How to Use a Die Cutting Machine

Hi crafty friends! If you are thinking about purchasing a die cutting machine, this video is for you. I put together a short tutorial on how to use the Sizzix Big Shot, a die cutting machine I love and use all the time for my crafting. I hope this tutorial helps answer any basic questions you have about die cutting! Please see my blog post here for more details: emilymooredesigns.com/blogs/e...
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Products Used:
Sizzix Big Shot Standard Machine (includes cutting platform & cutting pads): shrsl.com/4gofk
Extended Multi-purpose Platform: shrsl.com/4e8na
Sizzix Accessory - Silicone Rubber: shrsl.com/45qx3
Sizzix Accessory - Impression Pad: shrsl.com/45qx6
Thinlits (Sizzix Die cuts): shrsl.com/45qx7
Embossing Folders: shrsl.com/45qx8
Tweezers: shrsl.com/45qxg

[@TheTruckingScribe]

I didn’t know I could get stamps and dies to match. Cool! New Subscriber, I will be back to see more. ❤

[@emilymooredesigns]

Yes that is my favorite thing! & Thanks so much!

[@moniquejolly6603]

great tutorial thank you

[@emilymooredesigns]

You’re welcome!

[@Mary-el3pi]

I just got the Big Shot Switch yesterday! So great to “save” my arthritic hands, but I’m finding it hard to keep my dies from falling out of place. It’s a big step above my Cuttlebug, for sure!

[@emilymooredesigns]

Find a washi tape you like and you can tape your dies down exactly where you want them! That always helps me, Sizzix actually sells a low tack tape that works really well and won’t ripe your paper! Let me know if you need a link! ☺️

[@AOD92]

This is a very informative video. Thanks 4 sharing ur knowledge with us. I'm gonna get a manual cutter this week, I'll b working with vinyl though cause I'm using it for customizing certain items. Can't afford a cricut at the moment so this will do.

[@emilymooredesigns]

So glad this helped you decide! I know Sizzix has a lot of different materials as well you can use the die cutting machine with :)

[@2legit2quit4u]

Great tutorial!

[@emilymooredesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@callycat6660]

Thankyou A great help 🥰

[@emilymooredesigns]

you are so welcome!

[@chrisarlington1792]

I have an extended platorm from an old machine. Do you think it is worth while using it with my new sizzix or foldaway

[@emilymooredesigns]

Hello! I think you could try it out, I’m not sure how it would work with the foldaway but sure it would be fine! I love my extended platform 😊

[@custom-dies]

❤

[@user-lr9iu2dv6s]

Im using the thin die cuts and I get a third of the way thru and it gets really hard to turn.

[@emilymooredesigns]

As long as it’s the correct sandwiching you should be able to force it through, some are harder than others and you’ll hear some cracking noises but that’s normal 😊

[@joycebarker2288]

i am curious could I use this for scrapbooking ?

[@emilymooredesigns]

Absolutely! There are a lot of different die cuts out there that work great with scrapbooking, like florals, or even just shapes like circles etc that you could make a pattern or design with for a background! Or as embellishments 😍

[@user-dn2kw2ko6q]

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[@kristinacobb2662]

I learned the hard way. Be careful how,you put your plates into your machine. Mine went in all wonkkee and I thought I broke it. My husband had to take it all apart and prayed I didn't break it. With lots of prayers he was able to get the plates out and reassemble it

[@emilymooredesigns]

Glad you got it figured out!! Don’t know what I’d do without my die cutting machine 😊

[@harpersmythe658]

Do you think you could speak up sweetheart? Even with hearing aids I still struggled to hear you and missed a lot of what you said 😢. I’ve subbed for now, but I’ll see how it goes 😉

[@emilymooredesigns]

Ah I’m so sorry! Of course I will try to speak a little louder. Feel free to email me at [e-mail] with any questions you have!