Cut a shape out of cardstock using punches, circle cutters or a die cutting machine. Adhere the NEGATIVE shape to solid colored cardstock using removable adhesive. Adhere the die cut paper over the negative shape/cardstock using a removable adhesive. Paint over the die cut paper with a brush, dabber, stippling brush, etc. OR apply liquid adhesive over the die cut paper and sprinkle with glitter. Wait a few minutes and then remove die-cut paper and negative shape to reveal the painted or glittered design on the cardstock. You can also use removable tape to create stripes and place your mask over that. Use the backside of your die-cut paper when masking and you can still use the front for other projects!
From Biker Chick Alexandra S. MacLeod

Die-cut papers tend to cost a bit more than other patterned papers so make your them go further by cutting off one decorative edge to use as a border on one layout and use the remainder of the paper on a second layout. For the layout pictured here, I used the border from the Frightful collection's Black Spider Web die-cut card stock along the bottom edge.
From Biker Chick Tania Willis

When using lace or die-cut papers that do not have words, keep in mind you have two color choices—you can use the printed/patterned side or you can simply turn the die cut over and use the white side (if you do this with a 'word' die cut paper the words will be backwards). You can even ink/stamp/color the white side to suit your needs if you like!
From Biker Chick Tania Willis

If you are scrapbooking on a budget (and who isn't these days!), look to lace/die cut papers to expand your embellishment stash. The Glitter Snowflake lace cut paper from the Sharon Ann Christmas Magic collection is an excellent example: Simply cut the snowflakes apart using a pair of fine-tipped scissors and use them individually as accents on your layouts or cards! These are also super cute if you layer them using 3-D foam adhesive making a more intricate looking stacked accent. The same technique can be done using the Frightful's Halloween Words die-cut paper. If you cut the words and images apart ,you will have plenty of accents to play with on several layouts or an entire mini album.
From Biker Chick Tania Willis

Thread ribbon through open holes in a die cut border design on the paper. Or dress up open areas of the paper with gems, buttons, or other embellishments!
From Biker Chick Jennifer Gallacher

I love die-cut paper so I usually pick up two of a pattern when I’m shopping. I can use one for a layout and the other I keep on hand as a template/stencil to cut the same pattern from other cardstock or patterned papers.
From Biker Chick Shawna Webster

I love the intricate designs of die-cut papers and often find myself saying that they would make a beautiful piece of artwork if framed just on their own. Finishing off the project with a few coordinating embellishments gives you a simple, yet stunning, home décor project!
From Biker Chick Andi Beaumont
 
Likewise, use your die-cut papers layered over the photo mats that come in picture frames—just adhere the die cut paper to the mat and trim with a craft knife. Or, use as a mat in one of those clear ‘floating frames’ with your photo layered over the die cut paper.
From Biker Chick Renee Foss

Die-cut papers make for really fun transparency cards! Make a card from a heavy weight transparency sheet, cover a portion of the card front with die cut paper to add visual interest while allowing the recipient to have a ‘sneak peek’ at what’s inside!
From Biker Chick Andi Beaumont.