How to Use Sizzix Dies in Cuttlebug

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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.

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  1. HAHA! Zippy looks too cute in his little santa suit! I love the bows you have been making! I would love to win a cuttlebug! Thanks so much for a chance to win one! I have been a follower and come to your site often for inspiration! Thanks for being awesome!!

    Erika
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  3. Holy Cow Joy!!! (Or holy hampster?) What a great giveaway!!! And Zippy looks so cute in his little outfit… you should give him some more freedom to shop online. He made a good choice. 🙂

  5. Zippy makes a great Santa! So cute! Thanks so much for showing us how to do Sizzix dies in the Cuttlebug. What a fab giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.

  8. Ok, so I am going to have to order the bow maker die now. 🙂 Thanks for trying it out with the Cuttlebug.

  10. I love the bows, thanks for showing us the how to!! And Zippy glad your ungrounded, I really enjoy seeing what mischief your into everyday!! You look marvelous!!
    Thanks

  11. Wow! What an awesome give-away. You are so very generous. I love being one of your Super Friends.

  13. Joy your projects are always so adorable. I tell you I always learn something from you. I didnt know you could color brads with your copics off I go to try it out lol.
    Hugs

  14. Wooohoooo Zippy glad your back and I love your new outfit. Now , i love the bows Miss Joy. So cute. What a nice present for your give a way. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

  15. Zippy – that outfit was definitely worth getting grounded for!! You look adorable!
    Joy – love the bows you have been making, especially with the SU DPS paper! Think I’m going to have to go and check out the 4 for 3 deal…
    Thanks!
    Carren

  20. Still love the bow. Great idea with the leftovers.
    You’re so clever!
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

  22. I learn so much from you. THANKS a BUNCH for being my teacher, my inspiration, my how to Gal Pal but most of all for being you Joy.
    Hope I win it would be an exceptional Christmas Gift.

  23. wow i love zippys look!! looks so darn adorable. i love it. i shall check out the ebay seller for my kiddos. love it. if i win this i shall donate my other old one to my kids school for the afterschool arts and crafts program i am trying to set up for them. thanks for ur inspiration.

    Hugs
    Stephanie Collins
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  24. Joy, I simply adore reading your blog posts cause you just crack me up so much. I always leave with a smile (and some added inspiration!) Thanks for sharing you!

  25. Wow! Giving away a cuttlebug is a serious stuff! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    Glad to see that zippy isn’t banned any more. I’d say he was pretty clever to get that Santa suit in just the right size.

  27. Every time I go to Hobby Lobby, I gaze longingly at the Cuttlebug, but have to keep on walking as it’s out of my budget right now. Had to buy a new computer instead!

  28. We need to start up a Zippy “holiday attire” fund. I bet you could whip up some cute outfits using your gypsy and cricut.

    I missed him. I am so glad that he is back.

    If you do not watch out Joy …Zippy is going to have his own fan club!

  29. I love Zippys new outfit, he’s a smart hampster! I love these bows so much I just went searching online for a SVG since I don’t have a cuttlebug or sizzix (yet)! Thanks Joy!!

  31. LOVE Zippy…I seen on You-Tube that you could use the Sizzix with the cuttlebug was always scared to do it…Glad you took that step for me…LOL Now I need to do it 🙂

  34. SUPER JOY….I WOULD SUPER LOVE TO WIN THIS…AND IF I DO…I WILL SEND ZIPPY A SOUPED UP CAR TO DRIVE AROUND YOUR KITCHEN AND DRIVE DOMINO NUTS!!! JUST KIDDING…THANKS FOR THE CHANCE!!!!!
    [email protected]

  35. I sooo want to get that die. I cant seem to find it anywhere near me though. 🙁

    vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

  36. You are so awesome! Having a wonderful blog AND offering a very generous giveaway. You’re the best. 🙂

  37. Awww … that’s just how Zippy rolls … like a little Christmas elf!

    Your bows are outstanding! I’d like to throw in, too, that the Martha Stewart button punch is great. I’ve no idea what the reviewers were unhappy with, but I find that the punch is especially great to use up little bits of paper or “Cricut scrap” (the negative strips after you’ve cut a shape).

    I punch buttons (and snowflakes and fleur de lis) from scraps, keep them in a jar and use them for embellishments on the insides of cards and such. 🙂

    Now, since you know what you’re doing with this Cuttlebug and Sizzix stuff … I’ve read that the Cuttlebug can handle Bigz dies but not Bigz XL dies … can you confirm this information?

  38. So glad to see that Zippy is back and I LOVE his outfit! Thank you for the info on the Sizzix die. 🙂

  39. You are so funny. I have to check your blog every day just to see what Zippy is up to. He’s so cute in his little Santa outfit. I would love to win this awesome prize. Thanks for a chance.
    Rita

  41. This is an awsome project. I like hearing about Zippy and all your wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing.

  42. Maybe Zippy made some of those online purchases that showed up on my card! Yep, that’s it-that’s how they got there! Great giveaway, Joy! Thanks for the chance to win!

  44. Great idea ! My 5 yr.old granddaughter comes to my house to use my cuttlebug.This would be a perfect gift for her 6th b-day next month ! Keeping my fingers crossed.

  45. I love all your projects and ideas are just great. Tell Zippy that I like his santa suit. He looks very adorable in it. I would love to win the cuddlebug. That is an object on my Christmas wishlist, but as things are going right now it will have to be a future gift.

  46. Joy,Every craft has been so great! Love Zippy! I been wanting a cuttlebug! I hope I win!! Joy

  48. Oh dear, I think my grandson’s hamster Stuie and Zippy could cause chaos together., but if Zippy is resposible for purchasing the cuttlebug, than I think we can all forgive him. I have recently just discovered embossing with and I would love to be able to have this . Thanks

  50. I so want this die cut! You have really cute projects and Zippy’s new outfit is ADORABLE!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

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