Sizzix Orginal Red Die Cutting Machine-Review-Blast from the Past

Before the Cricut & Cuttlebug was the red machine. Come celebrate a blast from the past as I test & Review this awesome yard sale find for only 5 bucks spanking brand new.

[@ahtrustme]

Just got an entire set of alllllll kinds of stuff today from a friend. I am STOKED! There are so many things

[@samantha4130]

Is it still working ok? 😊

[@empowercarole11]

Totally appreciate this video! I just pulled out my 2004 Sizzix die cutter and all of my diecuts in their original packaging. This gives me motivation to resume my card making craft that I enjoy so much. Thank you so much for this refresher course. 🌹

[@annturner9344]

So glad I found you. Reorganizing my crafting areas and found the original Sizzix die cutter(must weigh close to 15 lbs) I had forgotten how to use it. Thanks so much for my renewed interest.

[@mizhamilton4937]

Oh wow this is so helpful! I got this machine from my stepmoms estate and am trying to use it in sewing class for fabric. Ive been using the cies wrong :P THANKS!

[@kimberleepuebla9457]

Thank you for your great instructions. Someone gave me their complete set and had no idea what to do with it. Now I am super excited to get started.

[@rt2wshp]

Rewatching your tutorial. Over the last few months I have learned how to sharpen paper punches! That process will work on these older Sizzex dies! Just get aluminum foil fold several times & cut out, keep cutting out till blades are sharp again! You can also use a light weight foil pan!

[@QzSuZie]

😮😮 this will be a game changer! Thank you so much for sharing this incredible tip!! 🙏❤

[@binksm689]

Thank you for the great video. I just scored one of these diecut machines at a thrift store for $10 and it included lots and lots of cartridges so I had no idea how to use it. Now I know exactly how and I know I’m missing one piece. I will have to create my own slide to go underneath the Sizzix. But without your video I wouldn’t have even known what to do. Thanks!

[@e.lafond4640]

I love everything about this video. So helpful!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

$5!! Sweet deal. I would have grabbed it too. Great score. Glad you were able to get such a great little gem back.

[@sgcakestx]

I was about to put the one I have up for sale! I’m keeping now! Someone gave it to me and it has soo many shapes, I didn’t even know what they are called. That’s why I’m here watching KZbin videos

[@niascraftynana]

Felicia, I never purchased anything but sizzlits for use with my machine. I've got about four or five sets of alphabets and numbers (script, block, etc.) and a few shapes. That was the beginning of my obsession with crafting in the early days of HSN. Lol

[@ubicaritas75]

Thank you so much! I bought some dies at Goodwill thinking they would be compatible with the machine at my school. They’re not, so now I am looking at getting a machine inexpensively.

[@rt2wshp]

Much needed info about the SHIM!!!! Thank you

[@Sharingmoore]

Having been crafring for only 1 year last month, this was amazing to see. I am still learning so much. tfs

[@unusuallylexie]

I just found one at a little thrift store and it came with a few cutter pieces and I am super excited to try it out!

[@francoisdisney8029]

I just inherited one too. I’m actually a little excited to use it for my classroom

[@frogwart2298]

Just bought one for 2.99 brand new and never opened. Came with the shim and white cutting plate. I’m excited to give it a try. I own cricut express, cricut explore and cricut maker. I use all of them and at times all at once lol. I do a lot of projects. I’m super excited about using this machine. Now I’m looking for the different dies

[@scrappassion01]

Believe it or not, I still have this machine. I never got rid of it!!! TFS Betty

[@silverfoodie5305]

I still have my Sizzix Personal Die Cutter and I'm trying to come up with a way to use the new thin die cuts with it? Have you tried the thin die cuts?

[@TodaysSpecialMinis]

ha!! you found an original for $5!! yes, this was well before my time in scrapping - i never knew about or owned the original ANYTHING, but it's nice to see it and I would have snatched it up, too, for the price. Not sure I would have used it though, but glad you showed us how it works!

[@Marie0350]

I'm sooo excited that U are doing this video, TFS

[@sheilaellis2268]

Thxs for the video. I have wore my Sizzix out.

[@ufochris]

How did your machine break please?? Seems too heavy duty to break so I'm really curious.

[@Marie0350]

Just bought one second/maybe third hand!.. Please tell me how your original machine broke? Would love to get some dies for mine, so expensive with shipping to Canada. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MACHINE (better than ice-cream turning) 🙏🏽

[@dibright1445]

I have a bunch of dies I would sell you, but I have no idea how much it would cost to mail them to Canada. They are a bit heavy as well. Maybe I could talk my husband into a trip 🤗. Canada is such a Beautiful place. 💖

[@sannluvs2scrap]

I still have mine with quite a few of the sets. Nice demo. Blessings

[@my_vid_mich5988]

I just got mine today at a yard sale 8 dollars and a bunch of dyes for it!!!!!

[@Marie0350]

My platform was REAL loved from the previous owner/s. Would love to find another to buy.

[@melimel9265]

what a great yard sale find!!!

[@bonnieschafer8459]

I have the ORIGINAL 'Sizzix' from around 1998, maybe before; I thought about crafting at that time. Costly, also at that time. Since then, I had ~~ absolutely forgotten ~~ about it until 4 months ago when I found it >> stored away

[@chrisbax7397]

I still have my machine and dies. Have not used it for a long time be remember I was able to cut 4 - 5 pieces of card stock at one time. I loved using felt with this machine

[@JohnPaulsmommy]

I have an old sizzix. I cant wait to pull it back out!

[@MsBabylu]

I still have mine, I was thinking of selling it but after getting into cricut I have decided nope…..I’m keeping my oldie but goodie

[@paularoehl-johnson9991]

Pretty cool, great buy. I still have mine : ) I don't think I ever had any problems cutting through any kind of paper with any of the color of dies............. I still have only red dies though now........

[@ionamuniz9481]

Hi I just received as a very special gift a machine exactly like yours. It it is not in mint condition though. I have a question : Can I cut shapes of fabric which has been stiffened like with Mod Podge ? I use it diluted in water to prepare my fabric. BTW... Great video !!!Please help!

[@biblescraps]

Yes, you can. Just make sure it totally dry. You should get clean cuts when stiff. Let me know. Blessings...

[@breakingthread]

SCORE!! I've only been scrappin for a little less than a year; but enjoying it.

[@glendacobbin8157]

I got one today for $2.50. Thanks you for sharing.

[@Songbitslaura]

I am waiting for my blast from the past in the mail, I bought one with some dies for $11.00

[@Ceciaguilr]

Do you know if you can use any dies that are not sizzix brand with this machine?

[@iowan1999]

I got a brand new one, still in the box, and some alphabet/number dies. I followed the directions, even putting a shim underneath but when the handle is moved to cut, it does not even lower enough to cut anything. Is it possible this is a broken machine?

[@libbyz.g.8411]

Hi BIbleS, You are gonna have some good triceps 💪🏼using this machine 🤣they sure came a long way 👍🏼

[@tamikasmith4219]

Is there anyway I can do custom designs? I just found one of these at the thrift store

[@delilahrivas3576]

Can you use these dies in the Big shot or new cutting system?

[@nans969]

I never had this one. I worked in a scrapbook store that had a huge Comercial one. But, I do still have my original Quickcutz. And the revolution platform. Both Manual. I skipped right over their version of an electronic die cut machine, the silhouette to a cricut. I mainly use my vagabond now.

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

You can still get dies for this machine on eBay, a couple of days ago I came across someone from here in the UK selling a big job lot of about 50 or 60 the small square dies don't know if they would post to USA/ Canada. I've not seen one of these old sizzix before.

[@biblescraps]

Greetings from the state of California. You are right! I've purchased quite a few from Ebay. Blessings...

[@karashea7823]

Nice Score! Good for you

[@loriduo5742]

I had some of those original red Dies given to me, and I only have a Cuddlebug!

[@curiousmind2429]

Girl, you got a bargain at just $5. I bought this die cutting machine, a whole brand new set of Sizzix Lollipop UPPERCASE Alphabet Set, a tall swivel storage rack with 7 red dies, 2 green dies and 1 yellow die, plus a Sizzlits red storage case and 4 Sizzlits dies for $20 today. I got home and started watching your video of how to use it and realized the white base board is missing so I cannot not cut out anything. 😩 I messaged the lady on FB Marketplace and asked if she had it laying around anywhere because I can’t cut anything without it. Fingers crossed she will find it, eh? 🤞

[@berthablessedwilson]

I still have mine going to pull it out . My Evolution pad is finished need a new one.

[@thelmahall2593]

I just bought one from a site on Facebook and I got the smaller one and lots of dies

[@britthappens17]

Can you emboss with this machine?

[@influentialolive]

I sold one of these, for $50 With a box of 12 mini dies... as well as the hammer/cookie cutter set. There it is, the green case die..

[@carolkatgara1661]

Can you use metal dies?

[@Spirit6882]

Love this. I STILL HAVE MINE. :)

[@karendiamond9176]

You said you have two label maker do you want to sell one

[@Marie0350]

U have to use backing paper w/felt (only one layer at a time though!..

[@lighthousebiblejournaling932]

Hey, I just got a whole box of the red dies yesterday all for 7.00 the machine was with it but I told the lady that i didn't want the machine just the dies, now I wish I would of got the machine also, I was thinking i could use the dies with my machine i already have the we r memories keeper I hope I can!

[@biblescraps]

I know the regret, lol. But you scored with the dies. I don't have that machine but I do believe they work in it. Blesings....

[@melaniemumof5x12]

I've just been given this machine and had no idea how to use it ... do ow thank u x

[@mrsbee5056]

I found one for sale in the UK. Does it work with our modern dies and embossing? Peace x

[@biblescraps]

I'm not too sure about the wafer thin dies but I do remember an adapter plate being available. Blessings...

[@micheleconnell9950]

Yep. I have had mine for yonks. only had the 2 dies though , so didn't use it for ages. Got a little adaptor off ebay, and depending on what you are cutting through, keep a couple of shims handy, and just have a play. I can use all the dies I have for my electric cutter. It's not electric and pretty basic, but you cant hurt it. hope that helps.

[@mrsbee5056]

@@micheleconnell9950 I don't know what a shim is he he! I'll google it

[@marlainajaques2607]

I was just saying the other day that I probably should get rid of mine.. after seeing this now I think I will keep it!! Lol

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

You've been reunited with an old friend.

[@cece3194]

Would you look at that!!

[@Marie0350]

Yes stand up, I do

[@marywright498]

I still have mine. I really like mine tho.

[@mimikhan9546]

I have this machine.

[@mooncatandberyl5372]

Anyone else reading this, Someone on eBay I'm buying from at the moment is also selling an original alphabet set of dies for this machine for £10.00 that's UK pounds, in a sturdy plastic box. I'm not buying dies from her so I won't be buying this. I don't know if she posts to USA/ Canada. original dies for this machine are frequently available on eBay. I'm finding them and I'm not even looking for them.

[@ericjohnson9929]

I just bought one at Savers for 1.99.

[@KristenDanielle]

Can you use this machine with non sizzix dies?

[@biblescraps]

You can but results will vary and be contingent upon what shims used as this wasn't made for wafer thin dies but for steel rule dies. Blessings...

[@lisastayman6392]

It weighs too much!!! Builds muscles just lifting it around. Mine is in storage but I still use some of my dies. They cut just about anything.

[@phillipstroll7385]

It does state. Does