Posts Tagged ‘Sizzix Big Shot’

My friend Lana and I had a great time Saturday at the CHA SuperShow.  My favorite booth that I absolutely had the most fun at was…. Crafter’s Companion (CC for Short) The person who did our card demo with us was so amazing.

She started us out with the Rock A Block.  This is amazing.  I have seen it on HSN but until you try it in person, you just won’t believe the difference from the block stamping method and the Rock A Block method.  Large or small stamps, stamp ink so well and with out smudges or having to worry about putting pressure on the stamping block.  I figured I could always stick a smaller stamp on the larger block, so I decided to get the large Rock A Block set.

We created this card above in the demo.  We attached it by using the repositionable adhesive in the large purple can.  It stays repositionable for 2 minutes and then sets firm.  Then they had cut a mask out of the bear stamp where you only see the balloons and we laid the mask over the card and sprayed it with the iridescent spray and the balloons looks so lovely and sparkle and twinkle.   I can’t wait to try this spray on angels, cupcake tops, snow and anything else I can think of.

The sparkle is hard to see but is is sooooo lovely.

Papertrey Ink was my next favorite booth to visit. I really wanted all of there stamps because they are just so darn cute, and they gave you a free pen, paper and pink bag!

I got the Holiday Signature Greetings stamp set.  These are going to be perfect for Christmas Cards!!!!  Dawn Mc Vey has another set just called Signature Greetings that I wanted but they were all sold out

When I watch Youtube videos, I allways see people with these accent stamps to put on the front of the card, I found some that I really like!

I made another card at CHA with the new Cuttlebug Embossing Plus folders.  I got the heart one, I thought that it would always be nice for a wedding or anniversary card.  They were not allowing us to ink up the folder on the demo so I am including the You-tube video from Kim @ CuttersCreek

Yes, I got to see the Cricut Imagine.  They gave out the Cricut Imagine Sunglasses.  They also sold the 4 new cartridges there.  You got the cricut book free with the cartridge purchase.  I totally scored the Rock Princess…. then to be sick to my stomach today when I got the e-mail from papercraftingpro.com has all 4 new catridges for $33.00 a piece now….ugh!  I could have bought 2 of the cartridges from them for the price I paid at the CHA SuperShow!

The thing that I looked forward to the most, was my least favorite.  I signed my friend and I up for the Sizzix ScoreBoard workshop.  We got to the class to find a bag on the table with some supplies inside like glue and stamp pad.  We were suppose to make a note pad holder (shown below) and check book and business card holder and each piece was in the bag already cut.  I was kind of bummed out.  How can you be in a Sizzix workshop and not even even get to use the Sizzix machine.  to make matters worse they handed us our choice of pattern paper or mulberry paper to decorate with.  I took the regular paper and had to trace each piece and cut it out by hand to cover the notepad scoreboard….. how dumb is that?????  I don’t expect that they come with 20 or 25 machines so we each get our own, I kind of expected to share a machine with a group and take turns to cut our paper and scoreboard out.  At the end I asked why couldn’t the cover paper be cut out on the Sizzix machine.  I was told that it could, and she did let me cut the top scalloped piece of the check book on the one machine that was on display in the back of the room.  I was just kind over and done with it at the point.  I did not finish the rest of the it.  The highlight of my Sizzix Journey was that on my way to the class I got to say hi to The Pink Stamper Robyn as she was heading to the restroom before she started her class.

I LOVE YOU Sizzix but I was sure disappointed!

The last thing that I was I have for you is not from the SuperShow.  I got my Martha Stewart Cricut Cake cartridges in.  I can’t wait to play with them.

I think that I have 2 files that I will post tomorrow.  I have to get to bed so I can get a few hours sleep before the kids get up.  I know that my file postings have slowed down.  I have been trying to enjoy this summer with my family and friends.  I decided that I will post when I can and when I don’t, I don’t….. I hope you understand.  I love my new blog look though!!!!   If you like it please leave me a comment!   Die Cut’s With A View has a new site http://300dpi.com  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!   They gave out coupons at CHA, use CHA Chicago at check out for a free digital kit with any purchase!

Hi everyone,

I am so excited to share this next video.  I like cutting fabric on my cricut but it does take time and planning.  I still love my cricut, but I love cutting fabric on my Sizzix Big Shot Express as well.  I have been wanting to make my kids each a blanket.  Something mom made them and that they will have for a long long long time. (hopefully)  A few months ago, Sizzix had some quilting dies on there site.  They said you can find them in your local crafting store…. yeah right.  I looked and looked and could not find them.  Finally I sent an e-mail to Sizzix and asked what’s up?  They said that there dies have been postponed until sometime in June.  They have in fact just released the Westminster die collection.  While I was searching though for the Sizzix quilting dies I learned about the Accuquilt fabric cutting system at Joann’s.  They use dies just like the Sizzix.  I love the dies but sure don’t want to spend another $349.00 on a machine.  I went online and searched and searched and finally came across a blogger who could answer my question.  Can you cut an Accuquilt die on the big shot or big kick?  The answer is yes and yes! Kind of, read and view on and you will see.  First, I want to give credit where credit is due, Lori Holt posted that she was able to on her blog. http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-way-to-cut-fabric.html Yes, I finally had my answer.  I am so excited to try it.  Here is my video!  A huge thank you Lori.

I have to say that I love, love, love these dies.  They cut so well and I am so excited to use there dies.  I found the Accuquilt critter die on e-bay and I can not wait for it to come.

You can check out the dies on the Accuquilt website here. They have wider dies but you can only use the 6 inch wide or smaller on the big kick or big shot.  If you happen to own a big shot pro then you can use all the sizes.

I will be doing another video soon showing the Sizzix Westminster dies so check back soon!