No aperture dies? No Problem! Ideas for Clean and Simple Cards Using Individual Dies [2024/19]

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[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

OMGoodness! You are so creative, Natalie. Your tutorial is excellent for showing us how to use what we have. I am so grateful that you are not telling us to run and buy this and that. I am far more inspired to watch your video and run into my craft room and create. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

That’s wonderful to hear, Jan! Thanks so much, and you are so welcome! x

[@christinesmith989]

Gorgeous card and so many fabulous ideas to make our own aperture cards with what we have, thank you so much! xxx💖💖💖

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@michelegourd5742]

Natalie, this is a wonderful idea!!! Anything with butterflies is my favorite!! I really appreciate you showing all the different ways to make your own apertures!! This is so very helpful!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@veecee9536]

Wow! You are a one girl ideas machine. Just love how your thoughts flow from one idea to another and how you connect to other bits in your stash. Thanks for yet another great tutorial and for sharing your talents with us.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@cindym1070]

Wow. So many great ideas that I never thought of and I can make use of lots of items I already have. Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@sharonconway927]

Great video lots of tips and ideas for a beginner. 👍😀

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janemoss2455]

Gorgeous again. Such lovely colours

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Jane! 😊

[@moirahansen1955]

Such a pretty card. Thank you for a very inspirational video with so many ideas. 👏😊💕

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure!

[@debpotter8315]

I found you the other day. Love your techniques.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@pammckenzie9738]

Wow, I never thought of apertures like this, great ideas and a 19:50 lovely video thank you so much for sharing xx

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.x

[@ninaladybirdcards4261]

Beautiful card thank you 🐞🇦🇺

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@karenvanhelden1570]

Great ideas, I’ve really enjoyed this tutorial.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Karen! x

[@suzannetunnicliffe2422]

Wow, brilliant ideas to use my dies for too. Enjoyed

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Suzanne! Glad you found it helpful. x

[@FreidaKirkland]

Natalie, I'm just amazed at how creative you are! I don't know how you think of all these things? I forget to use so many things I've learned or thought of one time or another!? Your creativity is simply brilliant and I find myself looking anxiously for a new video from you every day! These ideas today were just fantastic but I've found that I can't say there has EVER been a piece you've made that I haven't LOVED - just crazy good stuff!! 💕❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much, Freida! I really appreciate the encouragement. It truly means a lot. xxx

[@annettesretreat3241]

Gorgeous!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jennygee9849]

some great ideas thanks Natalie

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them! Thanks, Jenny! x

[@janetlunn9502]

That's all amazing, some really great tips, thank you ❤

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure!

[@sandrabiggs5692]

Loved this tutorial. Such inspiration. Thanks xx

[@nbcascards]

Thank you, Sandra! x

[@mellyj3874]

Fab idea. Great card too

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@barbcain2138]

Wow, thank you for sharing💞

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome! x

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Great, thank you for sharing!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure, Rhoda! Thanks for watching. x

[@triciacarolkilbride2993]

Wow Natalie what fab ideas ! Saves me a fortune buying dies that maybe only get one use! I've subscribed! Xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Tricia! x

[@shirleymcdermott5272]

Love your ideas, I find I quite often overthink things and it can take the pleasure away slightly from whatever card I'm making 😊

[@nbcascards]

So true! Thanks for watching. x

[@nancyguyton1191]

I love to watch your videos. You have such great ideas and I love what you create. I love this one. I love aperture dies and this is a great idea!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Nancy! So glad you’re enjoying the videos. x

[@shugsbug]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@candiwelsh5524]

Love love love. So happy I found your channel or it found me 😉. Such a fun card with so many possibilities ❤️❤️ Great job 👍❤️

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Candi! 😊

[@kathywilson1051]

Never seen you before l wish I had . I love your card and you are so easy to follow and I love the fact that we can use dies we already have . Thank you so much

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Kathy! Lovely to have you on board. x

[@lindadickinson1310]

So pretty!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@juliebrown3409]

Beautiful card! I’m going to dig out my small butterfly dies to make some aperture cards 😊 thanks for sharing

[@nbcascards]

Wonderful! Have fun. x

[@sharonlbrown6756]

What a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be making a Butterfly card for sure.

[@nbcascards]

Great! Thanks for watching, Sharon. x

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing! From Cheryl in AZ

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Cheryl! x

[@carolebrassington4338]

Brilliant idea. TFS

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome, Carole!

[@rosemariemorgan868]

Great ideas there Natalie 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Rosemarie! x

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Beautiful card! 💕

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@laurasutton1551]

What a great idea

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Laura! x

[@Foreverjewels03]

Great idea. I’m going to give this a go.

[@nbcascards]

Brilliant! Have fun. x

[@pauladyer9845]

I learned a lot…thank you…very nice

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robinlane9306]

This is just so clever!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Robin! x

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Wonderful ideas. And I love the finished butterfly card. It’s really very lovely. So glad I found your channel (a few weeks ago now). I love your videos.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Harriette! Glad you're enjoying the videos. x

[@GrdmaKat2000]

Natalie, first time seeing your video. Awesome. I’m a seasoned card maker and yet, you have tips and hacks I’ve not seen before.
Thanks so much. ❤❤❤ now o. To watch more of your videos.😊

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. x

[@TheLpage]

Great idea . Will definitely try that. Thanks

[@nbcascards]

You’re welcome, Laurie! 😊 Thanks for watching. x

[@donnaricardo2109]

Beautiful

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Donna!

[@MercyCuenca]

I love "windows!"

[@nbcascards]

Me too! Thanks for watching. x

[@freedomlife444]

Forgot to say, I'm in NSW Hunter Valley Australia ❤

[@christinehampton7669]

So pretty.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@suklinkner9127]

Great video! Have to try this, thanks.

[@nbcascards]

Have fun!

[@jeannefentress1814]

Thanks for sharing..great tips! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for watching, Jeanne!

[@elizabethharris8692]

Thanks for the inspiration

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! x

[@sandsleblanc]

Thank you for such an inspiring video, i learned so much even though I've crafted for years! 🎉

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much for the encouragement! x

[@heatherr296]

Clean and simple maybe; beautiful definitely! You are so creative! You give me so much inspiration.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! x

[@colleennisbet3727]

Thanks Natalie! This technique wouldn't have occurred to me - now I am searching through my stash of small dies. Perfect timing too, as I am 'trying' to develop a new
design for Valentine's Day cards!

[@nbcascards]

Fantastic! Glad it was helpful. x

[@annaarthur3641]

Loved this idea, a true testament that there is always something new to learn. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Anna! Glad you enjoyed it! x

[@kimmazac5893]

Hello! Not sure where I've been but am just now seeing your RUclips Video's. I am so fascinated/Intrigued by your creativity. I absolutely love watching your Video's. Thank You!!!

[@nbcascards]

Aww! Thanks, Kim. That's lovely to hear. xxx

[@callycat6660]

Lovely idea's ..Thankyou

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Cally! x

[@freedomlife444]

Wow, thanks

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! x

[@selenemason9383]

What brilliant ideas on how to use what we already have

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@paulawray6210]

Thank you for such so many wonderful ideas! You are amazing! And you save my budget!

[@nbcascards]

Happy to help!

[@keithalisonpreston9327]

Beautiful card great way to use the dies you've already got I'll be getting mine out more. I've got MS so cardmaking is my lifeline that and caravanning both together and that's my happy place. So glad i found your channel. X Alison. X

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! So glad you found the video helpful. x

[@dgw8309]

Just came across your video this morning, and WOW! You are awesome at explaining simply and using what we have in our stash! Count me in as another SUBSCRIBER! Thank you, and im excited to learn more awesome cardmaking techniques! From Saskatchewan, Canada! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Glad you found the video helpful. x

[@ranjanivaradpande381]

Very beautiful ,original creations ...not the routine ones one sees here on RUclips!! Thanks for sharing!VERY unique tutorial !

[@nbcascards]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. x

[@RM-gc3eh]

Great video! I’ve already tried some of the things you suggested but the faux-stitching idea is absolutely brilliant. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, RM! Glad you're finding the ideas helpful. x

[@cherieducotebreaux3804]

I love doing this with cards. I also make paper punch earrings. I like using these punches on card fronts too and backed with glitter card stock. I’m going to use some more layered looks like you did. Thanks!!

[@nbcascards]

Sounds great! Thanks for watching. x

[@user-eu3je6rq4j]

You are a breathe of fresh air.
I absolutely LOVE❤ your style.
I have been enjoying replicating your cards for friends and charities in need. They are absolutely stunning.
I am starting to re-use my gilding flakes, dies and inks so much more now.
Thank You for inspiring me. I am so glad I found your site.
Happy crafting.
Marie (Western Australia).

[@nbcascards]

Thank you, Marie! I’m so glad you’re finding the videos helpful and that you’re getting more use out of your supplies. Brilliant! x

[@virginiachamberlain3073]

Very helpful, thank you. Just found your site.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Virginia! Glad to make your acquaintance. x

[@lindatracey3412]

Really helpful thank you

[@nbcascards]

You're very welcome, Linda! x

[@juliewurf7506]

Oh my my. I just cut a few aperture fronts yesterday - but I also have some weird card fronts that this idea will suit perfectly. Thank you

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Julie! Glad you found the video helpful. x

[@jenniferdrake1210]

What a fantastic idea, love it. Jenny 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Jenny! 😊

[@gailrodgers3079]

When you moved the circle card I instantly saw the big circle and if the two others would have been the same size it resembles Mickey/Minnie Mouse. Now i know that Mickey is a copyright image, but I believe if someone was just making a card for their child or grandchild as a one off, I think you are allowed as long as you aren't selling it. Me, other than the cutting the circles, I wouldn't know where to go from there so just an idea.
When I have gotten new nesting dies, I have run them through my Gemini still connected and got everyone of the dies to put away in my precuts containers so that when I need one, I have them.

[@nbcascards]

That's a great idea with the nesting dies. I'll do that the next time I invest in some. x

[@sherronrobinson6772]

Thank you Natalie for this tutorial. This is an excellent way to stretch your dies, and since I’m currently on a “craft buying diet”, this is a marvelous way to start. I absolutely love your creative videos. I find myself looking forward to the next one. Have a splendid rest of your day.

[@nbcascards]

Thnks so much, Sharron! Glad you found it helpful. x

[@suzycrafter7413]

I'm really enjoying your videos. Its refreshing to see new ideas with stash most of us crafters already have and not feel we have to buy something new to achieve the same results.
Thank you for your time and effort.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much, Suzy! I’m glad the videos are resonating with you. x

[@Bezjc1936]

That's genius using the set square to get your sentiment straight. That will be a game changer for me. Thank you xx

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful. x

[@margaretairey9971]

A very helpful video. Tfs x🎉

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome

[@heatherrobertson1113]

Fabulous idea. Thank you 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Heather! You're very welcome. x

[@Taaleedee]

Great ideas - thank you.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. x

[@gavincollins8053]

Very pretty butterfly card. And great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@user-ct2hv2cc2q]

Thank you (AGAIN) for such amazing but practical ideas. Vicki

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome, Vicki! Thanks for watching. x

[@sharonedwards777]

Brilliant Natalie! 🩵
Love the pretty butterfly card.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Sharon! x

[@jeanettedonahoe3293]

NatLie, what a brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. x

[@ruthoatridge87]

More ideas and inspiration. Your cards are so pretty. Thank you

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much, Ruth!

[@janeastwick1418]

How do you think of so many different ideas?! These cards are lovely and not hard. Since I found you I have been bingeing your videos. I believe your subscriber numbers are going to grow very quickly, thanks!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much, Jane! I appreciate the support. x

[@JH-wd7ul]

A multitude of great ideas! 👍👍❤❤👍👍

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@valeriehadfield7083]

Thanks Natalie, some great ideas. Blessings

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Valerie!

[@HandmadeWithLovebyStacyC-]

Thank you thank you thank you so much for this video, Natalie!! I so appreciate it because it was extremely helpful! ❤❤❤ I have so many ideas now, and no idea where to start! 😅

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome, Stacy! Glad the video was helpful. x

[@DianeCrossCrafts]

Excellent video, so full of ideas, thank you so much Natalie 💖

[@nbcascards]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching! x

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Great idea to use multiple singles in lieu of aperture dies. I’m a fan of right angles and balance if not symmetry, and it’s a bit challenging for me to get the look I want (say, three or four equally sized squares all in line vertically or horizontally and distributed evenly). I wish I could make all the lines needed to ensure everything is even on the back of a panel, but there’s no lining up dies with marks I can’t see! Thank you for this reminder and all the options!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Marguerite! Could you place a bit of tape, sticky side up on your work surface and then line up the dies on it - cutting side up - so you can get them where you want them, and then flip the tape over onto your panel. Hope that makes sense! x

[@MargueriteAtHome]

@@nbcascards Perfect sense! Going to go try it right now! Thank you so much. 💕
Oh. Wait. My dilemma is that I want them to all be the same size, which means one die has to cut all apertures, so multiple runs through the machine….

[@juliamenssen4460]

Great video today. Love this approach. Thanks ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Julia> Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Excellent! So many great ideas! Thank you

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them. x

[@maxinethomas9380]

WOW Natasha. How clever are you. I really love your videos and the different ways you come up with to use what you have. I’m on a no buy year so am really appreciating these videos. Thank you so very much. I’m currently laid up following foot surgery. So getting together lots of ideas for when I can return to my craft room. 💕

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Maxine! So glad you're finding the ideas helpful. Wishing you a speedy recovery and lots of fun craft time! x

[@sunnybarbara]

So many great ideas.Thank you so much!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. x

[@kadderkatch-vl3hh]

Some friends and I are getting together this week to share tips and tricks we’ve found useful. Already we were going to spend time on using aperture’s or negative space from dies. And now your tutorial has given me so many more ideas. Thank you!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! I hope you and your friends have a wonderful time crafting together. It sounds lovely! x

[@ginatrevino5514]

Gorgeous card!!! What brand is your stamp positioning?

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! it’s this one amzn.eu/d/czaI4Ww

[@ginatrevino5514]

@@nbcascards thanks

[@cardsbychristine]

Hi Natalie.. this video on aperture cards came up in my feed today, and I'm glad it did, because I love what you did!! But can I ask, that first corner aperture die.. where can I get one as I really love it!! Sorry to be a pain.. but I've searched Google but can't find similar x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! The die is an old one from The Works. It’s not available any more but you might be able to find one second hand on somewhere like eBay. www.theworks.co.uk/p/art-and-craft-sale/2-large-lace-style-metal-cutting-dies/5052089249752.html

[@cardsbychristine]

Thanks for getting back to me.. what a shame they no longer sell it!! I've found something a bit similar by sizzix with 4 different corners.. I may just have to go with that x

[@nbcascards]

I think I have those as well. x

[@sheryl5252]

great ideas!
i agree with @canadianqueenmagenta in that we are inspired to use what we have and not feel obligated to run out and buy 'exactly the same' product..
truly inspired! thanks for the video...

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Sheryl! I’m all for using what we have rather than buying new all the time. Thanks for watching. x