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Reviews from You: Die-Cutting Tools - ScrapbooksSizzix Personal Die Cutting Machine
I recieved a Sizzix machine several years ago as a gift. I had been hesitant to buy one myself knowing the cost of dies, and given that I am a student and don't have a permanent scrap space but I really like having it around. I don't have a lot of dies, I only buy them when I have huge coupons or there is a big sale happenning but you can also get used dies on Ebay, or order them directly off the Sizzix website www.sizzix.com (if you live in the US). They frequently have sales to get rid of the end of discontinued lines and a random sale each week.

The sizzix is completely idiotproof to use; put a piece of paper on the mat, put die facedown on paper, slide under press, then push handle down several times. It will cut vellum, paper, cardstock, felt, thin foam, cork and fabric easily which is excellent to have that sort of versatility.

The drawbacks of the machine is that it is heavy, and storage of dies can require a fair bit of space. The really nice thing is that if you use a lot of one particular shape you get a die and just cut it almost instantly, such as tags. Having alphabets is also nice because you can get the look of handcutting without spending the time.

Quickutz Die Cutter
This one's a favorite of mine. The Quickutz is lightweight, comes with a great carrying case that makes it easy to take to scraps, and is remarkably easy to use. Compared to the Sissex and the digital Cricut, the Quickutz is definitely affordable. I have aVideo Review of the Quickutz
on my blog.
I have to say the Wizard fromSpellbinders is the machine to own. It will cut ALL the dies on the consumer market, without a lot of confusing mats to figure out how to stack. And it comes with all the mats you will need, and directions on how to cut all those dies. Additionally it will emboss Spellbinder's own dies (beautiful images) and the so popular Nestabilities, and the embossing folders and stencils and other things from the other companies. Really it's a workhorse of a machine, with great customer service. Check out my blog for videos of how to do it all with one machine! I'll have sneak peaks of the newest CHA releases soon! Beth's Blog
I did purchase a Sizzix when they first came out, but once I tried a Spellbinders Wizard in 2004, I was sold! My friends call me the queen of roadtrash as I am constantly finding items literally on the road, at DIY stores or in my house that I can use in the Wizard to create interesting background textures. I then figured out that I could do my flower pounding with my Wizard and that my light box could go in the closet as I could emboss with my brass stencils in the Wizard. In 2005, when Spellbinders came out with their die that can be used to cut, emboss and stencil I was really blown away. I love the detail I can get with their die. Sure, I have die from other companies, which all work great in my Wizard, but the Spellbinders die are my favorite. Like I said, I have a Sizzix and a friend even gave me a Cuttlebug, but for size, ease of travel (and I do love to travel!), weight of the machine, you can't beat the Wizard! Come to my blog to see lots of Wizardry!!! http://todayscreations.blogspot.com/
I am another person that has a Wizard and would not consider owning any other machine. If you have a Wizard there is no need to own another machine. The Wizard is compatible with all of the consumer dies on the market and does a wonderful job with it's own Spellbinders dies, the only patented embossing die on the market.
I am very hard on my tools and the fact that the Wizard is all metal construction making it very durable is important to me. An added plus is that it is very lightweight at only 4 lbs. I've taken it on trips and not had to worry that my suitcase was going to be over the limit.
Since I not only dabble in scrapbooks and make cards, I love to do altered art. Because of the versatility of the Wizard, I can do things like smash bottle caps, pound flowers, create textures from all sorts of found objects, apply rub ons and do photo transfers. I also use the Wizard to emboss brass stencils into metal foil, a task you can't accomplish with a light box. I could go on and on about the Wizard, but I think you get the picture.
Reviews from You: Die-Cutting Tools - ScrapbooksI have a sixxiz, Big Shot, Cricut Expression, and Wishblade. I love them all for different reasons. The sizzix is the one I use the most for multi use dies.



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chinajo Sizzix Original Red Machine 1 Jun 28 2008, 5:13 PM EDT by siempre2
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There are two light weight Sizzix machines that cutthe same dies plus more. Its the Bigkick and the BigShot Sizzix Diecutting machines. They are the newer models I own all 3. And love all three. There is the little sizzlit sizzix machine which cuts the little dies and border dies only. I own that as well. I am a big Sizzix user and love the machine.
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