Dies for Card Making -- Exclusive Metal Die Designs
Metal dies are one of the most versatile tools for card making. With a single pass through your die-cutting machine, you can create perfectly cut shapes, intricate borders, and layered embellishments that turn a plain card blank into something worth keeping.
Our dies for card making are designed exclusively for Hip Kit Club. You won't find these designs at any craft store or on Amazon. Each die coordinates with our monthly kit collections, and once a design sells out, it's gone for good.
Why Metal Dies Are Essential for Card Making
If you're cutting shapes by hand, metal dies will change everything. A die-cutting machine and a good set of metal cutting dies let you produce clean, identical shapes every single time. That means perfectly symmetrical hearts, crisp scalloped borders, and intricate frames that would take forever to cut with scissors.
Our card-friendly dies include:
- Border dies. Add scalloped, lacy, or decorative edges to card panels. Our border dies work with standard A2 card sizes.
- Frame and window dies. Create openings in your card front to reveal patterned paper or photos behind them. Layer frames for depth.
- Nested shape dies. Circles, hearts, ovals, and stars in graduated sizes. Use the largest for card panels and smaller ones for layered focal points.
- Tag and envelope dies. Add interactive elements to your cards -- a tiny envelope holding a message, or a tag that pulls out to reveal a sentiment.
Getting the Best Results
For card making, we recommend cutting from medium-weight cardstock (65-80 lb). Lighter cardstock cuts cleanly but won't hold dimension. Heavier cardstock works for single layers but can be tough on intricate dies. Always use a quality cutting pad and check your machine's pressure settings when switching materials.
Price-wise, our card making dies range from $7.95 to $38.95, and most of our members find that border dies and nested shape dies get the most use in their card-making rotation.
Dies Perfect for Card Making
Borders, frames, nested shapes, and more. Exclusive to Hip Kit Club.
Tutorials & Inspiration
See how our designers and members use these dies in real projects:
Tutorial: Mixed Media + Cutfile Layout | Feb 2026 Hip K 
Tutorial: Adding Texture with Layers | January 2026 Hip 
Tutorial: Black & White with Pink Accents | January 202 
Tutorial: Scrapbook Layout Process | Jan 2026 Hip Kits Frequently Asked Questions
What size dies work best for card making?
For standard A2 cards (4.25 x 5.5 inches), look for dies that cut shapes smaller than 4 inches wide. Our border dies work across the full width, while frame and window dies are designed to fit common card panels.
Can I use these dies with my Cricut or Silhouette?
Metal dies require a manual or electric die-cutting machine like Sizzix Big Shot, Spellbinders Platinum, or similar. They don't work with electronic cutting machines like Cricut or Silhouette, which use digital SVG files instead. Check out our SVG cut files for those machines.
How long do metal dies last?
Our steel dies last for thousands of cuts when used properly. Always use a quality cutting pad, store dies flat or in magnetic sheets, and avoid cutting through chipboard or thick materials that can dull the blades.
Do you offer dies for card making every month?
Yes! Every month's Hip Kit Club collection includes new metal dies that coordinate with the papers and embellishments in the kit. Many of our members use these dies for both card making and scrapbooking.
