Scrapbooking - What is a die cut, die, embelishment, accent - What are the diferences?

Answer 1

Die cut - is a usually machine cut image. It may be lettering, animals, flowers... Pretty much anything. Sometimes they are already completely cut out and ready to use, but commonly they are sold in a sheet and just require you to push them out of the base cardstock. Die cuts can be further embellished with chalks, paints, pens etc to create an original piece for your page. Here are some links to sites with die cuts.

http://store.scrapbook.com/bagrdiecucut.html
http://www.stuff4scrapbooking.com/die-cuts-c-22.html
http://www.scrapbooksupercenter.com/hotoffprdiec.html
http://adoptionshop.com/adoption_products/Family-Die-Cut-Word-Grandma.html


Die - is usually a metal device which when used with a cutter provides a die cut image. Portable die cutters and dies can be purchased for home use. Here are some dies and die cutter links...
http://www.scrapwitch.com.au/articles/personal-die-cutting-machines.php
http://www.scrapjazz.com/topics/Techniques/Die_Cuts/20.php
http://www.sizzix.com/shop.cfm?function=detail&ProductItemNumber=38-0605

Embellishment is anything used to embellish or decorate a page. These can be store bought or hand made. Embellishments include eyelets, brads, ribbons, flowers etc...

Accents and embellishments are interchangeable terms, but many people use the term accent to refer to a special detils used on the page to bring all of the elements together. For example a flower which matches the photos and contrasts with the cardstock...

Hope this helps and happy scrapping,
mum2MH

Answer 2

Scrapbooking Die Cuts

Answer 3

Die Cuts: Die cuts are paper cut outs used to enhance your
scrapbook pages. They come in a variety of shapes, colors,
and sizes. You can purchase die cuts in a craft store or
other retail stores. You can customize your own die cuts
using a die cut machine.

Embellishments: Speaking of embellishments, one of the most preferred embellishments that artists use is tassles. Tassles are ornaments consist of loose threads, embroidery floss, yarns, straw, raffia or cords. They are not only best for scrap booking but for knitting projects, scarves, bookmarks, pillows, draperies and afghans as well. You can find tassles ubiquitously. Nonetheless, if you desire to do it personally, tassle-making is pretty much easy.

Here are the simple steps in making tassles:

1. Cut a piece of cardboard based on the size of tassle you want to have.

2. Wrap a piece of yarn (or any of your desired material) around the cardboard. Cut the yarn at the untied end.

3. Wrap the long piece of yarn around the tassle. If you are satisfied with the look and style, insert its end (through a needle) to anchor said tassle.

4. Trim excess ends to give the tassle a clean look.

Accent : An accent is an embellishment that fits your theme.
You can add your embellishments after you created
your pages or place them now to see if they help
accent your page. Eg. You can use the dark color cardstock to accentuate a black and white photo.

A torn look is a great accent to add with your
cardstock. To achieve this look you will need a durable
piece of cardstock. You will slowly tear the cardstock
by directing it with your hand. This technique will give
it a fuzzy jagged look around the edges. Use this tip
for borders and background paper.

Answer 4

A die cut is an object that has been cut with a die.
A die is a machine that presses on paper until it
cuts. Embellishments are little do dads you add to
the page to make it look more interesting.
Accent is color paper or ribbon to compliment
the page.

Answer 5

A die cut is a shape that's cut from paper or fabric. Instead of using scizzors, they made a metal die that cuts the shape all at once by punching it.

An embellishment is anything you add to the page.

An accent is an embellishment that fits your theme.
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Answer 6

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Answer 7

What Is A Die