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Sizzix BigKick - my new toy
I have been 'talking' with Mimi Kirchner about how to cut perfect circles from felt. One thing she suggested was the Sizzix punches; but I found they didn't have them in a variety of circle sizes. That left me the option of one of the machines. I looked into the various die-cut machines available locally and decided to buy the Sizzix BigKick. This is made by ProvoCraft which also makes the Cuttlebug. The BigKick can use any other companies' dies plus do embossing and texturizing. So I went to JoAnns and priced it. Went to Michaels and priced it. Michael's was $25 more and their dies were $5.00 more. Ugh. I talked to the manager and asked if he would match JoAnn's price and he said yes. He called JoAnn's and got the price; I used my JoAnn's coupon and ended up with the machine for $60. Then I went back to JoAnn's and used *another* coupon to buy a 4-circle die plus some other stuff. The things I do to save a buck! Okay - boring stuff over with. I tried the machine on various fabrics (after I figured out you weren't supposed to remove the foam from the center of the die, sigh). Here's my report ...
Acrylic felt - awesome!
Wool felt - awesome!
Flannel - awesome!
Fleece - makes a good enough impression to cut out with scissors
Batik - cut some of the fibers but not all. Easy enough to finish off with scissors.
So - $80 later I can cut out perfectly round eyes for my plushies! Now I have to sell some to pay for the darn thing, LOL. Anyone need any plushies???
OH OH OH - I meant to ask - is the cutting plate supposed to end up with die impressions on it?
This week our JoAnn fabrics had a bunch of 40% coupons in their ad at the store!! Nice, but it's not like I live next to a JoAnn's. I would only go once a week or more like once every two weeks. I'm glad someone was able to use Joann's coupons though... haha.
Posted by: Hana at September 13, 2007 8:29 PM
What a cool new toy! I want one! Will it emboss metal foils? I can't wait to see all the creative things you will do with this.
Posted by: Linda Fleming at September 13, 2007 9:11 PMWoooohooo! Judi got a new goody! I have always been tempted by those darn things but the price is too steep for me. Like you, I am a bargain hunter deluxe! AND, like you, I will shell out the cash if I just HAVE to have something! (Think big, honkin' metal dress forms - LOL! - a REAL necessity of life, huh?) At least YOU will sell things and can therefore justify your purchases. I HAVE no justification. Glad you bought it! HAVE TONS OF FUN WITH IT! And make more cool Plushies!
Posted by: Kai at September 14, 2007 2:39 AMOh no, am I going to have to get one of these!!! Looks fantastic!
Posted by: Mimi K at September 14, 2007 3:30 AMHmmm I dont need any help being lured to new toys..so why do I come to your site Judy ??? welllll Cuz it is soooo much fun and I learn things and I put another toy on my wixh list and OH MY the list goes on and on..Still struggling not to drown in your WELL of CREATIVITY !!!!Jandee
Posted by: Anonymous at September 14, 2007 5:04 AMHi Judi... finally got my doll posted to my site ....don't have your e-mail to write personally..sorry... had it once...but, can't seem to find it.
Posted by: Veronica at September 14, 2007 12:44 PMTo answer your question ...I have the BigShot...and the impression is left on the acrylic plate that covers the "material" you put on the die. I hope that makes sense...and love all your plushies.
Posted by: Auntie Linda at September 15, 2007 2:49 PMmerhaba ben serap ingilizce bilmiyorum ama bu makineyi çok merak ediyorum bende kagıtlarla kartlar yapıyorum ama çok pahalı alama burda kagıt seçenekleride çok az malzemede bulamıyorum kartlar yapmak istiyorum herşey kısıtlı ama çok güzel işler çıkartıyorsunuz quiling sizzix hepside çok güzel hiç kitabım yok neler yapılabilirdi oysaki uamrım ban güzel resimler yollarsıızıç çok teşekkür ederim ben sadece burdan bakmakla yetiniyorum emeginize saglık nam çok feyz veriyor resimler
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