It also comes with two metal dies (I used the “Thank You” one for my first project) and an embossing folder. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I’ve had the Cuttlebug for a few months now (and, yes, there are more projects on the way) and there are a lot of things to like about it.

Unlike the electronic machines, though, the Cuttlebug doesn’t come with materials for your first project. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. For a limited period each machine will be supplied with an exclusive set of four Celebration Stamps Embossing folders and a 2x2 Square Stamp Frame Die!Then you crank the handle and it all comes out the other side, with the image embossed on the paper. It’s very easy to pack it up, set it up, and carry it to your latest craft event, even without a special tote or a car. You can also review the Cuttlebug Sandwich Guide by Personal Diecutting to find out how to position the Plates and Mats with dies and embossing folders from different brands.

This will guarantee a quality embossed image once you have processed the folder through the machine.It isn’t able to cut hundreds of materials and there is no Cricut Design Space to prompt you about what to do next. Cricut does include a brochure, but if you prefer video help, I recommend this short video by Anna Griffin. You can go one step further and emboss the cut image by placing it in the folder and following steps 5-7. By signing up you agree to Crafty Arts Ltd using your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

In today’s post I’ll share my unboxing and review, along with my thoughts about how it compares to electronic cutting machines. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. I used a small off-cut piece of recyclable sheet acrylic , and drew my design onto it using a permanent marker. The roller is easy to use, simply put your die cut or embossing folder in the opening and use the handle to turn and move the die cut or embossing folder forward till it comes completely out the other side. Opening the sides at the same time is supposed to create suction and hold the machine onto the table.

I was lucky enough to be sent one as part of a series of posts I wrote about Cricut’s new Scoring Wheels. This is Leftovers VI, and instead of my usual linocut, I created this drypoint etching of a farmer ploughing a field in the Welsh countryside. Sturdy page inserts for the binder hold various sizes of dies and folders, including A2, 2" x 2", 3" x 3", and 2" x 6". Align the embossed section with the design in the folder before running the folder through the machine again. You can see many of the projects I made with the Explore Air in this roundup of answers to the 12 most frequently asked questions about Cricut.

So I tried it, reading what I could of the instructions (which were not clear on how to arrange the paper, die and plates). This is the tool that I used to create marks on the surface of the acrylic; a set of compasses wrapped with masking tape to make it easier to hold. These A2 and 5" x 7" embossing folders are specially designed with a gap in the folder hinge so that you can emboss longer strips of material.A clear window on the spine lets consumers label the binder when storing on a shelf, and the handle and a luggage tag allow for portability when consumers are on the go. Ink is rubbed into the marks that have been created on the surface of the acrylic, then the excess ink is rubbed off.