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I have one but it cut through the chip board rather than scoring. I taped it together. I need to experiment with other (thinner?) stock but if anyone can recommend something, I'd appreciate the insight! Thanks in advance!
I have one but it cut through the chip board rather than scoring. I taped it together. I need to experiment with other (thinner?) stock but if anyone can recommend something, I'd appreciate the insight! Thanks in advance!
Try turning it sideways. I haven't had a cut through doing it that way. I use all kinds of chip/card.
Another question for those who own this die:
I've been trying to find this die in stores/online. I see the words "small easel" in the description. Is there more than one size? Will the "small" easel fit a quarter-fold card, or does the card need to be a bit bigger, say 5x7?
Also: Anyone know of a Canadian online store that sells the die?
Another question for those who own this die:
I've been trying to find this die in stores/online. I see the words "small easel" in the description. Is there more than one size? Will the "small" easel fit a quarter-fold card, or does the card need to be a bit bigger, say 5x7?
Also: Anyone know of a Canadian online store that sells the die?
The diagram on the website (Vic's link above) shows a diagram of the orientation of the die when you put it through the machine. It also shows it using a crease pad. Maybe you need this, too...?
By the way, do you like the die? Do you find that it's useful? I'm imagining that I might cut heavy cardstock easels for a fun touch on a card, much more often than real chipboard ones. You mention you've cut various weights of paper with yours. Is it worth it to create easels out of cardstock weight?
The diagram on the website (Vic's link above) shows a diagram of the orientation of the die when you put it through the machine. It also shows it using a crease pad. Maybe you need this, too...?
I use mine in a Cuttlebug. I do orient it the way shown but haven't needed a crease pad. I think depending on the machine and if you have issues with it cutting the fold lines, you may need the crease pad.
By the way, do you like the die? Do you find that it's useful? I'm imagining that I might cut heavy cardstock easels for a fun touch on a card, much more often than real chipboard ones. You mention you've cut various weights of paper with yours. Is it worth it to create easels out of cardstock weight?
I do like it. I usually cover cereal/cracker weight card with paper and cut my easels to coordinate with my cards & tags. I haven't used it with just cardstock, might need two layers.
I do like it. I usually cover cereal/cracker weight card with paper and cut my easels to coordinate with my cards & tags. I haven't used it with just cardstock, might need two layers.
That's an excellent suggestion! I often forget that cereal/cracker boxes are a great source of light chipboard. Thanks for all the info!
I would like to revisit this question. How often do you use this die? Do you attach it to your card prior to sending? Do you just leave score it tape on it and include it in the envelope? Would you buy this again?
A good Canadian source is Scrapbooker's Paradise It is in Calgary and shipping isn't too bad. They always have a large selection of Tim Holtz stuff. www.scrappingreatdeals.com is another Canadian place, not as much selection, but nice stuff. Everyday they have 10 at 10, 10 sale items and Wed and Thurs they have a 12 hr sale...I usually try to watch for the 25% off anything sale.
I would like to revisit this question. How often do you use this die? Do you attach it to your card prior to sending? Do you just leave score it tape on it and include it in the envelope? Would you buy this again?
I don't use it for cards but I definitely attach it to my calendars before sending.
I bought it because I was too lazy to use a template and make my own.
I use it for cards that are too heavy to stand on their own, small canvas mixed media projects, and one layer cards like a large tag. I don't use it that often but I'm glad I have it and yes, I would buy it again.
I love my easel die - I primarily use it when I make odd shaped cards that won't stand up on their own.
One year I made heart shaped cards for Valentine's Day and the easel die came in handy - just popped an easel on the back of the card which allowed the recipient to display the card in an upright position.
It's not something I use all the time, but I've NEVER regret that I bought!
One useful suggestion for die cuts- try searching on E-bay. Over here certainly, there are a lot of people selling die-cuts, so I use that method to get die cuts I like, but know I would never use often enough to be worth the expense of the die.
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watch Joann's on line they have sizzix on sale real often and usually have that die in stock. I have had mine for a long time and love it. I use it a lot.
I'm not seeing or maybe I missed it but does anyone know where to buy the lacey easel that I see used for card displays on a lot of blogs? In each description of their cards they do not mention this easel. Is it a die or an already made product?? I would love to own it!!
I'm not seeing or maybe I missed it but does anyone know where to buy the lacey easel that I see used for card displays on a lot of blogs? In each description of their cards they do not mention this easel. Is it a die or an already made product?? I would love to own it!!
I have seen one die that you can use to display your cards: is this the one the you are referring to?
For some reason I was not able to open your message to see the picture. I did find it on Amazon and went ahead and ordered it. Thank you so much for your help!
Tim Holtz Easel Die- Whats it used for?
