How to Emboss and Die Cut for Your Junk Journal

Die cutting and Embossing isn't difficult when you have the right equipment. I cover some basics of using my Sizzix Big Shot machine with both dies and embossing folders. If you like simple equipment that doesn't require batteries or electricity, the Big Shot may be the machine for you. In this video, I include lots of tips and hints about getting good results from this machine. You will also see some ways to get more from your dies and embossing folders.
Please comment below if you have or have used a Big Shot. Do you like it?
This video is not sponsored.

[@Beje1022]

Loved seeing the beautiful examples from your journal, thank you for this tutorial.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you, Beje. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I have lots more dies now. Ha ha.

[@SandiMo77]

Very helpful tutorial - clear and you covered more than most do. Thank you.

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you so much, Sandi. I'm glad you found this helpful. I love my Big Shot. Thank you for commenting.

[@maddienewo2228]

Thank you - a really helpful video for a newbie to the big shot & Junk journaling! I love how you adapted the die for the envelope, it looked so cute. How about adding vellum behind the V shaped lacy paper for pockets? Or a little plastic from packaging to contain items? Best wishes from the U.K. 🇬🇧😊

[@lindaspaperworks]

Thank you, Maddie. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Great idea to add vellum or plastic packaging to the lacy piece. That would make sliding things in easy and keep the open look. Hope you have loads of fun with your Big Shot and making junk journals. ♥️ from Texas.