Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit (6"), White/Grey

I have wanted an embossing machine for some time and this one is just perfect for cards. It has great directions on each piece for die cutting and embossing. The machine is a little heavy, but could easily be carried when traveling. It comes Sith very nice card stock and I am using it to practice. One note that I can say - not all embossing folders are equal so I have to use a shim on non name brand folders. This certainly is not a fault of the machine but folders must have different widths. A great machine for the crafter who enjoys giving a little more pizazz to their projects.

Just what I needed for two scrapbooks I am making. Easy to use, came with the accessories I need and use, it is small enough to fit on a table top with extra space for the pages I am working on. It also gives me more options to consider when I’m undecided about what design to use.

Purchased as a gift for my wife, who loves it. She’s been using a lot for weeks now and everything is held up great and product quality is better than expected. Extremely portable and versatile. Mechanical functionality is very easy to use. Overall, this is a great value and would recommend.

I was originally considering a smaller manual die cutting machine but I'm glad I ended up purchasing this one. It has the 6" wide bed and I've been using it A LOT. It feels as though it will last a long time. I do have to put some extra shims of paper in when using thin metal dies but that could be because I'm only using one plate and a cut down to size green cutting mat from the dollar tree so that my dies won't cut into the plate. It works well though and my plates aren't damaged when doing it that way. I own a Cricut Joy and a Cricut Maker 3 so one might ask why I would bother with one of these but I love having the different options. There are so many dies that I love the design of and I would have to design those all over by myself in Design Space if I wanted to replicate it on the Cricut. Sometimes it's just quicker to grab a die, your paper and put it through the manual machine than logging into design space, setting up your design, waiting on blue tooth, putting in the preferences and details, setting the material up on the mat, loading it and then waiting on it to cut. I could never replace my Cricut machines and they do so much that this cannot but I would also never be without my manual Big Shot die cutter now. It's great for my cardmaking and junk journaling. I can even use the Bigz dies to cut felt and fabric for applique's in my sewing projects! I may one day eventually upgrade to a Big shot plus as well but for now I am so happy I bought this.

Used this to letterpress my save the dates! Was very easy to use / move around. The only thing is the handle screw was missing so it kept coming off but besides that it worked great. Used the accessories it came with to practice as it comes with so many!!

I tried using the embosser and it was so easy even to turn. I used the die cut and it was harder for me to turn (I have disc issues in my neck). But I love it I just wish it was automatic or easier. But I recommend this to anyone crafting. It is wonderful.

Very please with this product as I had been thinking about ordering one for a long time. I enjoyed the few extra dies and paper that came with it so you can try it out immediately. What fun!

Glad I finally gave in to getting a die cutting machine. I have 3 Cricut machines but my Big Shot is great for quick crafts.