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I have had no problem with OMC, either. I think there was a lot of email problems when they were changing their system- but they asked customers to be patient and explained what the problem was. AND they apologized, which is a LOT more than some other companies do,IMHO.
I had ordered a Cricut cartridge, fully expecting it to arrive in Nov. as they explained on the site. I was AMAZED when it showed up at my door about 2 weeks after I ordered it (in Sept.)! LOL:-D
I do order from Cropstop, too. Can't beat FREE shipping on embossing folders to the US and Canada! WOW!!!
I too have had no problems I have orderd from them for over a year so do most of my friends you just can't beat their prices on the Cricut I have bought 8 sets of cartridges from them I have saved $100's
I was wondering if anyone new when the last bunch of new embossing folders where released??? Thanks Kim
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The answer is probably in here but I have been reading forever and my eyes are too buggy to do anymore.....is there anyway not to show the lines from the folder when you emboss? Or I suppose I should ask, do your non-crafty non-cuttlebuggers notice the line thingy or is it just me that is sticks out HUGE? Or am I doing something wrong? Or?
I only have the small ones with the stamp that came with it--but you do that to the pre-cut paper template thingy so it doesn't show up--and a set of Birthday ones--small--so perhaps it is more apparent with the little ones. (I just bought me the Cuttlebug for my birthday so haven't had the chance to buy any more yet. I did buy the folder keeper thingy so I won't lose them though.
The answer is probably in here but I have been reading forever and my eyes are too buggy to do anymore.....is there anyway not to show the lines from the folder when you emboss? Or I suppose I should ask, do your non-crafty non-cuttlebuggers notice the line thingy or is it just me that is sticks out HUGE? Or am I doing something wrong? Or?
I only have the small ones with the stamp that came with it--but you do that to the pre-cut paper template thingy so it doesn't show up--and a set of Birthday ones--small--so perhaps it is more apparent with the little ones. (I just bought me the Cuttlebug for my birthday so haven't had the chance to buy any more yet. I did buy the folder keeper thingy so I won't lose them though.
Hi... I've searched and can't find the answer to this and I'm hoping someone might have an answer for me. I just got the pillow box die and used the same sandwich in my CB that cuts my other dies (top note, leaves and layered flowers) plate B, die, cardstock, plate B, but with the pillow die, its cutting right through on the little flap ends. I've tried different shims and the tan mat, and no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Hi... I've searched and can't find the answer to this and I'm hoping someone might have an answer for me. I just got the pillow box die and used the same sandwich in my CB that cuts my other dies (top note, leaves and layered flowers) plate B, die, cardstock, plate B, but with the pillow die, its cutting right through on the little flap ends. I've tried different shims and the tan mat, and no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks so much for any help!
Katie
You'll need the Premium Crease Pad for dies that have "score" lines
Its to big to fit in the CB so you will have to cut it to fit.
preamble: please forgive me if all these swell ideas I've been posting have been posted before. I really should be stampin instead of blog hoppin....
Anywho...
Another GREAT SITE TO LOOK AT FOR BUG/BIG KICK LOVERS.... http://www.heartprints.net/gallery/cuttlebug/ This site has 26 pages (or more maybe by now) of Cuttlebug masterpieces. Really wonderful.
Thanks so much to all for taking the time to answer my question, I really appreciate your help. I didn't even think of the crease pad....just thought I could make it work if I did the sandwiches a different way! I'll be adding the crease pad to my order this weekend
Just got my cuttlebug out of the box after having it over a year. Got it at a big chain store...and they did not have a CLUE what I should do with it...
But...saw a demo at LSS, bought a new embossing folder, just tried it, and wooHOO...8 cardfronts in record time! YAY!
Tips for newbies like me...
If your stack does not advance into the bug when you are trying embossing folders, you may have plate C when you need plate B.
Also...If you get your embossing folder too close or on the ProvoCraft label at the end of the plates, then your Bug will stop, and you will have to lift top plate, and slide embossing folder slightly away from the label, without opening the folder, and you can continue to do the cardfront.
Also...I realized I could crank the handle either way, and have my embossing folder move left to right or right to left. Does anyone know if the Bug is MADE to do this? I don't want to put extensive wear onto my machine...
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Yes, you can roll it both ways--makes no difference at all.
And for the post about premium something--ah, I forgot--what is it? The crease pad thing. Didn't have a chance to try out the technique to not have the lines yet--my son had an amazing ballroom dance event that I was busy with, but this week, I am going to play and try. Wish me luck.
I know this has been asked and posted before but I hope someone can help me out. I have a customer that was asking if she could use any of SU�s die cuts in the cuttlebug.
I have the same question. I want to get the pillow box die and the Top Note die from Stampin' UP! and wanted to know if they will work in a Cuttlebug? Also, what about Sizzlets? Can you use them in a Cuttlebug too?
*All sizzix brand dies will work in the Cuttlebug HOWEVER your Cuttlebug opening MUST be at least 6 inches wide for the Bigz or Bigz XL to fit through the opening.
You can break your plates when using Steel Rule Dies such as the Bigz, Bigz XL dies in your cuttlebug
These dies were made to be exclusive to the Big Kick and Big Shot Machine Only.
The Premium Crease Pad, Extended Cutting Pads are to WIDE to fit through the opening of the Cuttlebug machine.
The sizzix dies with "crease" lines need the Premium Crease Pad. You will have to cut it to fit in your cuttlebug.
Hopefully I am posting this question in the appropriate place ...
I am interested in purchasing a set of Nestabilities scalloped circles. What is the benefit of buying one size over another (i.e., S4-114 vs. S4-115 vs. S4-116, etc.)? At this time I can only invest in one set. Which do you think is the most versatile?
Hopefully I am posting this question in the appropriate place ...
I am interested in purchasing a set of Nestabilities scalloped circles. What is the benefit of buying one size over another (i.e., S4-114 vs. S4-115 vs. S4-116, etc.)? At this time I can only invest in one set. Which do you think is the most versatile?
I just looked at mine and I didn't see any number markings on the packaging, so I am not sure my answer will help you. However, mine do say "scalloped cirlcles - large" and I have found them to be very versatile. I think any smaller would be too small for my purposes and larger ones wouldn't fit on the size of card I generally do. There are several nesties in the package, so I always have been able to find one that suits my need. I hope this helps. Now, I need to post again because I have a question, too!
My B plate is warped. Is that normal after say 25 uses? I just noticed and so have flipped it over so maybe it will bend back the other way. Any experienced CBers out there that can reassure me? Thanks!
Nestabilities: The sets are layered so that the biggest in the Large set is just slightly bigger (can't remember if it's 1/4" or 1/8") than the largest in the Small set! So any set is fine--you'll have a variety of sizes. The benefit to buying both sets is you can do "tighter" layers.
And yes, it's normal for your B plate to warp almost immediately. :-) Just keep flipping and rotating it, and try to place the dies in different places on the B plate--not always right in the center.
The Premium Crease pad can be cut to fit with heavy duty craft scissors.
Alicia (or anyone else who knows)...
What is a crease pad for and how does it work? I saw on online and wonder if I should get one for my brand new Cuttlebug (and yes Michaels honoured the 50% off coupon today).
When I bought my Cuttlebug today, I got a new coupon for 50% off next week too...is there anything I should go back and get (I also have another one for this week that a girlfriend gave me)...hehe!! I can't spend too much money, but if there is anything I should definitely have - I should get it at 50% off
What is a crease pad for and how does it work? I saw on online and wonder if I should get one for my brand new Cuttlebug (and yes Michaels honoured the 50% off coupon today).
Cheers,
Jackie
The Premium Crease Pad is meant to be used with Sizzix dies that have "crease" lines in them such as
SU's Scallop Envelope
5 point star
Ornament
Pillow Box
Petal Card
Any die that has crease or score lines would use this pad to make the score lines more defined instead of cutting through them
think of it as a self healing cutting mat if you will.
you can cut into the pad and it's a consumable/replaceable item just like the cutting plates for your machine.
Sizzix has 3 colors that I'm aware of
Blue (no longer sold I believe)
Red
or the Black which you can also order from an SU Demonstrator
I read the pros and cons of cuttlebut from this blog and others and decided to get it. Couldn't sleep last night for thinking of going today to get it. I was put into a situation, AC Moore had it at 40% off and I had a coupon for Mikes for 50% of. In reading someones thread she was not able to get the discount because the coupon did not honor Circut cutter products. In reading something about Cuttlebug it is a product of Circut,. To make a long story short and to show how bad I wanted the CB. I first went to ACM and got it for 40% off then I went to Mikes and got it and a 2 piece die for 50% off. I was thrilled and will take the one back to ACM next week. Yep Pep!
I was making holiday cards today and decided to use my CB snowflake/ice crystal die and embossing folder. I hadn't used a die for a long time so I found the booklet that came with my cuttlebug and it said to use plate A, plate B, die with foam up, paper and plate C. It seemed very tight but I got it to go part way through and then there was a loud crack and my plate C broke in half! Ugh! Some of the posts here say to use the two B plates when using the dies. Can someone clarify for me which is correct? I thought the C plate was for cutting (e.g., with dies) and the B plates were for embossing but maybe that is only for certain things?? Help! I've done a lot with my CB using the embossing folders and nesties but not the dies so apparently I did something wrong. Also, where can I get a new C plate?
Thanks!
P.S. Be careful of the handle on your CB. If it pops back and hits your hand it hurts like crazy! That happened to me today and left a huge bruise and swelling on one of my fingers. Guess it wasn't my day to play with my CB!:(
I'm using the cuttlebug snowflake die cut, the snowflakes are not cutting very well at all. Using metallic paper, should that have anything to do with it? Bought a new mat today and using it. What could I be doing wrong?
A huge Cuttlebug sample website...
