Layering with Spellbinder’s Dies

ByJill Lipscomb February 4, 2019March 8, 2023

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I love those fancy layered cards that use Spellbinder’s dies. These kinds of cards aren’t the cards I usually make. Layering with Spellbinder’s dies is seriously outside of my card making realm. So, I gave it try and guess what?! I Loved how this card turned out. This card isn’t something that would be easy to reproduce in mass but it is perfect for a special occasion.

Let’s take a look at some tips & tricks I learned while layering with Spellbinder’s dies.

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Layering with Spellbinder’s Dies

First, I die cut all of the things! Seriously! I pulled out some cheap cardstock and die cut all of the different dies. This allowed me to check out how the dies cut and what I liked layered together. The other method is to just layer the dies on top of each other like I do in the video (linked below).

Second, make notes about which dies look great together. This really helped me decide which dies to use for my card.

Now, check out some inspiration over on Spellbinder’s website and on YouTube. Yana Smakula has some great videos using Spellbinder’s dies.

I show the entire process of creating this card in my video. As I said previously, layering with Spellbinder’s dies is just out of my usual style. I seldom use specialty papers or make a card this large. It’s a big honking card!

Here’s a couple of tricks to make this card the best it can possibly be:

Use a heavyweight cardstock for the base. There are LOTS of layers to these cards and you want the card base to be able to handle it and not bend.
Add more than one layer of cardstock for delicate dies. This ensures nothing will get bent or torn when mailed.
The sentiment isn’t really the star of this show, the card is. Keep the sentiment simple and in theme with the card. Don’t use an old typewriter font for a fancy card.
Don’t be afraid to add patterned paper. It’s the perfect opportunity!
Add foam tape or craft foam between layers. This will take the card from “oh isn’t that pretty.” to “Wow! That’s amazing!”
These are the perfect cards to use some of those specialty papers you know you’re hoarding. Pull those beauties out and make an amazing card!

In the video I mentioned the pearl paper I purchased at Michael’s Craft Store. Well, I found it! YAY! It’s 100 sheets and I used a 50% coupon when I got it. Here’s the link.