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Top Tip - Layering your Die Cuts

Updated: Feb 5, 2022

So, for many years I have struggled to layer die cut words to line them up perfectly.... then it hit me, like a ton of bricks!

1 - Cut your die, and remove it from the die.


2 - Cut the die again, but leave it in the die.


3 - Take the first cut, apply a small amount of glue and layer it on to the 2nd cut inside the die, the cutting blades of the die will create walls that you can align your 1st die cut perfectly.


4 - Once stuck down, remove from the die to reveal a stronger, more dimensional die cut.

If you wish to, depending on the GSM of your card, you may be able to layer 3 or even 4 cuts in the same process to give a real chipboard effect to your die cut. Don't forget to rinse your die under warm water if needed to remove any glue. This tip is especially helpful for the times you wish for your die cuts to hang over the edge of your cards, but obviously you don't want them getting damaged...




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Jamie x

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Lesley Tozer
Lesley Tozer
Oct 13, 2021

I actually remembered (for a change) about this tip and tried it out myself just yesterday and wow who would have thought it would make such a difference........I didn't but it does, so thanks again for this great tip.

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Jamie Rodgers
Jamie Rodgers
Jan 29, 2022
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I’m so pleased it worked for you! I’ve found this so helpful, I’m terrible and getting them lined up normally lol

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d.ruhleman
Oct 01, 2021

What a good idea! Where can I buy the “just a note to say” die? D. R.

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Jamie Rodgers
Jamie Rodgers
Oct 05, 2021
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Thank you Mary :)

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jlaible
jlaible
Sep 29, 2021

Great tip. Thank you.

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Anne Mountjoy
Anne Mountjoy
Sep 29, 2021

You could also use the die to stick the die cut to the card, when you have layered up your die cuts in the die, then add the glue to the diecuts whilst still in the die and then leave to get tacky, on sentiments I find they bend out of shape easily when glue is added or if using sticky specks, the die would keep it all together more, then when ready push the die on to where you want the sentiment on your card and push it down, I have tried this and it works great, thank you for the tip it is marvellous.


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Jamie Rodgers
Jamie Rodgers
Oct 05, 2021
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Ohhh that’s a great idea Anne, thank you for sharing! :)

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Jane Stillman
Jane Stillman
Sep 29, 2021

A wonderful top tip Jamie - thanks for sharing 🙂

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