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 SIZZIXSizzix is all about becoming the die cutting company for everyone. Whether you are a school teacher that die-cuts regularly putting together projects for you classroom, a stay at home mother needing to fulfill of your paper crafting hobby, or one that pulls out the die-cutting machine once a year to scrapbook the family vacation, Sizzix wants to be all that and more! Sizzix is all about die-cuts, embossing folders, and adding texture to create amazing works of art and memories! With all the awards that Sizzix has won from the crafting industry there is no reason they have a good reputation for making quality products. Read more about Sizzix's success: Sizzix Creates the Scrapbook Die Cutting Recipe of Success Some of the awards Sizzix has won are the following: Creating Keepsakes Readers Choice Awards for "Best Die-Cut Shapes", "Best Die-Cut Equipment", and "Embossing Stencils". From Crafts/Crafttrends Awards of Excellence, "Best Scapbooking Tool". SIZZIX DIE CUTTING MACHINES First off Sizzix provides a wide range of different die-cut machines, thus reaching out to a wide range of scrapbookers and designers. Where most of the die-cutting machines you've probably seen on this website are trying to become the one machine for ALL dies, Sizzix seems to go about it with a different approach providing multiple die-cutting machines with different sizes, options, and capabilities to fit ALL scrapbookers. There newest machine is called the "Big Shot Pro". The Big Shot Pro Machine works with every Sizzix and Ellison die cut. Constructed from industrial-strength materials, the Big Shot Pro Machine features a 13 inch wide opening to cut hundreds of materials. The Big Shot manual or electronic machine is also a great option that are looking for affordability and design with a nice handle for carrying. Big Shot PRO  The Big Shot Pro Machine works with every Sizzix and Ellison design. Constructed from industrial-strength materials, the Big Shot Pro Machine features a 13 inch wide opening to cut hundreds of materials. Included with the Big Shot Pro are a Standard Cutting Pad, a Premium Crease Pad, two 0.10 mm Mylar Shims and an Adapter Pad, which makes all Sizzix components compatible with the Big Shot Pro Machine. It Features a five-year limited warranty. The Big Shot Pro Machine measures approximately 24 1/4" x 15" x 7 1/2". See Big Shot PRO VIDEO  Big ShotBig Shot shape-cutting and embossing machine has the name it does. It's because the stylish black-and-pink die-cutting system works with the entire Sizzix product library, including the biggest and smallest dies and most exciting techniques. And if that is not satisfying, this ultimate roller machine cuts everything from cardstock to fabric and many things in between. The Sizzix Big Shot is known for being the most versatile machine as far as cutting different materials on the market. Included with the Big Shot are a pair of Standard Cutting Pads and the Multipurpose Platform, which makes all Sizzix components compatible with the Big Shot Machine and even works with other brands' dies and embossing tools! The Big Shot Machine measures approximately 14 1/4" x 8 1/2" x 6 1/2". See BIG SHOT VIDEO  Sizzix VagabondSizzix Vagabond Machine inspired by Tim Holtz is a portable electronic die cutting and embossing machine that has replaced the Big Shot Express. Resembling a well-traveled suitcase on the outside, the Vagabond Machine easily opens up to reveal a portable yet powerful machine that takes you to imaginative new places. Upon closer examination, the Vagabond impresses for its uncanny ability to effortlessly cut and emboss many different materials and thicknesses. Can you think of anything better to bring on your creative journey? Included with the Vagabond Machine is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads, as well as the Solo Platform & Shim, which make all Sizzix components compatible with the Vagabond Machine. Add a Solo Thin Die Adapter (sold separately), and the Vagabond Machine can even work with other brands' dies and embossing tools! In addition, you can use the included sheet of stickers to customize your machine with your crafting journeys. The Construction of the Vagabond has solid core steel rollers, unibody cast roller housing, solid steel gears, high torque motor and ABS plastic exterior. See Sizzix vagabond VIDEO   Now here is a tiny machine also offered by Sizzix Ellison called the Textured Embossing Machine. This is the ultimate for doing cards and embellishments. It is perfect for the crafter that is on the go with it being a small size and portable. The Sizzix Embossing Machine will accept all texture embossing folders up to the size of an A2 card size. And at about 27.00 how could you go wrong with such an affordable price. SIZZIX DIE CUTS So with the many die-cut machines that Sizzix offers comes many different die-cuts and embossing dies to go with those machines!   Sizzix Bigz DiesBigz die-cuts are large dies that cut almost anything including cardstock, felt, fabric, foam, magnet, leather, craft aluminum, and many other materials. With these giant sized dies there are endless possibilities to use them for projects such as: decorative shapes, bags, cards, envelopes and lettering! As stated on Sizzix's webpage these dies are only to be used in the Big Shot and Bigkick die-cutting machines. The Bigz Dies measure at about 5 1/2 x 6 inches to give the papercrafter ultimate designs. Bigz dies come is a wide variety of choices: Accents, Albums, Alphabets, Animals, Bags & Boxes, Cards & Envelopes, Clear, Flowers, Frames, Fun & Celebrations, Holidays, Tags, People & Kids, and Pop-ups.  Sizzlits DiesSizzlits die-cuts are designed to fit in all Sizzix die-cut machines, but some are compatible with roller machines only. Sizzlits are designed to cut single sheets of cardstock. Sizzlits die-cuts are used for those cute little projects if you need a little letter or shape or even a border. They come in the following categories: Single, Alphabet Sets, Decorative Sets, and Decorative Strips (borders). These die-cuts are available in many different designs and probably the most affordable die-cuts that Sizzix offers for the quality and quantity of dies.Sizzlits die-cuts have most of the same categories of dies that the Bigz dies do. Clearlits Dies Clearlits die-cuts are dies that have a see-through plastic back with an essential shape so you as the papercrafter can see exactly what is being cut. These clearlit die-cuts make all your scrapbook photos come to life with being able to use amazing decorative accents, tags, ornaments, frames, and much more to cutting and cropping that photo. Clearlits come in different categories: Flowers, Shapes, Tags, and Miscellaneous Clearlits Dies. Like Sizzlits, the Clearlits Dies are designed to fit in all Sizzix die-cut machines, but some are compatible with roller machines only. Embosslits Dies Embosslits die-cuts basically are your die-cuts that take the die-cutting and embossing into one step. These can be used in all Sizzix machines, but some are compatible with roller machines only like Sizzlits and Clearlits. Embosslits include: Alphabet Sets, Flowers, Shapes, Tags, Animals, Phrases, Accents, and many more types of die-cuts.Simple Impression Embossing FoldersThese are similar to the provocraft cuttlebug embossing folders and are used for embossing gretting cards, stationery, gifts, decorations, and so much more to whatever the imagination can let you create. Embosslits have the same criteria as the other Sizzix die-cuts mentioned above for their machines.  Textured Impressions Embossing FoldersTextured Impressions Embossing Folders are the same as the Simple Impression Embossing Folders except that these give you all the textured backgrounds you could want. These also fit the dimensions of an A2 card. Textured Impressions are to be used with the Bigkick and Bigshot only. At a price around 10.99 it is a bit high in comparison with the cuttlebug embossing folders and quickutz line of embossing folders too, but absolutely awesome designs.  Movers & Shapers Dies Movers and Shapers die-cuts are magnetic dies that are movable and create a window on any card or envelope. You will definitely be moving and shaping any kind of craft project with these mover dies and shaper die cuts. You can have lots of fun doing cards or cute little crafts!  Textured Fades Embossing Folders From Sizzix easily emboss in such a way that select areas of the image appear perfectly faded and distressed. These sizzix dies come from the Tim Holtz collection and are REALLY popular among scrapbookers and card makers. You can turn ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. These come in swirls, retro circles, checkerboard and many other patterns!  On the Edge Sizzix is the On the Edge with these new dies created by Tim Holtz! You will not believe them when you see them up close. But Sizzix brings you the first ever decorative edge to all your scrapbooking projects. This will put a NICE edge at 5 1/2 inches long with whatever style you prefer. The come in file tab shapes, brackets, scallops, scrolls, and much more. The MOST POPULAR on the edge die from sizzix has to be the hanging sign. Very clever! Many popular Tim Holtz dies are brackets, file tabs, on the fence, postage, scallops, and scrollwork!  Sizzix FramelitsFrame the possibilities with Sizzix Framelits dies! It will give you the exact cuts to fit gorgeously together with a tight fit frame. The wafer-thin chemically etched Framelits Dies that are nesting dies allowing crafters to cut exactly what they see with nothing to obscure perfect print registration. Even scraps, stamped images and printed sentiments can be cropped precisely. Also ideal for stenciling or cutting windows in cards, scrapbook pages and more. To read a little more about Sizzix and their history as if you haven't had enough see below... Sizzix has stood the test of time and have become the pioneers of the scrapbooking industry. With their patent dies, textured impressions, and machines it is no reason that this company continues to press forward adding texture to create amazing works of art and memories. From the amazing selection of award winning shape cutting machines to unique designs. Sizzix has received many honors over time in three categories, including DieCut, LaserCut Shapes and Die-Cut Equipment. However, awards such as these mentioned came through much trial and error that will be discussed in this article. And through these Sizzix machines and dies they became more versatile and affordable than ever before in this history of the company, making them a hit with everyone from novices to professional designers. And at present time, the Sizzix company has grown tremendously and now offers numerous other items to help crafters to embellish their scrapbooks. With hard work and inspired owners that now see the fruits of their early labors, the name brand is very well-known among crafters and scrapbook enthusiasts. The great versatility with so many applications is what crafty women have come to love. But how did this all come about and what attributed to their success? To answer this question we must look deeper into the roots of the Sizzix products ancestery of their dies and die cutting machines. First Ingredient of Success: Die Cutting Machines The first ingredient of their success was the introduction to a wide range of different machines, thus reaching out to a wide range of scrapbookers and designers. Sizzix has a huge selection of machines and accessories to help you emboss, embroider and more with ease and at prices that are more than affordable. The Big Shot is a stylish black and pink machine that works with their entire product library including the biggest and smallest dies and most exciting techniques. Where most of the machines you've probably seen on this website are trying to become the one machine for ALL dies, Sizzix Ellison seems to go about it with a different approach providing multiple diecut tools with different sizes, options, and capabilities to fit ALL scrapbookers. See Die Cutting Machines VIDEOS Second Ingredient of Success: Sizzix Dies With the many machines that Sizzix started to manufacture it only seemed obvious to produce many different die-cuts and embossing dies or as they call them textured impressions to go with those machines. This was the second and final ingredient of their success: unlimited amount and variety of shapes for any application. They immediately made dies that would range from large to small and that were designed to cut through hundreds of materials including: cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnet, leather, metallic foil, paper, and sandpaper (in limited use). And the manufacturing did not stop there. The rave continued with even bigger shapes including full-size bags, boxes, cards, envelopes and album covers. There motto soon became, "go big or go home". By following this next ingredient to go along with their die-cut systems they had now opened the market even wider than before reaching out to each type of crafter and scrapbooker. And eventually down the road would release their Textured Impressions Embossing Folders make embossing fast and easy for those who soely don't just cut expanding to the embossers too. With the two ingredients of multiple machines and an unlimited amount of versatile die cuts, Sizzix became a winning company that would probably not realize the recipe they had created. The recipe that would stand flawless for years up to the present day. The company had invented a scrapbooking dynasty in the world of cutting. With products that offer a wide range of design options for creative projects and a personal commitment to helping individuals express their inner creativity through a truly innovative line of craft products. The Sizzix name brand is now very well-known among crafters and scrapbook enthusiasts. Since the beginning to now through the good times and the rough times, the company has grown tremendously and it now offers numerous other items to help crafters to embellish their scrapbooks. Some of the shapes of die cuts available from Sizzix have even gone far enough to provide particular themes that work well together when planning out even the MOST specific pages in scrapbooks and/or other craft projects. Whether you are a school teacher that cuts regularly putting together projects for you classroom, a stay at home mother needing to fulfill of your paper crafting hobby, or one that pulls out the die-cutting machine once a year to scrapbook the family vacation, Sizzix has the perfect recipe for whatever one might cook up in that scrapbooking pot. To learn more about Sizzix Dies including Textured Impressions and all products you can visit CutAtHome for more information. CutAtHome is an online scrapbooking, card making, and paper crafting store. They specialize in providing only quality die cuts, die cutting machines, paper, embellishments, and rubber stamps. |
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