Die-Cutting Magic: 5 Easy Ways to Create Cover-Plate Style Panels on Any Card Size! šāļø
- Handmade in Windsor
- Jan 25, 2024
- 2 min read
š Unlock the world of creative possibilities with my latest tutorial on crafting cover-plate style die cut panels using a single die! Discover 5 innovative techniques that allow you to effortlessly create these designs on any size rectangle or square cardāno measuring required and perfect spacing every time!

⨠It's as simple as rotating, flipping, and folding! Simply use tools you already have in your craft stash.
š All you need are dies in the shapes you desire for your apertures, and voilaācreate your own cover-plate style die cut backgrounds. But that's not allāyou'll also learn how to fashion custom stencils in any size, giving you limitless creative freedom.
š Join me as I unravel 5 different approaches to this technique, from using a basic scrap paper template to employing a reusable sticky template and even using sticky paper tape.

š” Can you rotate, flip, and fold? Then you can master all the methods shared in this tutorial! To spark your creativity, I'll be creating 6 unique cards using items you likely have at your disposal. Feel free to adapt these techniques to suit your own style and preferences.
š Whether you're into shaker cards, window cards, stamping, inking, die-cutting, scenes, graphic designs, or crafting cards for various occasions, this tutorial is here to inspire. Perfect for crafters of all levels, it's time to unleash your creativity and elevate your cardmaking game!
LOVE Card


Star Shaker Card


Lavinia Stamps Card


#HB2U! Card


Big Heart Card


Stencilled Heart Card


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Lavinia Stamps (https://www.laviniastamps.com/craft-store/) I used were:
Seasonal Tree
Woodland Hares
Fairy Web (I didn't use in the end, but did show)
The Altenew dies are the Bold Alphabet
Thanks for reading!
Lesley x
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