Die Cutting

If your die cutting machine never leaves your craft table and you've never met a metal die you didn't need, you're in good company here at 12x12 Cardstock Shop. Several of our Design Team Members are obsessed with die cutting paper too and they have all kinds of inspiration for your next handmade card or scrapbook page.

From foil cardstock, to glitter and holographic papers, we've got tons of cardstock for die cutting that will give you beautiful results on your paper craft projects.

die cutting tutorials

Easy Handmade Card Ideas Using Basic Shape Dies

Easy Handmade Card Ideas Using Basic Shape Dies

Basic dies and punches are great to have in your stash, but they often go under used. Here's three ideas for using them as the building blocks on your cards. These easy handmade card ideas using basic shape dies will become your card making go-tos. 
Card Making Trend Alert: Large Letters as the Focus of a Card

Card Making Trend Alert: Large Letters as the Focus of a Card

Bigger is better! And less work, right? If you use large letters as the focus of a card, there's not much else that needs to be done. Large typography is a trend we are seeing in both card making and scrapbooking!
Glitter Inlay Die Cut Card

Glitter Inlay Die Cut Card

It's a new year and I'd like to try to have all the birthday cards I need for the year, ready to go! Here's how I made these glitter inlay die cut cards.
best cardstock for die cutting

We've got the best cardstock for die cutting like textured cardstock that cuts well, foil cardstock that adds beautiful details to die cuts, and Bearly Arts Precision Glue with a fine tip applicator for small paper pieces. We know cardstock and we aim to have the largest selection of cardstock varieties and colors found anywhere. So get out your die cutting machine and a stack of pretty cardstock and make something beautiful.