Stretch Those Cover Dies (Part 1)

Happy Saturday, friends!

I am sharing a summary of mine about the versatile use of cover dies.
If you are intrigued about cover dies, this post is not to be missed!😊😉 
The cover dies that I mention here today are namely, the cover dies and debossing cover dies.

Based on the cards that I made with cover dies, I am breaking it down in a few categories.
All cover dies mentioned are listed at the end of this post.  

1. you can apply any colors or just use white card stock (most obvious one): This is really helpful if you think about all of the designs that you like to create. You can ink-blend, color with ink/markers, watercolor....

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2. use the coordinating die with the cover die: do not limit the cover die and use it as is.
Think of it as a die and embossing folder-- all in one!

3. alter the shape of cover dies: you can use any shape die to change the look of a typical rectangle cover die. In this case, I used the Diamond Shape Frame to alter the cover die (Sunburst Debossing Cover Die.



4. Pop it up: simply use a shape die and die cut. You can add fun foam underneath the shape and pop it up. I like to die cut extra pieces to add dimensions. To kick it up a notch, I colored the pop-up image.



5. Use only part of the cover die to add textures and colors: A lot of cover dies are intricate and detailed. They are excellent candidates for adding textures to your existing dies.





6. use the cover die for dry-embossing: this can be easily done with a debossing cover die. However, you can still use the regular cover die for this purpose. By using the tan embossing mat, you can dry-emboss with the cover die.


7. Stamp on it: The debossing cover dies are perfect to stamp on. This extra step elevates the design and gives it textures and interest.


 

8. Mix it up with various card stock: here I used the Dotted Swirl Die with various card stock. The effect is surprisingly wonderful.


9. Use it as the background: in this card, the color and textures of the stamped image compliments the focal point.


10. Use it like a stencil: With the cover die, I applied more colors to the floral background like a stencil. You can make all of your cover dies into a STENCILS!



I hope that you like my summary and find them helpful to get your creative juices flowing.
I have one more way of using the cover die!  Please stay tune for Part 2 on March 14th.

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