Tim holtz - sizzix dies are individually unique. This die is great for cardmaking, journaling and more! It is perfect for cardmaking, home decor and much more. Thinlits create dazzling detailed shapes for more creative cardmaking and papercrafting projects.these wafer-thin chemically-etched die sets are designed to cut, emboss or stencil a single sheet of cardstock, paper, metallic foil or vellum.to stencil, place the die over desired material and apply ink or chalk to the die indentations. This technique can be used alone or to enhance embossed designs.