Get Fun and Funky with Diecuts

by Summer Fullerton

I have a love affair with die cuts. I buy them in sheets by the truck load I cannot help myself. I know I am not alone in my addiction. I bet you have a whole drawer full of die cuts just waiting to be used. This month the Booya girls and I will show you all kind of creative ways you can use die cuts and maybe make you will make a dent in your stash.

I got my die cut inspiration from Jenni Bowlin. These journaling cards are super cute. With a little removable adhesive you can run your journaling die cut cards though your printer.	To see Summer's layout with product listing click here
First I printed my journaling on plain paper. Using a removable adhesive attach your journaling die cut cards (hold your paper up to the light to get them positioned just right). Then re-print your journaling.
Try spicing up your die cuts with hand stitching and a little ink. Chrys pre-punched holes and stitched this red border on a Scenic Route die cut arrow. Add a little ink to its edges and this simple die cut has gone from ordinary to unique.	To see Chrys' layout with product listing click here
Ever wonder what to do with a whole 12x12 sheet of die cuts. Lacintha used 6 die cuts on one layout without adding bulk or clutter. By layering the die cuts and topping them off with rubons and flowers she has created the perfect accompaniment to her photo.	To see Lacintha's layout with product listing click here
Kimber took layering die cuts to the next level. Not only did she add glittery brads to the center of her flowers she pop dotted the die cuts. Take note of how she layered the 2 floral die cuts to the right of her photo. Adding the pop dotted flower to the center of another flower makes this simple accent extra special. Again Kimber used many die cuts on one layout. I hope this inspires you to make a dent in your die cut collection.	To see Kimber's layout with product listing click here
Did you know there are a huge variety of die cuts available? Jenni Bowlin makes 12x12 die cut paper and Fancy Pants makes clear die cuts. Alissa used a wide variety of die cuts and techniques on her layout. First she cut out the base of the Jenni Bowlin die cut paper and then backed it with grid patterned paper. She topped this off with a border of Stickles. Take direction from Alissa by dressing up your die cuts with rhinestones or using them as a base for your title. The possibilities are endless.	To see Alissa's layout with product listing click here