Oh my gosh Eileen, this was the first of your dies I ever bought! I have made so many lil books and wrap journale. I love this die! Thanks for a great video and reminding me that I have this fantastic die! 😊
I'm so glad I watched this. I learned a lot, but one of the things that really surprised me was that I had no idea that little place at the end of the die was for another die. Now I can't wait to see what I have that fits. Also, I like that you videoed this in landscape mode. It shows things so much better than the narrow vertical option. I appreciate all of your videos!
Sorry I missed you live. Thank you so much for this video and I'm glad you did it as though we hadn't made a journal before because it made it easy to follow. Thank you again - take care xx
I'm enjoying this die. As a note, Sizzix has a 4.5 inch square die (quilting) which is perfect for covering the mini composition books. Another way to use a die to make the process fast. I'm working on gratitude journals for our Bible group.
I don’t have Facebook but I am always on TH-cam (I’m a visual person). Loved the video. Lots of beautiful books and very inspiring. I have both the wrap journal die and the passport die. I’m going to try them together. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Eileen , Your team is awesome and so are your wonderful dies! I’m making my sister a recipe book out of this wonderful die and can’t wait to see her face light up 🤩when she receives it 💜
Hi, I just purchased the switch machine, I believe it has a 9" opening. What size is cutting pad, and extended plates. I'm having trouble finding what I need on the site. Also do I need a crease pad for the switch. Thanks
Hi Kim yes the switch has a 9 inch opening the cutting pad and extended plates come with the machine but you can also use the ones that you have from your big shot or other Sizzix machines to cut with on the switch. It does have deep pressure so you may need a crease pad for the switch. You can use one that you have and just cover the scorelines. Also here are some tips: Why are the score lines on my ScoreBoards journal die cutting through? There are a few reasons why this could be happening… 1. ScoreBoards dies are designed to cut and score materials up to 1/16” of an inch. Make sure to check the thickness of your material is within the specifications for the die. 2. The Big Shot Plus and the Foldaway have a deeper pressure than the Big Shot. This can be a plus if you are embossing because you get a nice deep impression, but could cut a little deeper or even through score lines. If/when this happens, don’t panic! :-) First of all, I recommend using a piece of scrap to test the die with first before cutting into your “good” material. Lay the scrap over the score lines and run through the machine. If the scorelines have cut through, try using a crease pad instead of instead of your top acrylic cutting pad. The crease pad gives a gentler cut and may do the trick. Still happening? Try taking a piece of cereal box, leather or thick felt and place right on top of the score blades, then layer on your material and cutting pads. The extra layer of material in between the cutting blades and your “good” material acts as a buffer and absorbs the cut!
I have a big shot and the big shot pro. The Big Shot pro recommends using one extended crease pad and one extended clear plate for score boards. Is that your sandwich when you use the BS Pro?
Hi Vanessa- that happens sometimes as the leather is different thicknesses and the die is meant to cut and score specific depths. First I recommend you test the spine with a scrap before using your good stuff. When this happens, some people like to use the crease pad which provides a gentler cut. My workaround is to take a piece of thick felt, cardboard or leather and place it on the scoring lines between the cutting blade and material you are cutting. That way the scrap absorbs or buffers the cut and does not cut through your material. Let me know if that works! Also you might want to join the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group for lots of other ideas. Let me know how it goes OK? Thanks and have fun!
Yes you could use a mover and shaper in the magnetic tray if you wanted but it is not necessary. If you don’t put a mover and shaped, the flap will cut solid.
FYI I just figured out and cut out the die using one directional patterned paper, making my own patterned paper for testing using flower stamps. I cut with the CLOSED end (the front end) of the die on the right. BOTH the inside and the outside designs must be adhered RIGHT side up on both sides of the cutting material, but placed on the die with the design UPSIDE DOWN. After running through the machine, using my left hand I slipped it under the paper on the RIGHT end of the die -WITHOUT turning over the paper. Holding the paper I turned the paper 180 degrees to the left - to the opposite end of the die. Pattern should now be RIGHT SIDE UP! FOLDED in the LEFT end for my front, and FOLDED in the RIGHT end for my flap. OR After cutting you could just flip it over toward you and the FRONT will be on the right end. Either way works. 😉 Hope this helps someone.
Very good tutorial. Easy to understand and to listen to. Thank you. I’ve had this die and haven’t used yet.
Oh my gosh Eileen, this was the first of your dies I ever bought! I have made so many lil books and wrap journale. I love this die! Thanks for a great video and reminding me that I have this fantastic die! 😊
Thanks for writing Stylesformiles! ❤️ Always nice to hear people are using and enjoying the dies!
Thanks for sharing on TH-cam. Love your dies.
I'm so glad I watched this. I learned a lot, but one of the things that really surprised me was that I had no idea that little place at the end of the die was for another die. Now I can't wait to see what I have that fits. Also, I like that you videoed this in landscape mode. It shows things so much better than the narrow vertical option. I appreciate all of your videos!
Oh so glad you watched then :-) It will hold a lot of the Movers and Shapers in the tray- a fun touch on the flap!
Thanks so much for watching! And glad to solve the mystery of the space at the end of the die 😁
Sorry I missed you live. Thank you so much for this video and I'm glad you did it as though we hadn't made a journal before because it made it easy to follow. Thank you again - take care xx
Great video for a fun die--and then OH! --all of the fun examples at the end!❤️
I know! Aren't they crazy?
I'm enjoying this die. As a note, Sizzix has a 4.5 inch square die (quilting) which is perfect for covering the mini composition books. Another way to use a die to make the process fast. I'm working on gratitude journals for our Bible group.
Well that’s so handy! Maybe I can’t hunt that one down…
Cute! It's one of my favorite journal dies!
Cynthia Maynard thanks 😍. It is pretty handy...
I have made at least 3 traveler's notebook with this die, i love it
Yay- so happy to hear!
I don’t have Facebook but I am always on TH-cam (I’m a visual person). Loved the video. Lots of beautiful books and very inspiring. I have both the wrap journal die and the passport die. I’m going to try them together. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching Bonnie- will try to post more videos! Let me know how it goes with your book :-)
Thanks for this excellent, clear precise instructions. I have just ordered the die and this video answered a few of my questions.x
Wow I love this die just need to get it now it’s on order can’t wait
Hi Eileen , Your team is awesome and so are your wonderful dies! I’m making my sister a recipe book out of this wonderful die and can’t wait to see her face light up 🤩when she receives it 💜
Thanks for watching Libby. Bet your sister loved your recipe book 😍
I always love to see the samples your design team members send to you!!👏🏼👏🏼I’m having sooooo much fun with this die!!!🎉🎉🙋🏻♀️😍💜 tfs
Yvonne Alvizo I’m so glad! 👏
Love this die you blew my mind with the box idea at the end your so clever thanks for sharing all the great ideas
Tracy Cooney Thanks for watching Tracy!
Hi, I just purchased the switch machine, I believe it has a 9" opening. What size is cutting pad, and extended plates. I'm having trouble finding what I need on the site. Also do I need a crease pad for the switch. Thanks
Hi Kim yes the switch has a 9 inch opening the cutting pad and extended plates come with the machine but you can also use the ones that you have from your big shot or other Sizzix machines to cut with on the switch. It does have deep pressure so you may need a crease pad for the switch. You can use one that you have and just cover the scorelines. Also here are some tips: Why are the score lines on my ScoreBoards journal die cutting through?
There are a few reasons why this could be happening…
1. ScoreBoards dies are designed to cut and score materials up to 1/16” of an inch. Make sure to check the thickness of your material is within the specifications for the die.
2. The Big Shot Plus and the Foldaway have a deeper pressure than the Big Shot. This can be a plus if you are embossing because you get a nice deep impression, but could cut a little deeper or even through score lines.
If/when this happens, don’t panic! :-) First of all, I recommend using a piece of scrap to test the die with first before cutting into your “good” material. Lay the scrap over the score lines and run through the machine. If the scorelines have cut through, try using a crease pad instead of instead of your top acrylic cutting pad. The crease pad gives a gentler cut and may do the trick. Still happening? Try taking a piece of cereal box, leather or thick felt and place right on top of the score blades, then layer on your material and cutting pads. The extra layer of material in between the cutting blades and your “good” material acts as a buffer and absorbs the cut!
I have a big shot and the big shot pro. The Big Shot pro recommends using one extended crease pad and one extended clear plate for score boards. Is that your sandwich when you use the BS Pro?
I don't use my Pro that much but when I do yes, that is the sandwich that I use...
The die cut through my leather near the end flap part...can you give me advice on how to prevent that?
Hi Vanessa- that happens sometimes as the leather is different thicknesses and the die is meant to cut and score specific depths. First I recommend you test the spine with a scrap before using your good stuff. When this happens, some people like to use the crease pad which provides a gentler cut. My workaround is to take a piece of thick felt, cardboard or leather and place it on the scoring lines between the cutting blade and material you are cutting. That way the scrap absorbs or buffers the cut and does not cut through your material. Let me know if that works! Also you might want to join the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group for lots of other ideas. Let me know how it goes OK? Thanks and have fun!
@@EileenHull thank you
Do I need the mover and shaker accessory?
Yes you could use a mover and shaper in the magnetic tray if you wanted but it is not necessary. If you don’t put a mover and shaped, the flap will cut solid.
Hi, do you have the Sizzix Big Shot Pro? What are your thoughts about this model
I do have a Big Shot Pro- I like it because I can cut any Sizzix die on it. The only thing is it takes up a lot of space and is pretty heavy.
can u do a tutorial on one with material please
FYI I just figured out and cut out the die using one directional patterned paper, making my own patterned paper for testing using flower stamps. I cut with the CLOSED end (the front end) of the die on the right. BOTH the inside and the outside designs must be adhered RIGHT side up on both sides of the cutting material, but placed on the die with the design UPSIDE DOWN. After running through the machine, using my left hand I slipped it under the paper on the RIGHT end of the die -WITHOUT turning over the paper. Holding the paper I turned the paper 180 degrees to the left - to the opposite end of the die. Pattern should now be RIGHT SIDE UP! FOLDED in the LEFT end for my front, and FOLDED in the RIGHT end for my flap. OR After cutting you could just flip it over toward you and the FRONT will be on the right end. Either way works. 😉 Hope this helps someone.
Just found your directional video on this! th-cam.com/video/BS7HJc3m4W4/w-d-xo.html 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
We cant get these diys in sa
so sorry :-(
So sorry about that ☹️