Sizzix Big Shot Machine: What Can it Cut? We tested 34 different materials to see how it would go. Everything from scrapbooking paper through to foam and plastics. Click to check out the results.

Much like when my hubby takes my car in for an oil change and tire rotation, he's looking out for our safety and the car's performance. Prevent issues with these simple tips for your Die-Cutting Machine! See this Video Tutorial on how to Flatten/Straighten Bowed/Bent Big Shot Die-Cutting Plates with a quick trip to your kitchen!! Check out this video below to see the Do's and Do NOT's of this quick and easy process! I've been asked more than once (too many times to count, really) how to deal…

I'm sharing the ultimate big shot sandwich guide for embossing folders. I'm asked often what embossing plates to use with each folder. Let's clear it up.

In this video, I show you how I turn my Big Shot Extended Platform to a magnetic platform for just $1. (Be careful when trying this for the first time - I am...

Recycled Soda Tin Floral Barette Above is a cool view of a recycled project made from aluminum soda cans. The flowers were cut out using the Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (Powder Blue & Teal) by Ellison die cutting machine. The teal is the newest color in the series and works just as well as the pink and black one. Big Shot Machine Lately, it seems like every craft show I attend has someone demonstrating and/or using a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or the Sizzix BIGkick Machine Only (Vintaj Special…

Hi I’m Pat Sloan the Aurifil Designer of the Month coordinator. April’s Designer of the month is the creative mind behind Monkey Do and new Quilt book Author Katy Jones! Katy lives in a little vill…

Welcome to The Creativity Cave and another edition of Friday Quickie Techniques and Tips!! This week I have a tip that is going to make you happy!!! How to keep your big shot cutting plastic plates from warping! When intricate dies first came out, they would not cut all the way through and it was

{VIDEO TIP} Got warped Sizzix cutting pads? Discover this simple fix to get more life and less frustration from your cutting pads. Once you learn this tip, you won't go back to the way you were doing it before!

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use two types of embossing folders with your Big Shot. First, I demonstrate the Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder by Stampin’ Up! The Big Shot sandwich is the platform, a...

When it comes to papercraft and scrapbooking supplies, Michaels has everything you need to make your creative vision come to life, from paper pads with bold colors and patterns to stickers for an added touch of detail.