Sizzix Question!

[Annae]

I'm a newbie here so forgive the stupid question, but can someone tell me what a Sizzix is? I saw that there is a certain machine to buy as well as the Sizzlets. What exactly are they?

Anna

 

[bananiem]

A Sizzix is a die cut machine. You put whatever shape die in wkith the paper and pull the handle down and it "punches" it out for you. I think there's a video on the home page- www.sizzix.com.
You can also get a converter thing that lets you do impressions without cutting all the way through.
The sizzlets are smaller sized alphabets.

 

[HaleyB]

You can buy them at some craft stores, we have Micheal's in my area and they have 40% off coupons on a regular bases. I think AC Moore may have them and some JoAnn's too.
The other personal diecut 'machine' is Quick Kuts, which is also pretty neat.

 

[The Princess]

I'm new to scrapbooking and having a blast!!!! Just wondering how much does one of these machines cost? and is it worth it?

 

[HaleyB]

Originally posted by The Princess
I'm new to scrapbooking and having a blast!!!! Just wondering how much does one of these machines cost? and is it worth it?

I *think* the machine is $89, but everyone buys them with coupons! I think the ABC sets are around the same, or more (depends on the set) but again, they go on sale.

I have a Quick Kuts and like it (another system), but am saving for the sizzix right now. So I think they are worth it!

I get a lot of value from the QK I have because I use it to make swap items, which is a great way to justify spending some money on a new shape!