![]() I used the Hero Arts Colour Layering Turtle along with the Thanks stamp and die sets. I cut the Waves from a piece in my stash – I had a previous failed attempt with watercoloring using Nuvo Shimmer Powder Atlantis Burst, but it did result in a pretty coloured and shimmery piece, perfect for cutting up! I carried on die cutting my card front pieces.- each one is stacked at least twice, the SSS Heart Mandala is stacked three times. Alcohol inked background piece with the SSS Heart Mandala die.Alcohol inked background with the Crafters Companion Clamshell die.A distress oxide background and the Avery Elle Waves die.OK, I then had the fun of creating cards, so here’s what I did. Also, it should only be used with intricate dies rather than those with large openings. PLEASE NOTE: The Chrome Precision plate cannot be used with the Big Shot Foldaway or Big Shot Plus. I haven’t even told you the best part – the chrome plate is just as shiny and perfect as when it came out of the packet – there are no scratches or indentations from the die cutting. I ran them through on the chrome plate – out of habit I did two passes on my manual big shot – but I got the amazing result of the pieces simply falling out when I ran my fingers over them. The Heart Mandala pieces came out so easily!.The Sizzix globe is featured here, but I didn’t have time to turn it into a card today.DISCLAIMER: There is nothing wrong with these dies, they just needed an extra shim, or a few extra passes through my machine to get allllll the pieces out. So this morning, I got out the worst culprits when it came to die cutting – very intricate background dies from Avery Elle (waves), Crafter’s Companion (clamshell) and Simon Says Stamp (Heart Mandala). One pass and all the little pieces just FELL OUT when I ran my fingers over them – didn’t even need my pokey tool. However, I needed a pretty die cut for a card idea and I knew from past experience that there were a couple of tricky spots so I thought I’d try it out on the Chrome Plate. It’s like a bright shiny mirror straight out of the package and I was hesitant to scratch up that pretty surface. I have to admit, I purchased the electronic BigShot Express earlier this year and I’m definitely loving it – it has handled intricate dies quite nicely, but now I have found something to really make intricate die cutting a BREEZE. Maybe it’s my cardstock? Do my plates need replacing? Perhaps I need a whole new machine? Or maybe it’s just me………? Only to discover yes they’re pretty, but also pretty labour intensive to get a complete and nice cut! I like to stack my die cuts too, making some of the card making processes verrrrry frustrating! I have constant battles with those little ‘ripped out’ corners or having to carefully run through again and again, and simply untidy edges after all the effort. We all have those dies in our collection – we saw something pretty and bought the intricate die thinking of all the amazing cards to be made. Plus, right at the end is my giveaway for you to enter – GIVEAWAY CLOSED – Winner: Grace W, NZ Welcome! Today I am excited about a product in my stash which I want to share my success in using it with you – including the resulting cards.
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