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Comparison & How to Use the Sizzix Big Shot & the Cuttlebug Video

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I’ve been asked many times to explain what the Big Shot and Cuttlebug are, how they work and which one I prefer.  I finally got it done!! 😀  I hope you enjoy the video.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me! 😉

If you look to your left under the heading “Laundry List of My Yapping (Categories)” you will find that I have categories for all of the Cuttlebug folders I’ve used in projects on Joy’s Life. I’ve also got a post about how I label my Cuttlebug folders…right here!

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  1. Thank you I did enjoy this I do have the sidekick, but I would like to get the cuttlebug so that I could do cards that is what I like to make the most thanks so much for this and everything that you show us

  2. thanks for the comparison. I've been considering getting a C-bug mainly to emboss (I have a Cricut so I don't need a die cutting machine). My mom has the Big Shot so I've experienced that one, but now I know I can save a few bucks and go for the C-Bug. In the meantime I've discovered my pasta machine is a good substitute to use with the Cuttlebug folders!!

  3. Great video! I had the cuttlebug and never could get it to suction consistently. Every time I tried it would pop off my table. Maybe I had a bad one. And once it pops, if it's in the middle of a cut, you have to start all over because you can't resuction it without taking out the dies. :(

  4. ShannonA Says: April 30th, 2010 at 1:03 AM thanks for the comparison. I’ve been considering getting a C-bug mainly to emboss (I have a Cricut so I don’t need a die cutting machine). My mom has the Big Shot so I’ve experienced that one, but now I know I can save a few bucks and go for the C-Bug. In the meantime I’ve discovered my pasta machine is a good substitute to use with the Cuttlebug folders!! Shannon, That is a great Idea, I will hope to get some folders soon so I can at least do some until I get a cuttlebug thanks again Teri

  7. Thanks for the comparison, it was very informative. I LOVE my Cbug, but I always wondered if I was missing out on something. Now that the have the larger cutting mats we can cut longer stuff now too! Yipee!

  8. Your videos are great. I just purchased a cuttlebug a couple of days ago and was anxious to use it. I feel more confident now after your video. GREAT JOB thanx