Cuttlebug - Helpful Hints and Tricks

I wnated to share some of the hints and tricks that I have learned over the past few years working with the Cuttlebug. I hope your find it helpful. See my blog for the info on my cards.
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[@jackieschmidt]

Love your embossing folder files and the info on the ring❤

[@PatriciaLClark-lw6yz]

This was super. I just inherited a Cuttlebug, but no plates. So I have been ordering off Amazon for those. Your tips are so helpful. I also have a Bigkick.

[@mysmilewow]

I just purchased a Cuttlebug a week ago I havent used it yet. This video is amazing!

[@truthbetold4178]

Excellent! Thank you for showing such a variety of tools to work with. I learned so much! Thank you~

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you

[@JasminPlans]

Very helpful video! I just got my first cuttlebug and did not know how to cut and emboss with the same die. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeannieherrera7888]

Thank you for the good ideas. I always think Ill remember how to sandwich dies, and so time consuming because I dont remember. Love the embossing idea too. Thanks for putting up your video.💕

[@ccoweja2957]

thank you, you are so organized and provided the information I have been waiting for regarding the cuttlebug and other similar machines. Danke, takk takk, obrigada, gracias, thank you!

[@lucymar122512]

Wow this is great I have the same little cuttlebug and I love it. I don't have the money to buy the big shot. but now seeing this video. I may not need to buy one for now thank you so much for your beautiful video. I can save some money that I don't have at this time.

[@dianeburr93]

Thank you so much for your informational video! I really like your organization system, and I did not realize that the Cuttlebug can use all the other dies, and cut through thicker chipboard and cork! Thanks again - I found your video very helpful as I try to figure our which embossing/cutting tool to purchase! Much appreciated!

[@chabela1944]

I am so very glad I found this video as it is very enlightening. Thank you.

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so very much.

[@sermonsbyivorhopkins3355]

Hilaria McAllister

[@judydawson8173]

Thank you for sharing just watched your amazing video over and over as I was undecided to purchase this machine or the go cut machine much appreciated from New Zealand x

[@bevacole]

I just purchased a Cuttlebug and started looking at your videos. Even though the model is different the applications sure look the same. I just want to thank you for having all these kind of "tutorial" videos. Thank you so very much for sharing! Happy holidays to you. (11/17/2016)

[@craftygran101]

Have just found your youtube and have subscribed as it looks so full of useful information. Thank you for all the tips and ideas, love the one about keeping a sample of all the embossing folders on a ring, Wish I had done that long ago and saved myself from buying same thing twice. Thanks again

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much, so glad that you found it useful.

[@AuntieTriza]

So helpful to have all these tips in the one video, thanks so much!! :)

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much, I hope it helped.

[@PetraWM1974]

Thank you for explaining how the cuttlebug works. I had trouble with the embossing. I did it as shown in the book and the pressure wasn't enough so there wasn't any embossing effect. You showed to just put some pieces of papier in between the plates and it works. I needed 3 sheets of paper (230 grms) for a nice effect.

[@bonniestaten1146]

This is so helpful...thanks for sharing all your tips!

[@navybubbles1]

Thanks so much for this video, its informative and you gave details all in one video. As far as I know no one has given this much valuable detail info. Most of the time very little instructions on brands. I "liked" it!

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much, I hope you found it helpful.

[@Treasuredbytiffany]

Thanks for this! I have been trying to decide which die cutter/embosser to get. This helps a lot. TFS!

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you found it helpful

[@donnanichols2672]

Thanks..it is nice to see that everything doesn't always go well!

[@jacquievogler9038]

love your organization tips, well done!

[@lindamarkovich1070]

Thanks so much for this video. I have had trouble in the past with the Sizzix dies and you have made it very simple to use them now. I am a new subscriber :-)

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so very much, so glad you found it useful, and thanks for subbing

[@jillrice2577]

Yout so organized! Thanks for sharing these tips!

[@margarethammond4028]

Very helpful. So glad I found your video

[@JanetLovesSewing]

Thank you Margaret.

[@laurak1004]

Thank you for sharing! Very helpful!

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you, glad you found it useful.

[@dorothykovak4900]

This was very helpful with good information. TFS

[@dmdeblois]

the recording was informative. I was happy to learn that I could use the other brand's A-B plates in my cuttlebug. I would recommend that you consider dubbing in the voice afterwards to keep the distractions to a minimum and to retain the attention of your viewers. It was, otherwise, a good teaching video. Thank you again.

[@kymrobeson6631]

Thanks for the tips!

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you, hope something helped

[@AJoy4Me2]

Thank you so much for this information.

[@bjpeace17]

This is very helpful! Thank you!!

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you, so glad to have been of help.

[@kathycase2806]

just found this tip video...awesome...thank you...

[@janetcozens4623]

Thank you for sharing your tips

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much

[@amerigo37]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@phyllisb9993]

Could you share the tips on types of dies and what kind? This would be great to print out.

[@clairegagne6906]

Is there a place where one can get what you already have on your index cards. I'd love to have a copy of that. Thank you as well for the video, very informative.

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much. I have them on my blog: margaret-ilovecrafting.blogspot.com/2014/01/cuttlebug-helpful-hints-and-tricks.html

[@DawnGuk]

Hullo Margaret. I have just ordered a cuttlebug and am raring to go - this video has given me some really useful tips - thank you. I have two questions for you, if you have the time or inclination.... Do you find plastic dies effective for cutting regular (greeting 120gsm) card stock and if so, do you have any preferred plate combos or should I try and only buy metal dies? Thanks again for some top hints, Dawn

[@Usernameisvalid8968]

Hi. What would you reccomend for simple shaped stickers that have been laminated? Could a machine like this do such a job? I have a vinyl plotter but it's accuracy is been a problem lately. So I'm looking for alternative ways to get accurate cuts.

[@mickieschneider9246]

Thank you for the info. Do you have, and would you share, the pattern for the embossing storage folder? I love the idea and thought you might have a cut pattern for Cricut.

[@nasushll]

basically the machine just uses pressure to either cut or emboss. Like an old fashioned washer that had the rollers you put your clothes through to squeeze water out of them.

[@AJoy4Me2]

Thank you very helpful.

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you so much

[@bluejohnson]

was always told couldn't use BigZ with cuttlebugs,,,now i can use them...thanks

[@margaretscrafts]

evan doyle You are so very welcome.

[@rainedeartasi]

Have you ever tried the dies made for the "Gemini" in your Cuttlebug? I just bought a Cuttlebug and looked at a die package for the Gemini that I really liked but was hesitant to purchase. Do you have any experience with (Crafters Companion) Gemini dies?

[@mszoomy]

Margaret HELP!!! LOL I just got a Cuttlebug for Christmas, and my local craft store does not carry their embossing folders, all they had was Spellbinders, NOT the M-bossibilities which are 2-sided. When I make the sandwich it does not fit through the machine, I tried to take out of of the B plates but then it's way to thin. Before I buy anything else, do I need a C plate or the rubber mat? Also, love all your ideas because this is getting confusing already!!

[@mszoomy]

also, I'm just using a single layer of regular cardstock

[@martharodriguez2384]

Hello.. @Margaretscrafts.. I've been looking for B and C plates and are not able to find them. Do u have any suggestions?

[@lucygreenwald6655]

What size plates are you using?

[@navybubbles1]

OOPS almost forgot, that is a great idea to do the recipe cards. I'll have to remember that.

[@51Saffron]

I bought one last week, and I am having a hard time with a particular die. I have tried all kind of sandwich combinations but it won't go through with this die, which strangely is a cuttlebug die. It is large.

[@charlenesea9771]

I did not get a C Plate with my Machine, how and where can I purchase one?

[@janettehammons4020]

I’ve noticed that all the Cuddle Bug machines. Your not running it back and forth so many times. What makes it different than the other machines?

[@margaretscrafts]

You really don't need to if you you are using the correct plates for the thickness of paper

[@astridhaviland7998]

I bought my cuttlebug couple years ago, but it didn't have a C plate, so it's that ok if I use only the B plates?

[@D0NNASAUR]

THANKS!!!!!!

[@nasushll]

Seems like a lot of trouble to go through...

[@brendajones4683]

where can I buy "chip board" ? thanks

[@margaretscrafts]

Brenda Jones I got mine at JoAnn.com

[@MichelleFitchgoomba98]

I sure wish I would have thought about it better and used one plate to cut with uggg. I messed up both my B plates unlike you....

[@margaretscrafts]

I did the same thing the first time. tfw

[@YvonneG]

thank you so much for the great info.