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Scrapbook Die Cutters
The card making world has long recognized the benefits of using die cuts to embellish cards but somewhere in the scrapbooking realm the rewards seem lost to stickers, rub-ons and fibers, to name a few. Well, if you’re a scrapbooker, you might want to rethink this a bit. The desire to create elements quickly, in a detailed, elegant fashion, can be achieved by using dies and a die cutting machine. With so many incredible designs available, any page theme warrants a look into this flexible medium.
Scrapbook die cutters offers a variety of simple shapes. Dies can be reused again and again, making them more economical than consumables such as stickers or rub-ons. Chalks, inks and other colorants add color and depth to items but real creative freedom is only found with Spellbinders’ Die Templates. The most detailed dies on the market today, they offer the flexibility to cut, emboss and stencil. Choose any one of those features alone or use them all. Scrapbook die cutters adapt to a variety of media but especially scrapbooking. Below, you’ll find a variety of ideas to incorporate into your scrapbook page designs.
Scrapbook Borders
Borders are a staple to the scrapbooking page. They provide a foundation for images and embellishments, titles and journaling. In her Daisy Field layout, Beth Pingry created a back to back image using Spellbinders' Grand Borderabilities™ Die Templates. The border provides an anchor for the layout while her material application - craft foil: cut and embossed, painted and then wiped off from the embossed areas- adds to the look of the delicate flowers.
Supplies—Spellbinders Wizard and Die Templates: Grand Borderabilities Large Daisy (S7-003), Daisy Patch Edgeability (S4-043), Ribbon Tags Trio (S4-043), Premium Craft Foil (F-003); orldwin Papers: ColorMates Deep Awesome Aqua, Deep Totally Tan, Light Heritage White, and Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum; ScraPerfect Perfect Printing Pouch
Another option, shown in Wendy Weixler’s scrapbook layout, is using a single die cutter several times. This application gives rhythm to the layout, helping the eyes flow through the entire page.
Scrapbook Die cut photos
Probably the most foundational element to any scrapbook page is the photos. Add a scrapbook die cut machine and they can be cut with a variety of shapes with crisp and clean edges. Beth Pingry incorporated a square die cut for this collection featuring her son. She enhances the pics of her Silly Guy by framing each with a white mat.
Supplies: S4-128 Classic Square Small, S4-126 Classic Square large, S4-092 Geometric Stars, S4-127 Classic Scallop Square Large, S4-121 Doodle Parts, L2-10 Mystic Font, WorldWin ColorMates Deep Heritage Black, Light Heritage White, Deep Berry Red; Sakura Glue Pen; Kokuyo Tape ‘N Roller Plus, Copic Black Multi-liner pen
Catherine, created by Cathy Chlebana, uses her scrapbook die cuts to provide balance on this elegant heritage layout featuring her grandmother as a little girl. The pair of ovals provides symmetry and balance to the lovely scrapbook layout.
Supplies: L3-01 Indulgence Font, L1-01 Caesar Font, L2-14 Excalibur Font, S3-145 Decorative Elements, S3-008 Antique Book Plate 1, S3-149 Double ended tags, S4-139 Petite Classic Oval Large, S4-138 Petite Oval Large, S4-140 Petite Oval Small; WorldWin Cardstock: Icy Indigo in Dark, Deep, Medium and Light, Deep Heritage Black; Clearsnap Colorbox Alabaster Chalk Ink.
Scrapbook Embellishments, of course
Scrapbook die cuts provide plenty of opportunities to embellish a page. Use a die cut over and over, giving it a different look every time. The creative possibilities are endless. Large or small, simple or ornate, die cuts are made for embellishing scrapbooking pages. Sally Lynn MacDonald knows how to throw a party for embellishments on her page How Sweet it Is. She used circles and frames, three fonts, flowers, leaves and stems to create a fun and lively page of her daughter’s offering of flowers.
S4-101 Flower Creations 2, S4-116 Nestabilities Standard Circle Small, L3-001 Indulgence Font, L2-06 Simplicity Large Font, L2-04 Enchanted Font; Fancy Pants Holly Jolly patterned cardstock, ribbon and punch-outs; Prism Cardstock; Koyuko Tape ‘n Roller Plus; Creative Impressions ribbon, mini-brads
Jeni Caulkins knows how to capitalize on the benefits of scrapbook die cutting as embellishing. Her page, Brothers, came together featuring one fabulous photo and several story-telling journaling boxes. It became art when she added shapes, patterns, colors and more, all made possible by scrapbook die cutting.
Supplies: Nest-04 Petite Circles, S4-144 Long Classic Rectangles Small, S4-145 Long Classic Rectangles Scalloped Small, S3-149 Double Ended Tags, S4-121 Doodle Parts, L2-01 Vintage Font; Prism Cardstock, Beacon Zip Dry Glue, Fancy Pants Designs Brads
Scrapbook Fonts
Scrapbook die cutting letters for titles, journaling or other page elements gives an elegant, professional look to a layout. Combining fonts can bring a whimsical touch as seen in Donya Schroeder’s layout Lucky. By combining two similar fonts in different sizes, she adds a funky feel to a delightful page.
Supplies—S4-136 Nestabilities Classic Heart, L1-01 Caesar Font, L3-001 Indulgence Font, S3-146 Butterflies 2, S4-124 Doodle Parts; Prism White Cardstock; Glue Dots ½"; Kokuyo Dot ‘n’ Roller
On another note, Beth Pingry designed Metamorphosis as a tribute to many changes her mother faced over a few years. The elegant page needed a more refined title and she accomplished that by embossing the letters and keeping them in a simple line.
Supplies: L3-01 Indulgence, L1-01 Caesar, S4-123 Flying Beauties, S4-121 Doodle Parts, S4-130 Classic Rectangle Small, S4-132 Classic Rectangle Large; WorldWin Cardstock: Black, Dark Awesome Aqua, Deep Autumn Red, Heritage White; Beacon Zip Dry glue; Copic: Spica glitter pens Turquoise, Black
Repetition creates flow
A strong technique used in design involves repetition. Using it in scrapbooking can add visual interest and improve design flow. Repetition comes in many forms such as shapes, images, colors, embellishments or even photos. Die cutting can simplify this process immensely. In just a few minutes, Heidi Blankenship created a number of suitcases for the bottom of her layout. The black frames and delicate scallops are an example of more subtle repetition.
Supplies—Spellbinders’ Wizard and Die Templates: S4-031 Travel, S4-128 Nestabilities Classic Square Small, S4-073 ATC Card, S4-142 Mega Nestabilities Long Classic Rectangles Large, S4-143 Mega Nestabilities Long Scallop Rectangles Large, S4-114 Classic Circle Large, S4-115 Petite Scallop Circle Large, L2-10 Mystic Font, S3-148 Tags Trio; WorldWin Cardstock: DoubleMates Desert Dune, ColorMates Desert Dune Dark, Medium, USArtQuest Copper Gilding Leaf, Texture Sponge, Duo Embellishing Adhesive; Fancy Pants Bella Brush; Krylon Copper Leafing Pen, Copic Multi Liner Black, Airbrush System, Sketch Marker-E53, AMACO Copper Foil, Beacon Zip Dry Glue, Gem-Tac
In Wendy Weixler’s layout, Spellbinders, a number of repeated images help define the visual sections of the layout, moving the eyes from one place to another. The small blue squares, window panes, stamped white circles and even the vertical fibers, all bring the scarpbook layout together in one visual statement.
Supplies: S3-006 Border Trimming, S4-116 Nestabilities Standard Circle, Small, S4-064 Windows & Columns; Prism Cardstock: Prismatic Mystic Dark; Scrappin Sports patterned papers Flowers & Swirls, Blue; WorldWin Cardstock: DoubleMates Berry, ColorMates Medium Ocean Blue, Glue Dots
Scrapbook Stenciling
What a treat it is to be able to use Spellbinders Die Templates for three functions: cut, emboss and stencil. Stencil? Sure! Use the Template holes or open area as an opportunity to add color, use a pen, air brush, paint, etc. It’s a great way to enhance a scrapbooking page. Check out Sally Lynn MacDonald’s Knock Out page of her daughter in Hulk fists. She stenciled with pens to enhance the scrapbook die cuts. She used a black pen to draw inside all of the Templates and a white pen to enhance the Nestabilities blocks.
Supplies: Spellbinders Wizard and Die Templates: S4-121 Doodle Parts, S4-101 Flower Creations 2, S4-131 Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Rectangle Small, L3-001 Indulgence Font, L2-101 Caesar Font; Prism Cardstock: Tawny Light, Intense and Frosted Kiwi, Sunflowers Medium, Intense Pink; Sakura Identi-Pen Extra Fine Black, Permapaque White; Kokuyo Tape ‘n Roller Plus Adhesive
Seaside Sisters by Sharon Harnist is a sweet rendition of a day at the beach. To give the shells more depth, Sharon colored inside the Templates with ink after she cut and embossed them. She transformed the title letters also with the same technique.
Supplies: Spellbinders Wizard and Die Templates: L2-03 Whimsy Font, L2-01 Indulgence Font, S4-016 Shells; Fancy Pants Floral Chic Paper Collection: Fairytale & Key Lime Pie, Ribbon; Creative Impressions Copper Metal Heart Brads; Copic Gold Spica Glitter Pen; Pop-up Glue Dots
Themes
With the bevy of themed scrapbook die cutters available on the market today, adding embellishments to a page is quick and easy. Heidi Blankenship’s Pumpkin Patch layout features several fall-themed die images: pumpkins, corn stalks and leaves which enhance the feel of the fall-themed page.
Supplies: Spellbinders’ Wizard and Die Templates: S4-102 Fall Harvest, S4-076 Assorted Leaves, S4-142 Mega Nestabilities Long Classic Rectangles Large; Prism Cardstock: Suede Brown Medium and Light, Tawny Medium, Papaya Puree Dark, Intense Orange, Sunflower Medium; ClearSnap Chalk Inks in Blush Rose, Dark Moss, Chestnut Roan, Creamy Brown; Beacon Zip Dry Glue; Sakura Brown Identi-pen
Next, Linda Duke accented the theme of her scrapbook layout, Nature’s Gifts, by adding a variety of flowers. For added dimension, she layered curved the edges of the flowers slightly, adding elegance and a touch of realism.
Supplies: Spellbinders’ Wizard and Die Templates: L2-09 Julius Font, S4-121 Doodles Parts, S4-109 Flower Creations 3, S4-058 Daisy Heads; WorldWin Cardstock: Treasures Thyme Green, Natural; Fancy Pants Designs In My Words; Beacon Zip Dry Glue; Copic Markers and Air Brush System
