What is die cutting?
Die cutting is like using a cookie cutter. A hand-operated, die cutting machine uses steel rule die shapes to cut through a wide range of materials quickly and easily.
What makes die cutting better than scissors?
The use of scissors takes time and patience. However, die cutting transforms the tedious task of cutting numerous letters and shapes into a fast, fun and easy endeavor – replicating the same perfect shape over and over again.
How do I clean my machine?
Over time and due to normal use, your shape-cutting machine may become dirty or dusty. To clean, use Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) poured on a clean paper towel and rub over the machine until it evaporates. With another clean, dry paper towel, wipe off any residue. Never use bleach or abrasive cleaners on the Machine. Never oil your Machine.
What can you cut?
•Self-adhesive rubber (for making rubber stamps)
•Sheet magnet
•Foil
•Static cling vinyl
•Fabric
•Felt
•Thin metal
•Paper wood
•Heat and shrink plastic
•Poly foam
•Sponge
•Leather
•Faux fur
•And so much more
Sizzix Big Shot Machine
There's a big reason why we call our shape-cutting and embossing machine a Big Shot. It's because the stylish black-and-pink Big Shot works with our smallest dies to our big 6" wide plastic-backed treasures and embossing tools. If that wasn’t big enough, this portable roller machine cuts and embosses many different materials. This versatile machine works with ALL dies and embossing folders. Now that’s a big deal.
There are two different types of Sizzix dies - embossing and shape cutting.
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Embossing
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Shape Cutting
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One die, endless possibilities
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Inspiration for you:
Create a scrapbook page base out of patterned paper. Ink edges of page. Cut a large patterned paper rectangle and adhere along the right side of the page. Stamp a Bingo Card onto cardstock, trim around the design, mat on patterned paper and attach to the page. Stamp designs along the bottom of the page. Die-cut a Tag from cardstock, ink edges and attach to the page. Die-cut No. 7 from cardstock using the Cargo Stencil Numbers Movers & Shapers Magnetic die set and the Base Tray. Crop a photo to size and attach to the page. Die-cut Tattered Flower Garland from patterned papers and ink edges. Layer flowers to assemble and secure layers with brads. Adhere as shown.
Cut cardstock to size and fold to form card base. Cut a piece of patterned paper to fit across the card front and emboss using the Honeycomb embossing folder. Adhere in place and distress with ink. Die-cut Harlequin Border out of patterned paper and adhere to the card front. Trim away excess. Die-cut Bird Branch out of cardstock and patterned paper. Distress with ink and attach to the card front. Stamp a sentiment onto patterned paper, trim to size, ink edges and attach to the card front. Wrap a ribbon around the card front and tie in a bow.
Cut a box out of cardstock and it's lid out of patterned paper and fold to assemble. Distress the edges of the box with ink. Wrap a ribbon around the box and tie in a bow. Die-cut Sewing Edge from cardstock. Embellish with twine and ink. Stamp a sentiment onto cardstock, trim to size, ink edges and attach to the box top with foam dots.
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