Just a quick post today with the details on my IG reel on how to stamp onto die cuts!

Most of the time, I stamp and then die cut, but there are times when it’s not an option. It may be that the die is very small the die is solid. In those cases, I have a fool-proof way to get perfectly centered die cut images. It’s great for making multiples of die cut images too.

First, you need the following supplies:

  • Stamp with matching die
  • Stamp positioner – I use a Misti but you could use a Tim Holtz or Stampin’ Up one.
  • Non-stick paper (optional) – I use a leftover coversheet from a piece of Scortape or foam tape (works perfectly for this and is free!), but any thin non-stick strip of paper will do.
  • Sticky Mat – I use a Brutus Monroe Sticky Mat which is reusable. I’ve also used Sizzix Sticky Grid Sheets (multiple use disposable) or an old Cricut/Silhouette cutting mat cut down to size. For the old mat, I use the same temporary adhesive spray that I use when electronic cutting (Scotch Repositionable Spray Mount).

Before you start stamping, you want to get all your die cutting done. In addition to the blank die cuts you’ll need the reverse die cuts too (the leftover pieces you get when die cutting).

To start, place your sticky mat into your stamp positioner. Use your magnets to hold down your mat. The sticky mat (or something similar) is essential because you are stamping on the full area of the die cut and there’s no room on the die cut to use magnets or washi tape.

Next, place the reverse die cut (the waste piece from die cutting) onto the sticky mat. The picture below shows the waste piece in the middle of the sticky mat (the die cut you are going to stamp on the right). This reverse die cut becomes your template.

Next, use the “template” to align your stamp on the positioner by laying the stamp into the template. Close your positioner to seat the stamp and you’re ready to stamp!

(Optional) Before you stamp, you want to add what I call a “pull tab” behind your die cut. This tab will help you pull your stamped die cut out of the template after it has been stamped. Use your piece on non-stick paper for this. You don’t have to do this step but it’s so much easier (and gentler) on your die cuts than using tweezers. Lay it in the template so that the two ends stick out beyond the die cut.

Now place your blank die cut into the template over the pull tab. Press down on the blank die cut to make sure it sticks to the mat.

Now it’s time to ink up your stamp and stamp! The image should be perfectly centered on the die cut. Isn’t that such a satisfying feeling 👍?

For the last step, pull the ends of the pull tab to pop out the stamped die cut. (Save the pull tab!)

If you’d like to see a video of this process, check out my IG reel here. This technique is perfect for multiple die cuts stamping like what I did in this card below.

I hope that this technique helps! Thanks for stopping by!

Aloha, jj

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