I was very excited when Stampin' Up started selling the Sizzix Big shot machine. I have had sizzix for 10 years and even though, I have over time, added Quickutz and a Cricut machine to my tool chest, I couldn't part with the simplicity of my sizzix machine. I grab a die, piece of paper, pull the lever, and presto, instant gratification. There are no fancy computer programs to learn,no electricity,and no blades,sticky mats to use. And the Bigshot will do all of my dies , and more of them at a time.
But I was especially thrilled to learn I could add nestabilities to my collection. I have been very interested in the cards and scrapbooks, I have seen done with them. I bought the concentric ovals and circles. Talk about easy! Cutting and embossing with the same die. I love them.
When using the nestabilities, use the complete multipurpose platform that comes with the Bigshot machine.
I cut my paper 3 1/2 inches wide for the next to last circle and 4 1/2 inches wide for the last circle. Lay the acrylic mat on top of the platform. lay the nestbility, with the cutting edge face up, on the acrylic mat. Lay the paper on top of the nestability. Finish the stack with the last acrylic mat .
Once the cut is made, you can emboss the oval by stacking everything as
before. One Exception, before adding the last acrylic sheet, add a silicone
embossing mat, and then the acrylic mat.
I used the Bigshot and Nestability to create the card at the bottom. I used loads of love stamp set and the accessories, and the new pocket silhouettes stamp set. I used craft, chocolate chip, and very vanilla cardstock for the card. I used markers,ink and watercolor crayons to give it an outdoorsy,distressed look for fall. This card is for my Greentown library card class this month.
Stumble It!
I just bought this stamp set during the birthday celebration, so I was looking for inspiration. I found this card and loved the colors and textures. I'm pretty sure I own these cuttlebug folders, and I know they will work great on my Sizzix Big Shot machine.
