!! Hugs, Karen
I love these shapes! They make such a classy and interesting card!
Great ideas, I usually use either circle or square nesting dies.