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Today I chose to focus on die cutting tips and techniques. Many of you already know that the Stampin’ Up!® Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines come in two sizes and they two essential tools to have in your crafting collection.

The die cutting and embossing platform meaures 9″x 6-1/4″.

There are 5 plates that come with the machine – one #1, one #2, two #3s and one #4. Plate #1 shows the three different ‘sandwich’ layers needed for different cutting and embossing requirements.

When the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine was first released, I was amazed that I only needed to pass what I was embossing or cutting through the machine ONCE. This was also true for more intricate die cutting folders. It is such an amazing feature of this machine. The cost of this machine, in Australia, is $218 before shipping.

The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine accommodates smaller dies so effectively. It is equally amazing at die cutting and embossing in just one pass as its ‘big brother’. This ‘little brother’ is $110 AUD.

The Mini also has 5 plates – one #1 base plate, two #2 cutting plates, one #3 standard embossing folder plate and one #4 3D embossing folder plate. The base plate has the ‘sandwich recipes’ as your guide.

Another feature is that you can replace cutting plates and other platforms as needed. These are listed in the catalogue.

Today I have another Gumball Greetings Bundle project to share with you, featuring die cutting as a technique. I am also sharing a little sneak peek of some dies and other products you will find in the new 2022 -2023 Annual Catalogue.

TIP #1 – After I have stamped an image and go to die cut it, I place the cardstock with the stamped image onto the first cutting plate and the position the die over it. I almost always use washi tape or Post It strips to secure the die over the stamped image to ensure an outline around the image. This significantly reduces the chance of the die moving while you are die cutting.

For today’s project I have used a current Mini Catalogue Bundle as well as some upcoming Annual Catalogue products, including two of the new 2022 – 2024 In Colours.

The Mini Catalogue Gumball Greetings Bundle is my featured bundle this week.

I decided to use it again to highlight die cutting using the Gumball Machine Dies as well as soon to be released Fabulous Frames Dies and Stylish Shapes Dies.

The card base uses the new Orchid Oasis cardstock and the DSP layer is from the 2022 – 2024 In Colour 6″x 6″ Designer Series Paper bundle.

The gumball machine base, dome and lid were stamped, using StazOn Jet Black ink, onto a piece of the new Sweet Sorbet 2022 – 2024 In Colour 6″x 6″ Glimmer Paper.

The Orchid Oasis strip DPS frame was cut using one of the new Fabulous Frames Dies.

These were cut using the Gumball Machine Dies. I attached a piece of Basic White cardstock behind the frame. Then I marked the position to die cut the space for the Gumball Machine Shaker Dome. Once the dome was secured I placed some Effervescent Elements inside before attaching the stamped piece of Glimmer Paper to hold them in.

The next step was to adhere the gumball machine base and lid.

The sentiment was stamped using the Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad and cut using one of the banner dies from the new Stylish Shapes Dies. This new set of dies includes stitched squares, stitched circles and stitched banners.

I tied a #tammybow using the Orchis Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon and popped it under the gumball machine flap using a Mini Glue Dot.

I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut these pieces, from the 2022 – 2023 In Colour 6″x 6″ Designer Series Paper Assortments, to add to the card insert and envelope.

The new products I ordered during the preorder period have arrived and are ready for me to do a Facebook Live sneak peek. There are so many wonderful new products in the 2022 – 2023 Annual Catalogue.

I’ll be sharing lots of projects using them very soon.

Tomorrow I will have some challenge and blog hop projects to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Gumball Greetings Bundle [157648] $72.25	Gumball Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set [157646] $32.00	Gumball Machine Dies [157647] $49.00	Gumball Machine Shaker Domes [158131] $12.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] $17.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00

Mondays are for memories and memory keeping. I haven’t chosen photos for this layout yet, but I do have some ideas.

My layout today features the Gumball Greetings Bundle, along with some of the Sweet Talk 12″x 12″ Designer Series Paper.

The base layer is Highland Heather. I cut a 4-1/2″ strip of this DSP design and centred it on the base layer.

Then I added two Basic White photo matts – one is for a 6″x 4″ photo and the other is for a 4″x 4″ photo.

The title for this layout may be the last time I use my favourite Playful Alphabet Dies. Adding Adhesive Sheets to the back of the cardstock makes it so easy to secure the title to the page.

I stamped and die cut several large and small gumball machines. One large machine and three smaller ones were added to the first page.

The second page is close to being a mirror image.

This page has the same base layer, a 4-1/2″ strip of DSP and two Basic White photo matts.

I added a second layer of coordinating DSP measuring 9-1/2″x 4-1/2″.

Finally, I added the remaining gumball machines.

Now I just need to find some gorgeous photos of my daughters or nieces to place on the matt layers.

I love the Gumball Greetings Bundle. It is so much fun. It would work well with the Your Biggest Fan Collection.

The Gumball Greetings Bundle and the Sweet Talk DSP worked so well together. Another reason I love creating with Stampin’ Up!® products is that coordination across product bundles and collections is endless.

Tomorrow is Technique Tuesday and I will sharing some ideas using layering and a new product.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Gumball Greetings Bundle [157648] $72.25	Gumball Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set [157646] $32.00	Gumball Machine Dies [157647] $49.00	Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $59.00	Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157616] $20.00
Subtles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [147004] $22.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $15.25	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock [147010] $15.25
Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $15.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $13.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $13.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $17.50	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

As promised I have two stepped up gumball machine cards to share today.

This card was stepped up with some more colouring and the addition of the Gumball Machine Shaker Dome filled with Frosted Beads Assortment.

The turning mechanism to feed the 5 cent piece into the machine was die cut from a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock. If I could find my Round & Square Brads, I would have used one to attach the turner. Instead I used a Matte Black Dot.

For the final stepped up version, I stamped the gumball machine and then die cut the layers for the machine in Pool Party, Granny Apple Green and Silver Foil.

For the shaker dome, I cut out the place the dome would go. I filled the dome with some of the Frosted Beads Assortment and secured a piece of Window Sheet across the back. Then I took the DSP covered dome cut leftover and carefully positioned it behind the Window Sheet to align the stripes. Inside the card, I covered the lefthand side with a panel of Basic White cardstock that is slightly smaller than the card front.

Finally, I tied a double bow using some silver trim from the Simply Elegant Trim pack.

Tomorrow is my Memories on Monday day. Now to think of a way to use this bundle for scrapbooking and to find some photos that will suit it. Hmmmmm.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Gumball Greetings Bundle [157648] $72.25	Gumball Greetings Photopolymer Stamp Set [157646] $32.00	Gumball Machine Dies [157647] $49.00	Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes [159232] $12.25	Gumball Machine Shaker Domes [158131] $12.25
Frosted Beads Assortment [158132] $13.00	Simply Elegant Trim [155766] $13.00	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $31.00	Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry [131288] $15.25	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25
Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $15.25	Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [156457] $17.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $13.00	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157] $52.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $12.25
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $104.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00