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Masking & Layering Techniques + Gemini Junior Giveaway

Hey everyone! It’s Justine here showing off a fun die cutting technique that involved the Gemini Jr Die Cutting Machine that is super trendy right now! Pretty Pink Posh is also generously donating a Gemini Jr machine as a giveaway right now over on the Pretty Pink Posh YouTube Channel. Just leave a comment ON THE VIDEO for a chance to win.

This video is so full of techniques – Copic Colouring and how to add shadows, precise stamping, die cutting two panels, masking leaves and more! For this card I used the Cherry Blossoms stamp set. There are so many great elements in this set and it’s perfect for this technique.

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For this technique, it involved some precise stamping and die cutting so it’s best to use a stamping tool like the MISTI. I stamped the exact same formation of flowers onto two different card panels. I coloured one of those panels only.

I then stacked both of the card panels onto each other and used the Hello Friend Script die to die cut through BOTH sheets of paper. This would be difficult to do with a manual die cutting machine (not necessarily impossible) due to the intricacy of the die and cutting through that thick of a layer.

TIP: If you don’t have the machine and want to do this technique, it is possible. Cut one panel, layer that panel onto the second one, use the die cut area to line up the die, then die cut again.

Giveaway details: Leave a comment on THIS video for your chance to win this giveaway. One comment per person, please. Comments must be left by August 17, 2018 to qualify for the giveaway. Winner will be notified via a comment reply and sent a message on YouTube.

I then went ahead and glued both panels onto card bases. I placed the coloured sentiment into the black and white panel and the black and white sentiment into the coloured panel. I added in all the little pieces to give it a more cohesive look.


I hope you enjoyed today’s video and technique. If you haven’t already, be sure to visit the Pretty Pink Posh YouTube channel. There are a lot of different technique videos there and we also share videos when we have a new release (our next one is in September). Thanks for stopping by and joining us today!

36 Comments

  2. This is a beautiful card and the sentiment is so subtle!
    I will try it on my manual machine!

  3. Wow, what a great tutorial!! I love the way the Gemini cut out the delicate word dies. I use the cuttlebug and I am constantly having to shim and then sometimes the go back and forth over it 3 or 4 time to get it to cut through. So frustrating at times. I would love to try a new machine out. Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorial video and for a chance to win a Gemini.
    Have a great day,
    Sherrie K

  5. Justine, you coloured these beautifully. The shading around the blooms really makes a difference, love that! Thanks for sharing the techniques.

  6. Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing. The Gemini Junior machine looks like a great machine. I find cutting can be so time consuming when things don’t cut good. Thanks for a chance to win.

  7. Beautiful cards. My friend has a Gemini Jr. and loves it. It does cut everything out without a problem. Easier and cleaner than my Sizzix Vagabond. Both are electric but you have to hold the button down with the Vagabond and you don’t with the Gemini. At 75, the electric is so much easier than cranking. I do think the Gemini is the superior machine and would love to own one.

  8. Thank you so much for showing how to do this Justine!! I love my Tool N One by Spellbinders no matter what machine you use!! Great two-fer one cards!!! Love your tutorial! Love my Misti and now love this new machine called a Gemini! Cutting through multiple layers is such a benefit for so many reasons!

  9. Would love to win a Gemini. My current machine is on it’s last leg. I feel the gears when turning the handle and I think it has been used so much, they are beginning to be stripped.
    Love the two cards with not much extra effort.

  10. Beautiful cards! Thanks for providing the very helpful video. I currently use a Big Shot, but I struggle with intricate dies. I’d love to try the Gemini Jr. Thanks for the chance to win one!

  11. First…I left you love on your blog but let me just say it again here- Your card is so lovely! I love that fine script die !
    I love that you told us about having NO issues with your Gemini in the whole time you have owned it! I have been considering this machine, it’s an expensive purchase in Canadian dollars but I have been crafting with my DD for a couple of years and this would enable her to totally complete her work on her own without any help from me..my other machine definately needs my help to hold and crank….I would love to give her wings :) I’m sold, thank you Justine!

  12. Beautiful cards! I have a hard time with those intricate dies, my arthritic hands tend to maul them, lol

  13. i HAVE BEEN USING A COUPLE CRANK MACHINES, WHICH WORKED FINE UNTIL LATELY. ii AM 82 AND MY ARTHRITIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE THE CRANK MACHINES. tHE gEMINI WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO USE IN ALL MY CARDMAKING. tHANKS FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS. tHEY ARE GREAT AND VERY HELPFUL.

  14. Really beautiful cards. I was surprised that it cut through two layers so easily with only one pass through……

  15. I bought this stamps set but haven’t had a chance to play with it. This video really inspire me to pull it out and put it to work. :) Thanks for the inspiration.

  16. I love these beautiful cards! Making multiple cards in one go is so motivating too! :) And thanks for this amazing giveaway, I would lovvve to win! :)

  17. Thank yall so much for the chance to win!!! The cards are beautiful!!!

  18. Thank you for the awesome inspiration!. Winning a Gemini would be amazing as I make and donate handmade cards to military and this would help make process a little easier and faster.

  20. I have been eyeing the Gemini since it hit the market. How wonderful that you are giving one away for free.

  23. Great being able to get two cards. I like that both have color just by changing the die words. I have that flower set.. hum. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for a chance to win a die cutting machine. I have and use a Vagabond..

  24. These two cards are absolutely gorgeous! I actually recently bought the stamp set so now I have a new fun idea of what to do with them! I also really enjoyed watching the video too! I really got a lot of good tips!

  26. I commented on the video, but I wouldn’t have believed the Gemini Jr cut two layers with thin dies, unless I saw it with my own eyes. Just amazing! I have all kinds of troubles with layering my plates in my Big Shot or Cuttlebug for the different size dies. And if this little jr will solve those issues, I’d love to have one and never crank again. Just lovely cards and great coloring tips too -Kim Klinkovsky @My Kraft Kloset

  28. Gorgeous cards, I love that you get 2 cards out of one run through the Gemeni die cutting machine!

  29. Beautiful cards! ** The Gemini definitely simplified this technique! I would love to try it! Thanks so much for sharing!!

  32. Kinda blown away that it cut through TWO sheets of cardstock and on intricate dies, at that!! WoW! Thanks for sharing!

  33. Love how easy it was to cut through two panels. Would love to try this technique with mirror card for the word die. Also love that the Gemini is automatic. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the opportunity to win.

  34. I love this inlaid technique. I would love a Gemini junior as my big shot is about shot! LOL! I always love Paulina’s stamp sets and dies.

  35. I love the technique! Thank you for sharing!! Will the winner be announced on the blog too or only in the comment reply on YouTube?

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