Digital Die Cutting 101

Digital Die Cutting 101

Years ago, when I purchased my first digital die cutting machine, I was excited about the possibilities but not sure what to expect. These days, my machine is an essential tool in my paper craft arsenal, and I don’t know how I ever worked without it.

Digital die cutting machines have revolutionized the way in which many paper crafters create and, in my first post as a Craftsy contributor, I’m exploring the ins and outs of these versatile tools. So, if you’d like to know more about what a digital die cutter can bring to your craft table, head on over and check out Digital Die Cutting 101.

images by Kristen Magee

Quick Picks : 6.27.13

The Cat and the Box Print | Erica Salcedo

The Cat and the Box Print by Erica Salcedo

This Week’s Picks

♥ Amazing topographic maps by Nicholas Weltyk. – via

♥ A very cool pop up book by Natasha Dzurny, created with a Silhouette die cutting machine. – via

Thar She Blows!

♥ Awesome Ralph Ellison book cover redesigns by Cardon Webb. – via

♥ Loving these geometric thank you cards by Blow, printed on Astrobrights.

image from Erica Salcedo

Quick Picks Thursday : 10.18.12

Sweet Harvey Halloween Print

Sage advice from Sweet Harvey’s Frankenstein’s Monster Poster

This Week’s Picks

♥ A sweet, illustrated Fig & Melon Martini printable recipe card by Rebekka Seale at Snippet & Ink.

♥ Have you filled out your National Hero Registration Form yet? – via DWL

♥ An awesome gift idea for coffee lovers (hand-lettering fans, too!) by Mary Kate McDevitt.

♥ A very cool (and free) printable Halloween invitation from Mr. Yen.

♥ Such a sweet letterpress birth announcement by Moglea for little Wolf Finley. Love the neon yellow and mint color palette!

♥ A giant, cardboard ghettoblaster!

image from Sweet Harvey

Papoose Letterpress Stationery

I am completely enamored with In Haus Press’ new Papoose stationery collection, which includes six personalized, kid-friendly letterpress stationery designs in a crisp, classic black and white palette. Each design features a different animal silhouette motif, which adds a sophisticated playfulness to these lovely stationery sets. A wonderful gift idea for little ones who love to write notes and thank yous to friends and family.

Papoose Personalized Children's Stationery

In Haus Press Letterpress Stationery

Letterpress Children's Stationery

images from In Haus Press