Die cuts are shapes and letters cut from pieces of cardstock paper[paper?:paper sample maker cutting machine] by using a die cut machine. Die cuts don't always have to be cut from a machine, but are sometimes cut out by hand. Die cuts are mainly used in paper crafts. They can be used to decorate cards, scrapbook layouts and other projects.
When scrapbooking first became a fast-growing hobby, die cuts were popular for using as an embellishment on layouts. Although numerous other embellishments have come out on the market, die cuts are still used on a regular basis by paper crafters everywhere.
Die cuts are extremely versatile in paper crafting. They can be printed on cardstock by using a computer and printer. The die cuts image is usually downloaded onto the computer from the Internet, then sent to the printer for printing[printing?:printing cutting finishing solution]. The paper crafter then cuts the die cuts out by hand with a pair of scissors.
