Listen don't know if you've gotten that brush to clean out your die cuts yet but I have a solution for you that works great and you don't need the brush use dry or sheets! Yep that's right dryer sheets if you put the dryer sheet in underneath the paper so it's the die cut dryer sheet paper sandwich when you remove the dryer sheet it's going to bring out the paper and nothing is going to stick that prevents anything from sticking and everything is going to be weeded! It's an awesome tip I learned from TH-cam just passing it on!
Hi Mags! I haven’t gotten the brush yet. I’ve heard about the dryer sheet and haven’t tried it yet. I’m definitely going to have to give it a try. Is it a used dryer sheet or can it be new too?
Hello...good video! TY. Since you read comments, a piece of cheap, thin copy paper, between the paper and die keeps the marks off your plates and the finished die cut. That way you dont have to dedicate 1 plate for the top. Also helps with getting a clean cut because of the slightly thicker sandwich. 😊
Use a piece of thick card stock as a shim, sometimes that is all you need. Also, yes, the plate bowing, or warping is normal. On the pocket die, the individual pocket is designed to line your big piece, cut out in a different color, or print and glue it on top of each pocket. Good luck and have fun exploring all the fun things you can create!
Perhaps with some of the harder dies to cut you could try a shim or two to get a little more pressure! I have gotten a lot of TEMU dies and never had trouble cutting them because if it seems a little loose, I add paper shims until it comes out good! Happy crafting. I'm for saving a few bucks myself! LOL
Hi Mary! Thanks so much for the tip. Definitely something I’ll have to look into. I guess it didn’t help that the first ones I didn’t go over them more than once. Learned the hard way. Thanks so much for watching
I use cereal box cardboard as shims. When they wear out toss and use new.. any cardboard box like rice box, teabag box, usually the thinner you can double them up for added pressure!! Works for me and doesn't cost extra. Just up /re cycle
Hi. This was my first time watching. I have a big kick as well, love it. (And a little kick.) When you made the tag with purple paper, my first thought was Halloween. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
I got a brush for dies from Temu not so expensive and dose the same job as a sizzix brush and spellbinders brush. Love your channel and tutorials ❤️. I use a pokey tool all the time. ❤
I’ve first video you did with your Big Shot and now this one. I’m nervous about ruining my Big Shot too and haven’t used it, though I’ve had it for about three years along with a thin-lit die cut machine. I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos and feel more confident in using my machine now that you’ve showed me what to do and what to expect. Lol 😊 I can’t wait to play with all of the dies I’ve collected over the years as well as my embossing folders. I bought both the embossing folders and the die cuts when they were being clearances out or when AC Moore and Tuesday Morning were going out of business (so sad because I loved both of these stores). It looks like we have several of the same dies and it has inspired me to dig them out and actually use them which was a 2024 goal to use/shop my stash! Thank you for sharing and I look forward to watching more of your videos. God bless you!
Hi Kristie, I am so happy to hear that this video encouraged you to bring out your machines. I love buying new machines and gadgets and trying them out on my channel. I learn so much for all the comments of others that have had their crafty tools for years. I know what you mean about using/shopping your stash. I like digging through and seeing how I can reuse or makeover what I have. Have fun crafting Kristie. God bless you too
Thank you for the video. I agree with your top six, with the number sets being my most favourites. Looking forward to seeing what you create with these new dies. 🧡🇬🇧
I like the black pocket. You know that spare piec6is to cover your fronts of the pocket holder, you could use solder or printed cardstock to decorate the front of your pocket holder
Thanks for showing us the cutting dies! It looks like the work pretty darn good! And the prices are unbelievable! I have bought quite a few, but i havent tried them yet 😅 that rose so pretty!
I liked them all lol! The spellbinders brush works great. Otherwise, use a pokey tool is easier than a tweezers. You can buy fancy beaded ones for around $10 or dollar tree has pink ones for $1.25. I run detailed dies through twice to make it easier. or add extra cardstock under the bottom clear plate to add extra pressure to get a better cut. You are not cutting into that cardstock, just making a thicker sandwich. I hope that makes sense. Your machine should have instructions for different sandwiches. Great video
Hi Tina! Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve been thinking about the brush from Temu. I’m so glad it meets your standards. I’ll be looking into that one. Thanks for watching
Thanks Lucy! It was hard to pick but the rose was definitely a favorite for most of my viewers. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks again for watching
Just started the video, but wanted to comment on the tickets and film strip dies. The one end doesn’t have a cutting edge so you can line up the die and cut a longer strip. So basically, you can cut a filmstrip as long as your piece of paper. Hope that makes sense. Also, (although you probably wouldn’t want to do this for a video) my favorite way of getting my die cuts out is by throwing down or slamming down the die against my table:). They pop right out, most of the time.
I realize this video is 11 months old but it just popped into my feed. I had a thought about those rose dies. You could cut that in different colors and use the parts that get thrown out, as a fill color for the lined rose. When I was a cookie decorator we had a rose cookie that would get lined in black frosting then filled in red. The pastel colored roses were in a white outline and pastel colored frosting. I played with color on ones were were given free reign. One of my favorites was to line in dark purple and fill with lavender. That's what I was thinking about with those roses, use the big die as an outline and take the cutouts as a fill color. Unless you have a solid die or can cut a piece to fit around the rose itself.
The fourth piece in the pocket die I’d for you to cut out of pretty paper and glue onto the other three pockets. I had to be told too lol. Lovely video. Thank you xx
I know this was a year ago but I live my big shot, and i have some of the dies you have already. The tickets and the stamp one. I have lots of no. Big not as big as yours tho. But I do make alot of your stuff. Love the way your brain works.
I run the die through once, the reverse and then forward again, on all my Temu & AliExpress dies. I usually works well, if I think I need it I add a shim.
Oh forgot to add that you should get a metal precision plate, it helps with intricate dies and doesn't warp. I have to say my favorite was the floral envelope and rose, but I like the others as well.
Hi Diana! As soon as I read your comment I went online an ordered a precision plate on Amazon! LOL And thanks for the stencil tip! That’s a great tip. The rose seems to be a crowd favorite too and for the price, it’s unreal! Thanks for always watching my friend!
Love it love all the dies and I have some of them. Here's a few ideas. On your lace en elope put pink or white behind the first flip. It will show your lace better. And your last film strip die you did the square parts are for specimen cards.
I dint have a the machine right now but with that purple pocket envelope with intrigue cutouts on top and bottom but solid in middle. I think if you popped out the whole thing from middle, most of the cutouts would come out. Just saying!☺️
To help with the little pieces coming out, layer a dryer sheet under the paper. The pressure of your machine will punch those little pieces into the dryer sheet. You may still need to punch the pieces out of the metal die.
Hi Jen, I’m so glad my video helped with your decision. They are a lot of fun to work with and fairly simple. You should go back and watch my first video using it for the almost 1st time. The comments have loads of tips and tricks from viewers with experience. It’s very helpful. Here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/L3o7peEIEPI/w-d-xo.html
Hi. I am new to your channel and crafting. After watching several of your great videos, my TEMU and SHIEN baskets are bulging at the seams. I don’t even have a die cut machine yet haha the price difference from Amazon and major brands is ridiculous. I am more than happy to pay less, to practice. ❤
I wasn’t sure so I sent one through without breaking it apart but it didn’t work great. Then, when I did break them apart, they worked great! So, I definitely feel that you should separate them, especially if you’re having problems. Otherwise, I really got some tips from you, like having a definite top and a definite bottom. I think i’m going to go ahead and write top on one of them with a sharpie. Thanks for the share!
I got a lot of awesome advice in the comments, so make sure you flip though and read a few. There are some who have been working with their Big Shot for quite a while and have some great tips. Thanks so much for watching
You go big girl!! I dont have a die cutter but I enjoy watching you learn. You could use the leftover as masks. Gayle agostnelli put them on old book paper and inked around the template with colors and then stamped inside them. Very cute. Watch her video. That's a pretty fun gadget I have to say.
Hi Suzy! I did didn’t I?! Lol This was a lot of fun filming. I’ve hear about using the leftovers as stencils, that’s a great idea. Luckily I kept everything. So glad I did. Thanks for watching
@suzyallen1726- i’m not sure what kind of crafting you do, and this is certainly just my opinion but, I think almost any kind of crafting could use a dye cutter/embossing machine. They are awesome! I’m a card maker, and I make all my pictures, images, etc. for the cards on the dye cutter almost every time. But even if you’re not a card maker, you can use it for making junk journals and travel, journals and scrapbooking and even if you’re a woodworker, you could make labels and things to put on the wood or you can decoupage with your dye cuts. The list is endless in my opinion. I have the big shot and the cuddle bug and the Spellbinders platinum six and also one of those itty-bitty ones and I love them all. Mostly I use the Spellbinders platinum six. I know it sounds like a sales person and I don’t work for any of those companies. I just love their products!
Thank you for this video. I have a few suggestions. I would definitely purchase the die brush. I have 2, the Sizzix one and the Spellbinder one. I like them both, it is worth it. With the positive paper on some of the dies you can use them as a stencil. Just put the stencil on the paper and use your Tim Holtz applicator. Like that fairy one is perfect for that. I also turn and flip the die cut plates often to make the plates last longer. I think if you were to cut apart the film strip die from Amazon, you would get the full size file die. I think you can also make a shaker out of it. Last suggestion. On the dies that are intricate, I like to make a shim out of cardstock or thin paper depending on how thick the paper is that you are using to die cut. I’ll cut my shim 4x6 or 5x7 and put it on top of the die and then put the top plate over and send it through. Hope I didn’t confuse you with anything.
Hey Raquel! Thanks for the tips! Those were fantastic ideas. I love the stencils idea with the positive paper (new term for me, still learning). You’re last suggestion about the shim, I just ordered from Amazon a metal shim mat pad to help with that. I’m hoping that helps. I’ll have to try the die from Amazon and see how that would work too. Very interesting idea. I really appreciate all the tips. I love learning from everyone. It’s so nice of you to want to share your tips and tricks! Thanks so much for watching
I have the sizzix magnetic base cutting plate it is so much better for smaller dies. It is also white but is magnetic. I also put was paper between the paper and die on very intricate die’s and run it through 2 or 3 times
Hi Hayley! Thanks so much for the tip. The magnetic base sounds amazing. It will definitely keep things in place when placing more than one die on the mat. Thanks so much for watching
I didn't read through all your comments so maybe this is a duplicate. But i have noticed that no one seems to know or use this incredible jack to preserve your cutting plates. It's really quite easy to do and inexpensive as well. Purchase a length of vinyl from Walmart or your local fabric store - the thickest ml they have. Then purchase a set of flexible food cutting mats from the Dollar Tree store. Cut the vinyl and mat the size of your plate and use them as a shim. You're sandwich on top of one of your plates will be: 1-food mat, 2-vinyl piece (you can use 1 or 2 pieces), 3-paper to be cut, 3-die. Place your other plate to the top and run it through the Sizzix. You will almost never need to add the green mat with the sandwich instructions tho the sandwich. The die will not cut into your plate any longer and this completely stops the plates from warping as well. After 2 years my plates both look about the same as your top plate in this video. The vinyl will cost you maybe $5 and you'll have enough from a yard to make more than 30 shims. The thin cutting mats cost $1.25 for two and will get you about 4 shims. All in all, for less than $7 you'll have enough shims to last years and never have to pay the price of new plates. On another note, I've purchased a lot of dies from Temu. I've only had a problem with one of them not being properly manufactured and they immediately gave me a refund and told me to keep the faulty die. Especially on rectangular pieces, try putting them in the plate on the diagonal so the point of a corner is going through 1st. This will give you a better cut. Also, you might try running it through twice rather than just once to ensure all areas get cut and all embossed details transfer to your paper. Enjoy your cutter and dies!
Thank you so much for the tip of the vinyl shims and food cutting mats. I bought a metal shim since that was what was recommended the most and it seems to be working well for the more intricate dies. Thanks for taking the time to share. I appreciate you watching
I need to try out more of my dies. Sizzix makes that little brush and I think it comes with a pick to poke out the holes. Comes in a set. I don’t have it, but might use one of my Joanne discount coupons on it. In the meantime, I picked up a little pick at Dollar Tree in the craft section. Might be more precise than using your cool tweezers. I need to find a pair of those (or just one, ha ha - it’s like scissors; why do we call them pairs? LOL!)
Hi Laurie! Using the JoAnns coupons is a great idea. I’ll have to check that out. I heard the Temu brush is pretty good too. I have a few pokey tools but I always forget something when I’m filming on my kitchen table. Luckily the tweezers worked just as well. (Totally get it, like a pair of pants or shorts! What’s up with that?! LOL)
If items are not in order, you can always indicate that you want to return them. With small amounts they give money back and leave the item. You have quite a few days for that. I try to switch the plates also up and down and rotate. I don't use the big shot that often either, but this has worked well for me so far.
@@SunsetCrafts so do I. You should try embossing, I love that. I try not to spoil your reaction to the result but 🫢 Have fun! That's what it is all about!
I have tried embossing, it’s beautiful. I know there are tips and tricks about that too. Like spraying the paper first so it won’t crack and laying the folder at an angle to not mess it up. Crazy stuff but like you said, definitely having fun!
@@SunsetCrafts Tell me about it! I have the regular Big Shot, the Vagabond, Sidekick... But, Tim Holtz said the fold away works better than the newer Switch machine, too. So I invested. You could also try using different "sandwiches" in the machine, including a shim. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your videos!
Maybe use thicker card or use 2 piece of paper and it should work better.. The brush is a waste of money they fall apart, try a small paint brush, enjoy Andre OZ.
The die cuts I have gotten from Temu have always had an issue. I ordered a front door die that had the stamps and the inner cutouts, like the window frame insert, etc. the set came without the insert so I let them know and they sent the insert set. The new insert set was smaller than the original cutting die so I could no use it. After four attempts they finally got me a complete set, however the complete set did not line up. I have to use different parts from the sets I got that were wrong. I have also found you need to use shims for them to cut out, but expect to do a little trimming with an exacto knife. I’d rather spend money on a product I don’t have to fiddle with to get it right.
Hi Kelly, I really have never had a problem with the dies from Temu. I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience with the die set. I can see how frustrating that could've been
maybe you already know but the ticket and filmstrips have no end because you can make them as long as you want.....just have to have a long piece of paper😉😊
Hi Ilse, did you see that I was a bit confused? LOL but afterwards I figured that’s probably why…but thanks for confirming. I’ll have to try it out and see what it looks like or if I can even position it to look seamless Lol! Thanks for watching
Could you please tell me the product number or a link to the last die set? Gotta have it! Lol 😊 The dies that didn’t show the detail, you can run them through with the embossing plates and then it should show up. Or you can rub the backs of the paper with a embossing tool.
Hi Liz! That die is from Amazon and it says it’s Currently Unavailable. But here’s the link anyway to see if you can find it somewhere else. amzn.to/3Oig0M8 Also, thanks so much for the tips. I really appreciate it.
I love watching you make plain paper become new things. I've been thinking about getting into die cutting. Would you recommend your machine? Which one is it?
Hi Julia! Thank you! I love my die cut machine. It’s a Sizzix Big Shot. I was thinking about getting the small one to start but a lot of the dies I wanted wouldn’t fit so I just held my breath and took the plunge and bought the Big Shot and I haven’t regretted it. Thanks so much for watching!
The big shot is awesome and it’s the widest one. There is so you can fit just about anything through it depending upon your craft but I think it is the biggest. I have that one but I also have a smaller one called the Spellbinders platinum six. It’s not as wide but it accommodates everything I do for the most part because I’m just a card maker, so I don’t do really really wide things and I don’t need anything wider than 6 inches to go through, but I do have the big shot just in case. I’m not rich I got these things over a long long long, long period of time, plus some of them were gifts
Second comment;). The last die, it looks like you can use it lots of ways. Cut the main piece twice and glue together, back to back, for a pocket. You can glue the one part down for a flip out. Also, the edge pieces may be sized to go along the short edge. For the frame dies that had the lines inside, you can ink the die with Archival and run through to make that part show up more. The dies clean up with hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol. Finally, if you angle the dies before running them through, they cut better and your plates won’t warp as much. Plates do warp and wear out after use so that’s normal. Die cutting is my jam and I love it so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Katie…you are a Die Cutting QUEEN! I will definitely come to you when I need more help. These tips were amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with me. So very nice of you. Thanks so much for watching
I love the lace envelope ! Have you tried embossing with the big shot yet ?. My friend just bought one, the dies cut nicely, however when we tried to emboss something the entire " Sandwich " lifted up. We are afraid to try it again. If you , or someone here has any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated !!! 🙏
Hi Sheila! The lace envelope is definitely a crowd favorite along with the rose. I have a video using my Big Shot for the 2nd time ever, I’ll link it for you. I tried an embossing folder and quickly realized something was wrong. Luckily I figured it out before messing up my machine LOL. There are also a lot of tips and tricks left in the comments. Here’s the link to my video. I hope this helps. th-cam.com/video/L3o7peEIEPI/w-d-xo.html
Listen don't know if you've gotten that brush to clean out your die cuts yet but I have a solution for you that works great and you don't need the brush use dry or sheets! Yep that's right dryer sheets if you put the dryer sheet in underneath the paper so it's the die cut dryer sheet paper sandwich when you remove the dryer sheet it's going to bring out the paper and nothing is going to stick that prevents anything from sticking and everything is going to be weeded! It's an awesome tip I learned from TH-cam just passing it on!
Hi Mags! I haven’t gotten the brush yet. I’ve heard about the dryer sheet and haven’t tried it yet. I’m definitely going to have to give it a try. Is it a used dryer sheet or can it be new too?
I saw a video a guy did some years back that said the dryer sheets leave deposits on your dies???? Not sure how true that is.😉
Metal shim works with all the dies and is a game changer x
Hi Jo, thanks for the tip. I ended up ordering one. Works great. Thanks for watching
@@SunsetCrafts I have that too, its amazing how well it works and doesn't mark
Thanks Brenda
Hello...good video! TY.
Since you read comments, a piece of cheap, thin copy paper, between the paper and die keeps the marks off your plates and the finished die cut. That way you dont have to dedicate 1 plate for the top. Also helps with getting a clean cut because of the slightly thicker sandwich. 😊
Hi Carolyn, thanks so much for the tip. I’ll have to try that out. Thanks for watching
Use a piece of thick card stock as a shim, sometimes that is all you need. Also, yes, the plate bowing, or warping is normal. On the pocket die, the individual pocket is designed to line your big piece, cut out in a different color, or print and glue it on top of each pocket. Good luck and have fun exploring all the fun things you can create!
Wow! I’ve been a card maker for a couple of years and I wasn’t sure what that did, but it sure pays to read the comments!
Thanks so much for all the fun tips and tricks. I really appreciate you watching.
The star on the button is embossed. You need to add a rubber embossing mat between the die and card stock in order to emboss the star ⭐️
Thanks for the tip Carol
Another tip is if you have a die with a straight line, place it at a slight angle on the base and it will cut easier for you.
Perhaps with some of the harder dies to cut you could try a shim or two to get a little more pressure! I have gotten a lot of TEMU dies and never had trouble cutting them because if it seems a little loose, I add paper shims until it comes out good! Happy crafting. I'm for saving a few bucks myself! LOL
Hi Mary! Thanks so much for the tip. Definitely something I’ll have to look into. I guess it didn’t help that the first ones I didn’t go over them more than once. Learned the hard way. Thanks so much for watching
I also cut shims from thin silicone cutting mats, the hard ones.
I use cereal box cardboard as shims. When they wear out toss and use new.. any cardboard box like rice box, teabag box, usually the thinner you can double them up for added pressure!! Works for me and doesn't cost extra. Just up /re cycle
Use vinyl shims and your plates will stop wrapping and you won't get cuts into your plate. Saves on replacement plates
Hi. This was my first time watching. I have a big kick as well, love it. (And a little kick.) When you made the tag with purple paper, my first thought was Halloween. Thank you for sharing this video with us.
Hi Tina! I hope you enjoyed it enough to subscribe. I’d love to have you come along with me on my TH-cam journey. Thanks so much for watching!
If you spritz the paper with water, a very fine spray will make the cut easier. There is also a metal chrome cutting sheet that makes cutting great.
Thanks Mary, I appreciate all the comments with the tips and tricks. Thanks for watching
I got a brush for dies from Temu not so expensive and dose the same job as a sizzix brush and spellbinders brush. Love your channel and tutorials ❤️. I use a pokey tool all the time. ❤
Hi Stephanie, I just ordered one from Temu. I can't believe I took this long to get one LOL. Thanks so much for watching
I’ve first video you did with your Big Shot and now this one. I’m nervous about ruining my Big Shot too and haven’t used it, though I’ve had it for about three years along with a thin-lit die cut machine. I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos and feel more confident in using my machine now that you’ve showed me what to do and what to expect. Lol 😊 I can’t wait to play with all of the dies I’ve collected over the years as well as my embossing folders. I bought both the embossing folders and the die cuts when they were being clearances out or when AC Moore and Tuesday Morning were going out of business (so sad because I loved both of these stores). It looks like we have several of the same dies and it has inspired me to dig them out and actually use them which was a 2024 goal to use/shop my stash! Thank you for sharing and I look forward to watching more of your videos. God bless you!
Hi Kristie, I am so happy to hear that this video encouraged you to bring out your machines. I love buying new machines and gadgets and trying them out on my channel. I learn so much for all the comments of others that have had their crafty tools for years. I know what you mean about using/shopping your stash. I like digging through and seeing how I can reuse or makeover what I have. Have fun crafting Kristie. God bless you too
The lace envelope was soooo pretty!
I totally agree. Very detailed. Thanks again for watching Debbie!
Get a magic mat and cut into that plate, it works great.
Thanks for the tip Gail. I’ll have to try that
Thank you for the video. I agree with your top six, with the number sets being my most favourites. Looking forward to seeing what you create with these new dies. 🧡🇬🇧
I love the numbers too! I’ll have to look into a cool project to add those into. That would be a fun project. Thanks so watching Lynda!!
I like the black pocket. You know that spare piec6is to cover your fronts of the pocket holder, you could use solder or printed cardstock to decorate the front of your pocket holder
Hi Kimberly, that’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching
Yes warping is normal but try to center the dies you can it helps the warping not happen. For me its my top that warps.
Thanks for showing us the cutting dies! It looks like the work pretty darn good! And the prices are unbelievable! I have bought quite a few, but i havent tried them yet 😅 that rose so pretty!
Hi Debbie! For the price they work fantastic! This was a lot of fun because I get to try them out with you guys! Thanks so much for watching
Give it a second or third pass through the machine.😊
Thanks for watching Margaret
I liked them all lol! The spellbinders brush works great. Otherwise, use a pokey tool is easier than a tweezers. You can buy fancy beaded ones for around $10 or dollar tree has pink ones for $1.25. I run detailed dies through twice to make it easier. or add extra cardstock under the bottom clear plate to add extra pressure to get a better cut. You are not cutting into that cardstock, just making a thicker sandwich. I hope that makes sense. Your machine should have instructions for different sandwiches. Great video
Thanks for watching Pam
Try using a hat pin to poke them out… I have the brush from Temu and it is definitely a winner
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Hi Tina! Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve been thinking about the brush from Temu. I’m so glad it meets your standards. I’ll be looking into that one. Thanks for watching
Watching your video this morning and it funny how many of the same dies I have. Wish I had bought the numbers!
Hi Christy, sounds like we have the same style if we have the same dies. Great minds craft alike. :) Thanks for watching
Thank you for showing. It's very helpful. I agree with your top 6. I think I will buy the roses now.
Thanks Lucy! It was hard to pick but the rose was definitely a favorite for most of my viewers. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks again for watching
Just started the video, but wanted to comment on the tickets and film strip dies. The one end doesn’t have a cutting edge so you can line up the die and cut a longer strip. So basically, you can cut a filmstrip as long as your piece of paper. Hope that makes sense. Also, (although you probably wouldn’t want to do this for a video) my favorite way of getting my die cuts out is by throwing down or slamming down the die against my table:). They pop right out, most of the time.
Hi Katie, I heard about the slamming of the dies..I’ve tried it off camera…very effective! Lol.
Thanks again for the tips
I realize this video is 11 months old but it just popped into my feed. I had a thought about those rose dies. You could cut that in different colors and use the parts that get thrown out, as a fill color for the lined rose. When I was a cookie decorator we had a rose cookie that would get lined in black frosting then filled in red. The pastel colored roses were in a white outline and pastel colored frosting. I played with color on ones were were given free reign. One of my favorites was to line in dark purple and fill with lavender. That's what I was thinking about with those roses, use the big die as an outline and take the cutouts as a fill color. Unless you have a solid die or can cut a piece to fit around the rose itself.
That's such a cool idea Amy. Thank you so much for the tip
Thanks for showing everything! 🤓
Thanks so much for watching Jm!
The fourth piece in the pocket die I’d for you to cut out of pretty paper and glue onto the other three pockets. I had to be told too lol. Lovely video. Thank you xx
Hi Julie! That sounds about right Lol. In the beginning, I wasn’t sure what it was for. But thanks for the tip and thanks for watching
I know this was a year ago but I live my big shot, and i have some of the dies you have already. The tickets and the stamp one. I have lots of no. Big not as big as yours tho. But I do make alot of your stuff. Love the way your brain works.
thanks for watching Isabel
I run the die through once, the reverse and then forward again, on all my Temu & AliExpress dies. I usually works well, if I think I need it I add a shim.
Hi Cindie. I did buy a shim too. Thank for the tip and thanks so much for watching
Hi Maggie!! Thanks for cutting out all the dies. For the left over cut outs, I use them as stencils!😊
Oh forgot to add that you should get a metal precision plate, it helps with intricate dies and doesn't warp. I have to say my favorite was the floral envelope and rose, but I like the others as well.
Hi Diana! As soon as I read your comment I went online an ordered a precision plate on Amazon! LOL
And thanks for the stencil tip! That’s a great tip. The rose seems to be a crowd favorite too and for the price, it’s unreal! Thanks for always watching my friend!
@@SunsetCrafts awesome! You are gonna love it!!😊
I have two sets of plates because if you don’t rotate and flip your cutting plates, they warp horribly. The second set is kept nice for embossing.
Hi Chris, thanks for watching
Love it love all the dies and I have some of them. Here's a few ideas. On your lace en elope put pink or white behind the first flip. It will show your lace better. And your last film strip die you did the square parts are for specimen cards.
Have fun. A soft brush will probably punch those little parts. Also a piece of wax paper makes intricate dies cut easier. I use it all the time.
Your tab with a hole is like the top of a clipboard .
The big die is a planner die set.
Hi Isabel, thanks so much for all the tips. They are much appreciated. thank you so much for watching
I dint have a the machine right now but with that purple pocket envelope with intrigue cutouts on top and bottom but solid in middle. I think if you popped out the whole thing from middle, most of the cutouts would come out. Just saying!☺️
Thanks for watching Joyce
To help with the little pieces coming out, layer a dryer sheet under the paper. The pressure of your machine will punch those little pieces into the dryer sheet. You may still need to punch the pieces out of the metal die.
Hi Sharon! I’ve heard of that trick, I’ll have to try it out. Thanks so much for the tip and thanks for watching
I always break apart my dies and put them vertically in a row as you get pressure on each die and they cut out better
That is such a great tip. Thanks for sharing Brenda. And thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing. I wanted a die cut machine but didn't know how they worked or if they were hard to turn. Now I know what I want to purchase.
Hi Jen, I’m so glad my video helped with your decision. They are a lot of fun to work with and fairly simple. You should go back and watch my first video using it for the almost 1st time. The comments have loads of tips and tricks from viewers with experience. It’s very helpful. Here’s the link:
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@@SunsetCrafts Thank you I will watch it! Is there special paper for the Sizzix or do you use any scrapbook paper?
@jencain1303 You can use any kind of scrapbook paper
Hi. I am new to your channel and crafting. After watching several of your great videos, my TEMU and SHIEN baskets are bulging at the seams. I don’t even have a die cut machine yet haha the price difference from Amazon and major brands is ridiculous. I am more than happy to pay less, to practice. ❤
I agree completely! Welcome to my channel Melody. I hope you continue to enjoy my content
You can use blue painters tape to hold your dies in place.
Thanks for the tip Dawn
I wasn’t sure so I sent one through without breaking it apart but it didn’t work great. Then, when I did break them apart, they worked great! So, I definitely feel that you should separate them, especially if you’re having problems. Otherwise, I really got some tips from you, like having a definite top and a definite bottom. I think i’m going to go ahead and write top on one of them with a sharpie. Thanks for the share!
I got a lot of awesome advice in the comments, so make sure you flip though and read a few. There are some who have been working with their Big Shot for quite a while and have some great tips. Thanks so much for watching
You go big girl!! I dont have a die cutter but I enjoy watching you learn. You could use the leftover as masks. Gayle agostnelli put them on old book paper and inked around the template with colors and then stamped inside them. Very cute. Watch her video. That's a pretty fun gadget I have to say.
Hi Suzy! I did didn’t I?! Lol This was a lot of fun filming. I’ve hear about using the leftovers as stencils, that’s a great idea. Luckily I kept everything. So glad I did. Thanks for watching
@suzyallen1726- i’m not sure what kind of crafting you do, and this is certainly just my opinion but, I think almost any kind of crafting could use a dye cutter/embossing machine. They are awesome! I’m a card maker, and I make all my pictures, images, etc. for the cards on the dye cutter almost every time. But even if you’re not a card maker, you can use it for making junk journals and travel, journals and scrapbooking and even if you’re a woodworker, you could make labels and things to put on the wood or you can decoupage with your dye cuts. The list is endless in my opinion. I have the big shot and the cuddle bug and the Spellbinders platinum six and also one of those itty-bitty ones and I love them all. Mostly I use the Spellbinders platinum six. I know it sounds like a sales person and I don’t work for any of those companies. I just love their products!
Thank you for this video. I have a few suggestions. I would definitely purchase the die brush. I have 2, the Sizzix one and the Spellbinder one. I like them both, it is worth it. With the positive paper on some of the dies you can use them as a stencil. Just put the stencil on the paper and use your Tim Holtz applicator. Like that fairy one is perfect for that.
I also turn and flip the die cut plates often to make the plates last longer.
I think if you were to cut apart the film strip die from Amazon, you would get the full size file die. I think you can also make a shaker out of it. Last suggestion. On the dies that are intricate, I like to make a shim out of cardstock or thin paper depending on how thick the paper is that you are using to die cut. I’ll cut my shim 4x6 or 5x7 and put it on top of the die and then put the top plate over and send it through. Hope I didn’t confuse you with anything.
Hey Raquel! Thanks for the tips! Those were fantastic ideas. I love the stencils idea with the positive paper (new term for me, still learning). You’re last suggestion about the shim, I just ordered from Amazon a metal shim mat pad to help with that. I’m hoping that helps.
I’ll have to try the die from Amazon and see how that would work too. Very interesting idea. I really appreciate all the tips. I love learning from everyone. It’s so nice of you to want to share your tips and tricks! Thanks so much for watching
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I just have to say that you are so, so sweet. Love your videos.
I have the sizzix magnetic base cutting plate it is so much better for smaller dies. It is also white but is magnetic. I also put was paper between the paper and die on very intricate die’s and run it through 2 or 3 times
Hi Hayley! Thanks so much for the tip. The magnetic base sounds amazing. It will definitely keep things in place when placing more than one die on the mat. Thanks so much for watching
You can try slamming the die on your table and sometimes the paper die will pop out.
Thanks for the tip Sharon!
put a dryer sheet(used)i inbeyween die and paper to make the paper easter to fallout.
Thanks Melba
I didn't read through all your comments so maybe this is a duplicate. But i have noticed that no one seems to know or use this incredible jack to preserve your cutting plates. It's really quite easy to do and inexpensive as well. Purchase a length of vinyl from Walmart or your local fabric store - the thickest ml they have. Then purchase a set of flexible food cutting mats from the Dollar Tree store. Cut the vinyl and mat the size of your plate and use them as a shim. You're sandwich on top of one of your plates will be: 1-food mat, 2-vinyl piece (you can use 1 or 2 pieces), 3-paper to be cut, 3-die. Place your other plate to the top and run it through the Sizzix. You will almost never need to add the green mat with the sandwich instructions tho the sandwich. The die will not cut into your plate any longer and this completely stops the plates from warping as well. After 2 years my plates both look about the same as your top plate in this video. The vinyl will cost you maybe $5 and you'll have enough from a yard to make more than 30 shims. The thin cutting mats cost $1.25 for two and will get you about 4 shims. All in all, for less than $7 you'll have enough shims to last years and never have to pay the price of new plates.
On another note, I've purchased a lot of dies from Temu. I've only had a problem with one of them not being properly manufactured and they immediately gave me a refund and told me to keep the faulty die. Especially on rectangular pieces, try putting them in the plate on the diagonal so the point of a corner is going through 1st. This will give you a better cut. Also, you might try running it through twice rather than just once to ensure all areas get cut and all embossed details transfer to your paper. Enjoy your cutter and dies!
Thank you so much for the tip of the vinyl shims and food cutting mats. I bought a metal shim since that was what was recommended the most and it seems to be working well for the more intricate dies.
Thanks for taking the time to share. I appreciate you watching
I need to try out more of my dies. Sizzix makes that little brush and I think it comes with a pick to poke out the holes. Comes in a set. I don’t have it, but might use one of my Joanne discount coupons on it. In the meantime, I picked up a little pick at Dollar Tree in the craft section. Might be more precise than using your cool tweezers. I need to find a pair of those (or just one, ha ha - it’s like scissors; why do we call them pairs? LOL!)
Hi Laurie! Using the JoAnns coupons is a great idea. I’ll have to check that out. I heard the Temu brush is pretty good too. I have a few pokey tools but I always forget something when I’m filming on my kitchen table. Luckily the tweezers worked just as well. (Totally get it, like a pair of pants or shorts! What’s up with that?! LOL)
If items are not in order, you can always indicate that you want to return them. With small amounts they give money back and leave the item. You have quite a few days for that.
I try to switch the plates also up and down and rotate. I don't use the big shot that often either, but this has worked well for me so far.
Thanks so much for the tip Lucyverre. I appreciate it. I’m still learning but having so much fun along the way. Thanks so much for watching
@@SunsetCrafts so do I. You should try embossing, I love that. I try not to spoil your reaction to the result but 🫢 Have fun! That's what it is all about!
I have tried embossing, it’s beautiful. I know there are tips and tricks about that too. Like spraying the paper first so it won’t crack and laying the folder at an angle to not mess it up. Crazy stuff but like you said, definitely having fun!
@@SunsetCrafts oh yeah, water, keep forgetting that 🫢
It's different, sometimes you have to leave a plate out because it's too thick. But I love it.
that area with no line is so you can add more on by lining it up.
I put mine back and forth a couple times.
That’s exactly what I’m doing now too. Thanks for watching
Maggie sometime you can just tap your dies on table n they will fall out !
Thanks for the tip Mema
Look up how to use a dryer sheet to remove paper from your die. It’s a game changer!
Yes, thanks Kelly
@@SunsetCrafts your welcome. I loved watching you test all those die cuts. Thank you for sharing your creativity with me.
If you aren't getting the details from your dies you need a rubber mat shin it pushes the details into the paper.
Thanks Connie
8:23 stamps come in different sizes, this die gives lots of sizes
Thanks Sandra
The Big Shot foldaway, cuts with more force than any of the other Big Shot, Vagabond or Switch machines. It cuts these generic dies.
Thanks for the tip Rose. I wish I knew before I invested in this one.
@@SunsetCrafts Tell me about it! I have the regular Big Shot, the Vagabond, Sidekick... But, Tim Holtz said the fold away works better than the newer Switch machine, too. So I invested. You could also try using different "sandwiches" in the machine, including a shim. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your videos!
Maybe use thicker card or use 2 piece of paper and it should work better.. The brush is a waste of money they fall apart, try a small paint brush, enjoy Andre OZ.
Thanks for the tip Andre. I think I try that. I appreciate you watching
The die cuts I have gotten from Temu have always had an issue. I ordered a front door die that had the stamps and the inner cutouts, like the window frame insert, etc. the set came without the insert so I let them know and they sent the insert set. The new insert set was smaller than the original cutting die so I could no use it. After four attempts they finally got me a complete set, however the complete set did not line up. I have to use different parts from the sets I got that were wrong. I have also found you need to use shims for them to cut out, but expect to do a little trimming with an exacto knife. I’d rather spend money on a product I don’t have to fiddle with to get it right.
Hi Kelly, I really have never had a problem with the dies from Temu. I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience with the die set. I can see how frustrating that could've been
@@SunsetCrafts No worries, I figure it out eventually. Thank you
maybe you already know but the ticket and filmstrips have no end because you can make them as long as you want.....just have to have a long piece of paper😉😊
Hi Ilse, did you see that I was a bit confused? LOL but afterwards I figured that’s probably why…but thanks for confirming. I’ll have to try it out and see what it looks like or if I can even position it to look seamless Lol! Thanks for watching
Could you please tell me the product number or a link to the last die set? Gotta have it! Lol 😊
The dies that didn’t show the detail, you can run them through with the embossing plates and then it should show up. Or you can rub the backs of the paper with a embossing tool.
Hi Liz! That die is from Amazon and it says it’s Currently Unavailable. But here’s the link anyway to see if you can find it somewhere else. amzn.to/3Oig0M8
Also, thanks so much for the tips. I really appreciate it.
I love watching you make plain paper become new things. I've been thinking about getting into die cutting. Would you recommend your machine? Which one is it?
Hi Julia! Thank you! I love my die cut machine. It’s a Sizzix Big Shot. I was thinking about getting the small one to start but a lot of the dies I wanted wouldn’t fit so I just held my breath and took the plunge and bought the Big Shot and I haven’t regretted it. Thanks so much for watching!
The big shot is awesome and it’s the widest one. There is so you can fit just about anything through it depending upon your craft but I think it is the biggest. I have that one but I also have a smaller one called the Spellbinders platinum six. It’s not as wide but it accommodates everything I do for the most part because I’m just a card maker, so I don’t do really really wide things and I don’t need anything wider than 6 inches to go through, but I do have the big shot just in case. I’m not rich I got these things over a long long long, long period of time, plus some of them were gifts
I turn my sandwich over to see if it all cut before I lift it off the plate. If not I run it again and maybe add a paper shim.
Hi Ruth, thanks for the tip
Second comment;). The last die, it looks like you can use it lots of ways. Cut the main piece twice and glue together, back to back, for a pocket. You can glue the one part down for a flip out. Also, the edge pieces may be sized to go along the short edge. For the frame dies that had the lines inside, you can ink the die with Archival and run through to make that part show up more. The dies clean up with hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol. Finally, if you angle the dies before running them through, they cut better and your plates won’t warp as much. Plates do warp and wear out after use so that’s normal. Die cutting is my jam and I love it so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Katie…you are a Die Cutting QUEEN! I will definitely come to you when I need more help. These tips were amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with me. So very nice of you. Thanks so much for watching
I love the lace envelope ! Have you tried embossing with the big shot yet ?. My friend just bought one, the dies cut nicely, however when we tried to emboss something the entire " Sandwich " lifted up. We are afraid to try it again. If you , or someone here has any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated !!! 🙏
Hi Sheila! The lace envelope is definitely a crowd favorite along with the rose. I have a video using my Big Shot for the 2nd time ever, I’ll link it for you. I tried an embossing folder and quickly realized something was wrong. Luckily I figured it out before messing up my machine LOL. There are also a lot of tips and tricks left in the comments. Here’s the link to my video. I hope this helps.
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Tooth brush works
Thanks Mary
Don’t put your die’s through the middle of your big shot, try placing them on a angle
Thanks for the tip Dale!
two rolls though on most dies from temu
Hi Rhonda! Yeah, I learned that the hard way. I had to buy a shim/precision plate to help with the more intricate dies. Thanks so much for watching
@@SunsetCrafts yep i love my big shot
Put the paper and die on the plate in an angle for a better cut.
Got it! I learned the hard way. Thanks for watching Marie
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Yay! Thanks for watching Debbie
I have the ticket and film strip dies. You are not doing anything wrong. They do not completely cut out. I just use scissors to cut them away.
Thanks Sharon for letting me know. :)
You have to pass it two times
Hi Ereybeth, thanks for the tip. I caught on after a while that I needed to pass it more than once. Thanks for watching
Lay your dies down on angle you a much better cut .
Thanks for watching Carol
It's an envelope...you cut 2
Hi Su! Thanks for the tip