The “Thick Cuts” die in the top center is a Bigz die that is still unopened because I could not use it. Left three dies are all Original dies used with the Original Machine. These dies are just a single sampling of each category of the dies I own. These are the dies I can use with ONE TOOL. After some back and forth with myself I took the plunge and bought the Big Shot. Can you believe that? For someone that put $600 worth of stuff in a cart at one time in about 2005, handed over a credit card and walked out the door with all that stuff is now putting the brakes on for $99.95. I balked at paying $99.95 for the Big Shot. Here’s where the “crazy thinkin” come in. To get the Top Note die means I have to buy the Big Shot also. I like it so much that I really really want it. It won’t fit through my Original machine. I really like the look of the Top Note die #113463 from Stampin’ Up! but it is too big for the machines I have. I also purchased the “Hi” and “Thanks” Embosslets, as well as the Snowflakes Sizzlet dies to add to my stash. Last year, when I heard of Stampin’ Up!, I purchased the Manhattan Flower and the Petals A Plenty Embossing Folders to add to my stack of non Stampin’ Up! embossing folders. Hmmmm, sounds like an idea for a tutorial. In my experimentation period I tore strips of colored card stock, glued them together, snipped them to fit the dies and ran them through both of the machines with different dies. With the Original machine I have put as many as three different card stock colors beneath one die and sent it through the machine to get the same image or letter in a different color. With the Side Kick I can put two pieces of paper in the acrylic pad and die sandwich and get two images or letters at one time. That is the big advantage of having a die cutting machine if you are in need of a lot of squares or circle, or flowers. There is no cutting or trimming with tiny scissors to cut an image out. Scoot the die under the pressure head of the Original machine and the results are the same. Roll the die through the Side Kick and you can have an image or a letter in no time. I’ve used both of these machines and can tell you that they are most definately time savers. The Original machine is the long rectangular one and the Side Kick is the small one with the suction cup on the bottom (the black “foot” or base). Along with several of the dies in my cupboard and one of the Sizzlit trays of alphabet dies. This starter kit also includes 6 Framelits dies, 2 Thinlits dies, 2 small Textured Impressions Embossing Folders and 7 Stamps to get you started crafting right out of the box.During that $600 shopping spree at Michaels, these were in my cart. This small roller machine weighs 2 pounds, stands 4 3/4″ tall and features a three-year limited warranty. Helpful for crafting on the go, this portable roller machine has a special vacuum seal that holds it securely into place onto any smooth work surface. Please note: Small and Medium Sizzlits as well as Sizzlits Decorative Strips can also be used with the Sidekick when die-cutting (the compatible clear Cutting Pads are sold separately). Included with the Sidekick are a pair of Aqua Cutting Pads which makes all Sizzix chemically etched wafer-thin dies up to 2 1/2″ wide (Framelits, Thinlits and Triplits) compatible with the Sidekick and even works with other brands’ dies! When the included Embossing Pad is used with one Aqua Cutting Pad, the Sidekick can emboss with embossing folders (Textured Impressions and Texture Trades) up to 2 1/2″ wide. Machine accessories may be sold separately.) (To ensure compatibility, always check machine and accessory requirements. The Sidekick will cut a single sheet of lightweight-to-cardstock paper, and is ideal for scrapbooking, cardmaking, home décor and party, event and wedding planning. The Sizzix Sidekick Machine is exactly what you’ve have been looking for-a portable, affordable and adorable crafting system designed for detailed (plastic backed or wafer-thin) dies and embossing folders up to 2 1/2″ wide, including Sizzix 12″ Decorative Strip dies.
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