6 Crafty Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Using Nested Wafer Thin Dies

I love dies, they are so versatile and useful for all kinds of crafts using paper and more!!  Here are 6 tips, tricks, and idea for your nesting wafer thin dies.

Here is a video tutorial for each step below in more detail.

1. Basic Cuts

You can use you die to create basic cuts with any of your die cutting machines.  Here is a simple tag example.

2. Thin Layered Cuts

You can nest the dies into each other to create thin cuts and then stack them into each other for a fun effect.

3. Window Cuts

Cut into a card with a shape to make a window.

4. Partial Cuts

Off center the die to make a partial cut, then you can layer it back into itself for a fun look!

5. Embossing

Use the reverse side of the die to create a light embossed look.  You can also take a pen and outline each shape for a more dramatic effect.

6.  Stacking Shapes

Cut out shapes of different sizes from the nested dies and stack them on top of each other for a really fun effect.

Nested dies are really the most versatile dies out there, so many possibilities for creating all kinds of amazing paper crafts.  What will you create next?

Supplies Used

Interested in the supplies I used in this project?  Most are listed below and some are affiliate links, which generates a me little commission (at not extra cost to you at all) when you click on the link and make a purchase.  Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here.

Cuttlebug Shop at: AZ	Cuttlebug Plate C Shop at: SB | AZ	Brutus Monroe Stamps Shop at: SB | BM
Tag Nesting Dies Shop at: SB	Star Nesting Dies Shop at: SB	Black Ink Shop at: SB
Adhesive Runner Shop at: SB	Stamp Block Shop at: SB