cardmaking · Die cutting

13 Die Cutting Tips I’ve Learned After Making Thousands of Cards

Want cleaner cuts and an easier die-cutting process? After making thousands of cards, I’m sharing 13 of my favorite die cutting tips—from simple cutting habits and helpful tools to color planning and choosing dies you’ll actually use. Plus, see how I put these tips into practice while creating a dimensional City Holiday townhouse card.

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3 Completely Different Cards from One Hero Arts Kit

Can one card kit inspire three completely different designs? This month I challenged myself to find out! From a heart made with tiny die-cuts to a stand-up book card and a layered mixed media design, I'm sharing the creative decisions that helped each project come together—plus plenty of finished card photos, process photos, and beginner-friendly tips along the way.