How to Use Sizzix Dies in Cuttlebug
You CAN Use Sizzix Dies in the Cuttlebug
After using the Sizzix Create-A-Bow (that’s a link to it on Amazon) in my Sizzix Big Shot in these two posts POST 1 and Post 2, I had a lot of questions about whether or not the dies could be used in the Cuttlebug. They can!
Here’s how:
First put in the B plate, then add your die face UP, lay your paper over than and then sandwich the other B plate on top of that. You’re all ready!
Now you roll it through. If you’re new to using dies in your embosser I want to prepare you for the fact that the newly pristine and lovely B plate that goes over the top of your die will soon be cut up, marked, marred and otherwise ugly. Don’t worry about it. You haven’t done anything wrong and there’s no way to keep them looking pretty except not to use them. If it really bothers you and you’d like to have them clear for your embossing only uses, you’ll have to buy an additional set.
Those words say, “Wishes, wishes.” They’re left over from this project.
After cutting out 5 sets of bow pieces I decided that this time I would try making a smaller bow by leaving out the 5 largest pieces. It works just fine! I suggest using a double sided for best results. Thick cardstock doesn’t work as well as paper because it wants to crease. Each time you make a cut you also get those buttons. I think that’s a great added bonus because I was actually considering buying a Martha Stewart button punch, but when I looked at it on Amazon it had gotten bad reviews. I kept going back and forth and … well, now I don’t need it! 😉
I used a brad to hold the leftover pieces together. Next, I used a red Copic marker to color the brad from that boring brass to red! 😀
I thought this looked pretty and has many functions. You can use it as candles in a scrapbook or on a card. Use it to give some interest to a page or as a picket fence. I’m actually using mine as a bookmark or you could have 5 bookmarks if you take them off the brad. 😀
Now for the Give Away!
I bought this for my give away because I love mine!
It’s a Cuttlebug with all those accessories! FUN!! Super Friends please leave a comment to be entered for a chance to win. How can you become a Super Friend? Just register so you can leave a comment…that makes you a Super Friend! I’ll announce the winner on Monday, Dec 2o. Good luck and thank you for being here!
And the Winner IS:
# carrie Says:
December 14th, 2010 at 12:16 PM
What a fabulous give-away! Thanks for the chance to win. I am so glad I discovered your site. I love the Cricut info that you share. Enjoy seeing Zippy in your picture presentations and he looks so cute dressed for the holidays.
How exciting! If I win, I’ll have to adopt a friend for Zippy to be pen pals with. 😉
Thanks for all of your creative ideas, Joy!
Wow…that’s a great prize give-away. If I win this though…I would rather get your stamp sets that I am dying to get 🙂 And I wanted to tell you that I enjoyed all of your 12 days of Christmas projects. Very cute, Joy!!
Ok so Zippy is so cute. And who can stay mad at that face. and look at how cute he is in that santa suit. I say he did a good job on picking out a little something for himself on ebay. I know my Humphery would be in the camel house if he bought something with out telling me too, but I wouldn’t beable to stay mad at him for long. He does everything with the family. I will have to get him into my studio for a photo shoot soon. He and Zippy would get along I do think.
And I am glad to see he decided to get off the diecut machine so he didnt become flat. I dont own an empossing tool and always wanted one. I keep hinting to the scrubby but he thinks the cricut is enough….hhmmm…..
Your projects are so cool thanks for everything you do on here.
Thanks for showing this…the more I see what the Cuttlebug can do, the more I like it…now if only PC will bring out something to compete with the Grand Caliber from Spellbinders. I have my eye on that severe. Thank you for the opportunity to win…if it’s me…I’m going to re-gift this to my mentally ill daughter who finds solace in crafting.
Thanks, now I’ll have to get that die. Guess I should take my cuttlebug out of the box first. Lol
Oh Zippy….. good thing your ungrounded! Happy to see you back in such fine taste! Joy thanks for another great give-away and super idea!! =)
Zippy- I love your new digs! That new die does look like a lot of fun and the buttons are adorable! Thanks for showing us how to use it! Have a great Christmas zippy!
Zippy is pippy in his new santa outfit…..
Great idea, I love trying something different with punches and dies. You never know what you might come up with.
Crystal
Zippy looks great in his Santa suit!! My daughter has some Zhu Zhu pets..we got them during the craze last yr LOL!
I am loving the bow die cut!!
Thanks for a chance!!
Lynne
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Oh, Zippy looks maaavalous! LOL Thanks for a chance to win!
Sharon
yay, what a great giveaway, I love that die and all the “extras” it comes with.
that Zippy is a cutie
I never knew a Cuttlebug was capable of such things. I am so happy that I came across your website. It’s like I don’t even have to ask for or get anything for Christmas, your site is like a Christmas present, seriously. I’ve been like a kid in a candy store the past 2 days, reviewing and going over all your pictures and ideas with excitement! Although I am a newbie here, I’m very thankful that people such as yourself invest the time into offering all these ideas and tips to people, talk about paying it forward! I just made it over to your Joy’s Products page, and will be getting your DVD soon, I am SO EXCITED! Thank you Joy.
Patti, from Walnut Grove
the cuddle bug is my favorite crafting tool. I’ve used the sizzix embossing folders but didnt realize the dies also worked! If I win this shiny new one, I have a crafting buddy that has been eyeballing mine for quite a while now and would love to inherit it.
awww i love it. i’m glad zippy isn’t punished anymore 🙂 thanks for the tutorial and the awesome giveaway!
Such a cool giveaway. 🙂
It sure can do a lot,
Susie
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What an awesome give a way!! Thank you Joy:)
The cuddle bug is an awesome giveaway Joy. Zippy is so lucky to have you…………..There is so many things you can make with the Cuddle bug there is no other look then embossed………..tin foil is great……….
What a great giveaway…..I found your blog from the last blog hop….I love visiting! Thank you!
Yay I’m so excited that I can make the bows from my cuttlebug.
Christi
These are really cute! Love the bookmark idea.
Aww …too funny….Love the bow….thanx for the inspiration and chance to win..:)
First off let me just say that I have been waiting to see Zippy in a Santa suit. He is sooooooo cute. What a great giveaway. I have been wanting a cuttlebug for some time now. Thanks for the chance to win one. Love your projects !!!
Zippy makes an ADORABLE santa 🙂 I want the bow die so bad. So fun!!! Awesome giveaway Joy!!! I love the blue cuttlebug. It matches my craft room 🙂
What an awesome giveaway!!! Would love to have a cuttlebug. Zippy is just adorable! Have a fabulous week.
Aww Zippy looks so cute in his new outfit. I am really glad you showed how to use these dies as I have a cuttlebug but have only ever used their own dies or spellbinder dies in it.
Kim xXx
Re-entering the scrapping world after a 7 year interruption. Can’t believe how things have changed, but love the new technology. Just bought a Cricut and after watching endless “how to” videos, would love to have a Cuttlebug. Thanks for investing so much time and effort to create such a wonderful blog. Love the “must haves and tips” for newbies— so helpful! You’re a blessing!
Welcome Amy313, Sharon G, JoAnne and the walnutgrove! 😀 I saw in your comments that you are new to Joy’s Life and I just wanted to say Hi and Welcome! HI and Welcome! 😉
~Joy~
I read ALL your posts just for the rollover texts!
“Crisp Cringle”… HA HA HA… my boys will LOVE that one! 🙂 My b-day is January 1st… winning this Cuttlebug would be a GREAT way to get over turning {gasp} 40!
Joy,
WOW, what a great giveaway. I love all of your Zippy stories and he is so cute in his lil outfit.
Thanks for the chance at winning
Hugs
Stacy
I love the idea of bookmarks! Very clever Joy! After I saw your sizzix bow die the first time I went looking for it. That thing is expensive! I decided that I can do mine by hand! 🙂 Thanks for the AWESOME giveaway!
Very cute bookmarks. Wow. What a wonderful give-a-way. Give Zippy a hug for me, please! Thank you.
Zippy looks dashing today Miss Joy! Thank you for the fantastic giveaway! The cuttlebug would be the perfect addition to the beautiful green cricut I am getting for Christmas!
Zippy looks awesome!!! Thanks for the giveaways!! Been wanting a cuttlebug. Just so thankful for all of your helpful posts. Merry Christmas Joy!
WOW what a super give away. Thanks for more info on the bow. It looks really neat, but time consuming.
Your parents gave you the perfect name! You bring us such joy in all you share and create! Thanks for all of it. And can I say, I “covet” a cuddlebug?!!!!!! YES!!!!!
I’ve GOT to get that Bow die. And Zippy is adorable. Do you think I’m a bad person that I let my ZhuZhu run around the kitchen floor while my chihuahua barks madly?
Holy cow what a great giveaway! After watching how you embossed vinyl on your DVD I decided I need one! You’re awesome joy and zippy looks super cute!
Wow! Love trhe giveaway! Super great of u! This is a great idea for a different use of the amazing die. I love it! Great job! TfS!
Good morning to all. I have just found your site in the last couple of days,Joy. You are on my list to check your site every day along with my email. Already too many ideas to use….but I will try. LOL. Thank you Joy.
I’m so glad you did not stay mad at Zippy. He is adorable in his Santa suit! Love your bow and the colors are wonderful!!
That is so so cute! What a fun giveaway! Merry Christmas! Justine
Once again Joy, I just love your work. And thanks again for a chance to try and win the awesome giveaway. I do not have one yet but I will have to get me one. Have a bless Christmas
Thank you to everyone for your great and funny comments! Zippy is reading each one and is so happy to hear you like his new Santa suit. He loves to celebrate Christmas…but I’m not sure he shopped for anyone but himself. I’ll have a little talk with him. 😉
~Joy~
Hestiashelper,
I love that “crisp cringle” joke too! I can’t wait to use: “What do you call on old snowman?” “Water”. My kids will love “crisp cringle” and the water one. I haven’t told them those yet. I love a good silly joke. 😀
~Joy~
Cgashley,
I think it’s just fine that your Chihuahua chases your Zhu Zhu pet around the kitchen, but when Zippy read that he sped off and hid under a pile of paper scraps. I’m trying to talk him out as I type. LOL!
~Joy~
What a great prize. I have been watching one and trying to talking myself into buying one! And it is BLUE! Wow my favorite color!
Thanks for Sharing all of your creativity!
Teresa
Zippy look so cute! I love his outfit, so festive. These bows are to die for!! I must, must, must get myself this. I love the blue cuttlebug, so chic. Thanks for the chance to win and for always putting out such great ideas and projects!
Aw, Zippy looks adorable! I’ve kept my zhu-zhu on top of my jukebox…he guards it…Didn’t know someone made clothes for them…You are so generous, Joy! Such a fabulous giveaway! I don’t own a cuttlebug but have pondered buying one on HSN every time they have a show/sale about them…hopefully….one day! Thanks for a chance to win one and for all your creative posts on your blog! – tanya
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I think that we should be thank you! All your ideas are wonderful!! This pretty blue cuttlebug would match my blue expression in the same motif!!
Thanks again!
OH to be so spoiled but such a GREAT fellow crafter 🙂
I love that bow, and the paper you used. I think I need that sizzix dye cut.
Thanks so much for the chance to win.