Comments on: Die Cut Machines – A Public Review http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/ From Paper to Digital to Profit; You Can Learn How To Scrapbook The Way You Want...Right Here. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:22:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Suzana http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-443 Suzana Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:19:30 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-443 I have a Wizard die cutting machine with die cuts from all other makers I use with it, including embossing folders that I am able to use with my Wizard, so yes I really love it because I an limitless on die cuts I can use. After much research and wanting I have finally made the mass investment on an electronic die cutting machine. It was between the Klick-n-Kut and Gazelle. I purchased the Gazelle because it offered the print and cut, or print something out and use the crop marks to cut out your image since it had a laser setter it should be easy to use. When I finally got around to using the print and cut, I was so dissapointed. I wanted to cut and use the whole 12x12 page (hate waste). The cutting was so off and the farther the down the page, the more it was offset. I was told it was a programming issue that the printer and the cutter see the space differently and they are looking into a program to fix it. In the meanwhile I can't do what the machine has been promised to do due to issues. (Someone should make the consumer know before they buy) The Gazelle will emboss as well I have not tried that feature yet. I love the fact I can take out the blade replace it with any pen or marker use it to draw with on the paper. Works great with copic, galaxy and almost any free flowing pen or marker. For that I would say the machine is still pretty nice. The cuts are great and clean even if they shift so it lacks precision. Still on the learning curve on using it. One thing I hate is the Sticky mat that I tear more projects on them then the cutter does. URH...Can't wait for a REALLY good matless cutter to come on board blow eCraft out of the water. I would go out buy the eCraft but I am not sure how well it works. Read a few posts that it tears paper and some have issues with the program it comes with. The images someone called cartoonish and not all that great yet the software to create your own is really buggy???????So now I am waiting to see what comes on the market next, as soon as a matless cutter (decent one) comes out I will be all over that. Just tired of companies marketing their product falsely............That is why I like these kinds of posts that help people figure out exactly what is going on. NEVER buy a new product, you don't want to be the guinea pig, to expensive. Good luck everyone and I hope this helps. I just wish I could combine what I like out of the die cutters on the market today and make a new one, mattless would be on top of my wishlist. I have a Wizard die cutting machine with die cuts from all other makers I use with it, including embossing folders that I am able to use with my Wizard, so yes I really love it because I an limitless on die cuts I can use. After much research and wanting I have finally made the mass investment on an electronic die cutting machine. It was between the Klick-n-Kut and Gazelle. I purchased the Gazelle because it offered the print and cut, or print something out and use the crop marks to cut out your image since it had a laser setter it should be easy to use. When I finally got around to using the print and cut, I was so dissapointed. I wanted to cut and use the whole 12×12 page (hate waste). The cutting was so off and the farther the down the page, the more it was offset. I was told it was a programming issue that the printer and the cutter see the space differently and they are looking into a program to fix it. In the meanwhile I can’t do what the machine has been promised to do due to issues. (Someone should make the consumer know before they buy) The Gazelle will emboss as well I have not tried that feature yet. I love the fact I can take out the blade replace it with any pen or marker use it to draw with on the paper. Works great with copic, galaxy and almost any free flowing pen or marker. For that I would say the machine is still pretty nice. The cuts are great and clean even if they shift so it lacks precision. Still on the learning curve on using it. One thing I hate is the Sticky mat that I tear more projects on them then the cutter does. URH…Can’t wait for a REALLY good matless cutter to come on board blow eCraft out of the water. I would go out buy the eCraft but I am not sure how well it works. Read a few posts that it tears paper and some have issues with the program it comes with. The images someone called cartoonish and not all that great yet the software to create your own is really buggy???????So now I am waiting to see what comes on the market next, as soon as a matless cutter (decent one) comes out I will be all over that. Just tired of companies marketing their product falsely…………That is why I like these kinds of posts that help people figure out exactly what is going on. NEVER buy a new product, you don’t want to be the guinea pig, to expensive. Good luck everyone and I hope this helps. I just wish I could combine what I like out of the die cutters on the market today and make a new one, mattless would be on top of my wishlist.

]]> By: Amanda M. http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-284 Amanda M. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:39:45 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-284 I just purchased the Sizzix Big Shot after using it at a STAMPING UP! cardmaking demo and for what it does I think I am going to enjoy it a lot. Since I am new to both cardmaking and scrapbooking, I am finding out the little doodads or embellishments are quite expensive, even with the 40% coupons for Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Joann's Craft Stores. Yes, the dies are expensive but I have been researching on the internet (Amazon.com, Scrapbooking.com, HSN.com, Ebay.com, etc) for the best prices to get some of the dies I would like to have in my collection. I foresee using the Big Shot for a good while and like the fact that many of the products out on the market are/look compatible with the machine. The only drawback I can see is that the largest width I can make accent pieces, embellishments, etc is no more than 5 3/4" - 6". I just purchased the Sizzix Big Shot after using it at a STAMPING UP! cardmaking demo and for what it does I think I am going to enjoy it a lot. Since I am new to both cardmaking and scrapbooking, I am finding out the little doodads or embellishments are quite expensive, even with the 40% coupons for Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Joann’s Craft Stores. Yes, the dies are expensive but I have been researching on the internet (Amazon.com, Scrapbooking.com, HSN.com, Ebay.com, etc) for the best prices to get some of the dies I would like to have in my collection. I foresee using the Big Shot for a good while and like the fact that many of the products out on the market are/look compatible with the machine. The only drawback I can see is that the largest width I can make accent pieces, embellishments, etc is no more than 5 3/4″ – 6″.

]]> By: karol http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-241 karol Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:06:40 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-241 hi i have a cricut i have a slice i have a small bigkick and a big bigkick i lke them all. hi i have a cricut i have a slice i have a small bigkick and a big bigkick i lke them all.

]]> By: Cijaye http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-236 Cijaye Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:37:04 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-236 Ladies, ladies, ladies...I have just stumbled upon something that I thought everyone might appreciate having in their stash of how to's and what to remembers of scrapbooking. Esp. when it comes to purchasing a die cutting machine. Here http://www.indigojay.com/crafting/diecutter_compatibilitychart.pdf is a link to a die cutter compatibility chart that covers the types of dies and embossing folders on the market and how compatible they are with OTHERS like them. I have reviewed it and found it a GREAT RESOURCE! Hope you do to. Sincerely - Cijaye. Ladies, ladies, ladies…I have just stumbled upon something that I thought everyone might appreciate having in their stash of how to’s and what to remembers of scrapbooking. Esp. when it comes to purchasing a die cutting machine.

Here http://www.indigojay.com/crafting/diecutter_compatibilitychart.pdf is a link to a die cutter compatibility chart that covers the types of dies and embossing folders on the market and how compatible they are with OTHERS like them.

I have reviewed it and found it a GREAT RESOURCE! Hope you do to.

Sincerely – Cijaye.

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]]> By: regal begal http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-231 regal begal Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:37:31 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-231 I do use a cutting machine.."cricut"..great little gadget to have around. I also have the "sure cuts alot" both make an incredible match..this stuff is expensive to just have around..but ..my sister and I partnered together to do a "crop class" in the basement of her home..people come and go on a certain day of the month..its quite fun and we have learned alot about some people we thought we new..there are so many things you can do..a bit of imagination and a group of people..magic..pure magic.. I do use a cutting machine..”cricut”..great little gadget to have around.
I also have the “sure cuts alot” both make an incredible match..this stuff is expensive to just have around..but ..my sister and I partnered together to do a “crop class” in the basement of her home..people come and go on a certain day of the month..its quite fun and we have learned alot about some people we thought we new..there are so many things you can do..a bit of imagination and a group of people..magic..pure magic..

]]> By: Eydie http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Eydie Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:46:37 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-191 Hello, I've had a Silhouette for over a year and like it very much because of the freedom it offers by allowing you to cut any true fonts you have on your computer, and the amount of free files you can get. I believe there are two downfalls to this system. First, the inability to emboss and second, the amount of wasted paper. I found it difficult to learn how to gauge where the machine will do the cutting if I was working with a scrap of paper versus the whole sheet. A couple of months ago I bought the new Elite made by Quickutz. I'm thrilled with the embossing capabilities and if used to cut with the dies, the cuts are very clean. Hope you find this helpful! Eydie Hello,

I’ve had a Silhouette for over a year and like it very much because of the freedom it offers by allowing you to cut any true fonts you have on your computer, and the amount of free files you can get.

I believe there are two downfalls to this system. First, the inability to emboss and second, the amount of wasted paper. I found it difficult to learn how to gauge where the machine will do the cutting if I was working with a scrap of paper versus the whole sheet.

A couple of months ago I bought the new Elite made by Quickutz. I’m thrilled with the embossing capabilities and if used to cut with the dies, the cuts are very clean.

Hope you find this helpful!

Eydie

]]> By: Jean Saporito http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Jean Saporito Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:10:07 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-153 Cjaye. I have both the Cricut original and the Expression. They don't emboss but that is the only drawback I can see. Yes I also have Sure Cuts A Lot and they do give you many free cut files plus those you find on peolpe's websites. The free fonts are also great. The cartridges can mount up your spending but well worth it when you catch the sales. Card making and scrap booking are so much easier.I would like to have an embosser but haven't wanted to invest the money yet. Cjaye.

I have both the Cricut original and the Expression. They don’t emboss but that is the only drawback I can see. Yes I also have Sure Cuts A Lot and they do give you many free cut files plus those you find on peolpe’s websites. The free fonts are also great. The cartridges can mount up your spending but well worth it when you catch the sales. Card making and scrap booking are so much easier.I would like to have an embosser but haven’t wanted to invest the money yet.

]]> By: cijaye http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-143 cijaye Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:51:07 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-143 Thank you Remigia. I appreciate your input. Especially on the Big Shot. Not too many people mention the big shot. It's welcoming to know that you find it a great investment. I also like that it's universal. That's great. Your feedback is appreciated. Thank you Remigia.

I appreciate your input. Especially on the Big Shot. Not too many people mention the big shot. It’s welcoming to know that you find it a great investment. I also like that it’s universal. That’s great.

Your feedback is appreciated.

]]> By: Remigia Poulo http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Remigia Poulo Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:51 +0000 http://scrapbookingdirections.com/2009/die-cut-machines-a-public-review/#comment-140 Hi Cijaye, My first die cut machine I bought was the Slice and now I also own a Big Shot. At that time the Slice was the best option as I just started into cardmaking and this machine was the best option at that moment. It didn't have all the features is has now, like embossing but it worked well. But as I got more and more into card making and selling them at fairs and bazaars the need was there for another die cutter. I am in the same situation as Marie Eduoard, I live in Curacao-Netherlands Antilles and have to buy all the good stuff in the US witch can be quit expensive. After a lot of research I choose the Big Shot. The price was affordable at that moment, it's sturdy, easy to use. Can be used with almost all other brands of dies, and embossing folders like Cuttlebug, Fiskars, Spellbinders and brass stencils. I have embossing folders and texture plates from all those brands and they work perfect with the Big Shot.The advantage of the Slice that it is portable, all shapes comes in one small cartridge,so no storage problems and I agree with Jackie's disadvantages about the Slice. I find my self using the Big Shot more often then the Slice. To conclude, I do like my Slice but love my Big shot. Remigia Hi Cijaye,

My first die cut machine I bought was the Slice and now I also own a Big Shot. At that time the Slice was the best option as I just started into cardmaking and this machine was the best option at that moment. It didn’t have all the features is has now, like embossing but it worked well. But as I got more and more into card making and selling them at fairs and bazaars the need was there for another die cutter.

I am in the same situation as Marie Eduoard, I live in Curacao-Netherlands Antilles and have to buy all the good stuff in the US witch can be quit expensive.

After a lot of research I choose the Big Shot. The price was affordable at that moment, it’s sturdy, easy to use. Can be used with almost all other brands of dies, and embossing folders like Cuttlebug, Fiskars, Spellbinders and brass stencils. I have embossing folders and texture plates from all those brands and they work perfect with the Big Shot.The advantage of the Slice that it is portable, all shapes comes in one small cartridge,so no storage problems and I agree with Jackie’s disadvantages about the Slice. I find my self using the Big Shot more often then the Slice.
To conclude, I do like my Slice but love my Big shot.

Remigia

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