Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Looking for Christmas card ideas? Today I'll share with you how to make a series of Christmas cards using one metal die cut design. Die cuts are very versatile, but understanding what to look for can help you create so many projects with just one die.

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Easy Brusho Christmas Cards youtu.be/3BnDcJQhXnA
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 How to Use 1 Die 3 Ways
2:12 Making Paper with Brushos and Nuvo Glimmer Powders
5:16 Different Color Combinations with Brusho Crystal Colours.
6:40 Subtractive Techniques Using Die Cuts
7:21 How to Use a Sizzix Die Cut Machine with Thin Metal Dies
11:52 3-Fold Card with Die Cut Edge
13:01 How to Use a Sizzix Precision Plate
14:16 How to Fold a Tri-Fold Card
17:35 Making a Full Die Cut Image with an Edge Die
19:22 Adding Stamped Details to Die Cut Cards
21:24 Bonus Card Ideas

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