Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Inlaid Die-cutting

Hi everyone.  I've been playing with inlaid die-cutting.

I started with die-cutting the Floral Heart (Simon Says Stamp) four times: once from my card front, discarding the white die-cut pieces as they aren't needed; then three more times from metallic paper (pink, orange, silver).

Packing tape was added to the back of my card front, and the metallic pieces were placed into the open spaces.  I used the pink paper for half the flowers, and orange for the rest.  The silver was used for the leaves and dots that fill in the design.  I finished by stamping the sentiment (Simply Sentiments - Lawn Fawn) in black.

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I had several pink and orange die-cut pieces left because I only used half for the card above.  So I die-cut another card front, but this time I left the white pieces in place, securing on the back with more packing tape.  And another Floral Heart was die-cut from silver for the leaves and dots.

Since the white die-cut pieces were already there, this time the matching pieces cut from the metallic papers were glued over top.  This adds a little dimension and is a variation of inlaid design.


Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Simply Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Metallic Orange card stock and Metallic Pink card stock (Ranger); Metallic Silver card stock (gift from a friend); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:  Black (Memento); Versamark
Accessories:  Heart of Flowers die (Simon Says Stamp),  Packing tape, glue, Pokey Tool, Pick-up Stick, dimensional double-sided tape, Silver embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool


20 comments:

Karen said...

These are beautiful! I have that die and never thought to use metallic papers--gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

What a sweet card Loll!!! I love to do inlaid work for a card...thanks for the inspiration to get back to it!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

I Card Everyone said...

Loll, I really like the 'satin' look of your foils! How beautiful!
=]

Bobby said...

I love it when you can use the leftovers and raising the blossoms on the second card made it different but just as beautiful as the first one, Loll. The metallics are so pretty in this flowery heart shape.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Love the shimmer on your flowers, Loll - both versions are fabulous!!

Cat Craig said...

Both cards are beautiful. I love the added dimension of the second card and the precision of the placements in both cards. Inlay can go horribly bad...lol. Your packing tape idea is one I'll be keeping on the back burner.

Pat said...

Beautiful results with that pretty metallic paper Loll, and both looks are great. x

TK said...

Both cards are beautiful, and the shine is wonderful! Love that floral heart die too

Darnell said...

The metallic choices are perfect for this art deco heart, Lolly! Both of these cards will bring smiles along with gratitude that you are thinking of them! Love, Dolly

Bonnie said...

This is amazing, Lolly! The foil is so satiny, shiny and makes this heart so elegant, both ways! A new and interesting way to use inlaid die cuts! Fabulous, my friend!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Wow! So very beautiful with the metallic card and exquisite colours!

Susan B said...

So gorgeous with the metallic shine and the lovely colours! Wonderful inlay!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! WOW! This card has a fabulous impact with the lovely shine, a gorgeous design and colours too. x

kiwimeskreations said...

Two beautiful cards Loll - and well done on using up all the metallic diecuts, in a similar, but different, second card
Blessings
Maxine

Julie B said...

So pretty Loll, the metallic papers give the heart real depth and shine. :)

Cathy said...

Love the shimmer and shine Loll, gorgeous cards, Cathy x

Marcia Hill said...

WOW...both of these are GORGEOUS Loll!! Never thought of using metallic to inlay with but it sure does provide an awesome WOW factor! I love the colors you used too! Truly beautiful cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

JoAnn said...

Beautiful with all those metallic inlaid pieces. Love the dimension on the 2nd card with the pieces glued over the white layers. Two great cards Loll.

HilaryJane said...

These are so lovely. I have always admired that die. So nice to see it used again. Inlaid die cutting is one of my favourite techniques. thanks for the tip on your second card. Love them xx

Leslie Miller said...

I lovelovelove the inlay and the dimensional design equally! Your shiny metallics are so pretty, and the die is sweet and fun! Any puzzle piecing sort of process is especially enjoyable for me. I need to try it with packing tape next time. So much quicker! Thanks, Loll!